BrandonClayScouting: Recent Episodes
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Brandon Clay takes a closer look at five prospects in the Class of 2025 who have made a mark on his radar this spring: Aaliyah Chavez, Addie Deal, Avery Hjelmstad, Maya Makalusky and Aubrey Shaw
Brandon Clay talks about the upcoming ProspectsNation Elite 60 Class of 2025 Rankings.Mentions: Jaida Civil, Brandie Harrod, Alex Eschmeyer, Kate Sears
Brandon Clay talks about the Brandon Clay Training Select stop at Oconee County High School. Coach Katie David has done a great job of getting kids at the middle and high school levels. Coming off of a GHSA Sweet 16 appearance in 2023-24, the Warriors are headed in the right direction.
Brandon Clay talks about the background behind Brandon Clay Training Select and how the concept came to fruition.
Brandon Clay breaks down the action from USA Basketball 17-and-Under Trials:Day One Starting FiveAaliyah CrumpSanai GreenLauren HassellEmilee SkinnerJordan SpeiserDay Two Starting FiveAddison BjornRyan CarterAutumn FlearyMaddyn GreenwayLauren Hurst
Brandon Clay talks about some of the biggest stories in the game today:Kentucky offers Adelaide Jernigan NCAA Final FourSarah Strong to UConn
Brandon Clay talks about some of the premier high school players inside the Hoosier State this school season.
There were three games on the opening day of the women’s college basketball season that featured matchups between ranked opponents. Let’s take a look at the major stock risers from those games via 247Sports:Kamilla CardosoFrida ForrmanMilaysia FulwileyHannah HidalgoRayah MarshallJacy SheldonHailey Van LithMikaylah WilliamsJuju Watkins
In anticipation of the National Signing Period starting next week we take a look at the college choices for eight of the Elite 100 prospects in the Class of 2024 per BrandonClayScouting.com:Tajianna Avant-RobertsImari BerryKaniya BoydDanielle CarnagieAvery HowellKylee KittsTaliyah ParkerZania Socka-NguemenAdhel Tac
247Sports' expert contributor, Brandon Clay, hones in on some of the biggest names in women's college basketball. With official practice well underway and gameplay starting in close to two weeks, college basketball talk is starting to heat up across the country. This prompted Clay to create a list of some of the biggest women stars in college basketball.This list of "Elite 11" players is not based on pro potential but rather it focuses on the 11 players we expect to make headlines this upcoming college basketball season:Paige BueckersCameron BrinkCaitlin ClarkMackenzie HolmesAaliyah EdwardsRickea JacksonElizabeth KitleyAneesah MorrowAlissa PiliAngel ReeseHailey Van Lith
Georgia Tech is off to a great start with their 2024 recruiting class. The Yellow Jackets made the Peach State a priority from the beginning and it’s paid off with Nell Fortner’s staff landing four of the state’s premier guards. In Dani Carnagie, Gabbie Grooms, Tianna Thompson, and Chazadi “Chit Chat” Wright, Tech’s future on the perimeter looks more than promising. All four bring different pieces to the overall puzzle. Here’s a quick look at what each brings to the table.
The Open Run is an opportunity to get in the gym with the Brandon Clay Training staff. Former University of Kentucky star guard and BCT alum Maci Morris was the headline trainer this weekend. Here are some of the standouts from Saturday’s session:Peace AshinaTrinity GrantLucy HoodAverie JonesEllison SteinhauerKylie Watkins
The Fall season is primetime for elite individual events and Elite Is Earned brought its CMO National Camp Series back the San Francisco Bay Area. A special piece of the event in the invite-only Breakfast Club workout on Sunday. This group was as talented as any during the 2023 camp tour:Addie DealJazz DavidsonSydney DouglasHarper Peterson
Alabama is hosting some of the nation’s premier underclass prospects for their home football weekend against Tennessee. Kristy Curry’s Crimson Tide staff led by Roman Tubner and Colsten Thompson have a marquee list lined up to spend the day in Tuscaloosa. -- Brandon Clay
Wootten 150 Showcase is held annually for some of the high school games biggest and brightest stars. Hosted by the group that is in charge of selecting players for the McDonald’s All-American Games, it gives participants a chance to both interact with and play in front of the committee members on hand. Here’s my takeaway on some of the best performances from senior class members.
