from Southwest Athletics site
Four members of the Southwest Tennessee Community College women’s 2010-2011 basketball team signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and basketball careers at four-year universities.
Krystal Riley, a 5’4” point guard from West Memphis, Arkansas, has signed with Western Carolina University. As a sophomore, Riley averaged 9.1 points and led the Lady Saluqis with 3.8 assists per game. She was also one of the team’s top three point shooters with 40 made. Her freshman year, Riley was named to the All-TCCAA Western Division team.
Shantel Crout, a 5’7” guard from Cordova High School, has signed with Virginia State University. As a sophomore, Crout ranked second on the team with 10.5 points per game and 2.4 steals per game. Crout was named to the All-TCCAA Western Division team as a freshman.
Keturah Martin, a 5’11” guard from East High School who played for Southwest from 2008-10, has signed with Florida A & M University. Martin averaged 8.2 points per game as a sophomore and led the Lady Saluqis with 3.1 assists per game. In addition, she led the team in assists, steals and free throw percentage as a freshman.
JaLessia Davis, a 6’3” center from Ridgecrest, Louisiana, has signed with Southeastern Louisiana University. Davis led the Lady Saluqis with 1.8 blocked shots per game and was the second leading rebounder with 6.2 per game.
October 6, 2018 - High School Session
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Exploring Junior College Option
From average grades to being inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for academic success. That is what can happen when an athlete finds the right fit to grow as a student-athlete in College!
One of the great rewards with helping families with recruiting education and exposure is when it changes lives. In December of 2008 the South Bend Schools hosted College Recruiting Simplified. Among those attending was the Sanders family, whose daughter Ashlin was a senior at Riley High School. Despite being a four year letter winner in basketball, and on her way to being a 2-time All Conference player, she was not being recruited. She ended up fifth on the school’s all time scoring list with 1091 points and averaged 18 points a game as a senior. She did AAU Ball and everything but the family was frustrated about the whole recruiting thing.
“No one was recruiting her,” said her mother, Cherrie. “I wish we had become educated on the recruiting process early because the whole thing confused us.”
Read complete GirlsBasketballRecruiting.com article
One of the great rewards with helping families with recruiting education and exposure is when it changes lives. In December of 2008 the South Bend Schools hosted College Recruiting Simplified. Among those attending was the Sanders family, whose daughter Ashlin was a senior at Riley High School. Despite being a four year letter winner in basketball, and on her way to being a 2-time All Conference player, she was not being recruited. She ended up fifth on the school’s all time scoring list with 1091 points and averaged 18 points a game as a senior. She did AAU Ball and everything but the family was frustrated about the whole recruiting thing.
“No one was recruiting her,” said her mother, Cherrie. “I wish we had become educated on the recruiting process early because the whole thing confused us.”
Read complete GirlsBasketballRecruiting.com article
Why You are not being Recruited by Patosha Jeffery
I've been reflecting on conversations I have had with coaches, players and parents and on situations I've seen senior players be in. As late as August, I was still being contacted by college coaches looking for players for this school year. To be honest, there really is not an excuse for players that want to play basketball on the collegiate level to not have an opportunity to play. However, basketball scholarship offers do not just fall in your lap even if you are good. An average well known player has a greater chance of getting a scholarship offer over a great unknown player. Think about it.
Are you putting yourself in position to get a basketball scholarship? With the advancement of the Internet and the explosion of exposure events (camps, tournaments, leagues), there is no excuse.
Does it take work on the players and parents part? Yes. Does it require money? Possibly. Does it require time? Yes. Is it worth it? Well you tell me. Would it be worth sacrificing a couple of weekends during the spring, summer and fall or a few extra hundreds of dollars for a 'FREE' $25,000-$50,000 or more college education? Take it from me and my parents. My parents did not have to put $1 into my college education.
