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NXT Up Oklahoma Recap 2022

By PassThaBall, 10/20/22, 9:00AM PDT

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PassThaBall came back to Moore, OK for the NXT Up Middle School Showcase. The camp brought some newcomers along with some returners from the previous year. Was definitely impressed with the talent in the area.

Evaluations

Callie Sandlin ’27 Plays with high energy, brings effort on the defensive side of ball. Doesn’t quit on the play, runs the floor, always active. Needs to continue to tighten up the ball handling and outside/mid-range shot.

Addison Uzi ’27 Crafty guard that can handle the ball, finishes well at the rim. Good athlete with speed, makes plays on both sides of the ball. Needs to continue to work on outside/mid-range shot.

Amira Harrison ’29 Vocal leader, good court vision, uses her nice ball handling skills to attack and get to the basket. Plays aggressive and fearless. Solid all around player at the point guard position. 

Amiyah Cheatham ’30 Handles the ball well under pressure, not afraid of contact, plays fearless, nice skill set for her age. Makes good moves to the basket. She’s aggressive on both ends of the floor. Needs to continue to work on mid-range/outside shot.

Aurianna Walter ’29 Active on both ends of the floor, plays hard, good team player. Handles the ball well under pressure, makes good passes to the open teammate, plays the passing lanes. Needs to continue to work on outside shot.

Ava Watkins ’28 Continues to improve and is getting taller. Her outside shot is quicker on the release, good teammate, shares the ball and finds the open teammate. Would like her to be more vocal and work on a quicker first step when attacking the basket.

Azariah Woodruff ’28 Athletic guard with good size, love her hustle on defense, doesn't quit on the play, runs the floor, plays hard. Team player, shares the ball, will take the opportunity score when it’s open. Needs to continue to work on outside/mid-range shooting and her left hand.

Bailee Guthery ’28 Very impressed with her performance. Athletic guard, active on the boards, can attack and finish at the rim, has a strong handle with the ball and finishing ability. Physical and aggressive player that makes plays.

Bella Vidana ’27 Can bring the ball up the floor, make good passes on the fast break, doesn't quit on the play, runs the floor, plays hard. Will take the opportunity to score when its open. Good team player. Needs to continue to tighten up ball handling and outside shooting.

Brandi Dixon ’29 Hustles on both ends of the floor, plays hard, good team player. Handles the ball well under pressure, makes good passes to the open teammate. Will attack and get to the rim. Needs to continue to work on outside shot.

Calliy Walker ’27 High IQ point guard, good court awareness, sees the floor, and handles the ball. Can attack and get to the basket, not afraid of contact. Has a lot of potential, impressed with her performance.

Chloe Davis ’30 Very crafty ball handling skills, makes good moves to the basket and can finish at the rim. She’s aggressive on both ends of the floor. Will attack and get to the basket or shoot from outside, she’s fearless. A definite standout.

Chloe Woodson ’28 Athletic point guard that can handle the ball, active on both ends of the floor, will shoot from outside or attack the basket when the opportunity is open. Has good court vision as well. Needs to continue to work on shooting off the dribble consistently. Played very well.

Coral Grimmett ’27 Brings effort on the defensive side of ball. Love her hustle, doesn't quit on the play, runs the floor, plays hard. Active around the basket and can finish around the basket. Needs to continue to tighten up the ball handling and outside/mid-range shot.

De’Andra Minor ’27 Athletic guard with very good size and versatility. A standout performer and was named MVP. She handles the ball well under pressure, attacks the rim and gets downhill. Aggressive on the offensive end looking for her own shot. All around offensive threat who makes plays as a scorer. Definite player watch.

Izabella Cherne ’28 Good size guard, strong build, not afraid to be physical. Hustles on both ends of the floor, plays hard, good team player. Can put the ball on the floor and attack the basket. Played very well, was a standout performer.

Jacelynn Schmidt ’27 Good defender and competitor with size, makes good passes in transition, active on both ends of the floor. Can attack and get to the basket and finish on the rim. Needs to continue to wok on outside/mid-range shot.

Jaida Crawford ’27 Athletic guard that gets it done on both ends of the floor. Can put the ball on the floor and finish at the rim, team player, shares the ball, made some good passes to the open teammate. Needs to continue to work on shooting off the dribble. Definite player to watch, was MVP of the event.

