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2016-2019 The Watchlist unofficially began in 2016. 2016 marked a year in which I entered my graduate studies for psychology at Tiffin University. 2016 also marked my 1st year coaching youth girls basketball (3rd Grade). My graduate research began as archival bases research to better understand the underlying constructs that culminate to foreclosing on the sports. Title 9 was a foundational step in providing young women the programing and increased opportunity in sports. A synthesis of research studies assessed the behavioral tendencies of female athletes to foreclose on sports activities due to negative societal attitudes. These negative attitudes create psychological effects that are contributing to the decline in participation (ages 13-16). 2016-2019 I coached 7 local baskteball teams composed of players from the Marion area basketball leagues. Team's in my area are often not able to keep up with the pace of the dominant Columbus & Cincinnatti teams once we arrive down state. In and effort to change that many area families opted to travel to the area's of Ohio most reputable for basketball talent. I accumulated notebooks of plays, scout, & key players from every opponent we ever played against during this time.
Inspired by new smaller platforms for girls youth basketball such as Overtime, The Newmans, Ball is Life & the GBA 2019, I wanted to assist bringing a more journalistic aspect to the GBA Video's & amazing content. The Watchlist was created to provide visual representation that youth Girls Basketball programing in Ohio was younger and growing faster than ever. I then Published my scout as a Platform in which Ohio players could be the focal point. If you happened to play well you were added to the Notebook, which means your name was on my list of players to watch our for if my team plays you. The Watchlist uses Stars and Catagorical references to associate players level that is practical to their 1st goal, stepping foot on the Varsity floor.
***** (5 Star) Varsity Impact Player
**** (4 Star) Varsity/JV Contributor
Diaper Dandy: This has to do with Stars and Opportunity foreseen. These are my predictions for players that have the best skills for the team needs and could be productive varsity contributors. In High School there are very strong programs where it could be virtually imposible to come in right away and even be on the roster.
2019 GBA Draft: GBA Draft 2019
2020: The All American Watchlist 2028 Class Assembles a team.
Since the time of local hoops I have strategically identified and invited in talented players as early as 5th Grade. These players partake in a
2-3 Month training camp from August - September. This Training camp consists of equally as talented players whom are competing for spots
on the national team but also improving their game against the best players at their positions across the state. These players would then be chosen
on one of two national teams. National teams play in the top Circuit Events across the Midwest including Made Hoops, Ladies Ball, Select Events
& GYBC. Many players you will recognize performed well enough to help attract prominent circuit teams to the MS level. In the Early days the premise
was to assess where the top players in Ohio stacked up against the top players on these popular platforms. I specifically worked with United & Director Jeter to
assure him the lower age demographics did in fact have legit prospects and it wasn't just kid hype. Tenisha Benson (All American Committe Member) has come to
speak at and support the youth as well as other new circuit programs.
There is only one way to find out where the top players in Ohio stack up Nationally.
At this time the only team really going to Made Hoops, Select Events & other top youth circuit events across the country was Cincy Lady Future.
I then created a dream team of Ohio's top players to participate in the Made Hoops Circuit &
other highly touted youth events during the dead AAU period for Ohio.