Players also really need to evaluate what level of player they are. Everyone is not a Tennessee, Connecticut, or Stanford type of player. There are other divisions of basketball other than who you see playing on ESPN. For example, Union University which is currently a NAIA school and right up the road in Jackson, TN. They have won 5 National NAIA Championships with 4 in the past 6 years. It is also ok to attend a Junior College especially if you need to get your grades in order or want to continue your basketball career at the next level.
There is no one way to get a basketball scholarship. But the main way---is to be known. People, meaning college coaches or individuals that college coaches use as resources, have to know who you are and your abilities as a player.
I am a product of Memphis. An alumni of Newberry Elementary, Sherwood Junior High School, Hamilton High School and the University of Memphis. I bleed Memphis Girls Basketball. That is why I created an online venue, MemphisGirlsBasketball.com, to document our players in this area. That is why I host exposure events, like the Fall Exposure League and Pre-Season Show Off Camp, to provide a venue in the area where I can evaluate players and other scouts and college coaches can also. Giving all levels of players an opportunity to display their skills and an opportunity to obtain a scholarship.
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”
-Michael Jordan
If you are interested in learning different ways to get a college coach to notice you and to get recruited, visit GirlsBasketballRecruiting.com
If you are interested in participating in the Fall Exposure League or Pre-Season Show Off Camp, visit GirlsBasketballExposure.com
Are you putting yourself in position to get a basketball scholarship? With the advancement of the Internet and the explosion of exposure events (camps, tournaments, leagues), there is no excuse.
Does it take work on the players and parents part? Yes. Does it require money? Possibly. Does it require time? Yes. Is it worth it? Well you tell me. Would it be worth sacrificing a couple of weekends during the spring, summer and fall or a few extra hundreds of dollars for a 'FREE' $25,000-$50,000 or more college education? Take it from me and my parents. My parents did not have to put $1 into my college education.
Players also really need to evaluate what level of player they are. Everyone is not a Tennessee, Connecticut, or Stanford type of player. There are other divisions of basketball other than who you see playing on ESPN. For example, Union University which is currently a NAIA school and right up the road in Jackson, TN. They have won 5 National NAIA Championships with 4 in the past 6 years. It is also ok to attend a Junior College especially if you need to get your grades in order or want to continue your basketball career at the next level.
There is no one way to get a basketball scholarship. But the main way---is to be known. People, meaning college coaches or individuals that college coaches use as resources, have to know who you are and your abilities as a player.
I am a product of Memphis. An alumni of Newberry Elementary, Sherwood Junior High School, Hamilton High School and the University of Memphis. I bleed Memphis Girls Basketball. That is why I created an online venue, MemphisGirlsBasketball.com, to document our players in this area. That is why I host exposure events, like the Fall Exposure League and Pre-Season Show Off Camp, to provide a venue in the area where I can evaluate players and other scouts and college coaches can also. Giving all levels of players an opportunity to display their skills and an opportunity to obtain a scholarship.
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”
-Michael Jordan
If you are interested in learning different ways to get a college coach to notice you and to get recruited, visit GirlsBasketballRecruiting.com
If you are interested in participating in the Fall Exposure League or Pre-Season Show Off Camp, visit GirlsBasketballExposure.com
Monday, September 12, 2011
2011 Fundamental Intensity Camp Recap
The Inaugural Girls Basketball Fall Fest kicked off on Saturday with the Fundamental Intensity Camp.
35 players went through 3 hours of drills focusing on agility, passing, ball handling, and defense. The players also learned several ways to move without the ball as a post and guard.
Players in attendance represented schools and areas from all over the mid-south including St. Francis of Assisi School, Tipton Rosemark Academy, Gosnell Junior High (AR), Southaven High, Kirby High, White Station Middle, Mt. Pisgah, Whitehaven High, MHEA, St. Mary's, Woodstock, Cedarville Middle, Germantown High, Brighton High, and Southwind High.
This weekend will kick off the Fall Exposure League. The schedule and teams will be announced tomorrow. Spots are still available. Register Here.
