The Louisiana group of Brionne Woods, Brooklyn Mitchell, Dynah Jones, Kyla Duncan and Giordin Johnson from Elevate New Orleans needed no introduction after they caught my attention in a big way during John Lucas All Star Weekend in New Orleans. Kourtney Weber wasn't on hand at "The Combine" however I got a pretty good look at the other warriors because that's simply what they were in The Big Easy. Weber and Jones made the Tip Sheet from that. Jones is multi-talented at either the one or two and her ability to finish with contact is exciting
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Woods showed her agility and athleticism in the full court one on one drills, I was already loving how she and Duncan were just insane in the paint, not only in New Orleans but at the John Lucas 60/60 Combine. Both are strong in the paint and have huge upsides, which means their good but they're going to be better. Johnson was a speedster that created problems on defense in New Orleans however she hurt her head and didn't get to show me everything. She still hasn't but she showed me enough to know she can handle the ball and score, she has plenty of tools at her disposal. Mitchell ran out of gas in New Orleans the last game as they played shorthanded but she stayed fueled up this go round. She simply [plays the game one way, doesn't back down and, well just check the tip sheet
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Rayven Patin is sandwiched between her club teammates Kaylin Smith and Kaylor Coleman, Smith is from Mississippi while Patin and Coleman reside in Louisiana. I loved Smith's and Coleman's upside, they grasped what was being taught and actually used it during the games and this will take them a long way.Smith showed she could handle the ball under pressure while Coleman finished well under pressure. Patin shows me something different every chance I see her, her ability to push the ball in transition, run a team, defend on the perimeter were all among the best over the weekend and she made the Tip Sheet
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Excellanxt Greer is also from Mississippi and the 7th grader was excellent in many of the drills . I love young players that understand the game and Greer definitely falls into that category. That first step is a killer and she can dribble and finish under pressure and she also sees the floor. She plays good defense and recovers well if she misses the steal. Nice floater and pull-up jumper and as young as she is..........