East/ West All Star Game - July 21

The East-West All-Star Games have lived up to their billing of seeing tomorrow's stars today, as many former all-star players wear NCCA National Championship rings, Super Bowl rings, NBA Championship rings, or have participated in soccer's World Cup.

The first East-West All-Star Basketball Game was played in 1949 at Guilford College's Alumni Gym which seated almost 900 fans.

The game site moved around for a few years until the 4500 seat gym at what is now Grimsley High School opened in 1954. The All-Star game was the first game played in that gym. The first basket scored in competition was by the East's Charlie Adams who for many years served as the Executive Director of the NC High School Athletic Association.

When the Greensboro Coliseum opened in 1960, the game moved there. The coliseum has been the site for the 1974 NCAA finals, many ACC Men's and Women's Tournaments and NCAA Regional games.

The first women's East-West All-Star Game was in 1975.

It is rare that a player competes without already having secured a college scholarship and an impressive list of NCAA men's and women's stars have been East-West participants.

Take a look at the East/ West All-Star Game Roster below:]

Mens

Womens

Bios on each Player

2014 Men's Basketball Bios

East Team

Dante Battle

Dante...Rocky Mount High…6-5 ½ , 240…forward…coached by Michael Gainey…as senior, named NCPreps 3A All-State, All-Area, Area Player of the Year, All-Tournament…averaged 16 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists…as junior, named All-Tournament…averaged 18 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists…as sophomore, named state championship MVP, All-Tournament…averaged 10 points, 6.8rebounds, 1.0 assist…had 1,391 career points and 897 career rebounds…plans to attend Wallace State where he will major in business…wants to pursue a career in the NBA…his cousin is his role model…favorite college athlete is Jabari Parker…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says "I'm very excited and honored to play in the all-star game. I expect to gain more exposure and to get the feel of big games."

Aaron Carver

Aaron…Northeastern High…6-7, 205…center…coached by Ronald Nixon…as senior, named AP All-State, NCPreps 2A All-State, All-Conference, All-Area, All-District, District Player of the Year, Ronald Curry Classic MVP, Daily Advance Player of the Year, team MVP…NC/SC All-Star Game participant…averaged 16.9 points and 16.1 rebounds…led state in blocked shots…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Area, All-District, District Player of the Year, NCPreps 2A All-State, team MVP…averaged 15.9 points, 14.1 rebounds, 6.1 blocks…as sophomore, named All-Conference, …Coach's Award recipient…averaged 12.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.8 blocks…also ran cross country…member of National Honor Society…SAT Award recipient…Rotary Club Student of the Month….Junior Marshal…plans to attend South Kent Prep (CT) where he will major in sports medicine…wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist…favorite college athlete is Doug McDermott…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says "I feel extremely honored and thankful to be participating in the all-star game. I want to become a better player and make new friends and also enjoy the experience."

Ricky Council II

Ricky…Northern Durham High…6-5, 190…guard/forward…coached by Ronnie Russell…as senior, named NCBCA All-State, NCPreps 4A All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District, District Player of the Year…averaged 25 points, 4 assists, 6 rebounds…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District…Dave Telep Carolina Challenge participant…as sophomore, named All-Conference…Dave Telep Carolina Challenge participant…Blue and Gold Award recipient…undecided about college choice…plans to major in communications…his parents are his role models…says "I feel honored to play in this all-star game. I expect to gain more recognition as a player and person by playing in this game."

T.J. Evans

T.J….Apex High…6-1, 176…guard…coached by David Neal…as senior, named NCBCA All-State, NCPreps 4A All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Metro…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Metro, All-District…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Metro, All-District…school's all-time scoring leader…undecided about college choice…plans to major in international business…wants to pursue a career in the NBA…favorite college athlete is Marcus Smart…favorite pro athlete is LeBron James…says he feels "honored and blessed" to be playing in the all star game."

Cameron Gottfried

Cameron…Broughton High…6-2, 177…guard…coached by Jeff Ferrell…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, HSOT Holiday Invitational All-Tournament, RSC Athlete of the Week…NCHSAA Scholar Athlete Individual Award recipient…plans to attend Siena College where he will major in business management…wants to pursue a career where he is involved with basketball - coach, AD, etc….favorite pro athlete is Carmelo Anthony…says "I am very honored and excited to play in this all-star game. I know some of the best players in the state will be on the court with me, so I expect to have fun, enjoy my time there, and get better."

