Dynasty In The Making

Jewels Campbell is only one of several talented players from Dynasty Blue. I stated earlier that several of these talented young ladies will be heading to College Park and The Woodlands keeping that tradition and rivalry alive for years to come. Jazmin Guilen, Marxil Mettauer, Courtney Dozier and Victoria DeGuillo join Campbell as some of the Dynasty player that caught my eye in the Alodia Prime Time Rising Star Showcase but believe me they are not the only ones with plenty of upside.

Dynasty creates buzz at #IBC

From Dynasty Johnson down to Dynasty Odom, I was amazed at the talented players through the organization. You want explosive players, Quai Smith-Sims and Shae Moore showed me they were just that as they not only scored and defended, both also shot the three well.

Marxli Mettauer was solid throughout the event and created some match-up problems but it was Smith who simply went into a zone the last three minutes of the first half in of their games and took the game over

Some of the youngsters I'll be keeping a close eye on are Jasmine Atobajeun and Mika Rhoden to name a few. Atobejeun is long and athletic, already above the magic number and has unlimited upside. Rhoden does what college coaches love and that's hit the mid ranger consistently so with a few tweaks here and there, several players from their organization will be making noise and I'll e doing much of the yelling

Dynasty's DYNASTY rolling on #CCClassic

JASMINE ATOBAJEUN

I've been friends with Coach Johnson and Coach Moore since my hair was completely black and when Dynasty first started, I always got a chance to catch their players from not just the Greater Houston area but the surrounding areas as well and they've consistently put players in position to go on to the next level which is what this is really supposed to be about. This year's HS group put on a show in the Clutch City Classic and I had front  seat tickets and a backstage pass

ALEXUS MURPHY

The explosive Alexis Murphy is always a treat to watch, the back-court always get's after it no matter what combinations are used among Alyssa Preus, Laura Castleman or Raelynn Byrd. I love the energy these squads always bring to the table, Joanna Gabriel and Arin Brown get after it on both ends while Hannah Grimmett definitely can open things open with her outside shooting

HANNAH GRIMMETT

And speaking of outsid, 5'10 guard Savannah Wendt, no relation to George, went completely off last season and when I walked into gym, I started to yell like did on Cheers when everyone would scream Norm however since Savannah is three syllables, it just wouldn't have the same effect or is that affect, nevertheless she's a big guard with a stroke, long and midrange. The inside presence is also solid with Janice Gabriel doing well in the paint on both ends while Jasmine Atoibajeun is ultra athletic and a nightmare around the basket, oh yeah, she's 6'1

KANDACE GLENN

The talent down the pipeline assures me that this club will continue to be relevant, I really enjoyed 2021 Kaidance Glenn, she's got a lot of tools running through her bloodline but she definitely stood out playing up on 8th . Another young player, Katelyn Alatin showed a lot of promise but it's several more players throughout the organization I'll catch down the road that are going to be really good

KATELYN ATALIN

Dynasty Elite playing like name #PrimeTime

It always has and will be about progression and watching Dynasty place three teams in the semifinals over the weekend, two finishing as runner-ups, tells me that the players are putting in the work. Well I would have gathered that had I not seen it with my own eyes but many are making jumps, well jump shots too

Shae Moore at times can be electrifying, this weekend was one of those times as she and Quai Smith Sams feed off each other and form a very potent one/two punch. Both guards keep getting better but the jump Naomi Brown has made will be huge because with her size and frame, she could turn into a definite monster. Chelsea Gray is only a freshman but she's athletic and has tons of fight in the paint and those are definite pluses for her age. Aaliyah Weatfall played all out defense and kept the energy level high

Dynasty Ellison showing progression #PrimeTime

All I can say is wow about the Dynasty organization and the jumps several players throughout the pipeline have made. I had a chance to look at five team over the weekend, four made it to semi's while the other two are on the verge of making noise. Lauryn Cannady simply jumps at you as she's long and athletic and maneuvers well across the floor. She can get to basket for easy points plus defend. Carlee Neel also was active around the paint and altered shots on one end while finishing on another

Maggie Page did a good job seeing the floor and showed she could handle the ball under pressure while Narrissa Collier did a good job taking defenders off the dribble and finishing, well like this floater in the above picture

Texas Dynasty 2023 has a lil something brewing #I10TuneUpShowcase

Over the past five years, theirs been a decline as far talent in the area and I get all kinds of responses however the only opinion I'm usually interested in is mine because I've been watching elite players since the turn of the century and I know, not only what I'm ;looking at but what this has become, it is what is, agree, disagree I could care less so when I see players barely in middle school ahead of the game, it's refreshing to say the least  and this Texas Dynasty group heading to the 7th grade definitely left a lasting impression


