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The 20th Annual Myles McGowan Coaches Classic brought together talent from across the country, but the weekend was about much more than rankings, hype or who scored the most points. We wanted to see who competed. Who processed the game. Who defended. Who made teammates better. Who could impact winning when the ball wasn’t in their hands.

There was a lot to like.

This isn’t intended to be a ranking or a complete list of every talented player who participated. It’s simply a closer look at some of the players who caught our attention throughout the weekend and what stood out about their games.

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London Jenkins | 5’7” | 2030 | Seattle Academy (WA)

Energy travels, and London brought hers every time she stepped on the floor. She’s skilled, active and plays with real pace. What stood out was how consistently she stayed involved in the game. She competes, creates activity and finds ways to impact possessions on both ends.

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Payton Brautigam | 6’0” | 2030 | Silverton HS (OR)

There is a maturity to Payton’s game that coaches will appreciate. At 6’0”, she has legitimate size at the guard position and can comfortably play either spot. She processes the game, understands spacing and rarely looks rushed. Size, versatility and basketball IQ give her a lot of value.

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Jayda Harris | 5’11” | 2030 | Clovis West HS (CA)

Motor. Length. Athleticism. Jayda brings all three. She doesn’t need the offense called for her to affect the game because she cuts, runs, defends and attacks loose basketballs. Offensively, much of her production comes downhill or through hustle plays. Defensively, her physical tools and activity can become a problem.

Jezrael Kealoha | 6’0” | 2030 | Salesian HS (CA)

Physical southpaw who plays with some real grown-woman strength. Jezrael can establish position, score over either shoulder and punish defenders around the basket. But she isn’t limited to the block. She can step outside and knock down the three or put it on the deck. And when the shot goes up, She goes and gets it. Serious rebounder. At this stage of her career she can truly do it all offensively.

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Aliyah Lewis | 5’9” | 2030 | Basha HS (AZ)

Aliyah has some dog in her. Speed and athleticism immediately show up, but her defensive ability separates her. She can pressure the basketball, compete physically and make life uncomfortable for guards. Then offensively she has a wicked pull-up that gives defenders something else to worry about. Two-way competitor.

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Cambree Zwick | 5’8” | 2030 | Highland HS (AZ)

Fundamentals still matter, and Cambree was a reminder of that all weekend. Her footwork is excellent, she understands how to relocate without the basketball and she consistently puts herself in good positions. Add the fact that she was one of the better shooters at the event and you have a guard whose game translates.

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Amore Monegan | 5’9” | 2030 | Fairmont Prep (CA)

Strong, rugged and physical. Amore gets downhill with an explosive first step and doesn’t mind contact once she gets there. She has multiple ways to finish inside and enough perimeter shooting to keep defenses honest. Her mentality really shows defensively—she competes and brings physicality to the matchup.

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Aaliyah Okon | 5’9” | 2030 | Benson HS (OR)

One of the most complete players we watched during the event. Aaliyah affects both sides of the floor, has elite athletic tools and plays without forcing the issue. She takes good shots, scores efficiently and is willing to move the basketball. There’s substance behind the athleticism, which is what makes her particularly intriguing.

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Anisten Carpenter | 6’2” | 2030 | Bishop Manogue (NV)

College coaches, don’t overthink this one. Anisten has size, versatility and production. She can defend away from the basket, handle in space, punish smaller players inside, face up and score outside. She also pursues rebounds like she actually wants every one of them. The modern game values frontcourt players who aren’t confined to one area of the floor. She fits that description.

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Maleah Mason | 5’7” | 2030 | Cedar Park HS (TX)

Fast, energetic lead guard who can score it but understands that running the team comes first. Maleah was effective playing out of actions and equally comfortable creating outside of them. She pushed tempo, found teammates and competed defensively. She was a hound when applying pressure to the basketball.