Ohio North (Blue) Highlights (Girlz Only): https://youtu.be/9Hmuv87a4ng?si=pPGXOmWY8lg9t-S8
Ohio North (Blue) versus TSF: https://youtu.be/hpb1auKnNfY?si=40OzDyIp59HLZniX
Ohio North: Versus Team Takeover: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/yVcwA8gAjGMVcuSE/
Ohio North versus Bay State Jags: https://youtu.be/a40mGRKV3Pk?si=BjTWPxzndrrRBE8E
Ohio South: https://youtu.be/EDiksS8ICSA?si=JkF27DvSieeUaR2H
Ohio South vs Team Durant: https://youtu.be/dul_jA2x8Xs?si=pdrACJ--VwzKDBve
Ohio South v. Philly Belles: https://youtu.be/GomvXjSTRp8?si=MYMKkI0qS3isMJQd
Roster: Blue (Made Hoops 7-0)
Ryleigh Blankenship: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/YRifAUdXCEWzYvX9/
Brylee Bostelman: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/VSQjZ22Miqhi5VuX/
J. Hargrave: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/g6w87Ss9BHJPpGvC/
Delaney Pierce: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/kdcQMUZPiSEov7zq/
Leah Russell: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/ZE9nqgSvE4sc5sGL/
KK Willis: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/muMJ2fZFYsrBqhAe/
Liv Loftis: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/PdMTy2B1dGRBnm7q/
Alexia McCants: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/wKJgKPwbdxHR6p6b/
Milan Pearson: https://youtu.be/C9lRqnTFnhs?si=QP1g-OSYy7vpFB9Z
Caylin Cox: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/3egoKV3WLNjhhyeV/
Ava Layne: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/A1Q9rqjAtvyNFceH/
Charlotte Dennis: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/B29UVpuLLcA2Y4MZ/
Keyairah Beard: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/5bRzSFvaYC53ivoJ/
Amelia Linscott: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/jx6DeYVr2gDxnV1W/
Frankie Persia: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/qqpiW3Xz6Ef4YpoJ/
Beard 29, Myah Bolden, Cylah Cox 29, Emelia Kin,
Ally Fisher: https://youtu.be/oPdG1y91rSE?si=jj6bBo_XJXQMllZa
GBA Elite League
The Ladies Ball:
2022-23 Roster: (2027 Final 4 Ladies Ball Finalist)
Abbie Mader, Brylee Bostelman, Liv Loftis, Charlotte Dennis, Jolie Gudorf, Delaney Pierce, KK Willis, Ally Fisher
Anna Camphausen, Ameilia Johnson, Avery Maslar, Kelsey Grubbs, Ava Alexander, Ally Fisher, Delaney Pierce
Ellie Rowe, Frankie Peria, Libby Bunsold, Izzie Arcuri, Miley Toney, Leah Russell, keely Donhoue, Clarie Mac Kershaw, Amelia Linscott
J. Hargrave, Milan Pearson, Caylin Cox, Alexia McCants, Myah Bolden, Emelia Kin.
Ohio Blue 28 versus Ohio Impact 27: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/9WHpEiw8MY35Rmva/
Ohio White Versus Angels: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/YZxskxu3qPFA72Cb/
GYBC Finals Runner Up 2028
Ohio Watchlist Blue 2028 (McCants) Day 2 action at The Ladies Ball - Midwest Regional
Posted by Jake Loftis on Monday, September 19, 2022
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2023-24 Watchlist Blue (Team McCants) Roster
Lacie Allison, Caylin Cox, Liv Loftis, Kendell Augsback, KK Willis, Ameilia Johnson, Ava Laybe, Brylee Bostelman
GYBC Players to Watch:
Amielia Johnson, Alexia McCants, Ava Layne, Lacie Allison, Brylee Bostelman
2024 HGNL Blue
Record: 40-15 2027 & 2028
*This marks the first time a Blue Roster has been assembled to comepte durng a full AAU period. The teamwas able to earn an
Elite 40 Spot for the Summer 2025 AAU Spring and Circuit League. The team particpated in all Ohio Basketball Top Regional Tournaments.
2024 Roster:
Lacie Allison, Brylee Bostelman, KK Willis, Alexia McCants, Anna Camphausen, Amielia Johnson, Kendell Skiver, Layla Phaphouvaninh,
Myah Bolden, Kendall Augsback, Molly Hartly, Hadli Gillum, Audree Pieczonka, Lauren Turner.
2025 Marks the first time I will be constructing a full scheduled spring & summer for what I consider to be Official Blue Rosters. The last 5 years I have taken the best players I have idenitified throughout the state of Ohio, and we hunt down some of the winningest programs this side of the United States year to year to evaluate how Ohio's top players stack up on the national scene. As much as I enjoy showcasing new Ohio talent to the world, I have decided to turn to the national scene full time with some of my favorite Watchlist Selections from 2028-2030.
At this time in circuit infancy as young as 7th Grade for the "Elite 40", Nike "Jr. EYBL", PUMA "Next" and the Adidas "Chapters" are all dedicating the resources to attractin the top youth teams in the country. I have personally seen college coaches attending Live Events such as the Clash, Roses Events & the National Event. I have even had Power 5 to Division II schools side line of many of my youth 2028-2030 team's games. There were even more coaches parked at the Elite 40 Circuit courts, I am happy as the program Director to accept our invitation to the Elite for Circuit for Classes 2028-2030.