DeShawn High

DeShawn…Bunn High…6-0, 185…guard…coached by Gerald Melton…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 24.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.0 steals, 2.0 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, NCPrep 2A All-State, All-District, team MVP…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also played football…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Louisburg College where he will major in sports management / business…his mother, a single mother who taught him never to give up, is his role model…favorite college athlete is Zach Lavine…favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry…says "I feel it is an honor to play in the all-star game, and I'm excited for the opportunity to play with some of the most talented high school basketball players."

Andrew Lopez

Andrew…Kinston High…5-11, 175…guard…coached by Perry Tyndall…as senior, named All-Conference, Holiday Invitational All-Tournament, Regionals MVP, state championship MVP…averaged 13.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 8.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Regionals MVP…averaged 10.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists…undecided about college choice and major…wants to pursue a career playing ball over seas or as a coach or in sports management…his father Eric and his mother Joanne are his role models…favorite college athlete is Marcus Paige…favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry…says he is "excited and thankful for the opportunity to represent the East team in the game. I am looking forward to meeting new players that I don't know while getting to play a game I love."

Dewaun McEachin

Dewaun…Lee Senior High…6-5, 180…forward / center…coached by Reggie Peace…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, Holiday Classic MVP, team MVP…as junior, named All-Conference…undecided about college choice…plans to major in sports medicine…Coach Reggie Peace is his role model…favorite college player is Julius Randall…favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says "I feel honored and blessed to play in the all-star game. I expect to gain good experience playing with talented guys around the state of North Carolina."

Jarrod Neal

Jarrod…Fairmont High…6-0, 173…guard…coached by Michael Baker…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-County…also played football where he was named Robeson County Hiesman and NCPreps 2A All-State…member of Beta Club, Spanish Club…plans to attend UNC Charlotte where he will major in mechanical engineering…favorite college athlete is Johnny Manziel…favorite pro athlete is Cam Newton…says "It is an honor to play in the all-star game. I just want to enjoy the event and the experience of it."

Michael Williams

Michael…C.B. Aycock High…6-6, 195…forward, center…coached by Tod Morgan…as senior, named NCPreps 3A All-State, All-District, All-Conference, All-Area, Conference Player of the Year, News-Argus Area Player of the Year, Winston-Times Student Athlete of the Week…NC/SC All-Star Game participant…averaged 20.5 points, 14.7 rebounds…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Area…averaged 15 points…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 13.2 points…plans to attend Winston-Salem State University where he will major in physical education….his father is his role model…favorite college athlete is Jabari Parker…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant.

West Team

Devonte Boykins

Devonte…East Rutherford High…6-2, 180…guard…coached by Brad LeVine…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, All-County, Dorman Classic All-Tournament, All-State, team MVP…as junior, named All-District, All-State, All-County, All-Sectional Tournament, team MVP…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District, All-State, All-County, U.S. Army Player of the Week…scored 1,570 career points…member of National Beta Club, Student Government, FBLA… Mr. East Rutherford High…Most Athletic…Big Brother mentor...Junior Marshal…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Georgia Southern

University where he will major in exercise science…wants to pursue a career as a professional basketball player or as a physician's assistant…his grandfather, Johnny Sanford, is his role model…favorite college athlete is Shabazz Napier…favorite pro athlete is Russell Westerbook…says "It is a great honor to be able to play in such an event. I am expecting to have a great time and to gain some life time relationships."

Larry Curry

Larry…East Forsyth High…6-3, 190… guard…coached by Mike Muse…as senior, named NCPreps 4A All-State, All-Conference, Conference Co-Player of the Year, Frank Spencer Holiday Classic MVP…averaged 19.3 points 6.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 16.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists…as sophomore, averaged 15.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists…member of Black Student Alliance…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Carson-Newman College where he will major in business / marketing…wants to pursue a career playing professional basketball or as a real estate agent…Tyler Perry is his role model…favorite college athlete is Shabazz Napier…favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry…says "I am excited and honored to be playing in the all-star game and look forward to competing with the best in North Carolina."