Katie Gearlds knows first hand how good Purdue Women’s Basketball can be when the Boilermakers can retain the top in-state talent. Gearlds, a former Miss Indiana Basketball winner in 2003, was a college star in West Lafayette from Day One winning Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors in 2004. Entering her third season at her alma mater, Gearlds has already experienced success landing quality in-state prospects. She and her staff did it again twice this week landing two Elite 60 prospects in the Class of 2025 in the process in Avery Gordon of Brownsburg and Kira Reynolds of South Bend.
This episode takes a look at the Nike Hoop Summit play from:Blake Buchanan Isaiah CollierBronny JamesMichael NwokoMikayla Williams
Brandon Clay breaks down Class of 2023 Guard Bronny James of Sierra Canyon (CA) and why his candidacy for the McDonald's All-American Game was legitimate.
Brandon Clay breaks down multiple McEachern products: Class of 2024 guys JaMichael Davis and Airious "Ace" Bailey as well as Class of 2025 post JD Palm.
Brandon Clay takes a fresh look at Class of 2026 Guard Kate Harpring of Marist School (GA) / Southeast All Stars play so far this school season.
Brandon Clay breaks down his trip to watch Class of 2024 Point Guard Lucy Hood of Rabun County last night.
Brandon Clay discusses some of the key names to track in the Class of 2025 ProspectsNation.com Elite 30 Rankings release:Jasmine DavidsonAdelaide JerniganZaKiyah JohnsonKylee KittsMckenzie MathurinHailee SwainSkyla Tuthill
Brandon Clay breaks down the five stars in the Class of 2025 per ProspectsNation.com:Dee AndersonSienna BettsAaliyah ChavezJasmine DavidsonAddie DealMadison FrancisZaKiyah Johnson
Class of 2024 Point Guard Izzy Proffitt of Christian Academy of Knoxville (TN) was in the gym tuning up her game today. -- Brandon Clay
Brandon Clay explains the process of evaluating and ranking prospects for ProspectsNation.com
Brandon Clay talks about Chris Hansen's take on the top kids in the Class of 2024 in the new ProspectsNation.com Rankings. Featured kids include:Jaloni CambridgeJustice CarltonJoyce EdwardsKate KovalAlyvia McGillSarah StrongAdhel Tac
Brandon Clay talks about some of the depth inside of the Class of 2024. Featured players include:Imari BerryKayleigh HeckelShay IjiwoyeJordan LeeKate KovalSyla SwordsAdhel TacTianna Thompson
Brandon Clay talks about the ever changing landscape of recruiting and what families can do to ensure they take the best steps possible to get their prospect seen.
Class of 2026 Guard Lydia Ledford of Buford HS (GA) was on a big stage yesterday playing in front of head coaches from George Washington and Western Carolina. Expect big things from her over the course of the spring / summer with Southeast All Stars. -- Brandon Clay
Class of 2024 Wing Toni Warren of Cherokee HS (GA) had a big time summer with Southeast All Stars earning multiple scholarship offers in the process. Warren followed that up with a marquee showing in front of George Washington, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and Western Carolina on Saturday. -- Brandon Clay
Class of 2024 Guard Tianna Thompson of Galloway School (GA) has both a scoring package and a national recruitment that few perimeter threats in the class can match.
Class of 2025 Wing Skyla Tuthill of Winston Salem Christian (NC) is one of the region's premier scorers. She already possesses multiple scholarship offers.
Class of 2024 Post Kate Koval of Long Island Lutheran (NY) / Exodus NYC has established herself as one of the nation's premier post players.
Brandon Clay breaks down his trip to Habersham Central High School on Tuesday night to see Class of 2024 Guard Kyia Barrett and Class of 2026 Guard Kreed Barrett.
Class of 2026 Guard Kate Harpring of Marist School (GA) is an elite player in the Peach State and one of the best prospects in the country in her class.
