The Commercial Appeals Dandy Dozen

1. Southaven
Coach: David Baldwin
Record last season: 29-3
Outlook: After reaching the state semifinals last season, nothing less than a championship will suffice for the Chargers. And they have the potential to go far, with all five starters returning. Senior posts Jasmine Joyner (Chattanooga) and Aliyah Miller (Providence) and senior guard Joanna Smith (Buffalo) are all Division 1 players while juniors Queen Hayes and Olivia Cunningham will be starting for the third year. Joyner is the leader, averaging 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks per game last season.
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2. Overton
Coach: Lynn Smith
Record last season: 30-3
Outlook: The Wolverines — who have reached the AAA state semifinals four straight years — were hit hard by graduation but have a returning star to build around. She's Georgetown-bound senior Kelsey Briggs, an athletic 6-1 wing who provides a very difficult matchup for most teams. Philecia Atkins will provide the shooting and Amber Holmes and Erin Wilson, transfers from Southwind, will help too.
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3. Central
Coach: Niki Bray
Record last season: 24-8
Outlook: The Lady Warriors will be looking for their fifth straight state tournament bid after losing in the quarterfinals to Clarksville last season. Three starters are gone but Central can call on the area's top performer, senior Nina Davis. A two-time Best of the Preps player of the year and a Miss Basketball finalist last year, the Baylor signee averaged 19.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.6 steals per game last season. Keys for Central will be the health of talented junior Tia Wooten, who missed part of last season with a knee injury, and how quickly last year's reserves adjust to their increased playing time.
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4. Briarcrest Christian
Coach: Lee Smith
Record last season: 26-4
Outlook: Despite losing Miss Basketball finalist Lauren Douglas (Northwestern), the Saints will be a strong favorite to make it back to the Division 2-AA state tournament. Sophomore Elise Holden (8 ppg., 3 rpg) and senior Erin Dunseath (5 ppg., 2 spg) are returning starters while seniors Bailey Kramer and Rachel Peete should thrive with more playing time. But the player to watch is junior Jasmine Cincore, a transfer from Central who has the potential to be a star in D2.
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5. Horn Lake
Coach: Janna Lyons
Record last season: 25-5
Outlook: Three starters are gone from last year's team but Lyons has plenty to build upon. Senior Brittany Grant is a three-year starter at guard while sophomore point guard Alondrea Rush excelled as a freshman starter last year. Sophomore center Alexyse Thomas is another returnee to keep an eye on.
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6. Memphis Home Education Association
Coach: Tracy Rice
Record last season: 38-4
Outlook: The Eagles will be led by one of the area's top players in sophomore Torri Lewis. The 5-10 sophomore guard is already on colleges' radar thanks to her great shooting and ability to get to the basket. But it's not just a one-girl show; Bailey Wilkes scored 19 in a win over Millington last week and sisters Sara and Emily Lytle will also contribute heavily.
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7. Munford
Coach: Steve Poindexter
Record last season: 19-10
Outlook: The Cougars should be very competitive, returning all five starters from last year's team that advanced to the region semifinals. Leading the way is District 13-AAA MVP Robneisha Lee, who averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals per contest. Senior guard Shaliyah Wiggins also averaged in double figures while senior guard Lauren Zvolanek is a tough defender on the perimeter.
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8. Manassas
Coach: Tommy Warren
Record last season: 31-4
Outlook: The Tigers have made two straight trips to the Class AA state tournament, losing in the first round each time. The goal now will be to win a game in Murfreesboro. Manassas will be led by one of the city's top players, versatile 6-0 senior Tiffany Jones. Phikala Anthony is another dependable scorer but last year's reserves will need to grow up in a hurry.
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9. Harding Academy
Coach: Becky Starks
Record last season: 23-8
Outlook: The Lady Lions will go as far as senior Kaylah Keys will take them, which last year was the sub-state round of the Division 2-A playoffs. Keys, a two-time Miss Basketball finalist, averaged 23 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game last year and figures to at least match those totals. Junior guard Megan Murphy is the other returning starter for Starks' team, which should be tough to beat come playoff time.
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10. Millington
Coach: Bruce Marshall
Record last season: 17-15
Outlook: The Trojans should be a much improved team this year, with four starters returning from a team that lost in the first round of the regionals. Leading the way is 6-3 post presence Tiara Caldwell, who will play at Tennessee-Martin. Senior Treasure Reading will also help out inside, while Kendra Richardson and Erin Clark offer backcourt experience.
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11. Fayette Academy
Coach: Rick Sullivan
Record last season: 29-2
Outlook: Despite losing seven seniors, including all-state performer Samantha Reeves (now at CBU), Sullivan likes his team, calling it the "most athletic" he's had at the school. Senior point guard Emily Reeves, who averaged 13 points and 6 assists per game last season, will be counted on heavily as the Vikings look to make another run to the Division 2-A state tournament.
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12. Covington
Coach: Dion Real
Record last season: 24-11
Outlook: Real said his girls are recharged after last season and ready to make a run to at least the sub-state round. Junior guard Precious Harvery (12 ppg.) and senior guard Precious Dyson (8 ppg.) return to lead the Chargers' up-tempo, get-after-it attack. Transfer Ashia Jones will also be a key contributor.

