GPR correspondent Jim Johnson closes out tip sheets #PrimeTimeNationals

KRISTIN DAVIS

Prime Time, TX- Again I want to thank Jim Johnson for his excellent coverage  at Prime Time Nationals and when you’re trying to cover a lot of teams and players, it can be a challenge however he stepped up to the plate and shot me info on close to 100 players that caught his eye. Fittingly I’ll close this segment with the Final 4 and one of those four, I already know and that would be Laura Rowe. Rowe simply blew me away a couple of seasons ago and I’ve heard numerous stories about her exploits on the court which included a 40 point plus game but nothing this young lady does surprises me

Kristin Davis (Truth) This soon to be senior is dangerous anywhere on the floor.  At 5'10 she has excellent length and runs like a greyhound.  Excels on the press or half court trap whether on ball or off.  She’s very unselfish, has good range but and goes strong to the basket.  Good rebounder both ends.

WHITNEY OUTON

Whitney Outon (Oklahoma Lady Jazz 2018) 5'10 hard worker who keeps her team in every contest. She has a nice jumper; she’s strong around the basket and rebounds aggressively at both ends.

Laura Rowe (Katy Rebels 2018) True scorer and that's what she's looking to do when she gets the ball. Likes to work the free throw line down and can shoot long ball.  Go to move is a spin while driving to the basket which enables her to get to the foul line often. Good defensive rebounder.

Andy Mize (TX Diamonds HS) she’s their leader and does it all from the baseline whether knocking down a short jumper or taking it to the basket, plus she was impressive on the offensive boards.  

West Texas Fuze duo light it up #PrimeTimeNationals

Prime Time Nationals, TX- GPR correspondent Jim Johnson took a good look at the West Texas Fuze and here are a couple of players that helped light the fuse

Lizet Sosa- This hard working 6'0 does all the intangibles that a team needs to win, whether it's a rebound, steal, defensive stop or a put back; she will be involved in the play.  Can score inside and is an excellent passer and helps out well when breaking a press.

Mia Castaneda - The steady play of this 2 guard and her ability to knock down open jumpers helped lead her team to the semis.  If left alone she will make you pay.  Good help on breaking the press and finding an open teammate. Very few turnovers in her games. 

#UnderTheRadar '18 Tia Tolbert closes out season solid

Tia Tolbert stepped into the Lion's Den off the top at Cy Springs HS and immediately became a contributor but over the course of her freshman season, the talented guard continue to add bits and pieces to her game and the improvement continued to show over the club season. Tolbert closed out the season last week with her Sports Prep club squad and in the the Super 64 she averaged 15 points and 6 assists in that event while raising her average up even high at Battle on the Bayou with 19 ppg

2017 Lady Jackets trio shine #PrimeTimeNationals

McKaila Tyer

Prime Time, TX-GPR correspondent Jim Johnson caught even more talent during bracket play at Prime Time Nationals and here are some of the players that caught his eye from the 2017 Lady Jackets

Jaycee Parcell- she’s a player from Godley HS that can help any team win.  Good range on jumper, strong around the basket and unselfish and does a lot of the things that don't show up on a stat sheet. 

Gabriella Bosquez-  has a good stroke and can knock them down.  In today's game always a place for a spot up shooter who is quick and can handle the ball.

McKaila Tyer- the point guard had solid play and consistent scoring helped lead her team to the HS finals. Always looks for the open cutter, but will knock it down from 3 if you give her space. Nice ball-handler with good assist to turnover ratio.

6'2 Brittany Panetti closes out July with a bang #2016UnderTHeRadar

The big question was how would this coveted 4/5 player come back after a knee injury and her showing both at the Super 64 and then in New Orleans answered those questions. After around a dozen games battling some of the top competition in the country, Panetti averaged a double-double along the way

Panetti is a legitimate D1 player, this is coming from someone who doesn't just have a blog or Twitter account and  you can read more about on the before and after here

More talent from bracket play at #PrimeTimeNationals

ATLANTA HOPGOOD

Prime Time, TX-GPR correspondent caught even more talent during bracket play at Prime Time Nationals and here are some of the players that caught his eye

Desiree Pierson (Bluestar BST )  This gutsy little guard will take on anything between her and the basket.  Plays with heart and determination and has good range on her jumper plus strong hands going after any loose ball

Brooke Kendall (Lee Green South) Steady point guard plays within her limitations and commits very few turnovers.  Makes the right choice doesn't panic when pressured. Has good range from 3

Atlanta Hopgood (Bluestar BST) JJ Pierce in Richardson is getting a solid freshman; she’s a natural 3 that can post up at 5'9.  Has a solid mid-range jumper and is an aggressive rebounder at both ends

\SYDNEY MEADOR

Sydney Meador (Lee Green South) Spot up 2-3 that loves to shoot it from the corner to about 15' up the arc. Leave her open and she will make you pay

Taylor Stevenson (Lee Green South) 5'10 wing works baseline to baseline.  Good defender and rebounder.  Has a nice stroke from the baseline. She’s a mart, heads up player who makes her teammates better when she's on the floor

Dani Batenhorst (Katy Rebels) 5'10 winger has a solid game at both ends.  Good range on her jumper and will fight for any loose ball or rebound. Uses her body well and is also a good passer.  Is not asked to score but could if given the opportunity

Oklahoma Lady Thunder runner-up in 5th grade #PrimeTimeNationals

Prime Time Nationals, TX- Oklahoma Lady Thunder placed 2nd in PTN 5th grade division. Jerrika Mahonn hit 14 threes in seven games and made 14 of 14 free throws in semifinals and also game high 26 points

JERRIKA MAHONN

2015 Texas Elite Classic Tip Sheet

PEIGHTON PORTER

HOUSTON, Texas-  Houston Elite's NCAA event was at the right place this past weekend because I had a chance to see because several players were simply in " The Zone" throughout the event. I've had a relationship with Houston Elite coaches Sean Porter and Howard Randle since almost the turn of the century and their organization's alumni read like a Who's Who among some of the best player to play not only in the city but state and country.