Tayshana Murphy, Top 16 PG, killed in New York
article from ESPNNewYork.com
A highly touted girl's prep basketball player was shot to death in a New York apartment building early Sunday morning.
Tayshana Murphy, 18, was shot in the head by a gunman in a hallway of her home, a housing project in Harlem's Morningside Heights neighborhood.
According to media reports, Murphy, a senior at Murry Bergtraum High School who previously attended Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, may have been the victim of mistaken identity.
A highly touted girl's prep basketball player was shot to death in a New York apartment building early Sunday morning.
Tayshana Murphy, 18, was shot in the head by a gunman in a hallway of her home, a housing project in Harlem's Morningside Heights neighborhood.
According to media reports, Murphy, a senior at Murry Bergtraum High School who previously attended Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, may have been the victim of mistaken identity.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Spots Still Available in Fall Exposure League
Fall Exposure League
Starts this Saturday, September 17
Ridgeway Baptist Church
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Jasmine Cincore, Torri Lewis highlighted at Elite Basketball Academy
images from Hoopgurlz
Labor Day Weekend was a good one for Memphis Girls Basketball. The younger class of players are taking advantage of opportunities and continuing to get early recognition nationally.
Jasmine Cincore (Briarcrest 2014) and Victoria "Torri" Lewis (MHEA 2015) traveled to Georgia this past weekend to participate in the Elite Basketball Academy camp and left quite an impression.
Here is Mark Lewis' evaluation from ESPN Hoopgurlz:
Jasmine Cincore (Arlington, Tenn.), Briarcrest Christian): Having spent her freshman high school season working more as a small forward, it was nice to see the growth and versatility that this 5-9 power player brings to the floor. She's showing the ability to create off the dribble with some impressive side-to-side action and an explosive first step. Her weak hand needs some immediate attention or defenders are going to figure out her limitations and not even have to break a sweat. When she does get an edge on an opponent she utilizes her solid build and strength by actually creating contact herself and keeping them at bay as she penetrates. Finishing among the bigs isn't an issue for her and she gets more than her share of trips to the line. The perimeter stroke is sound but there's a tendency to turn her shoulders that could lead to some consistency issues if not addressed. Cincore is one of those players who has plenty of quickness but may giving up some ground in the speed department. She compensates with physical play and a willingness to mix things up. An important year lies in front of her.
Torri Lewis (Olive Branch, Miss.), MHEA: An instinctual player, this 5-9 guard is going to have plenty of folks keeping an eye on her progress over the next couple of years. Her individual skills are sharp and advanced for her age comfortably warranting the old cliché "she's got game." She can create off the dribble but she keeps defenders guessing if she'll take it all the way to the rim of pull up from full speed and drain the 10-footer. There's some forward body motion in her perimeter shot that will be an issue with better defenders in her face but she was able to connect several times early in the event before leg fatigue set in. Even with the forward action she's still got a quick release that's difficult for opponents to anticipate or contest. She is constantly active and isn't hesitant to get on the floor or crash the offensive glass. Defensively she's aggressive on the ball and occasionally finds herself out of position from overplaying but hustles to recover. Lewis is following in the home-school footsteps as Moriah Jefferson and Taber Spani.
Torri also made her debut on the 2015 ESPN Hoopgurlz Watch List. Click Here
Read complete Hoopgurlz Story
Labor Day Weekend was a good one for Memphis Girls Basketball. The younger class of players are taking advantage of opportunities and continuing to get early recognition nationally.
Jasmine Cincore (Briarcrest 2014) and Victoria "Torri" Lewis (MHEA 2015) traveled to Georgia this past weekend to participate in the Elite Basketball Academy camp and left quite an impression.