Brandon Clay talks about some of the hottest topics in sports:Chloe KittsAllie PollockMary Ashley GrootMcKayla MillerKelsey DuBoisBella BarrettAuburn: Johnnie HarrisMalachi Singleton
Brandon Clay talks about some of the hottest topics in the sports industry today:
Addie Deal Reese Sellers Bella Barrett Adelaide Jernigan Diana Collins Stephon Castle Isaiah Collier Dylan Wittke Justice Haynes
Brandon Clay talks about some of the brightest names in the sports industry:
Jada Williams Kate Harpring Finley Parker Xavier Johnson McKayla Miller Emily Monson Mason Kidd Amari Rodgers
Brandon Clay talks about some of the most recent topics in the game of basketball:
Sue Bird Lucy Hood Jayda Johnson Damian Lillard Jamari Phillips Grace Ridley
Brandon Clay shares thoughts on the sports world directly from his desk. Today's topics include:
Hannah Cail Toni Warren Mataya Gayle Kyia Barrett Tianna Thompson Kyla Cain Kiesha Brown Steph Curry
Brandon Clay talks about some of the hottest names in grassroots basketball:
KK Arnold Lenee Beaumont Aaliyah Crump Exodus NYC Amaya Gallegos McKayla Miller Monica Williams
Brandon Clay discusses some of the hottest players, topics and trends in the game of basketball / football on a daily basis:
Today's Topics
John Clay Jr. Addie Deal Reid Ducharme Christian Braun Finley Chastain Sydney Wiese Kelsey Mitchell A'ja Wilson Tiffany Mitchell Kelsey Plum Jackie Young Dearica Hamby
Brandon Clay discusses some of the hottest players, topics and trends in the game of basketball / football on a daily basis:
Today's Topics
Emma Risch Savyia Sellers Kymora Johnson Diana Collins Harper Peterson Jayson Tatum Jimmy Butler Jaylen Brown
Brandon Clay talks about some of the country's premier prospects after their showing at the Brandon Clay Training Academy:
Destiny Adams Shay Bollin Kiya Dorroh Caroline Ducharme Sania Feagin Mallorie Haines Greta Kampschroder Lily Krahn
Brandon Clay talks about the performance of the following at the ProspectsNation.com Friday Night Lights:
Madi Conner Marisa Davis Ashlon Jackson Kayla McPherson Meg Newman Carleigh Wenzel
Brandon Clay talks about the volleyball division of Brandon Clay Scouting:
Hayden McGee Tatum Shipes Kathryn Plummer Mikayla Hayden
Brandon Clay breaks down the biggest news of the day:
1) The NCAA recruiting outlook for 2020:
I am working under the impression that we will not have any events during the 2020 summer.
2) Harley Paynter might be the 2021 Kentucky Miss Basketball.
Paynter, who is already committed to Morehead State, has amassed 2,000 points already in her country.
3) Bailey Rucker is one of the premier shooters in the country.
Rucker plays alongside Paynter in high school. She can really shoot the basketball with her feet set.
4) Arizona Fr. Guard Nico Mannion declares for the NBA Draft.
Mannion made an impact on our staff with his play at the 2019 McDonald's All-American Game.
1) Iyana Moore chose Vanderbilt.
Moore, who hails from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is an Elite 60 caliber prospect at the guard spot nationally.
2) Riley Donahue has a new offer from Loyola New Orleans.
Donahue is arguably the premier available shooter in the Peach State.
3)Jasmine Atkins will attend Albany Tech.
Atkins made a name for herself with her grit and determination as a member of OMG-TGE on the club circuit.
4) Rising Jr. Guard Sydney Levy will transfer to Green Bay.
Levy is a sharpshooter who creates space for teammates through her ability to shoot the basketball.
Brandon Clay goes in-depth on the biggest topics from the weekend:
Meg Newman to Arizona State Vic Schaefer to Texas Mariyah Fletcher: Available 2020 Tony Carpio: One To Watch Ashton Hagans declares for the NBA Draft
Brandon Clay breaks down the latest in the grassroots game. This episode features a closer look at:
Gabbi Cartagena Caroline Ducharme Andrew McConnell Haleigh Timmer
Brandon Clay breaks down the latest in the grassroots game:
NCAA Dead Periods Hannah Fuller Greta Kampschroeder Jordan Meulemans Serena Sundell
Brandon Clay breaks down the first half of the ProspectsNation.com Elite 30 Watch List including:
Janiah Barker Shay Bollin Timea Gardiner Mackendra Konig Tonie Morgan Kara Dunn Ysabella Fontleroy Nyla Harris Ashlon Jackson Londynn Jones Lauren Betts Paris Clark Aaliyah Gayles Camille Jackson Kiki Rice
Brandon Clay discusses the players who made the 2020 McDonald's All-American Game:
Paige Bueckers Caitlin Clark Lexi Donarski Sasha Goforth Madison Hayes Treasure Hunt Deja Kelly Te-Hina PaoPao Sydney Parrish Eniya Russell Maddie Scherr Madison Scott Hailey Van Lith Priscilla Williams
Cameron Brink Olivia Cochran Kamilla Cardoso Dalayah Daniels Angela Dugalic Hannah Gusters Mir McLean Angel Reese Kylee Watson Madeline Westbeld
Brandon Clay discusses the movers, shakers and newest entries into the ProspectsNation.com Elite 75 Class of 2021 Rankings.