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Janiah Martin | 5’11” | 2030 | Inderkum HS (CA)

Janiah is a power player and doesn’t pretend to be anything different. Most of her damage happens 15 feet and in, where her strength, handle and excellent footwork become difficult to deal with. She rebounds, defends, drop-steps in either direction and has a soft baby hook. There’s a lot of value in a player who understands exactly where she is effective.

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Kya McCrae | 5’7” | 2030 | Tualatin HS (OR)

A true point guard who also happens to get buckets. Kya sees things early. Plays develop in front of her before they become obvious to everyone else, and her vision and awareness allow her to consistently make the next play. She is strong with the basketball and can stretch defenses with premium range. Floor general with scoring ability.

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Emmerie Walcolm | 5’10” | 2030 | Skyline HS (WA)

This is the type of wing coaches enjoy having. Emmerie advances the basketball instead of unnecessarily holding it, defends multiple positions and has the physical strength to impact the game in several ways. Her midrange game is legitimate, and once she gets downhill she becomes difficult to contain. Winning two-way player with significant upside.

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Kaira Lofton | 5’7” | 2030 | Windward HS (CA)

Kaira is a poised, highly skilled guard who plays with patience and purpose. She’s an excellent passer, moves extremely well without the ball and owns a sweet, smooth jumper with clean, repeatable mechanics and legitimate range. She can run the show, play alongside another ball handler and score in bunches without hijacking the offense. Add a high motor, strong fundamentals and an unselfish approach, and there’s a lot to like. Kaira is a Division I prospect with huge upside. She is joining several talented incoming freshmen for Windward.

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Nyleigh Gregory | 5’7” | 2027 | Santiago HS (CA)

Healthy Nyleigh Gregory is a problem. She can flat-out score the basketball. Her elevation into the pull-up—both from midrange and beyond the arc—makes her difficult to contest. The handle is slick, her change of direction is quick and she understands how to attack defenders at angles instead of simply trying to run through them. She can heat up quickly. If you still need a 2027 guard, GO WATCH HER NOW!

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Henriana Hudson | 6’4” | 2027 | Pinole HS (CA)

At 6’4”, Henriana gives you something you simply cannot teach: legitimate size and length around the basket. She runs the floor, alters shots and showed noticeable improvement recognizing when to leave her assignment and become a help-side presence. Her defense is clearly ahead of her offense right now. The offensive package remains basic and needs development, but size combined with defensive impact gives coaches something worth evaluating.

Emerson Martin | 6’0” | 2027 | Camarillo HS (CA)

A mid-major-level wing with size and skill. Emerson understands how to use her body to create space for midrange opportunities and showed excellent awareness moving without the ball to find openings for threes. She isn’t going to overwhelm you with foot speed, but basketball isn’t a track meet. She has size, understands how to play and has a skill package that works.

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Kyoko Beasley | 5’9” | 2028 | Jefferson HS (OR)

Kyoko can make a ball handler miserable. She pressures, disrupts and creates havoc defensively, then turns around and brings speed, skill and unselfishness to the offensive end. She can score from midrange, knock down the three and make good decisions with the basketball. There’s a legitimate two-way foundation here. Major prospect.

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Terrazia Smith | 5’11” | 2028 | Lincoln HS (CA)

Long, explosive and disruptive. Terrazia’s first step gives her the ability to get downhill quickly, and once she has an angle she can cover ground in a hurry. The defensive end may be even more intriguing. Her active hands, length, athleticism and anticipation produce steals and deflections in bunches. She can legitimately bother people at the point of attack and turn defense directly into offense.

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Brookesly Wilson | 5’10” | 2028 | Reno HS (NV)

Competitive as hell and skilled enough to back it up. Brookesly gets past the first defender with regularity, and what happens next is what stood out. She gets to the second level with her eyes up, delivers passes on time and can finish amongst size herself. Add a consistent three-ball, high basketball IQ and serious motor. She’s a coveted prospect.