Gabe DeVoe

Gabe…Shelby High…6-4, 195…guard…coached by Aubrey Hollifield…as senior, named Parade All-American, Maxpreps All-American, AP All-State, NCBCA All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District, District Player of the Year, All-Region, Region Player of the Year, Charlotte Observer All-Area, Area Player of the Year…averaged a state best 34 points per game…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District, Charlotte Observer All-Area, AP All-State…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District, NCPreps All-State… set the school's game (52), season (885) and career (2,072) scoring marks in 2013-14…member of Beta Club, National Honor Society…Student Body president…Junior Marshal…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Clemson…his mom and dad are his role models…favorite pro athlete is Carmelo Anthony…says "I am excited to be a part of the game. I'm expecting a fun weekend with an exciting and competitive all-star game."

Devonte Fuller

Devonte…Hickory High…6-1, 170…guard…coached by Andy Poplin…as senior, named NCPreps 3A All-State, All-Conference, All-District, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 27.6 points, 8.6 rebounds…undecided about college choice…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says "I am honored to be participating in the all-star game and representing the West. I expect to gain great experience playing with other great players."

Jeremy Harris

Jeremy…Page High…6-6, 175…forward…coached by James Abell…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, All-Regional, All-Tournament, All-State, team MVP…as junior, named All-Conference…undecided about college choice and major…wants to pursue a career in the NBA…favorite college athlete is Shabazz Napier…favorite pro athlete is Carmelo Anthony…says "I'm honored to be playing in the all-star game. I'm not expecting anything. I have nothing to prove."

Raekwon Miller

Raekwon…McDowell High…6-2, 160…guard…coached by Brian Franklin…as senior, AP All-State, All-Conference, All-District, Blue/White Game MVP…as junior, named All-Tournament…undecided about college choice…plans to major in business…his parents are his role models…favorite college athlete is Kendal Marshall…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says he is "excited to be playing in the all-star game and hopes to gain exposure to other colleges."

Nick Powell

Nick…Northwest High…6-4, 200…guard…coached by Lee Reevis…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, team MVP…averaged 16.5 points…as junior, named All-Conference, Greensboro Sports' Player of the Year…averaged 16.5 points…as sophomore, named All-Conference Tournament…averaged 15.5 points…scored over 1,000 career points…member of Leadership Club…Rising Stars Camp coach…Special Olympics coach…soup kitchen volunteer…will attend and play basketball at UNC Wilmington as a preferred walk-on where he will major in business administration…says of playing in the all-star game: "I'm excited to play. It's a good opportunity to play with great players and learn."

James Stepp, Jr.

James…Ragsdale High…6-2, 175…guard… coached by Craig Shoemaker…as senior, named NCPreps 4A All-State…All-Conference, All-District, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 21 points, 4 assists, 2 steals…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 13 points, 4 assists…as sophomore, averaged 11 points, 3 assists…member of National Honor Society…will attend and play basketball for Newberry College…plans to major in physical therapy…wants to pursue a career in physical therapy…his father, James Stepp, Sr., is his role model…favorite college athlete is Johnny Manziel…favorite pro athlete is Stephen Curry…says "This is a great accomplishment. I plan to add to my experience as I go on to play basketball at the next level."

James Tillman

James…Kings Mountain High…6-4, 195…forward…coached by Grayson Pierce…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, averaged 18 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.1 steals, 1.2 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 17.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.1 blocks…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 10 points, 10 rebounds…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Cape Fear Community College…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Marcus Paige…favorite pro athlete is LeBron James…says "I am very honored, and I expect to gain a lot of experience playing in this game."

Todd Withers

Todd…Northeast Guilford High…6-8, 195…forward…coached by Curtis Hunter…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference MVP…as junior, named All-Conference, team's Most Improved…also played football…member of National Honor Society… plans to attend Queens College where he will major in sports communication…his father, Stanley D. Moyer, is his role model…favorite college athlete is C.J. Fair…favorite pro athlete is Paul George…says "It's a great honor to play in the all-star game, and I expect to gain a better skills set."

