2024 Molly Burns (Ardrey Kell): Burns was a player I was interested in seeing again, knowing her impact on the floor. After a tough Day 1, she bounced back in a big way and showed why she can be a HUGE threat with her shot-making ability. If the opponent left her alone, she made them pay. Whether it was in catch-and-shoot situations or off the bounce, she has a ton of confidence in her jumper and she displayed that on Day 2.
2023 Alyssa Lewis (Hickory Ridge): Lewis was the leader for her team, doing all she could do to keep her team in the game. She is a crafty guard in being able to make plays and get downhill, finishing well around the basket or dropping off passes to her teammates, but also playing of the ball to knock down shots. Lewis is a scrappy competitor on both ends, playing with a ton of energy.
2023 Kirsten Lewis-Williams (Lake Norman): Lewis-Williams is a player that should be gaining more traction with college programs. Her ability to make plays all throughout the game is impressive and fun to watch, as she just has a natural feel for the game. She is a playmaking guard that scores extremely well all over, can fill up the stat sheet, and also plays with an unselfish feel.
2026 Jeta North (Lake Norman): A new name to start watching more and monitoring is 6’1 freshman Jeta North. She looks to be part of a bright future for this program, showcasing her developing game and feel down in the paint. Really liked how she moved and her motor down in the post, showing a soft touch and feel to finish around defenders. Really did a good job in all areas of the floor.
2023 Caden Fitzgibbons (WS Christian): Fitzgibbons had a strong showing in leading the charge for his team on Day 2. When watching his game, opponents have to respect his ability to be a threat in catch-and-shoot situations from outside but also he can make you pay by creating and attacking the basket with his athleticism and ability to finish around the basket. He showed just that in this game; a very balanced game.
2023 Emmanuel Black (WS Christian): I liked the activity from the senior forward. Black was not only a strong presence on the boards, really being assertive and showcasing his motor on the glass, but he also did a great job in showing how fluid he can be and his ability to move around the floor. Played with good energy all game long.
2024 Patrick Penosky (Covenant Day): Penosky had his moments in this game and opened a few eyes with his impact. He did a nice job in competing and always staying active on the floor. Not only did he find ways to finish well and get to the line, but also stretched the floor and made the defense come out with a few threes as well.