Girls basketball season has started! So we here at CPSAthletics.com reached out to every varsity coach in the CPL for their looks into the season for our second annual basketball previews.
While all coaches were contacted, only those who responded are shown on this page. Is your school missing? Have your coach reach out to Michael Wojtychiw (mmwojtychiw@cps.edu) to get your school included!
School: Chsas
Last Year’s Record: 7-13
Starters returning (Name, position, class):
Corin Frain, Forward, Junior
Kiera Crenshaw, Guard, Sophomore
Mara Watson, Guard, Senior
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class):
Ashliegh Johnson, Guard, Junior
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Carmen Jackson, Guard, Sophomore
Coach’s season outlook: We are a young varsity team with only one senior. We will need several of our players to step up and play their first-ever varsity minutes. We are excited to be adding a new offense and some new defensive attacks this year.
School: Amundsen
Last Year’s Record: 14-16
Starters returning (Name, class, position, honors):
Grace Higgins, senior, point guard, captain
Hannah Lopez, senior, shooting guard, 3-year captain
Helena Patsey, senior, small forward
Taylor Barnes, senior, power forward, captain
Giana Solomon, senior, center
Key non-starters returning (Name, class, position):
Mia Markovic, junior, center
Newcomers to watch (Name, class, position):
Charlii Lopez, freshman, small forward
Tournaments/Shootouts participating in:
Latin Winter Girls Basketball Tournament (12/9, 12/14, 12/15)
Loyola Academy Christmas Tournament (12/27-12/29)
Trinity MLK Day Shootout (1/15/24)
Coach’s season outlook:
Our team has worked hard in the off-season to come together and build a program that’s bigger than basketball. We won’t just be winning more games this year–you’ll see a team who cares about each other and who is ready to get after it on the hunt for a regional championship. Our philosophy has changed. Our mindset has changed. And we have a tremendous core group of seniors who are ready to make this the greatest season it could possibly be.
School: Carver Military Academy
Last Year’s Record: 9-3
Starters returning (Name, position, class):
Astarte Washington, Guard, Senior,
Janiyah Statham, Guard, Senior
Jasmine Davidson, Guard, Senior
Destiny Ontiveros, Center, Senior
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class):
Brooklyn Waters, Forward, Sophomore
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Zariyah Thompson, Guard, Freshman
Azaya Tillman, Forward, Freshman
Coach’s season outlook:
After improving from a 1-9 season in 2021 to a 9-3 season in 2022, a conference championship is in our sight
School: Chicago Academy
Last Year’s Record: 11-8
Social Media Handle: cahsbball.my.canva.site (website); cahscougars (Instagram); ChiAcadHS (Twitter)
Starters returning (Name, position, class):
Ariana Avila, PF, Senior
Fin Morales, PF, Junior
Destiney Rodriguez, G, Junior
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class):
America Catalan, Wing, Junior
Maribel Correa, G, Junior
Liz Sanchez, Wing, Junior
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Ari Perez, G, Junior
Maya Bruno, PF, Sophomore
Tournaments/Shootouts participating in and/or hosting:
CPS Thanksgiving Tournament
Coach’s season outlook:
We are returning the majority of our team this year. I believe we have the potential to be very competitive in the Blue Northwest conference this season. This is a very talented group of athletes who are ready to bring home a conference title.
School: Chicago Math & Science Academy
Last Year’s Record: 16-3
Starters returning (Name, position, class, honors, stats if available):
Sorochi Nwachukwu: Forward, Senior; 7 points per game, 8 rebounds per game
Ayomide Salami: Guard/Forward, Senior; 13 points per game
Ariyana Garrett: Guard, Senior; 5 rebounds per game, 2 steals per game
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class, stats if available):
Youmn Abdalia: Forward, Sophomore
Abisol-Gold Popoola: Guard, Sophomore
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Jamia Johnson
Christiana Bakare
Coach’s season outlook:
I know that our depth will be a concern and going against stronger opponents may be a bit of a rude awakening for us. However, I am very proud to coach this team and I know that we can compete with anyone. As long as our commitment sustains and continues to have humility and motivation to get better, we will have many proud moments this year. I am looking forward to creating a memorable season for all our girls and allow myself to grow as a coach and teacher of the game. I want to continue to add to the notoriety of our sports programs at CMSA and be a proud reflection across the city of Chicago but also be a program that no one looks forward to playing.