Keely Cumming just blew my mind in the FOURTH grade when I asked her if she could play before a game and she come and watch. First three plays of the game, she makes a long bucket, crosses a player for a lay-up and throws a no look for an assist and looks at me smiling, so that's what I like, show me on the floor and her wisdom continues to do just that coupled with her talent

Jacei Denley and Janae Tucker left me with some OMG moments, both are doing some things right now HS ;players on their way to the next level can't do and that goes back to the opening paragraph. Denley has unlimited range, handles the ball under pressure, sees the floor well and just makes things happen while Tucker has already mastered the floater and when you combine that with her ability to create off the dribble, take the lick and make the basket......

Aniya Thompson loves to punish and can take punishment, physical on both ends, rebounds and can finish and finish is what Olivia Shaw did on the finish of the day. She's strong and gets to the basket well but she plays within herself and gets the job done. Jalayah Ingram was also a definite bright spot, long and athletic guard that not only plays the passing lane, she defends baseline to baseline and has a good amount of upside which can be said for them all since the finished product is nowhere in sight. Okay 6'2 RyLee Grays, hmmm, long athletic and going to the 7th grade, check her out later on the Tip Sheet which will be on, drum-roll please, girlzprepreport.com

Area teams battle early at #PrimeTimeNationals

Dynasty Moore and Katy Rebels D'Addieco are a couple of teams I've had a chance to watch multiple times over the course of the past two seasons and both teams show something I always stress that I'm looking for, progression. I had to leave at halftime in what was shaping up to be a thriller and as I review the box scores, the Rebels won by one

Both are tough and scrappy teams that simply get after it, Rebels have an abundance of three point shooters including 2016 Under The Radar Anna Miller, that can turn a game around just like that. Dynasty's Jasmine Atobejaun is realizing her potential, she's an athletic nightmare that is hard to guard or be guarded by

Team Texas Dynasty 2023 @ 2017 Prime Time Nationals #6thGrade

Sometimes you're fortunate enough to catch diamonds in the rough early and when I first saw Team Texas Dynasty 2023 a few weeks ago, I knew I was watching a special group of players with bright futures, many destined for big things down the road but I'm always getting lucky in that sense. Aniya Thompson simply has added to what I already thought about her, she hurt a shoulder during that initial sighting however wanted to make the trip because "her team needed her" and playing through pain at this age is definitely an eye opener. Her ability to control the paint at this age is definitely a plus and if she grows, who knows how high she'll land. Jalaylah Ingram also opened my eyes to other things she brings to the table, she's explosive on both ends, plays the passing lane and can score and with her athleticism, watch out

RyLee Grays is around 6'2, well she definitely is with her wingspan and trust me, she's already coordinated, she's athletic, rebounds on both ends, runs the floor, blocks and (or) alters shots and the biggest thing is that she will only get better because I see the passion every time he steps on the court. The J & J back-court of  Jaceii Denley and Janae Tucker definitely spell #GoodTimes when I see them on the court because like that old saying I love to drop from the 70's comedy, they are DYNOMITE and I ain't laughing. These young ladies possess the "it" factor, both can score and defend and more importantly handle the ball under pressure but their upside is what has me excited, they're legit now but they're also too legit to quit as they will only elevate their games

Talk about poise the first time I saw her, Keely Cummings left me speechless as 2nd grader when I asked could she play and she said come see. I'm still looking and although I can talk  now, I see her improvement but that BB-IQ at this stage will help her throughout her career, she knows how to control the temp, play within herself and just make things happen, good things. Olivia Shaw keeps showing me one thing I love to see, she knows how to create her own shot under pressure and when you have that this early, that's a definite plus. That midrange game looks good and it will keep getting better and speaking of keep getting better, the more I watch Dakota Watson the more she shows me. She can play both the 1 and the 2 and I've seen her drop the 3 get fouled on it and make it a 4 point play so while we're dancing to the beat keep in mind that this is a talented squad that I will certainly be keeping an eye on

Dynasty's progression definitely shows @ 2017 Prime Time Nationals #8thGrade

One of the must see squads from my Houston area has always been Dynasty who supported me from the beginning when I started my scouting and recruiting service way way back and although I didn't receive that from everyone, almost 10 years later I'm still standing and so are they. It's always important to players in the right situation and this 8th grade squad has definitely made some strides. I butcher Kaidance Glenn name all over the place but watching her slice through defenders is always a treat and her upside remains untapped.

