Ed McCants Hoops Diary: 

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

    

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.