Last weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled to the Virginia Beach Sports and Events Center to host our annual 757 Showcase. There was a lot of intriguing talent of all ages and several teams that should be priorities for college coaches this summer. That being said, YKS was clearly in a league of their own. The highly regarded girls’ team came to the event and absolutely dominated every opponent in their pathway, winning their four games by an average of 60.8 PPG (including a contest that ended with 13 minutes remaining). Some of their pieces already had reputations coming in, but everyone on this roster should ultimately play college ball. Let’s take a closer look at their prospects…
6’2 ’27 Micah Ojo
We wrote extensively about Ojo on Monday, stating, “Though she and her teammates will be featured at length later this week, it’s impossible to ignore everything Ojo showcased. She entered the event with a reputation as one of the top prospects in the country and certainly didn’t disappoint. Ojo possesses an amazing blend of size, length, and athleticism, which allows her to effortlessly overwhelm opponents on both ends of the floor. She’s a nightmarish defender with the ability to intercept passes, protect the rim, and generally deter opponents from attacking the basket. Ojo is a very smart, polished all-around offensive piece who can finish, knock down jumpers, and set up others. She’s a natural leader by example and shines as a focal point for this group. It’s easy to see why Ojo is so highly regarded.” Expect her to be one of the most coveted prospects in the country.
5’7 ’27 Mia Spain & 5’7 ’27 Kate Spain
Guard play is critically important at every level, and twin sisters Mia and Kate Spain are two of the best guards you’ll find. They are incredibly smart, rugged, and polished. Both operate as interchangeable creators with excellent vision and a natural inclination to consistently make the right play every time the ball touches their hands. It’s difficult to separate them from one another on the court, as they each impact the game at a very high level. They possess unmatched anticipation for forcing turnovers. Transition opportunities are abundant whenever they take the court. However, they are more than comfortable at slowing the pace and reliably dissecting opposing defenses. Both phenomenal passers, scorers, defenders, and rebounders, there’s nothing but positives to say about these two. Expect them to be major assets at the Division I level.
5’5 ’27 Kaelyn Taylor
Despite being the smallest player on this roster, Taylor is a real difference-maker. She’s a tough, high-motor pest who simply finds ways to outwork opponents on both ends of the floor. Taylor is a knockdown shooter who can initiate the offense, set up others, and move without the ball. She’s a terrific defender, especially for her size, with sharp instincts for forcing turnovers and pushing the break in transition. Taylor naturally fills in the gaps but is capable of expanding her production with relative ease.
5’7 ’27 Lauren Johnson
Similar to the entry above, Johnson knows how to produce in a steady, low-maintenance manner. Her shot wasn’t falling for the first few games, but she still found ways to make her presence felt. Johnson is a reliable 3-and-D piece who knows how to hit shots, defend with energy, and produce within her role. She’s comfortable attacking closeouts and setting up others but is at her best when applying pressure from beyond the arc.
5’9 ’27 Destini Collins & 6’1 ’26 Caroline Casady
In terms of the “glue” for this group, pieces like Collins and Casady do an excellent job of producing within their respective roles. Collins is a tough, physical wing/forward with a well-rounded skillset and high motor on both ends of the floor. She’s a natural gap-filler who defends, rebounds, and consistently finishes around the basket—both in transition and half-court action. Meanwhile, Casady is a strong forward with the ability to finish and rebound at a high rate. She’s also a willing passer and useful defender.
6’3 ’26 Taylor Ragland
Rounding out this group, Ragland is the biggest player on the roster. She has legitimate size with length, mobility, and quality instincts on both ends of the floor. Ragland is able to produce in a low-maintenance manner given her blend of finishing, rebounding instincts, and prowess as an interior defender. She blocks shots, secures rebounds, and runs the floor effectively in transition. Ragland understands how to reliably anchor the paint.