All players selected rank somwhere in the top 10 players in their Class at their respective positions. My goal developementally is to help the best (North Central Ohio Player's) develop their individual skills and fundamentals neccesary to someday be considered the best at their position in Ohio and with some work Nationally. Below you will find links to official rosters, player profiles, stats & recruiting updates as well as links to social media accounts. Program participants selected from workouts, tryouts and at large invites have been highlighted with the complete rankings. Work ethic will you get player's to the top, not my opinion!
Davinee Harris 5-8 PG/Wing Forward (#3 Watchlist Stretch Forward)
High Game 26 Points
Lacie Allison 5-7 SG New Baltimore HS (2028 #2 Watchlist Wing)
Averaging: 21.5 After 4 Varsity Games
#2 Wing Lacie has a high motors, explosive, athletic and can flat out put the ball in the basket. Lacie has carried her dominant MS & National AAU play to the HS level!
Brylee Bostelman 5-6 PG Kenton HS (#2 Watchlist SG)
Game High 11 Points 4 assists
KK Willis- 6-2 (C) Olentangy Orange (#2 Watchlist Center)
JV Game High 15 points 4-4 3pt 10 rebounds
Varsity Contributors:
Chloe Lafaso 5-10 Perrysburg HS Swing Forward
Layla Auld- 5-10 River Valley HS Swing Forward
Morgan McMahan- 5-7 Shooting Guard
Anna Camphausen- 5-9 Olentangy Orange Forward/Guard
CLASS OF 2029
2021 Made Hoops
The 2029 Players made their Watchlist debut playing up on the 2028 Red
team at Made Hoops. Roster: Emelia Kin, Brylee, Cylah Cox, Tyleah Beard, Myah Bolden.
2021 GBA Elite League:
Training Camp:
Top Players were selected and played in the Fall League playing up.
The Watchlist Ohio Blue team finished as Champions in the 2029 Division.
2022 Ladies Ball
The 2029 Team began as Blue and Red, but when some other programs
unkowingly grabbed some players we ended up merging and being very competative
the very next day. The team lost in the round of 8, while many players performed well.
2022 GBA: Champions Back to Baack Playing Up.
2023 GYBC Finals
The 2029 team finished in the Final 4 of the Tournament, while a few 2030 players
got to compete in both the 2029 final 4 and the 2030 Matchup due to playing up.
2024 Roses Classic & Championships
2023- Roses Classic: Aqua Division Platinum Brackett 1st Round loss (Top 10 Finish)
2024- Roses Classic: Aqua Gold Brackett Final 4 Finish.
The Clash (3-1)
Up Next Blue Roster Reveal
CLASS OF 2030
2021: Made Hoops
Made Hoops presented a great time to take some young and promising
2029 & 2030 Players to compete with the 2 2028 Red and Blue teams.
2029: Tyleah Beard, Emelia Kin, Myah Bolden, Cylah Cox
2030: Alexia McCants, Brylee Starkey
All of the younger players gained valuable experience playing nationally in 5th grade.
Made Hoops Scouting:
2022 Training Camp: Rising Stars Event
The Rising Stars event brought together some of the top 5th grade players I had seen up to this time
around the Ohio tournament scene.
Particpants: Wong, Harris, Patrick, Thompson, Reynolds, Elkins, Chubb, Sergent, Holman, Hoover,
and two unknown players I will get names for.
2022- Ladies Ball- Final 4 Finalist
2023 GYBC Finals Champions
2024 Winter Series Session II Runner Up
2024 Select Events Championship Runner
Winter Series gave us a new opportunity with a new roster after the GYBC, some players went over to the newly formed Ohio United 2030 Program.
After a 40 point loss to IGB with the Ohio Watchlist and a Local bench, The All American Watchlist showed up with the New Top National team and took IGB
to the wire.
Championship Session: Runner Up loss to IGB
Session I: Runner Up Loss to IGB
2024 Roses Classic Runner Up
After the Winter Series we opted to play the top players up a grade or two to further deveop the
bench of the national team. The team played well and will add some experience
and depth as we take the next step in becomming the top 2030 Team in
America all with Ohio players from Northern Ohio area's.
2025 Schedule & Roster Reveal
