Best Of The Best National Showcase

The Best of the Best National Showcase took place in Duncanville, TX on August 5th-7th. There were some really good teams that were on display. Good teams mean good individual play as well. Teams traveled from California, Oregon, Arkansas, New Mexico, and all in between for some good competition. I typically cover high school girls, but this particular event I gave some love to the younger girls. I was able to evaluate middle school players through the freshman class. I did a lot more social media coverage during this tournament. Keep reading to see some of the tweets I had during the tournament.

Kaitlyn Jackson of DC Queens (Denton) 2026/2027 squad is a versatile forward that’s athletic enough to defend multiple positions. She can handle the ball, push in transition & finish around the rim. pic.twitter.com/YAcvJ5MmAV

— Coach TJ Jones (@nbnbball) August 6, 2022

Jordan Stokes (2028) @jordan_stokes11 of @NMzias has a very mature game for a 7th grader. A high IQ player that defends well, rebounds on defensive end & can push it in transition. She can make shots a variety of ways: off dribble, transition, spot up 3 @DCsportsDFW pic.twitter.com/4mk4CZnMMA

— Coach TJ Jones (@nbnbball) August 6, 2022

Jaci Cross (2029) was very impressive with her play. Playing up against players from 2028, Jaci looked very comfortable at the point. She displayed her handle, made a sweet no look pass to a teammate, & made the three ball. @DCsportsDFW @TripleB_Louie_V pic.twitter.com/7SpJd4sZYJ

— Coach TJ Jones (@nbnbball) August 6, 2022

Ramie Chatman (2027) @SS24Basketball came out ready to play this morning in at the Best of the Best National Showcase. This PG does an excellent job of getting her teammates involved, plays good defense, finishes in transition , & has high IQ.@DCsportsDFW @PGHCalifornia pic.twitter.com/GoagPfSsBh

— Coach TJ Jones (@nbnbball) August 7, 2022

Naomi Johnson (2027) @SALadyHoops has a lot of the skills every PG needs. She’s poised, plays hard on both ends, has range on her three-ball, her handle is crafty , a great passer & plays with unshakeable confidence.@DCsportsDFW pic.twitter.com/qLjiioG46N

— Coach TJ Jones (@nbnbball) August 7, 2022

Love Forde (2027) of @MLOREGONCITY was an impressive post player at the Best of the Best National Showcase. Physical, aggressive rebounder, showed soft hands by catching passes in traffic, finished around the rim through contact, & was a solid defender@DCsportsDFW @LibraInHI pic.twitter.com/qHqcp9Sh7Y

— Coach TJ Jones (@nbnbball) August 10, 2022