School: Dyett
Last Year’s Record: 12-4 (9-0, Conference Champions)
Starters returning:
Keyana Sanderson, PG/SG, Junior, Captain
Kamari Watson, PG/PF, Senior, Captain
Star Carter, PF/SF, Senior
Key non-starters returning:
Rajeh Gardener, PF/PG, Sophomore
Jakaya Caldwell, SG/PG, Freshman
Kenya Acree, SF/PF, Sophomore
Newcomers to Watch:
Tyler Harvey, C/PF, Senior
Oluwatunmise Fowowe, SF/PF, Freshman
Janiah Robinson, PF/SF, Junior
Da’sharia Wyatt, SG/PG, Freshman
Lariyah Beasley, PG/SG, Freshman
Coach’s Season Outlook: Last year, the Lady Eagles of Dyett finished 9-0 in conference, 12-4 overall and won the conference championship in the White South-Central, competed in the city playoffs and in the regional finals championship game. Dyett moves up in Red South-Central Conference, looking to compete and finish in top 4 of the conference.
Goals: Finish top 4 of conference; Regional finals/City playoffs
Tournaments Participating In: CPL Thanksgiving Tournament at Julian
School: Englewood STEM High School
Last Year’s Record: 12-6
Starters returning (Name, class):
Saniya Buchanan, Senior
Zandrea Brittmon, Junior
Yazmine Sampson, Senior
Key non-starters returning (Name, class):
Ariel Jackson, Sophomore
De’syni Smith, Sophomore
Heaven Price, Senior
Makia Jenkins, Junior
Nomie Braboy, Junior
Newcomers to watch (Name, class):
Aniya Shelby, Freshman
Yasmin Gasca Salas, Sophomore
Sharae Hicks, Freshman
America Dawson, Freshman
Tournaments/Shootouts you’re participating in and/or hosting:
Elmhurst Classic
5th Annual Holiday Hoop Classic
School: Foreman College and Career Academy
Last Year’s Record: 5-10
Social Media Handle: @Athleti1Foreman
Starters returning (Name, position, class):
Jessica Kesler, G/F, Senior
Ashley Guzman, G/F, Junior
Dana Velazquez, G, Junior
Shamyriah Hines, F/C, Senior
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class):
Azariya Somerville, F/C, Sophomore
Dulce Jasso, G, Senior
Jasleen Garrido, F, Senior
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Alysia Gause, Guard, Senior
Amaria Reyes, Guard, Sophomore
Coach’s season outlook:
The Foreman girls basketball team will be looking to build on last year’s success in the 2023-24 season. The team enters this season with excellent continuity, with eight players returning, and will be bolstered by the addition of two new talented guards. Captains Dulce Jasso, Jessica Kesler, and Dana Velazquez will lead a high-energy backcourt and a balanced offensive and defensive attack. Senior Shamyriah Hines and sophomore Azariya Somerville will look to control the paint with excellent rebounding and interior scoring. Junior Ashley Guzman projects to be the team’s X factor with excellent passing, defense, and off-ball movement. Look for some big scoring games from Sophomore Amaria Reyes, three-point shooting from senior Jasleen Garrido, and very strong overall guard play from Senior Alysia Gause. Our backcourt will be further bolstered by the return of junior Maria Valencia from injury midway through the season. Our team is supported by outstanding managers Crystal Delgado and Makalia Knighton. Coach Ben Pedersen is entering his second year as head coach.
School: Hyde Park Academy Lady Thunderbirds
Last Year’s Record: 23-8 overall, 7-1 in Conference
2nd place finish in conference (Red South-Central Conference)
Social Media Handle: @gbbhyde (Twitter)
College commits: Mia Gaines – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Jazmyne Bynum – Miami Dade College
Starters returning (Name, class, honors, stats):
Jazmyne Bynum, Senior; 13.9 ppg, 6.5 reb, 4.5 assists, 5.3 steals
Mia Gaines, Senior; 11.8 ppg, 10.1 reb, 3.1 blocks
Makiya Horbrook, Junior; 10.5 ppg 3 reb, 3 assists, 3 steals
Kiera Wilson, Junior; 6 ppg 6 rebs
Key non-starters returning (Name, class):
Timarea Anderson, Senior
Namarea Anderson, Senior,
Makayla Hilliard, Senior
Newcomers to watch (Name, class):
Mya Harris, Freshman
AuZarria Northington, Freshman
Tournaments/Shootouts you’re participating in:
Turkey Tip Off Classic @ Hyde Park (November 16-19)
State Farm Classic Bloomington Illinois (December 27th-30th)
Showcase in the Park (@ Kenwood Academy) vs. De La Salle (December 9)
Team Rose Shootout (@ Mt Carmel) vs. HF (December 10)
MLK Event Trinity High School vs. Trinity (January 15)
Coach’s season outlook:
Our team looks to be just as strong as last year. We lost 2 seniors to graduation last year, but behind Jazmyne and Mia we plan to stay in the top of our conference and make it farther into the playoffs. We have a strong support system with seniors Timarea and Namarea Anderson, Makayla Hilliard, and juniors Kiera Wilson and Makiya Horbrook.
