Flashback: Deja Foster, Mary Jackson, Candace Rucker, LaTasha Laws, Alliesha Easley

Like I said before, Memphis, TN is a hotbed for Division 1 talented players.

Here is more proof.

The video has highlights of:

Deja Foster, Wooddale HS, now at Georgia Tech.
Mary Jackson, Oakhaven HS, was at Louisville now at Memphis
Candace Rucker, Northside HS, now at Southern Mississippi
LaTosha Laws, Northside HS, now at Ole Miss
Alliesha Easley, Briarcrest HS, now at Ole Miss

ESPN Hoopgurlz Post Summer 2009 Rankings

Memphis, TN represented on the ESPN Hoopgurlz Post Summer 2009 Rankings.

#42 Sarah Watkins, Houston High School
#51 Jasmine James, Bartlett High School
#60 Adrienne Pratcher, East High School

To see the complete ranking click here.

Super 80 Fall League Update

Registration will continue for the Super 80 Fall League this Wednesday, August 27, from 6pm -8pm at White Station High school.

Also, the league will be aired on the Television show She Got Game on Saturdays.

For any questions call Eric Robinson at (901) 864-0415 or (901) 237-2175.

Ashley Shields to Detroit

WNBA's Detroit Shock has signed Ashley Shields to a 7 day contract.

Click here for the complete story.

Another State for Lausanne Collegiate School

Lausanne did some damage against Harding defeating them 50-37 in the state championship game last year. Can you say.....Back-to-Back State Championship...

Reigning Miss Tennessee Junior Lauren Avant is of course coming back...but does she have any help... let's see.........maybe Katelyn Butler Morris will pitch in...

Katelyn Butler-Morris transferred from Hutchinson School to Lausanne Collegiate School. She brings a SWEET jump shot and slashing abilities to the table.

Lauren Avant, Jasmine James-Top Players of 2008 Summer

Photo: Glenn Nelson, ESPN Hoopgurlz


















Lausanne Collegiate School's, Lauren Avant, and Bartlett High's, Jasmine James, are listed as a Top Player for the summer of 2008 by ESPN Hoopgurlz. Lauren is ranked #16 and Jasmine in #19.

To see the complete Top 20 listing click here.

Collierville High Girls Basketball Revival

Collierville High School got 2 BIG additions this summer.

Sisters, Victoria and Ashley Jones, comes to Memphis from the Nashville area.

Victoria, 5'10, is a beast on the court. She is not passive by any means. She is great at putting a body on someone and an awesome passer at the post position.

Ashley, 6'2, is the gentle giant. But not that gentle....Those penetrating to the paint will learn how gentle she actually is....

ESPN Hoopgulz ranks Tennessee Flight Silver #2

ESPN Hoopgurlz establishes Tennessee Flight Silver as the #2 team for the 2008 summer. Bartlett High's, Jasmine James, is a member of the Tennessee Flight.

The Top 5 are:
1. Boo Williams Elite
2. Tennessee Flight Silver
3. DFW Elite T-Jack
4. West Coast Premier
5. Philadelphia Belles

To see the complete Best of Summer Top 30 Teams click here.

Adrienne Pratcher is a Top Passer

ESPN Hoopgurlz released a list of Dime Droppers (Top Passers) for their Best of Summer Series.

East High's, Adrienne Pratcher, was listed number 14.

To see complete list of Dime Droppers click here.

Super 80 Fall League Schedule

Updated: August 29, 2008

All Games at White Station High School

Sept. 6th

2pm Liberty vs Comets
4pm Sparks vs. Shocks

Sept. 13th

2pm Comets vs. Shocks
4pm Liberty vs. Sparks

Sept. 20th

2pm Liberty vs. Shocks
4pm Comets vs. Sparks

Play Offs
Sept 27th Semi-Finals

2pm 2nd vs. 3rd
4pm 1st vs. 4th


Oct 11th Championship
2pm Girls Super 80 Consolation Game
4pm Girls Super 80 Championship Game

Super 80 Fall League Projected Rosters

Updated: August 29, 2008

West Division

Comets

Arika Bady, Melrose
Candis Clear, East
Whitney Cooper, Ridgeway
Ashley Jones, Collierville
Victoria Jones, Collierville
Chanera Maclin, East
Rachel Oaks, Arlington
Angelia Peoples, Whitehaven
Jasmine Robinson, Overton
Chetavia Rutherford,White Station