Brandon Clay breaks down one of the nation's premier showcase games in McEachern and Mayfair:
Sharife Cooper Josh Christopher Dior Johnson
Brandon Clay recaps the 2019 Jared Cook Classic. Hosted by North Gwinnett High, the event featured a who’s who list of the premier prospects in the state of Georgia:
Deivon Smith Bruce Thornton Walker Kessler Jabari Smith Jr.
Brandon Clay talks about some of the hottest Week 2 storylines in women's college basketball:
Aari McDonald / Arizona Kansas Alabama Vanderbilt Northwestern
Brandon Clay discusses Class of 2020 forward Gabby Elliott of Detroit, Michigan choosing Clemson as her future college home. Elliott is an Elite 25 prospect per ProspectsNation.com.
Brandon Clay talks about some of the most recent activities in the grassroots game.
TT Jenks Myra Gordon Payton Verhulst Ally Vantimmeren Kendal Cheesman Meg Newman
Brandon Clay discusses five players in the ProspectsNation.com Elite 150 Class of 2020 rankings who could outplay their current rank:
Lauren Ware Jordyn Jenkins Genesis Bryant Taylor Lauterbach Sarah Ashlee Barker
Brandon Clay takes a look at some of the Class of 2020 prospects listed in the ProspectsNation.com Elite 150 expansion discussion:
Paige Bueckers Sarah Andrews Hailey Van Lith Cameron Brink Kamilla Cardosa Sydney Parrish Darrione Rogers Treasure Hunt Fatou Samb Chyna Cornwell
Brandon Clay talks about some of the Spotlight Select Session standouts from the BCSTrainingAcademy Nashville:
Brandon Clay breaks down the #BCSAllAmerican Showcase Class of 2021 Standouts.
In order of appearance:
Kendal Cheesman Carley Culberson Shae Littleford Niara Mills Bailey Rucker Malia Smith Shelbi Smith Ally Vantimmeren Taylor Wilson
Brandon Clay breaks down the Class of 2021 standouts from the BCSAllAmerican Showcase last month.
Brandon Clay breaks down the CheckMeOut Seattle Showcase hosted by Chris Hansen and the EliteIsEarned staff (in order of appearance):
India Aikins Cameron Brink Dalayah Daniels Serin Dunne Meghan Fiso Jordyn Jenkins Raigan Reed
Brandon Clay talks about the upcoming EliteIsEarned x CheckMeOut Showcase:
Abby Graham Faith Bergstrom Laila Greene Malia Smith Katie Fiso Meghan Fiso Jordyn Jenkins Hailey Van Lith Cameron Brink Kyndall Hunter Sammie Wagner
Brandon Clay discusses some of the Summer Invite's premier sharpshooters (in order of appearance):
Sara Zabrecky Wynter Rogers Lexi Donarski Caroline Ducharme Jersey Wolfenbarger Kyla Treadwell Harley Paynter Talia Von Oelhoffen Jordan Rosier Jordan Meulemans
Brandon Clay takes a look back at the BrandonClayScouting Summer Invite, the nation's premier event on July 21-22 (names in order of appearance):
Capria Brown Wyvette Mayberry Aaliyah Smith Eniya Russell Kayla McPherson Jerkaila Jordan Keegan Sullivan Zanai Jones Kamy Peppler
Brandon Clay brings the latest updates on three SMPMember profiles (in order of appearance):
Shelbi Smith Joelle Snyder Abi Oates
Brandon Clay takes a look back at the 2019 BrandonClayScouting.com Elite 32 College Showcase. In order of appearance:
AOT All Ohio EYBL Mac Irvin Fire Central Florida Elite EYBL Cy Fair Premier Bouncenation FBC Hoopers NY Sky Digg Flight Indy Gym Rats EYBL Midwest Takeover
Brandon Clay discusses the latest in grassroots basketball (in order of appearance): Loyal McQueen Nell Fortner Shae Littleford Kamy Peppler Ally VanTimmeren Aly Zelaya Courtney Banghart
Brandon Clay discusses how to get involved with the Elite Basketball Academy All-American Showcase.