School: Benito Juarez Community Academy
Last Year’s Record: 14-13
Starters returning (Name, position, class):
Angelina Rosas, Center, Senior
Emily Flores, Guard, Sophomore
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Martha Patino, Guard, Junior
Yasmin Hernandez, Forward, Senior
Tournaments/Shootouts participating in and/or hosting:
Little Village Thanksgiving Tournament
Kennedy Holiday Tournament
Coach’s season outlook:
Since we have had the majority of our team graduate in the past two years, we are a newer team that I see making huge improvements as the season progresses. Returning starters Emily Flores and Angelina Rosas love to work together on the court and see each other well, which I know the other girls will pick up on and form that same chemistry. We know it is a tough schedule ahead, but we are ready for the challenge!
School: Kelly College Prep
Last Year: 13-13
Social Media Handle: @GirlsKcp (Twitter)
Starters Returning (name, position, class, stats):
Natasha Soriano, Guard, Senior; 5.2 PPG 4.6 SPG
Sasha Arriaga Morales, Guard, Junior; 4.0 PPG 1.0 APG 2.2 SPG
Key Non-Starters Returning (name, position, class):
Delilah Lopez, Center/Forward, Junior
Coach’s Season Outlook: Second year in the Red South Central. Very young team with only two seniors, not much size will put a premium on defending full court. The Lady Trojans will look to develop while staying afloat in the tough Red South Central.
School: Kelvyn Park
Last Year’s Record: 6-7
Social Media Handle: @KPHbasketball (Instagram)
Starters returning (Name, position, class, stats):
Esmeralda Salgado, PG, Senior, 3.9 GPA, 6PPG 3 APG
Marlett Patino, SF, Senior, 12 PPG, 6 RPG
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class, stats):
Daphne Delgado, G, Senior
Scarlett Patino, F, Sr, 4 RPG
Wendy Diaz, G, Sr, 3 APG
Morgan Wash, G, Senior
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Jakylah Stewart, PF, Junior
Zarria Lott, C, Senior
Coach’s season outlook: The Panthers will have the most games in over a decade and looking to create and change the culture of the program. The team has a great mixture of veteran players with some young talent. The team has a chance to accumulate the most wins in recent history if they buy into hard work and teamwork.
School: Kenwood Academy
Last Year’s Record: 30-6
Social Media Handle (if comfortable sharing): @bleedgbb (X); @5015gbb (IG); Kenwood Bleed (FB)
College commits (if available): Talya Tillman (Roosevelt University)
Starters returning (Name, position, class, honors, stats):
Ariella Henigan – Point Guard, Junior; IBCA 3rd Team All-State and CPLBCA 1st Team All-City; Averaged 11.9 ppg/4.1 apg (led team)/2.0 spg as a Soph in ‘22-‘23
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class, stats):
Danielle Brooks – Guard, Sophomore; IBCA Special Mention All-State and CPLBCA 2nd Team All-City; 12.4 ppg (led team)/2.4 apg as a freshman in ‘22-‘23. Broke school single-season record w/101 3pt FGM last season.
Diann Jackson – Forward, Junior; Averaged 8.1 ppg/7.5 rpg (led team) as a Soph in ‘22-‘23.
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Talya Tillman, Forward, Senior
Makayla Triplett, Guard, Sophomore
Tournaments/Shootouts participating in and/or hosting:
Naperville Central Tournament (Homewood Flossmoor, Naperville Central, Batavia, Benet, Oswego) – 11/17-11/25
Chicago Elite Classic (at Credit Union 1 Arena) vs. Bolingbrook – 12/3
Showcase In The Park Shootout (at Kenwood) vs. South Bend Washington (IN) – 12/9
Exam Jamm (at Lake Zurich) vs. Maine South – 12/12
Motor City Roundball Classic (MI) vs. Detroit Cass Tech (MI) – 12/28
LBI Winter Hoopfest (MI) vs. Detroit Edison (MI) – 12/29
Motor City Roundball Classic (MI) vs. Detroit Renaissance (MI) – 12/30
Sugar Bowl Prep Classic (LA) – 1/4-1/6
Kipp Hoopfest (at Benet Academy) vs. Lincoln (IL) – 1/15
Coach’s season outlook: If our juniors can become leaders and everyone else star in their roles, this will be a special season!