Sparks

Katelyn Butler-Morris, Lausanne
Jasmine Gardner, Mitchell
Candi Granger, Craigmont
Jessica Green, Lausanne
Ambur Nelson, Whitehaven
Alisha Payne, White Station
Ashley Tate, Ridgeway
Jasmine Trotter, Marion
Breanna Williams, Lausanne

Liberty

Danielle Ballard, Central
Lakira Crowder, Overton
Symone Daniels, St. Benedict
Cortrece Golden, Overton
Kristin Hopper, Arlington
Christine Lesane, Craigmont
Terryn Offiong, Ridgeway
Torren Strickland, Lausanne
Lauren Williamson, Whitehaven

Shocks

Jessica Brown, BTW
Jennifer Gross, Oakhaven
Daria Hester, BTW
LaMonica Holmes, Oakhaven
Kaneisha Jackson, Wooddale
Cleosha Lee, East
Hasina Mahammad, White Station
Ashley Small, White Station
Jasmine Stafford, Overton

These are the FINAL ROSTERS, only 3 more spots available for the league to get in call Eric Robinson at (901) 864-0415 or Maurice Burton (901) 237 2175

Adrienne Pratcher makes Adidas Super 64 Tip Sheet

East High's, Adrienne Pratcher made her mark at the Super 64.

Here is the evaluation from ESPN Hoopgurlz Adidas Super 64 Tip Sheet.

One of the top players at the adidas Super 64, and one of the top point guards in the country, Adrienne Pratcher showed pretty much the whole package for the Memphis Lady Bobcats. Despite being just 5-6 (generously), Pratcher is solidly built and very strong, and simply goes wherever she wants to on the court. She's a superb passer with great court vision, and can go either way off the bounce -- and can finish at the rim, pulling up, or falling away. On a one-on-one fast break, Pratcher (who goes to Memphis (Tenn.) East High School) came down the right side, spun off the right block into the lane and finished with a left-handed kiss off the glass. Oh, and she has very quick hands.

For complete Super 64 Tip Sheet click here.

Memphis Girls Basketball TV: Ashley Jones

I have to admit. I have a little favoritism towards Ashley. She is my cousin.. However, she is the real deal.. A legit post player. She is 6'2ish but plays so much taller and bigger with her long arms. She does the little things. She rotates on defense as the ball moves. She can play post defense. She has great timing on blocking shots. She blocks out for rebounds. She keeps the ball up high. And she can run the floor. If there was anything that I would say she has to work on is being more agressive.. She is a gentle giant. But not that gentle..

Lauren Avant, Jasmine Robinson makes River City Classic Tip Sheet

Future Tennessee Vol, Lauren Avant, and Overton High's, Jasmine Robinson, raised some eye brows at the River City Classic tournament.

Read entire tip sheet here.

Jasmine James Picks Georgia

Image credit: Glenn Nelson, ESPN

Bartlett High's, Jasmine James, decided to play college basketball at the University of Georgia.

Read entire story here.

Keona Brooks signs with Marshall

Keona Brooks (Southwest TN CC), 6'0 forward from West Memphis, TN, signs a National Letter of Intent to play for Marshall University.

Get Full Story Here.

Jasmine James makes Nike Nationals All-Tournament

Picture credit: Glenn Nelson, ESPN








Bartlett High's, Jasmine James, was announced a member of the Nike Nationals All-Tournament First Team .

To see the entire All-Tournament Team listing click here.

Blue Star in Memphis

Blue Star Basketball will be hosting their Rising Blue Star Camp in Memphis this weekend, August 8-9. The event is for girls ages 12 -14.

Rising Blue Star Camps are Blue Star's Grassroots Camps to help identify the top young players in the country. These camps are in their 6th year of existence, and bringing the top 7th/8th/9th graders together in various regions to compete. Blue Star evaluator(s) will be on hand to assess players, and all participants will be included in the Rising Blue Star Report that goes to college coaches. A college recruiting lecture will also be given regarding the upcoming process for parents/players to attend. Each participant will receive a Nike Rising Blue Star Tshirt.

For more information click here.

Jasmine James leads Flight to Nike Nationals Title

Picture credit:Glenn Nelson/ESPN


Bartlett High's, Jasmine James, scored 17 points for the Tennessee Flight against Boo Williams Elite in the Nike Nationals tournament title game.










For complete coverage of game click here.



For more on Jasmine James performance click here.