2014 Women's Basketball

East Team

Jalyn Brown

Jalyn…Riverside - Martin High…5-4…guard…coached by Kirby Maness…as senior, named All-State Tournament Team, team captain……as junior, named WDN Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference MVP, All-State, WITN Player of the Week, team MVP…as sophomore, named WDN Player of the Year, Edgecombe Christmas Tournament MVP, team MVP…scored over 1,000 career points…also competed in track…member of Key to Life Youth Group…Key to Life

Praise Dance captain and president…plans to attend Elizabeth City State University where she will major in business administration…wants to pursue a masters and doctorate in business administration…her grandmother and God are her role models…favorite college athlete is Diamond DeShields…favorite pro athlete is Ivory Latta…says "I'm very honored and humbled to be chosen to play with the best of my state. I expect to learn as much as I can from whoever I can and to meet a lot of great people that not only have passion for the game but love it."

Jamie Cherry

Jamie…West Craven High…5-6…guard…coached by David Fernandez…as senior, named AP All-State, NCPreps 3A All-State. NCBCA All-State, NCBCA Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 33.2 points, 3.2 assists, 6.7 rebounds, 4.2 steals…as junior, named AP All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 25.4 points, 2.6 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 steals…as sophomore, named AP All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 25.9 pints, 4.9 assists, 4 rebounds, 6 steals…finished her high school career as the number 2 scorer in state history with 3,210 career points…also competed in soccer and track and field…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Chapel Hill where she will major in audiology…her mom and dad are her role models…favorite college athlete is Chelsea Douglass…favorite pro athlete is Ivory Latta…says she feels "pretty good" about playing in the all-star game and she expects "to have fun and gain friendships."

Alecia Hardy

Alecia…E.E. Smith High…5-8…guard…coached by Dee Hardy…as senior, named NCPreps 4A All-State, Fayetteville Observer All-Region, All-District, All-Conference, Conference All-Tournament, M.J.Soffe-Intensity

All-Tournament…averaged 16.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 4.3 steals…as junior, named Fayetteville Observer

All-Region, All-District, All-Conference, Conference All-Tournament…averaged 16.9 points, 2.9 assists, 4 steals…as sophomore, named All-District, All-Conference, Conference All-Tournament, M.J. Soffe-Intensity All-Tournament…averaged 12.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 3.9 steals...also competed in volleyball, where she was named Player of the Year, and track and field…member of National Honor Society…Student Government president…Academy of Scholars…Math & Science Academy…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Charleston Southern University where she will major in broadcasting…wants to pursue a career as a video editor for a company…says "It is an honor playing in the all-star game, and I hope to gain friendships and tools I can carry with me through life."

Alexus Hill

Alexus…Northern Nash High…5-8…guard…coached by Grover Battle…as senior, named NCPreps 3A All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, All-Tournament, Tournament MVP, All-Area, Conference Player of the Year…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Tournament…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-Tournament…also competed in soccer, where she was named both offensive and defensive Player of the Year, and volleyball, where she was named All-Conference and team MVP…member of National Honor Society, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Student Government…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Gardner-Webb University where she will major in sociology…wants to pursue a career as an FBI agent…Condoleeza Rice is her role model…favorite college athlete is Diamond DeSheilds…favorite pro athlete is Maya Moore…says "I feel honored to be considered to play in a game where many great female athletes have played. I expect to gain more knowledge about the game from my coaches and fellow teammates."

Tiffany McCarter

Tiffany…Southeast Raleigh High…5-9…forward…coached by Nicole Meyers…as senior, named All-Conference, Regional All-Tournament, team MVP…Most Outstanding Player…school's Female Athlete of the Year…also competed in track and field and was named All-Conference in volleyball…undecided about college choice…plans to major in communications…wants to pursue a career in communications…favorite college athlete is Breanna Stewart…favorite pro athlete is Maya Moore…says "I'm excited to be playing in the all-star game! I'm expecting to meet new people and learn new things."

Shaquoria Miles

Shaquoria…Northampton County High…6-3…coached by Jerry Adams…as senior, named All-District, All-Area, All-Conference, team MVP, Best Offensive Player…Coach's Award recipient…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Tournament, team MVP…as sophomore, named All-Tournament...named Most Likely to Succeed…also named All-Conference in volleyball…plans to attend St. Petersburg Junior College where she will major in criminal justice…wants to pursue a career playing professional basketball…favorite college athlete is Jabari Parker…favorite pro athlete is Kevin Durant…says "I am very excited and looking forward to playing in this game. I am expecting to gain confidence and success

and improve my game."