School: Lane Tech
Last Year’s Record: 15-17
Social Media Handle: Twitter/X @LTGirlsHoops
Starters returning (Name, position, class, honors, stats if available):
Melanie Blanco, Guard, Junior, All-City, 8.2 pts/game
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class):
Samantha Garcia, Guard, Senior
Sophia Lamperis, Guard, Junior
Zora McDermott, Center, Senior
Cynthia Waller, Center, Junior
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Grace Bush, Forward, Junior
Yanna Bakritzes, Forward, Junior
Lucy Mehlis, Guard, Freshmen
Tournaments/Shootouts you’re participating in and/or hosting:
Lyons Township Thanksgiving Tournament
Loyola Academy Holiday Tournament
National Girls and Women in Sports Shootout (Hosting)
Chicago Public League Conference Tournament
Coach’s season outlook:
We have a young, but talented group of players who have a very high growth ceiling. I’m fully expecting to surprise teams with both our achievements and shortcomings as we work towards being consistent.
School: Mather Rangers
Last Year’s Record: 11-12 (7-2)
Social Media Handle: X: @mather_gbb Insta: @mather_girls_basketball_ Youtube: @MatherGirlsBasketball
Starters returning (Name, position, class):
Lydianis Boutureira, C, SR
Janelle Eliot, PG, SG, SO
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class):
Anita Shokoya, PG, SO
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Temi Yesufu, SG, FR
Kayrhianna Jackson, SF, SO
Tournaments/Shootouts you’re participating in:
Ridgewood Thanksgiving Tournament
Coach’s season outlook:
The Rangers are coming off their best season since 2006-2007. In what was supposed to be a rebuilding period, the Rangers fought to a first-place tie atop the NW Blue Conference standings. Mather defeated the other two teams tied for first during the regular season, however, due to one less conference game, they lost the tiebreaker. Heading into the 23/24 season, the program lost its top 3 scorers due to graduation. However, Mather expects to return 5 seniors for the upcoming season which will help balance out the young potential in the lineup. The Rangers look to continue their magical run from last season and look to win the conference outright so they may move up to the White Conference next year.
School: Morgan Park
Last Year’s Record: 24-10 Overall
Social Media Handle: @empehiathletics (Instagram)
Starters returning (Name, position, class):
- Kyren Fortineaux, Guard, senior
Key non-starters returning (Name, class, position):
- Anaya Haywood, Senior, Guard
- Simone Scott, Junior, Forward
- Kimora Gearring, Sophomore, Guard
Newcomers to watch (Name, class, position):
- Nakeelah Townsend, Junior, Center
- Kayla Friday, Sophomore, Guard
- Deziyah Saffold, Freshman, Guard
- Dominique McKinney, Freshman, Guard
Tournaments/Shootouts you’re participating in:
- Willowbrook Thanksgiving Tournament
- Montini Christmas Tournament
Season outlook: Under the leadership of a new head coach, the Lady Mustangs are looking to have another winning season and finish within the top three of the Red South-Central Conference. In order to do so, returners and newcomers must combine together as one.
School: Northside College Prep
Last Year’s Record: 21-9
Starters returning:
Sophomore PG Sela Nucum
Key non-starters returning:
Senior F Caroline Wilson
Newcomers to watch:
Sophomore F Natalie Geenen
Tournaments/Shootouts participating in:
Ridgewood Thanksgiving Tournament
Elmwood Park Holiday Quad
Coach’s season outlook:
After losing nine of our top 11 players (including four starters) to graduation, Northside will look to build team chemistry during the first part of the season.
School: North Grand
Last Year’s Record: 4 – 8
Social Media Handle: @northgrandathletics (Instagram)
Starters returning (Name, class):
Kayla Sykes, Senior
Samariyah Carradine, Senior
Key non-starters returning (Name, class):
Marley Rivera, Junior
Tyajeonna Bell, Junior
Stephanie Rodriguez, Sophomore
Newcomers to watch (Name, class):
Milagros Bolanos, Sophomore
Coach’s Season Outlook: The North Grand Girls Basketball Program is a young program with a strong upside. As they play together more and learn each other they will begin to make some noise in the White Northwest.