Mykah Mustfal and Savanna Pigman have definitely elevated their games inside, rebounding on both ends as well as defending so that's definitely a plus. Daphne Olivares and Haley Brown also have elevated their games showing breakout potential throughout the season but the main thing is from the first time I saw this squad and the numerous times in between, they've all gotten better, no lateral or stagnant movement, it's all about growth and the whole squad has done just that

Kayla Ngo definitely received a yes after her performance throughout the season. The game starts where folks, at the one, always remember that and everything, like Ngo's game, will fall into place. Trinity Satasiero, Skylar Murray and Breelyn Sanborn round out the squad but the thing about is that all have shown they can create and put the ball in  the basket so as many are about to enter HS, the main thing is that they "get it" and will continue to "bring it"

Dynasty-Ellison fights from start to finish at #HSHT

Brooke Pinson is one of many young players on Dynasty-Ellison that I see are on the verge of blossoming as they get older. All but two players are from the 2016 class, Chelsea Gray and Chelsea Bolton, no relation, are from the 2017 class, I know it's a joke.

What isn't a joke is the fact that these two youngsters add even more depth to that already loaded what did I call it, oh yeah, MONSTER CLASS. Gray is relentless in the paint and when I heard she was in the 8th grade, Tip Sheet  her she comes. Bolton is smooth and cunning on the court, observes everything and is learning how to run a team

I love watching the younger ones, more importantly I want to see improvement and since the IBC, I definitely saw that in not only Maya Vasquez but many of the others. I'll revisit the team again before the season is over and bring you even more updates but the main thing is that they competed in the Prime Time Qualifier against many older players and they are defintely improving

Dynasty showing Moore and more improvement at #HSHT

One thing I always look for is progression, I'm sure some of you might think I say that too much however I say a lot of things over and over for a reason and the reason is that is what this is supposed to be, to help you get better. At the IBC, I had a chance to catch Dynasty-Moore and they've made strides since then

One player in particular, Valerie DiGuilio showed she could handle pressure, see the floor and defend but several others stood out as well.

Chelsea Bolton is all smiles because she is one of many from Dynasty

All I could say after watching Chelsea Bolton perform then being told she was another 2017 player was, "she's in the eight grade too?"

Bolton is one of many bright young stars throughout the Dynasty organization and as they mover forward, here's a little search bar help

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2014 Insiders Hoopfest results

SPORTS PREP (VARSITY CHAMPS)

HOUSTON, Texas- This was the first Houston Insiders Hoopfest  Tournament I missed since we started them right after the turn of the century however the magic of the internet actually does let me multiple places.  Cy Fair Nike Jolivette and the Houston Lady Phenoms showed their star power of talented players but they weren’t alone. Imperial Ice is loaded, 2018 Shae Routt has already committed to Texas and they cruised to the Gold Division Title. In the Varsity Division a new team, Sports Prep, left the event with the title in that group. In the NCAA Division, Katy Rebels Goss featuring 6’4 Brittany Panetti won first place while Texas Elite Woods put it together and left with the WNBA Trophy for first place. Here is a breakdown on the teams that placed, All Tournament team breakdown coming tomorrow.  May 16-18, the Insiders Basketball Classic is a Girlz Prep Report Certified event which means I’ll be covering it sunup to sundown, mark your calendar and be ready

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IMPERIAL ICE (GOLD DIVISION CHAMPS)

HOUSTON INSIDERS WHITE (GOLD RUNNER-UP)

HOUSTON SKYRISE (GOLD CONSOLATION)

Gold Division

1st Place – Imperial Ice

2nd Place – Houston Insiders – White

Consolation – Houston Skyrise

DYNASTY (VARSITY CONSOLATION)

Varsity Division

1st Place - Sports Prep

2nd Place – Hybrid Hoops

Consolation – Dynasty - Team Ellison

KATY REBELS GOSS (NCAA DIVISION CHAMPS)

NCAA Division

1st Place – Katy Rebels – Goss

2nd Place – DFW- Houston – Pennamon

Consolation – Pearland Hawks

HOUSTON INSIDERS BLUE (WNBA RUNNER-UP)

TEXAS ADIDAS ELITE-ADIPURE (WNBA CONSOLATION)

WNBA Division

1st Place -  Texas Elite – Woods

2nd Place – Houston Insiders – Blue

Consolation – Texas Elite Adidas - Adipure

Cannady sisters #PrimeTime

Sandra and Lauryn Cannady were certainly bright spots for Dynasty over the weekend and it's ironic I found an #AutoAwesome picture to make up for misspelling their last name yesterday

