The TN Report recently partnered up with We Work Hoops to bring together one of the best individual exposure events that the state of Tennessee has ever seen. The Best of the Best featured over 70 middle school participants and over 90 high school participants, roughly 170 athletes in total. The event was held at Middle Tennessee Christian School in Murfreesboro, TN.
The Best of the Best was focused towards basketball skill development, mental development, and understanding game-like scenarios. The invite only camp was led by an elite group of skill development trainers in Christian Simmons, Jamal Richardson, Desmond Cambridge, Shaun Sanford, and Dev Haralson.
The Best of the Best featured some of the top players from across Tennessee and around the southeast. This article will highlight some players who participated in the Best of the Best Showcase and are "Stars in the Making".
Jaloni Cambridge
5’7 2024 Point Guard
Ensworth School (TN)
FBC The Family
Jaloni is gifted with elite speed, athleticism, skill and work ethic and it’s no secret that Cambridge has the “IT” factor. Jaloni continues to prove herself every time she steps foot on the court whether its with her FBC The Family team or in a camp setting such as Best of the Best. Jaloni is a very high level prospect with a bright future and will be a player to watch throughout her high school career and beyond!
Acacia Hayes
5’7 2022 Point Guard
Riverdale HS (TN)
TN Flight Silver EYBL
Acacia is a lead guard that will pick you apart in numerous ways. Acacia continues to make big plays on a regular including game tying/winning buzzer beaters and simply setting up teammates for the easy buckets. Hayes is the type of guard you want on your side as a player and the type of player that coaches want to coach!
Denae Fritz
5’10 2021 Guard/Wing
Maryville HS (TN)
TN Flight Select
Denae is a versatile perimeter prospect and is tough as nails. She has developed a strong mid-range game to go along with her elite level of athleticism. Fritz is arguably one of the top 2021 prospects in Tennessee having averaged 22 points and 11 rebounds while being named a Class AAA Miss Basketball finalist last season. Denae recently re-opened up her recruitment after being committed to Belmont and has seen numerous P5 offers come in.
Cori Allen
5’10 2023 Guard/Wing
Hillsboro HS (TN)
TN Flight Silver EYBL
Cori is a powerful and skilled perimeter player that has the ability to overpower smaller defenders. Her dominant 3 level scoring ability has led to comparisons such as former Notre Dame star and current WNBA player Kayla McBride. Cori is one of the top 2023 players in the country and is already being recruited by the elite level Power 5's across the country.