Brandon Clay discusses some of the hottest topics in grassroots basketball (in order of appearance):
Melyia Grayson Harley Paynter Bailey Rucker Paris Pickett Mya Petticord Kayla McPherson Jillian Hollingshead Meg Newman Sydney Parrish
Brandon Clay jumps on an emergency podcast to talk about the following topics:
AC Carter to Georgia Tech Duke offering Paris Pickett and Savannah Henderson
Brandon Clay discusses the latest in grassroots recruiting including (in order):
Sean Kelly Darks Belmont's 2020 class - Destinee Wells - Whitney Hay - Blair Schoenwald Mary Kay Naro Myra Gordon Addie Budnik
Brandon Clay discusses some of the day's hottest topics in basketball (in order of discussion):
Gabby Elliott Aaliyah McQueen Ajalon Gillard Karoline Striplin Maniya Custis Elle Sutphin Alli Campbell
Brandon Clay talks about the Class of 2021 rankings expansion which includes: Payton Verhulst, Saylor Poffenbarger, Rori Harmon, Jersey Wolfenbarger, Sara Puckett, Kyndall Hunterm Talia Von O.
Brandon Clay discusses the impact of Class of 2020 wing Brandon Boston Jr. choosing Kentucky.
Brandon Clay takes a look back at one of the premier events in the country during the July evaluation period.
Peach State Basketball, Inc. Owner and Founder Brandon Clay breaks down Class of 2017 guard Keagan Stromberg of Woodfolk County (KY). Stromberg is averaging 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game.
Peach State Basketball, Inc., Owner and CEO Brandon Clay talks about Maryland coach Brenda Frese investing both time and resources to evaluate then high school prospect Destiny Slocum of Boise, Idaho for the first time at the #PSBElite32. Slocum later chose to attend Maryland.
Brandon Clay provides a breakdown on 2017 WNBA guard prospect Kelsey Plum of the University of Washington. Plum is currently No. 1 on the ProspectsNation.com WNBA Draft Board.
Brandon Clay talks about the emergence of the Banks County High School basketball program as a consistent college prospect producer.
Brandon Clay brings us an updated recruiting outlook on Class of 2018 guard Lexie Pritchard of West Linn (OR).
Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) joins Marques Burnett (@theSUVehicle) to go over the UCLA women's basketball program, the road ahead fr the 2013-2014 season, and their talented 2014 recruiting class
Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) joins Marques Burnett (@theSUVehicle) to discuss the University of Tennesee women's basketball program going into the 2013-2014 season as well as the 2014 recruiting class
Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) joins Marques Burnett (@theSUVehicle) to preview the 2013-2014 program outlook for the University Of Texas women's basketball program
Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) joins Marques Burnett (@theSUVehicle) to recap the USAB National Mini-Camp held on October 5-6, 2013 in Colorado Springs
Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) joins Marques Burnett (@theSUVehicle) to recap the USAB National Mini-Camp held on October 5-6, 2013 in Colorado Springs
Brandon Clay joins Marques Burnett to recap the USAB National Mini-Camp held on October 5-6, 2013 in Colorado Springs
Brandon Clay joins Marques Burnett to discuss the impact of several keycommitments highlighted in Keil Moore's Week In Review
Brandon Clay joins Marques Burnett to talk about the Vanderbilt women's basketball program, their 2014 recruiting class, and the landscape moving forward
Brandon Clay joins Marques Burnett to talk about the Ohio State women's basketball program, some of their recent commitments, and the pieces they already have in place
Brandon Clay joins Marques Burnett to discuss Univ. of Washington women's basketball program going into the 2013-2014 season
Brandon Clay joins Marques Burnett to discuss the Fab Five Camp held during Labor Day Weekend
Brandon Clay sits down with Marques Burnett to discuss the 2013-2014 outlook for the Univ. of Kansas women's basketball program
Brandon Clay sits down with Marques Burnett to discuss the Kansas State women's basketball program and his upcoming visit this season
Brandon Clay joins Marques Burnett to recap last year's Fall Showcase and preview this year's
Brandon Clay joins Marques Burnett to reflect on End of The Road 2012 and the springboard the event has been for prospects ranging from WNBA star Maya Moore to c/o 2015 Elite 60 prospect Caliyah Robinson
Brandon Clay joins Marques Burnett to discuss some of the standout teams and players from Elite 32 Summer Jam I in Augusta, GA
Brandon Clay joins Marques Burnett to discuss the Vanderbilt women's basketball program