Day 2 talent continues to shine at #PrimeTimeNationals

UGONMA OBANNYA

Prime Time Nationals, TX-Day two observations from Prime Time Nationals had Girlz Prep Report correspondent Jim Johnson pretty excited as the talent kept coming which falls in line with what I always say, “talent is everywhere” and as he touches on several players who have the ability to play at the next level, I’m also seeing names of players that I already know are going to blow up. Remember there is no magic pill; the main thing is to put in the work because no one can make you a basketball player

2016

Ugonma Obannya (Elevation Skills Houston)At 6'2 and a wing span that makes her even longer, all I can say is you’re going to like!!!!  Has soft hands and natural athletic ability.  As she learns the game and improves her skill she will become a go to player in the post. Already good footwork and squares up to the basket the shots will soon start to fall. I look for big things her senior year 

KELLIE OEHMLER

2017

Kellie Oehmler (Lady Ice) don’t turn your back on this young lady, she’s a solid player that can operate from both the 3 and 4. She can defend, good rebounder at both ends and can create her own opportunities to score and I’m talking about a can catch and shoot scorer

Jasmine Atobajeun (Dynasty Johnson) 6'2 and long, she has good moves and a feel for the game. The product isn’t finished and would be considered raw in many areas, but to be tall and athletic is a good head start and she continues to make jumps

McKale Grant (Truth Black Celina) was one of the best 2017's of the tournament. Outside, inside, post-up; a true scorer that doesn't force it, but takes what she's given.  Smart and looks for the open teammate. Runs the break or fills the lane. Smart defender and excellent help defender. Good ball handler to boot.  Line up now coaches

DeANDREA ALEXANDER

2018

DeAndrea Alexander (Lady KOE Arcadia, La) 6'2 and raw in some areas, she has plenty of upside, but the desire and ability is there now.  Still learning the skills of being a post, this young lady will catch a lot of attention as she grows and develops. Good instincts are always a plus simply because that’s something you can’t teach 

TAYLOR JONES 

2019

Taylor Jones (DNice Basketball) Listed at 6'1 but I think she’s 6'3 and when you keep in mind that she just finished the 8th grade her upside is through the roof. Needs to work on footwork and keeping the ball high after rebounding and playing up will only help. Added strength and weight will make her a force to be reckoned with. I think she will reach 6'5

Prime Time New Caney starts off #AutoAwesome

That young 2019 Cy Fair team simply has several players I'll be blabbing out including Jessica Soders who simply has some things you can't teach

The Lady Ice rolled in from Dallas and they entertained me off the top with the De Los Santas sisters energy while Jessica Guerrero hit one laying down on the floor

Several young stars were all over the place from Dynasty to Cy Fair to Houston Premier to Katy Rebels, geography isn't my strong point so I probably had you going back and forth

By that same token, well, plenty of upside on the floor all day

The Lady Elite and Dominators appeared to be in the driving seat, don't know who they're 9 pm game but I'm thinking they might have a rematch

And I'll close with Taylor Johnson, fortunately I remembered  her name from this 2011 piece which starts off talking about me not getting the specifics I needed, aka roster and I just wonder how hard is it to put a name with a number at the very least even though much more is needed to get to college coaches

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Prime Time New Caney ends, well #AutoAwesome

I never start a tournament wrap the same way, I just go with the flow and I'll be throwing some stuff at you over the next few days on what got me going. First of all thanks to everyone for getting me rosters, again if I don't know who the players are, as good as I am or think I am, it's simply hard to say something about them if I had a chance to catch them in action


I spoke about the pipeline of Houston Premier, Katy Rebels and Cy Fair Shock but I had a chance to watch several Dynasty teams in depth and after I tweeted Blake Carrington would be proud, few got it, but nevertheless three different teams made it to the semi-finals in the 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12 grade divisions and runner-up finishes in the first two wasn't a joke

There was no joking around on Super Sunday as I was just glued to my seat, literally speaking, but there were some tense games that had me hash-tagging #downtothewire and both of those 11/12  semis were simply breathtaking

New kids on the block , Twelve, simply blew me away with the high energy level and just as high basketball IQ from a number of players including 5th grade cousins, Precious Daily and Cornecia Thompson, hey Google + did the picture like this, I guess it saw them play because it seemed like it was more than one coming at you. It get's even better, Daily has an older sister playing with her on Twelve, 2019 "Trecee" as the cousins shared the 7/8 grade title while an even older sister, 2016 Patrickia helped lead her Lady Elite team to the 11/12 grade title

Just sit back and relax, I need to recoup a tad, run some errands and give a S/O to not only the Hybrids for being on the verge of exploding but a huge one to Bay Area Blaze who has placed in every event I caught them and after the game, I told this young lady I tweeted "Who's Afraid of Ariel Wolfe ? well you should be" and asked her if she got it, she didn't but she and her teammates have it on  the court, check ya later!