PeachStateBasketball.com Program Preview – Georgia Hoopstars – July 3, 2013

Victoria Harris of Lilburn, Ga., is a big reason that the Georgia Hoopstars are a program to watch in July. Photo by Ty Freeman

Victoria Harris of Lilburn, Ga., is a big reason that the Georgia Hoopstars are a program to watch in July.
Photo by Ty Freeman

The Hoopstars program is a staple of girl’s basketball in the Atlanta area. Year after year coach JD Davis’ teams field numerous college prospects and have won multiple championships at PSB tournaments.

By: @JLHemingwayPSB

Program Director:

JD Davis

Program Headquarters:

Decatur, Ga.

TeamPSB Events They Will Attend:

July 9 – Real Deal in the ‘Ville (Franklin, Tenn.)
July 26-27 – ELITE32 Summer Jam I (Augusta, Ga.)
July 28-29 – ELITE32 Summer Jam II (Augusta, Ga.)

When looking at the french revolution research paper history of the notable Hoopstar alumni one can look as far back as Davis’ daughter, Sparkle Davis, who signed with Auburn out of high school and finished her career at West Virginia. Most recently, the Hoopstars had their most talented prospect to date with No. 32 ranked player in the 2013 ELITE 100, Kianna Holland of Seneca, S.C. Holland signed with Duke last November.

As Coach JD Davis always says, “We don’t die, we multiply.” That is exactly what the Hoopstars have done with this year’s roster. Although they do not possess two ELITE 100 prospects as they did last year, they do have a complete roster of players who friendship definition essay play hard and buy into his frenetic defensive style. A player who exemplifies this attitude as much as anyone is three-star prospect Alexandra Frazier of Lawrenceville, Ga. The 5-foot-8 guard plays hard on the defensive end, but can also create her own shot on the offensive end. Her backcourt running mate is 5-7 shooting guard Genesis Perrymond of Lilburn, Ga.Perrymond, an EBA Super 64 camp participant, who makes her living from behind the arc.

In the lane, the Hoopstars possess size and skill starting with four-star post Victoria Harris of Lilburn, Ga. The 6-3 prospect blocks shots and controls the glass consistently. However, the player who may be most ready homework essay help to have a break out July is 6-foot forward Aliyah McGriff of Duluth, Ga. McGriff shows an array of skills both in the lane and in transition that make her a valuable part of this squad.

ProspecsNation.com National Evaluator Stephen Peck says that the “Hoopstars are a program that always brings a number of quality players every year. Coach JD Davis does a terrific job of organizing this program from top to bottom. Most importantly, however, his players always play from tip to buzzer and that adds excitement to each Peach State event.” If there is a surprise that may come with JD Davis on the sideline, it homework help in economics always comes in the new outfit he chooses to sport on game day. His near endless supply of new Jordan’s and matching outfits always earn him the unofficial PSB “best-dressed award” at events. We look forward to many more Hoopstar teams and outfits in the future.

Jonathan HemingwayJonathan Hemingway is the Assistant Director of Scouting for the JumpOffPlus.com. The service is used by more than 150 colleges and universities nationwide. He also serves on the selection committee for the EBA All-American, Fab Five and Super 64 Camps. He has been involved in the community since 2002 as a coach, camp director and evaluator. You can reach him via email at [email protected] and follow him on twitter @JLHemingwayPSB