new rules for this years freshman from the NCAA

Great words from Diane Richardson

 Share from the GirlsBasketballTrainer.  Motivation is the Key to whatever you do in Life.

AYSHA HARRIS 2014 JAM SESSION

Aysha Harris #24 of the Memphis Lady Bobcats Elite - Coach Dexter Harris

RODREA ECHOLS 2016 JAM SESSION

Coming this July, Video Jam Sessions with the Lady Bobcats Profile.

Bobcats Signing Continues

Jasmine McAllister of Southwind signs with Walters State.
Bianca Cage of Southwind signs with Eastern Michigan.

Both young ladies are former players of the 2011 Summer Lady Bobcats Platinum team under head coach Tony Wilson.  Congrats to another class of the Memphis Lady Bobcats.  These young ladies join their following teammates to continue their efforts on the court on the next level:
Dakota Doss - North Alabama
Samantha Mccaughlin - Kansas Wesleyan
Kiara Adams - Northwest Miss
Savannah Kemmons - Northeast Miss
Jalen O'Bannon - Arkansas State
Jammieca Hudson - Belhaven
Arkela Jones - Fisk
Logan Hammond - University Arkansas Monticello

2012 Memphis Lady Bobcats Platinum
Rodrea Echols		5'10"	G
Felisha Gibbs		6' 2"	W/P
Bailey Kramer		6'0"	P
Raquel Logan		6'2"	W/F
Kaylan Pugh		5'10"	G
Timmia Sanders		5'8"	G
Natalie Smith		5'7"	G
Kahdejah Stevens		5'10"	G
Brendi Stokes		5'9"	G
Erica Watkins		6'1"	P
Henrietta Wells		6'3"	W/P
Erin Wilson		5'9"	G

New Comers Shined at The Rage On the River

Arkansas Mavericks - Ready and Team PoPo finished top in the Big East Division. The Memphis Elite Holmes and The DFW Elite would rise to the top in the SEC Division.  This years event was exciting and full of talent.  2013 dates have been set for May 10-13 of next year early bird entry will be posted this Summer.  50% Discount for all teams that register before December 31, 2012.

Lady Bobcats 2014 finish USJN Gateway 2-2

The Bobcats 2014 class had an impressive 2-2 finish in the USJN Annually Classic held in St. Louis this past weekend. Coach Harris only courted 8 players for the event. The Elite 8 held their own in the tournament and did a great job. Each of the 2 loses were near misses. Those games could had went either way. Overall great job Ladies.

O'Bannon Signs with ASU

Lady Bobcat and Central Warrior Jalen O'Bannon commits to Arkansas State.  The 6'1 WF has set her goals on becoming an asset to The Lady Red Wolves next season.  Her late decision came after offers from Pepperdine, UT Martin, Austin Peay and Western Kentucky.  O'Bannon thinks ASU will be the perfect fit and she will be an immediate impact to the University.

The Bobcats Perform well at the 2012 Adidas Hardwood Classic both team 2015 and 2014 finished 6th in the event.  Curtis Jones Coaches the 2015 and Dexter Harris coaches the 2014 Team.  The Platinum Team will debutin July with with the rest of the Bobcat Family at the Big State Flava Jam in Dallas July 6-8, 2012.