The talent continues on this season's team with some of my tops in Texas, Sydney Carr, Rexesha Hollis, Taylor Kollmorgen and Peighton Porter and it was good to see Deirdre Dobbins back on the floor firing bullets.Here are some of the players from various teams that stood out over the weekend

2016

Peighton Porter (Houston Elite White) you can't buy length and athleticism and you certainly can't teach heart and Porter has all of that. At 6'0, she plays the passing lanes "extremely well" and does the same on the boards, both ends. A defensive nightmare that can score

Victoria Blankemnship (Houston Wildcats) I call her Vicky B because when you watch her you will see. Grabbing a rebound on one end and going coast to coast for numerous baskets was something I've watched her do for years but she can simply take a game over on bot ends

Amarasia Raley (Nemesis) probably had one of the best shooting exhibitions of the event as she was simply in " The Zone" with five threes from numerous angles as well as countless midrange pull-ups, so she can shoot sums it up

Kylie Collins (Dream Team) also had one of the best shooting games of the event, went completely off from long range and made several acrobatic lay-ups, many resulted in and ones which is an old school three

2017

Abby Spurgan (SA Legends Black) 6'2 with a good strong body enables her to create problems in the paint. She's physical on both ends, rebounds and finishes well

HEAVEN MBARUK-BAILEY 

2018

Mia Heide (MP Elite) every time I watch her I see big things ahead, she's 6'2, runs floor well and doesn't back down inside. To top that off, she can face the basket and score

Monet Jones ( Houstonians) Loved her game when she was a 6th grader, I knew big things were ahead and trust me they're coming because she has BCS written all over her. Can score inside, mid or long range, defends inside or on perimeter

Prya Ponia (HTX) love guards that can create and Ponia definitely knows how to get her shot off. She's deadly from long range and sets defenders up nicely to attack off the dribble

Heaven Mbarku-Bailey- long and athletic with plenty of upside is a the quick assessment but on day two I saw even more. She has the tools to dominate and with time, I think she'll be able to control games from multiple positions at 6'0

2019

Sydni Johnson ( HK Express) If I get up and make an effort to find out who a player is, you know she's a PLAYA and although young, you've got to trust me on this one. She's an electrifying guard that can score, stay tuned

Mississippi Lady Ballers and NTX Lights Out 2019 #PrimeTimeNationals

DESTINY HAYMER

Prime Time Nationals, TX- GPR correspondent Jim Johnson took a good look at NTX Lights Out 2019 and the Mississippi Lady Ballers  at PTN. I’m all too familiar with the talented players on Lights Out having had a chance to observe them over the past two seasons and it appears they’re progressing nicely. Here’s Jim’s take on a few players from both squads

Destiny Haymer (Mississippi Lady Ballers) –she’s a 5’7 PG from Tchula, MS who’s  all over the floor at both ends and loves to take it strong to the basket. Knows how to get to the line and shoots over 75%.  She also likes to get her teammates involved in the offense and creates lots of steals on defense

Vivian Tripp (Mississippi Lady Ballers)  strong 2 guard that will stroke a 3 or take it to the basket.  Good defender that creates lots of steals

RANDI THOMPSON

Randi Thompson (NTX  Lights Out 2019)  heady player at both ends 2-3 but her natural position is 2.  Takes it strong to the basket but also rebounds and defends well. Will look and pass to an open teammate.

Jordan McClenton (NTX Lights Out 2019)  very good rebounder at around 5'10. Runs the floor well, very athletic and also has good range from 15 feet on in. To top that off she’s an aggressive defender and smart shot blocker.

Noelle Yancy (NTX Lights Out 2019)  true point guard that runs the show and has excellent form on her shot.  Will knock it down or drive past you, very good speed and good ball handling skills is part of the reason.  She’s also very unselfish and if you’re open, she’ll get it to you plus her hands are fast on defense

DC Queens 2019 Blue #PrimeTimeNationals

TRINITY SMITHERMAN

Prime Time Nationals, TX- GPR correspondent Jim Johnson took a good look at DC Queens 2019 Blue and saw several prospects at PTN. I covered one of their events last season so I already know what’s in store in fact if you check the archives, aka search bar. Here are some players that caught Jim’s eyes

Trinity Smitherman-  2 guard that is quick and takes it hard to the rim.  She has a good jump shot that well only get better and is dangerous on defense; she gets her hands on lots of passes.  Runs the floor well and has very good speed.

Lauren Wright-  5'10 strong body that plays hard at both ends and is a solid rebounder that can score in traffic which also gets to the foul line often.  Runs the floor well and can both lead the break and fill the lanes. 

REBECCA GE

Rebecca Ge- Solid point guard that is always looking to pass first but not afraid to shoot and will hit an open 3.  Loves to penetrate and dish, so be ready.  Plays solid positional defense and grabs many a loose ball on the floor.

Kailen Wright- Athletic 3/2 that plays hard the entire floor.  Strong hands generate multiple on ball steals and she takes it hard to the basket.  Also has good range on her jumper.

I already told you all this organization had some of the best young talent in the Metroplex area and with that being said, let me give a special S/O to one of their younger teams that won 4th grade  AAU Nationals in  Orlando