Atlantic City Showcase

After a good April in Hampton, May has brought just as many new faces into focus for the staff here at 28Point5Scouting. The May viewing period are really large regional events to keep teams sharp as they continue to get ready for that all important July business trip. The Atlantic City Showcase hosted by Select Events was no different. Our staff got to see teams primarily from the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions who participate in the Girls Under Armour Association or independent leagues such as the S40 or P24 respectively. Being able to reconnect with former clients as well as seeing familiar faces in new places or better yet new roles and seeing how they’ve changed as they’ve stepped into leadership all of them being at different stages of their journeys. I know what people are thinking, “Former? This is a new service”, and they’re right but I was on a hiatus before joining the 28point5scouting staff but that’s a story for another time. First, the staff at 28Point5Scouting would like to wish a speedy recovery to Angel Allen of the NYC Vipers who experienced some unforeseen medical problems during their game Saturday night. We’re looking forward to seeing her back inside the lines in July. There were some good games during the Atlantic City Showcase like Empire State Blue Flames P24 vs Germantown Lady Panther GUAA (2026), the Shooting Touch vs Sisters Keeper Toronto Team Shy (2025) or even the NYC Vipers vs In The Zone(2025) which had talent for every level between both teams but the Atlantic City Showcase also had a plethora of individual talent for all to see who attended the event this past weekend. In the battle of NY vs MD both team and individual talent was on display. Whether it was the crisp passing of the Empire State Blue Flames P24 or the grit and determination of the  Germantown Lady Panther GUAA (2026), this game did not disappoint.  The Blue Flames jumped out to a early double digit lead behind the play of Mia Washington, 6’0 ’26 NY, who was in her bag of tricks scoring from all three levels. The same could be said for Morgan Stewart, 5’10 ’26 MD, who had to do it a little differently since they played from behind early.   Both players game are a mirror image of each other the pros and cons. They both have a decent handle which allows for them to create off the dribble or create space to shoot. Mia Washington is a little more athletic and Morgan Stewart does a better job of getting her team involved. Serenity Lancaster, 6’2 ’25 CT This young lady and I had a great conversation after watching her a couple times on Saturday dominate in multiple ways.  Defensively, she can guard the post and perimeter. She did a great job of blocking and altering shots without fouling. Offensively, she has great bounce on her jumper and a good first step. Her achilles heel is her handle which is good enough to help her now but if she  really needs to improve her control of the ball which will allow her to more offensively and create even more of a matchup problem. When we spoke about this she was very receptive and said Thank You! Manners and respect will take you far.. As for schools showing interest in Ms. Lancaster, Sacred Heart, Stony Brook, UMBC and Iona to name a few.