School: Ogden International
Last year’s record: 17-3, 2023 CPL White Division Sectional City Champs
Returning Starters:
Zydrea Childs, Senior
Miyah Heard, Senior
Madison King, Senior
Ruby Roman, Senior
Asiaraii Mendez, Sophomore
Coach’s Season Outlook:
I’m expecting good things out of my girls this year. After winning the CPL White Sectional City Championship last season, the girls showed me how committed they are to the team and to the mission of success. Although we lost our center who was a big distraction in the middle, we pick up the pieces with speed and being fundamentally sound on the court. I’ḿ looking forward to a hard-fought and exciting season.
Don’t sleep on The Lady Owls the season because I think we will shock some people if we play to our abilities.
School: Orr Academy
Last Year’s Record: 21-6
Social media: Instagram: Orr_gbb
Starters returning:
Carmani Sharkey, PG, So,
Neshaun Williams, F, Jr
Leah Street, C, So
Key non-starters returning:
Mariah Joiner, F, Sr
Katrina Leflore, F, Jr
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Nia Crawford, G, Jr
Tournaments/Shootouts participating in:
CPL Thanksgiving tournament Nov 16th-18th
Hillcrest Holiday Tournament Dec 26th-29
Hotshots Basketball Academy MLK Tournament in Peoria Illinois Jan13th-15th
Coach’s season outlook:
We are looking forward to playing in the Red Northwest conference, it took 7 years to get there…We are also looking to finish top 4 in our conference, we’re continuing to strive to make history by being 1A Sectional Champs
School: Perspectives MSA/Joslin Lady Wolves
Last Year’s Record: 17-8
Starters Returning:
Leilani Laws, Senior (16.3 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.2 STL)
Serenity Hawkins, Senior (5.7 RPG, 2.2 STL)
Key Non-Starters:
Daniah Bell, PG, Sophomore
Victoria Robinson, PG, Sophomore
Newcomers to watch:
Mikya Hill, PG, Senior
Tournaments: We are hosting the the Turkey -Tip Off Thanksgiving Tournament at the Perspectives Leadership Campus and Holiday Classic in December.
Coach’s Season Outlook: This will be a great year for us as we have a couple of key returning players to lead the way. We beat some very tough teams last season which I hope leads over to success for this year. We have a lot of speed and shooters this year to spread the floor and move the ball. Overall I expect a great season as long as the players stay committed and continue working on their craft we will have a great year.
School: Raby
Last Year’s Record: 8-6
Returning Starters:
Zamequa Hilliard
Markita Edwards
Non-Starters Returning:
Gabrielle Wright
Tamia Williams
Kenvah McCampbell
Newcomers to Watch:
Zo’Maya Page
Sadarie Adams
Coach’s Season Outlook: This is still a learning season for some of the ladies. We are looking to compete and get better as the season goes along. We are a very young team with one senior, so I am looking forward to the younger players stepping up this season.
School: Richards Career Academy
Last Year’s Record: 3-7
Starters returning:
Dulce Cano, Small Forward, Junior
Evenly Cano, Guard, Senior
Robyn Burson, Small Forward, Senior
Gaudalupe Sanchez, Guard
Kayla Saffold, Center
Newcomers to watch:
Teresianna Tate, Small Forward, Junior
Genesis Soto, Guard, Freshman
Coach’s season outlook: Last season we ended on a high note. We learned a lot about who we are. I’m looking forward to this season with all the progress my players have made. This season the girls will have to give their 100% in games and practice. We are looking forward to working hard and competing in our conference.
School: Senn
Last Year’s Record: 11-13
Social Media Handle: @Lady.bulldog.basketball (Instagram)
Starters Returning:
Jessica Ly, Guard, Senior
Krishelle Orr, Guard, Sophomore
Giselle Orr, Guard, Sophomore
Thais Fahmy, Forward, Sophomore
Lillian Asiamah, Forward, Senior
Key non-starters returning:
Arianna Chambers, Forward, Senior
Mya Reed, Guard, Junior
Sierra Allen, Forward, Junior
Layiah Asif, Forward, Junior
Dalilah Calderon, Guard, Junior
Newcomers to watch for:
Lila Hughes, Forward, Junior
Tournaments & Shootouts:
Hyde Park Turkey –Tip off @ Hyde Park High School
MLK Shootout @ Trinity High School
Coaches’ season outlook: We have a young group of student-athletes that are surrounded by good senior leadership. Our goal as a basketball program is to get better and continue to develop every practice, every game and every tournament. We’ve created a tough schedule that will hopefully build our confidence as the season goes on. Our team goal is to “Believe in ourselves” be competitive in conference, and push for city and state playoffs! One day at a time.