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Dannyae Turner | 5’6” | 2028 | Pinole Valley HS (CA)

One of the genuine surprises of the weekend. Dannyae’s speed and quickness caught our attention, but her decision-making kept it. She was composed at the point, made the proper reads coming off ball screens and competed her tail off defensively. She really sat down and guarded people. Don’t sleep on this kid.

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Charlotte Olson | 5’10” | 2029 | Bishop Manogue HS (NV)

Complete, composed and competitive. Charlotte has the skill to play either guard position and combines it with a motor that seemingly never shuts off. She plays hard, understands the game and can absolutely shoot the basketball from deep. There’s a lot to work with here, and coaches should be getting familiar early.

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Lucia Mayorquin | 6’0” | 2029 | Bellevue HS (WA)

Lucia could find a way to score if you guarded her in a phone booth. That’s how comfortable she is operating in tight spaces. She’s patient, fundamental and extremely intelligent about using her body. What separates her is the ability to actually read the defender instead of predetermining her move. Take away the right, she’ll go left. Sit on the drive, she’ll counter with a crossover into a punch dribble for a pull up! Her scoring feel is elite.

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London Lee | 5’7” | 2029 | McClatchy HS (CA)

Blur might be the easiest description. London is a speedy, shifty left-handed guard who changes direction while maintaining serious pace. She attacks on both ends, competes and brings a motor that never seems to stop. Tough kid who plays like she has somewhere to be every possession.

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Hannah Butt | 6’2” | 2030 | Penn Manor HS (PA)

Hannah is an emerging post prospect with size and a really solid foundation to build on. She has excellent hands, moves well for her size and understands how to establish deep post position instead of fighting for catches away from the basket. Once she gets it deep, she gives herself easy scoring opportunities. She rebounds her area consistently and provides a dependable defensive presence on the block. As her skill package continues to expand, Hannah has the tools to become a very intriguing next-level prospect. Definitely a young big to keep watching.

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Ava Ubaka | 5’11” | 2031 | California

Star in the making. Period. Ava’s handle, creativity, length, quickness and overall skill level are well ahead of the normal developmental curve. Her ability to change speeds and directions creates separation, and she already has multiple ways to score. Defensively, her length and activity give her another dimension. She’s not just good “for her age.” The kid is good period!

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Deyjah Green | 5’7” | 2031 | Reno, NV

Kid can boogie. Deyjah is a strong, quick combo guard who already understands the value of playing off two feet. She uses shot fakes effectively, has a good pull-up and can make threes efficiently both off the catch and off the bounce. There’s polish developing here, and she is going to make plenty of noise coming out of Reno.

Marley Hui-Bytof | 2031 | Location/Bay City

Marley’s basketball IQ immediately gets your attention. She is fast, creative and processes the game at a level beyond her age. What makes her especially valuable is that she doesn’t need the basketball to be effective. She understands how to play on it, how to play off it and how to put herself in positions that help the possession. Smart players make everybody around them better, and Marley has that quality.

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Lilicca Giometti | 2031 | Location/Bay City

Easily one of the best pure shooters we saw at the event. The form is clean, repeatable and consistent, and her range extends well beyond simply standing on the line waiting for a kick-out. Lilicca understands how to move, relocate and create windows to get her shot off. Combine elite shooting with an IQ that is through the roof and you have a young prospect coaches need to know.

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Analiyah Amchan | 2032 | Location/San Jose Spartans

Blazing speed and quickness, but there’s more here than simply being fast. Analiyah competes, plays unselfishly and consistently makes winning decisions. She already has legitimate range and consistency on her outside shot, which forces defenders to respect her away from the basket and makes that first step even more dangerous. The biggest compliment? She just keeps making winning plays.

Fresh Faces has never been about collecting names. It’s about putting talented young players in a competitive environment, allowing them to play, learn and reveal who they really are between the lines.

Some players arrived with established reputations. Others introduced themselves.

This is only SOME of the talent that came through Oakland for the 20th Annual Myles McGowan Coaches Classic.

There were more.

And we’re not done talking about them.