Here is Mark Lewis' evaluation from ESPN Hoopgurlz:
Jasmine Cincore (Arlington, Tenn.), Briarcrest Christian): Having spent her freshman high school season working more as a small forward, it was nice to see the growth and versatility that this 5-9 power player brings to the floor. She's showing the ability to create off the dribble with some impressive side-to-side action and an explosive first step. Her weak hand needs some immediate attention or defenders are going to figure out her limitations and not even have to break a sweat. When she does get an edge on an opponent she utilizes her solid build and strength by actually creating contact herself and keeping them at bay as she penetrates. Finishing among the bigs isn't an issue for her and she gets more than her share of trips to the line. The perimeter stroke is sound but there's a tendency to turn her shoulders that could lead to some consistency issues if not addressed. Cincore is one of those players who has plenty of quickness but may giving up some ground in the speed department. She compensates with physical play and a willingness to mix things up. An important year lies in front of her.
Jasmine Cincore EBA Highlights
Torri Lewis (Olive Branch, Miss.), MHEA: An instinctual player, this 5-9 guard is going to have plenty of folks keeping an eye on her progress over the next couple of years. Her individual skills are sharp and advanced for her age comfortably warranting the old cliché "she's got game." She can create off the dribble but she keeps defenders guessing if she'll take it all the way to the rim of pull up from full speed and drain the 10-footer. There's some forward body motion in her perimeter shot that will be an issue with better defenders in her face but she was able to connect several times early in the event before leg fatigue set in. Even with the forward action she's still got a quick release that's difficult for opponents to anticipate or contest. She is constantly active and isn't hesitant to get on the floor or crash the offensive glass. Defensively she's aggressive on the ball and occasionally finds herself out of position from overplaying but hustles to recover. Lewis is following in the home-school footsteps as Moriah Jefferson and Taber Spani.
Torri also made her debut on the 2015 ESPN Hoopgurlz Watch List. Click Here
Read complete Hoopgurlz Story
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
2011 Fundamental Intensity Camp 20 Spots Still Available
The Fundamental Intensity Camp will be held this Saturday, September 10 at Ridgeway Baptist Church at 10am.
In this 3 hour camp, players will learn and pick up agility, speed, shooting, ball handing, defensive, positional skills and much more.
The environment will be fun and intense.
Instruction will be lead by Patosha Jeffery, former University of Memphis Lady Tiger and current Hutchison coach.
Only 20 spots left.
REGISTER HERE
In this 3 hour camp, players will learn and pick up agility, speed, shooting, ball handing, defensive, positional skills and much more.
The environment will be fun and intense.
Instruction will be lead by Patosha Jeffery, former University of Memphis Lady Tiger and current Hutchison coach.
Only 20 spots left.
REGISTER HERE
Friday, September 2, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: Tennessee Turkey Jamm goes International
The 3rd Annual Tennessee Turkey Jamm has just exploded.
1. The event has expanded from a 2 day event to a 3 day event.
2. The number of teams has increased from 16 to 23 prompting the event to change venues from Central High School to Lausanne Collegiate School's 2 court facility. The event has been moved back to Central High School
3.The event is now INTERNATIONAL. Tsinghua High Girls Basketball has just been added to the schedule. Yes. That is Tsinghua China. Unfortunately, It has been announced that Tsinghua will not be able to participate in the TN Turkey Jamm.