School: Taft High School
Last Year’s Record: 20-11
Social Media Handle: TaftChicago_GBB (Twitter)
Starters returning (Name, position, class, honors, stats):
Grace Brumley, Guard/Forward, Senior; All City Honorable Mention; 14ppg, 5rpg
Elena Gonzalez, Forward, Junior; First Team All City; 7 ppg, 7 rpg, 5 apg
Gaby Gonzalez, Guard, Sophomore; 6 ppg, 4 rpg
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class):
Emily Chavez, Guard, Senior
Karla Lopez, Forward, Senior
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Abbey Vancil, Center, Sophomore
Tournaments/Shootouts you’re participating in and/or hosting:
Maine East Thanksgiving Tournament
Rock Island Thanksgiving Tournament
Loyola Holiday Tournament
Trinity MLK Shootout
Coach’s season outlook: Expecting to win 20 games; Make City Elite 8
School: Washington High School
Last Year’s Record: 6-12
Social Media Handle: gwhs.girlsbasketball (Instagram)
Starters returning (Name, class, position):
Jenna Aguilera, Senior, Guard
Payton Scalone, Junior, Guard
Jasmine Perez, Senior, Forward
Key non-starters returning (Name, class, position):
Ariana Sanchez, Senior, Guard
Destiny Salazar, Senior, Forward
Yara Barajas, Senior, Forward
Estephany Morales, Junior, Guard
Julie Juarez, Senior, Guard
Newcomers to watch (Name, class, position):
Mia Menchaca, Junior, Guard
Jazelle Valadez, Junior, Guard
Alexis Levinson, Senior, Guard
Coach’s season outlook: Last year was the first year of the rebuilding of this program, so we played with what we had. 15 girls tried out for basketball, 15 girls made it. Now in year 2, there was a giant peak of interest and a new pool of players to choose from. Though the majority of the team is back this year, there are also new key members to the team. We are hoping to continue building the program, hopefully having a .500 record or better all while having fun.
School: Westinghouse
Last year’s record– 15-13 Overall (4-4 CPL Red North-West)
Social Media Handles: @GWCP_GirlsBBall (Twitter/X); @gwcpathletics (Instagram)
Starters Returning:
Jamilah Jackson, Jr, PG- 20ppg, 4ast, 6.8 reb, 4.4 st (All Conference Red North-West, CPLBCA All City & IBCA All State Honorable Mention)
LaMonya Burn-Bryant, Sr, F- 10.1 ppg, 8.9reb (All Conference Red North-West)
Nina Israel, Sr, G- 6.6 ppg 2.3 ast, 3.3 st
Niera Newman, Sr, F- 2.3 ppg , 8.8 reb
Key non-starters returning:
Jazmin Turner, F, Sr
Unique Watson, G, Sr
Newcomer to watch:
Amariyae Ervin, G/F, Soph
Tournaments/Shootouts:
Perspectives Turkey Tip Thanksgiving Tournament
Perspectives Holiday Hoops Classic
Lane Tech Women History Shootout vs. St Ignatius
Trinity MLK Shootout vs. Deerfield
Coach’s Season Outlook:
We are returning 4 starters from a team that won back-to-back regional championships. Our goal is to develop into a highly competitive team that plays fast on each of the court. We hope that our senior experience and tough schedule will have us ready to compete come February when city and state playoffs start.
School: Whitney M Young
Last Year’s Record: 26-6 Back to Back City Champions
Social Media Handle: Twitter: @Ladydolphinsgbb, Facebook: Whitney Young Girls Basketball Inst: wygirlsbasketball
College commits: Amaya Henderson (class of 2025) verbal commit to Witchita State
Starters returning (Name, position, class, honors):
Destiny Jackson, Guard, 2025; All-State, All-City
Kiaya Johnson, Guard, 2025
Lysa Jones, Forward, 2026
Alana Shields, Guard, 2025
Amaya Henderson, Forward, 2025
Key non-starters returning (Name, position, class):
Nina Lloyd, Guard, 2026
Newcomers to watch (Name, position, class):
Gabby Domercant, Guard, 2027
Tournaments/Shootouts participating in and/or hosting:
We are hosting our Dr. Kenner Klassic on Nov. 25th, She Got Game Classic Dec. 8-10 Washington D.C., Tampa Bay Invitational Dec. 27-31 Tampa Florida.
Coach’s season outlook: Team is young but very talented which will make us very competitive.