G7 Bobcats Select 2015 Roster

Introducing our 2012 G7 Bobcats Select Freshman Team

Emanye Robertson   G   5'6  WhiteStation High
Rodrea Echols          G   5'8   Snowden Middle
Maia McCoy             G  5'9   Whitehaven High
Cheiyanne Norton     G  5'5   Arlington High
Alantis Jones             G  5'4   Wooddale High
Kiara Caswell         G/F  5'9    Memphis Business Academy
Jalisa Jones             G/F  5'8   Overton High
Skylynne Bright        F   5'9    Fairley High
Katia Polk                 F   5'9    WhiteStation High
Jhardae Walker          C  5'11   Millington High
Lyric Douglas            C   6'1   East High
Manaya Jones             C   6'3  Raleigh Egypt Middle

Rodrea Echols Lands in Nations Top 10 in Class of 2016

All-Star Girls Report updates national rankings and one of the Mid-South's own from Memphis lands in the Top 10 in the Country.  Rodrea Echols is rated #9 overall and #2 in her position.  Rodrea has big shoes to fill with the newly released rankings.  Now its about how much work she puts in to maintain a top 10 Status throughout the next 4 years.
Rodrea plays for Snowden Middle School and for The Memphis Bobcats in the Summer.  High School is gonna be the big opportunity that will make some coach the one who will hold the destiny of this young lady in the palms of their hand.
This will be an exciting Summer for Rodrea as the Bobcats selects their schedule for this years travel that will escalate her and her teammates to the next level. Click here for complete listing

The MIAA First Annual Middle School All-Star Game

 MIAA ALL-STAR EXTRAVAGANZA

 The MIAA is hosting its first annual Middle School All 8th Grade All-Star Game This Saturday at Northside High School.  The event will tip off at 2:00pm.  This event was tested 2 years ago by the G7hoopz and with the success of the event.  The MIAA approved and has adopted the event as an annual event that will be hosted by the MIAA.  All players that participate are 8th graders and no player will lose any eligibility for high school sports.

Below is the List of Players who was selected to participate.   The teams are divided by North and South Teams and each team has honorary Head Coaches who have put in the work to be called true winners in the Girls Game.

South Division				North Division
Ebony Shaw – Hickory Ridge				Miyah Barnes – Snowden
Ebone Thurman – Havenview				Rodrea Echols – Snowden
Ebony Malone – Havenview				Kayla Green – Snowden
Taylor Barnes – Ridgeway				Promise Gray – Bellevue
Marquesha Fennell – Hickory Ridge				Gazmyne Herndon – Cypress
Destinique Williams – Havenview				Anterrika Willis – Westside
Andrea Porter – Hamilton				Chrishona Reddix – Cordova
Corlisha Howard – A. Maceo Walker				Yuneique Meredith – Lester
Courtney Banks – Hickory Ridge				Alessia Conley – Craigmont
Darnessa Tate – Corry				Zakeria Walton – Sherwood
Breanna Boyd – Corry				India Daniels – MAHS
Skyy Wheat – JP Freeman				Rekeeva Curry – Humes
Head Coach – Coach Julia Stewart				Head Coach – Eva Bass
Assistant Coach – Coach Gwen Martin				Assistant Coach – Rashad Haynes

Jasmine Prophet Commits to McNeese

The 6'1 Former Millington standout commits to McNeese.  Jasmine while at Millington High under Coach Stan Gatlin recorded 15 block shots in one game.  Jasmine's long frame and her basketball IQ which has grown tremendously, since she has relocated to Missouri City, Texas.  She is currently plays for Hightower High School.  Jasmine has always been a student of the game.  As a former Lady Bobcat you could see the growth in her ability to perform on the D1 Level.  When Jasmine went on her visit, she felt this is the perfect place for her to spend the next 4 years.

Jasmine this year is on a mission in helping her team return for another shot at the State tiitle.

Rodrea Echols named as The MIAA MVP

Rodrea Echols at the end of her 8th grade year is now blossoming into that player that high school coaches are waiting for in an upcoming prospect for high school and will will become a major collegiate prospect.  Echols was the MVP in this years Middle School MIAA Memphis City Schools City Championship Tournament. Her middle School Snowden Middle defeated Hickory Ridge Middle in a land slide victory 65-34.   Rodrea displayed how well rounded she is as she stands at 5'10 and has the basketball IQ of an outstanding basketball player.  Her middle Schools next task is to complete another undefeated season and to retain the State title once again.