Updated Schedule as of October 24, 2011
November 25th
10:30 am Stone Mountain (GA) vs. St. Benedict (TN)
12:00 pm North Little Rock (AR) vs. Clyde C Miller (MO)
1:30 pm Jackson County (TN) vs. Hw. Byers (MS)
3:00 pm East Central (OK) vs. Hoover (AL)
4:30 pm Faith Baptist (FL) vs. Knoxville Webb (TN)
6:00 pm McEachern (GA) vs. Overton (TN)
7:30 pm Riverdale (TN) vs. Bolingbrook (IL)
9:00 pm Twinsburg (OH) vs. Memphis Central (TN)
November 26th
10:30 am Faith Baptist (FL) vs. MHEA
12:00 pm Hoover (AL) vs. Riverdale (TN)
1:30 pm Bolingbrook (IL) vs. Twinsburg (OH)
3:00 pm Knoxville Webb (TN) vs. Stone Mountain (GA)
4:30 pm Clyde C Miller (MO) vs. Jackson County (TN)
6:00 pm Overton (TN) vs. East Central (OK)
7:30 pm North Little Rock (AR) vs. Incarnate Word (Mo)
9:00 pm McEachern (GA) vs. Memphis Central (TN)
November 27th
11:00 am MHEA (TN) vs. Fairley (TN)
12:30 pm East Central (OK) vs. White Station (TN)
2:00 pm Manassas (TN) vs. Faith Baptist (FL)
3:30 pm Memphis Central (TN) vs. Incarnate Word (Mo)
5:00 pm Southwind (TN) vs. HW Byers (MS)
1. The event has expanded from a 2 day event to a 3 day event.
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Updated Schedule as of October 24, 2011
November 25th
10:30 am Stone Mountain (GA) vs. St. Benedict (TN)
12:00 pm North Little Rock (AR) vs. Clyde C Miller (MO)
1:30 pm Jackson County (TN) vs. Hw. Byers (MS)
3:00 pm East Central (OK) vs. Hoover (AL)
4:30 pm Faith Baptist (FL) vs. Knoxville Webb (TN)
6:00 pm McEachern (GA) vs. Overton (TN)
7:30 pm Riverdale (TN) vs. Bolingbrook (IL)
9:00 pm Twinsburg (OH) vs. Memphis Central (TN)
November 26th
10:30 am Faith Baptist (FL) vs. MHEA
12:00 pm Hoover (AL) vs. Riverdale (TN)
1:30 pm Bolingbrook (IL) vs. Twinsburg (OH)
3:00 pm Knoxville Webb (TN) vs. Stone Mountain (GA)
4:30 pm Clyde C Miller (MO) vs. Jackson County (TN)
6:00 pm Overton (TN) vs. East Central (OK)
7:30 pm North Little Rock (AR) vs. Incarnate Word (Mo)
9:00 pm McEachern (GA) vs. Memphis Central (TN)
November 27th
11:00 am MHEA (TN) vs. Fairley (TN)
12:30 pm East Central (OK) vs. White Station (TN)
2:00 pm Manassas (TN) vs. Faith Baptist (FL)
3:30 pm Memphis Central (TN) vs. Incarnate Word (Mo)
5:00 pm Southwind (TN) vs. HW Byers (MS)
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Hoopgurlz 2014 Top 25 Ranking
No one from Memphis made the initial 2014 ranking. Here is the top 10.
1 Kelsey Mitchell Princeton H.S. (OH)
2 Brianna Turner Manvel H.S. (TX)
3 Jatarie White Providence Day School (NC)
4 Jordin Canada Windward School (CA)
5 Gabby Green Saint Mary's College H.S. (CA)
6 LaJahna Drummer St. Bernard H.S. (CA)
7 Lynee' Belton The Bullis School (MD)
8 Recee' Caldwell Lady Bird Johnson H.S. (TX)
9 Alyssa Rice Reynoldsburg H.S. (OH)
10 Zaire O'Neal John F. Kennedy High (NJ)
Click here for the complete Top 25 ESPN Hoopgurlz ranking
1 Kelsey Mitchell Princeton H.S. (OH)
2 Brianna Turner Manvel H.S. (TX)
3 Jatarie White Providence Day School (NC)
4 Jordin Canada Windward School (CA)
5 Gabby Green Saint Mary's College H.S. (CA)
6 LaJahna Drummer St. Bernard H.S. (CA)
7 Lynee' Belton The Bullis School (MD)
8 Recee' Caldwell Lady Bird Johnson H.S. (TX)
9 Alyssa Rice Reynoldsburg H.S. (OH)
10 Zaire O'Neal John F. Kennedy High (NJ)
Click here for the complete Top 25 ESPN Hoopgurlz ranking
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