Jailiana Salas ’28 Nice mid-range shot will take the opportunity to attack the basket or take the open shot when the opportunity is there, runs the floor, active on the defensive end and plays the passing lanes. Needs to continue to work on shooting off the dribble.

Jaliyah Fulton ’29 Has good size, plays hard, doesn’t quit on the play, active on both ends of the floor. Needs to continue to tighten up the ball handling and work on mid-range/outside shot.

Jaylee Gray ’29 Good fundamental skillset, can handle the ball under pressure, will attack the basket when its open, good court vision, and plays both ends of the floor. Plays with confidence.

Kaelin Horton ’28 Plays hard, hustles on the defensive side of ball. Doesn’t quit on the play, runs the floor. Needs to continue to tighten up the ball handling and outside/mid-range shot.

Karsyn Ellison ’28 Has a good skill set, smart player who understands the game. Continues to improve, has a nice outside shot, handles the ball under pressure, good court vision and makes good passes. Definite standout and playmaker to be on the lookout for.

Kashlynn Cooper ’28 Good size guard, can handle the ball, strong build that uses her strength when attacking the basket. Aggressive on the offensive end and will take the opportunity to score when open. Played very well, needs to continue to work on shooting off the dribble.

Kendi Spencer ’28 Physical player, runs the floor, will attack the basket when the opportunity is open, active on the rebounds, hustles on both ends. Needs to contine to work on shooting off the dribble.

Kyndal Kaulaity ’28 Continues to improve, has a good handle on the ball, sets teammates up to score. Capable scorer in the open floor as well. Needs to continue to work on mid-range/outside shot.

Laney Hudson ’28 Good size guard, good court vision, made good passes to the open teammate. Active player on both ends of the floor, nice form on her shot, can attack and get to the basket. Played very well, needs to continue to work on shooting off the dribble.

Mariah Young ’30 Has great energy, plays up-tempo, fearless point guard with a good skillset. Can attack and get to the basket, has good handles, shares the ball and will find the open teammate. Plays hard on both ends of the floor.

Mia Hannagan ’28 Crafty point guard that can handle the ball, can get to the basket, active on defense. Can shoot it from outside. Would like her to be more vocal when playing the point position.

Paislee Carter ’28 Good defender and competitor, displays ability to score especially attacking the basket or pulling up for the jumper. Can handle the ball, makes good passes in transition, active on both ends of the floor.

Trinity Webster ’28 Has a nice shot, active on both ends of the floor, good athlete, plays the passing lanes. Needs to work on tightening up the ball handling. Had a good showing.

Patience Embery ’29 Tough guard, doesn’t back down from a challenge, good court vision made some good passes in transition, plays both ends of the court, team player, definite hard worker, good point guard qualities with a nice skill set.

Richiya Miller ’27 Good size guard, attacks the rim when the opportunity is open, strong on ball defender and great competitor on both sides of the ball.

Rylee Alexander ’28 Athletic defender with active hands on defense, true competitor. Not afraid of contact, aggressive player, attacks the basket and makes plays. Needs to continue to work on mid-range/outside shot.

Siaunna Carter ’28 Great vocal and leadership qualities, made strong moves to the basket, plays with confidence. Works hard on both ends of the floor. Team player, shares the ball with the open teammate.

Tariah Elix ’30 Has really good size for her age, not afraid of contact, works hard on defense, goes up strong to the basket, team player, and shares the ball. Made some good passes to the open teammate. Needs to continue to work on mid-range/outside shot.

Zakiyah Young ’27 Good defender and competitor, active hands and plays the passing lanes. Rebounds and goes after loose balls. Needs to continue to work on mid-range/outside shot.

Sophie Thome ’28 Athletic guard that plays both ends of the floor, can bring the ball up with good handles, team player, hard worker and goes after loose balls. Needs to continue to work on shooting off the dribble.

Ziyah Sims ’27 Very strong frame, athletic build, can run the floor, plays physical, active on the boards and is active on both ends of the floor. Definitely a player to watch as she has a lot of potential. Needs to continue to work on basic footwork (drop steps/moves around the basket).


Jaida Crawford '27 MVP


Karsyn Ellison ’28 Top Performer


Kashlynn Cooper ’28 Top Performer


Amira Harrison ’29 Top Performer


Chloe Davis ’30 Top Performer


Izabella Cherne ’28 Top Performer


De’Andra Minor ’27 MVP