Its time for the Elite Player In you to Come Out - Try Out for The Lady Bobcats

G7 Memphis Lady Bobcats
Class 2016-2014 Current 9th - 11th graders

Bishop Byrne HS. 1475 E. Shelby Dr.

Saturday, March 9th 12 noon-3:00 pm Tryouts
Try Out Details @ www.g7hoopz.com
Contact: info@g7hoopz.com
Coach Dexter Harris 17u (jrs.) 901-626-2419
Coach Curtis Jones 16u (fr. & soph.) 901-406-9737

 Click Here to Register Now

Snowden Girls 3peat City Championship

The Snowden Lady Green Dogs 3peat City Championship and now they are up for Back to Back State Title.
Congrats to the Lady Bobcat Players - Myah Barnes, Derykah Dailey, Rodrea Echols, Kyla Green, Dejah Montgomery and Kayla Willams.

Shunice Herron hits 1000

Shunice Herron attends Bolivar Central where she is a household name in high school basketball.  Last week Herron hit her 1000th point as a Junior in High School and still have one year to go.
Herron is a ball of energy and is a blaze on the court as she runs from whistle to buzzer.  this young lady is going to be one great collegiate prospect in the rest of her high school career coaches are flooding into the gym to see this robot prototype scoring machine.  Tired is not in her vocabulary by any means. 

Congratulations Shunice Herron on your 1000 point s

Lady Bobcat Bianca Cage Breaks State Reccord

Bianca Cage breaks TSSAA high School State record by making 13 three pointers in a single game as she finished the night with 48 points.  The 5'7 guard went into the night with just another game on her mind, but as the night progresses she realized that she had the hot hand of the evening.  With a packed house as Southwind went up against the Lady Cougars of Kirby Bianca could not miss.
Coach Stan Gatlin, former Millington girls coach gave Bianca the Green light to make it happen.   As Bianca would make shot after the shot the crowd would go wild.  The excitement filled the gym.
As some of her Summer teammates play with her and others in the stand as well as her coaches with every shot made the gym would get louder and louder.
Congratulations to all of the Southwind's Lady Jaguars on their 23-3 season.  As far as the State Record the name Bianca Cage will be around for a long time in girls high school basketball.  

Jammeica Hudson (Lady Bobcats Platinum)

Jammerica Hudson for the 2012-13 season.
Hudson, a local resident of Jackson, MS, attended Callaway High School located in North Jackson. Hudson was a four year letter varsity player, was named to the 2011 All District team and led her team to the 2011 Regional of the Mississippi State Tournament. For her efforts in the State Tournament, she was named to the All-State Mississippi All Tournament Team. Hudson was a Member of the 2011 Memphis Bobcats Platinum National Travel Team

Former Bobcat Christina Lasane doing Well at UAPB

Former Bobcat Christina Lasane is doing well at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff.  Christina is a Sophomore this season.  The Lady Lions are struggling this season but the future seems promising. Their entire team will return next season.

Lady Bobcats Players Stand out in Dragon Fire Tourney

MLB was represented well in the 2011 Collierville High Dragon Fire Holiday Tournament as several of the organizations players made the All-Tourney team and even MVP honors this year.  The youngest to represent is Houston High Sophomore guard and leading scorer Aysha Harris.  Aysha showed even in her youth she is primed to make a great run in this years event with her steady play and leadership averaging a smooth 13pts per game.  Next would be our sharp shooter pg from Arkansas Timesha Pettigrew.  Timesha is Senior guard for Marion High.  Timesha held her team down with her great outside shooting and ability to make plays for others averaging 17pts per game.  Next on the list is our other sharp shooting senior guard Arkela Ware-Jones from Fairley High.  Arkela was able to score in many ways as she found herself running point guard and playing shooting guard to lead her team and finish with 15pts per game. Next would be the "Beast from the East" Southwind High senior post Jasmine McAllister.  Big Mac showed she was the best post player in this event as she controlled the boards, contested shots & averaged a powerful 12pts per game Finally, the MVP the event was none other than Southwind High senior guard Bianca Cage.  Bianca was clearly the most dominate guard in the event.  She played well on both ends on the court.  Despite being in foul trouble, Bianca managed to have scoring outputs of 27pts, 17pts, 18pts & 29pts on her way to MVP Honors and the first prize to place in the trophy case for the Southwind High Girls Basketball Program