Kapria Pressley

Kapria…New Hanover High…5-10…guard / forward…coached by Vertha Dixon-Wright…as senior, named NCPreps 3A All-State, All-District…averaged 17.8 points…had 161 rebounds…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 14.6 points…had 153 rebounds…as sophomore, named team's Defensive Player of the Year…averaged 7.5 points…had 148 rebounds…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Charleston Southern University…wants to pursue a career in physical therapy / athletic training…favorite college athlete is Breanna Stewart…favorite pro athlete is Skylar Diggins…says "I am honored to play in this all-star game. I am expecting to leave it all on the floor for may last high school game."

Catherine Romaine

Catherine…Chapel Hill High…6-2…center…coached by Sherry Norris…as senior, named NCPreps 3A All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Eastern Regionals MVP, 3A state championship Most Outstanding Player…averaged 10.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference, Easter Regionals MVP, 3A state championship Most Outstanding Player…averaged 10.7 points, 7.2 rebounds…as sophomore, named All-Conference…averaged 10.0 points, 8.1 rebounds…also named All-Conference in volleyball…member of National Honor Society, Senior Class Council…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Bucknell University where she will major in biology/ biomedical engineering…wants to go to medical school and become a doctor…her grandmother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Marcus Paige…favorite pro athlete is Tim Duncan…says "This will be a great opportunity for me to play with some of the best talent in North Carolina. I hope the NCCA East-West All-Star game will help prepare me for the college level."

Jamella Smith

Jamella…Chapel Hill High…5-9…guard / forward…coached by Sherry Norris…as senior, named NCPreps 3A All-State, All-District, HighSchoolOT Holiday Tournament MVP, All-Metro, All-Conference…played on state championship team…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Holiday in the Pines MVP, Academic All-Conference, team MVP…as sophomore, named MaxPreps Player of the Year, All-Conference, Academic All-Conference…Tiger Award recipient…scored over 1,000 career points…member of National Honor Society, Youth Leadership Institute…Blue Ribbon

Advocate…committed to play for South Carolina State University where she will major in political science…wants to pursue a career as a lawyer…Coach Sherry Norris is her role model…favorite college athlete is Julius Randle…favorite pro athlete is LeBron James…says "I am extremely excited to play in this game. It is an extreme honor. In participating in

this game, I hope to gain more knowledge of the game while also enjoying a great time with other players in North Carolina."

Courtney Thompson

Courtney…West Bladen High…6-2…center / forward…coached by Pam Stephens…as senior, named All-Conference, MVP…averaged 17 points, 17.7 rebounds, 1.7 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference, MVP…averaged 11.7 points, 13.2 rebounds, 1.1 blocks…as sophomore, named All-Conference, MVP…averaged 11.3 points, 14.9 rebounds, 2 blocks…4th in NCHSAA for career rebounds with 1,404…member of Beta Club, Varsity Club, SADD Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honors Society…Scholar Athlete…plans to attend Methodist University where she will major in biology…wants of pursue a career as a physician's assistant…her daddy is her role model because he has always pushed her to meet her goals…favorite college athlete is Kiah Stokes…favorite pro athlete is Skylar Diggins…says "I'm very excited that I get the opportunity to play in the all-star game. I expect to gain more knowledge of the game and experience that will make me a better player."

West Team

Akela Branch

Akela…Albemarle High…6-1…forward…coached by Eric Davis…as senior, named AP All-State, NCPreps 1A All-State, NCPreps 1A Player of the Year, All-Conference, All-County, Conference Player of the Year, County Player of the Year, All-District, District Player of the Year, All-Region…averaged 23.6 points, 16.7 rebounds, 3.9 steals, 5.2 blocks…reached 1,000 rebound mark…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County, County Player of the Year, All-Observer, All-Region...reached 1,000 point mark…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-County…also competed in track and field, where she as named All-Conference and All-County and was named 2013 Track and Field Athlete of the Year, and volleyball, where she recorded 1,411 career kills…named 2013 Yadkin Valley Conference Female Athlete of the Year…member of Link Crew…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wingate University where she will major in sports management… wants to pursue a career related to sports and business…her parents are her role models…favorite college athlete is Diamond DeShields…favorite pro athlete is Candace Parker…says "I'm very excited to get this opportunity to play with others from North Carolina. I expect to meet new people, play some great ball, and just enjoy the experience."

Briana Burgins

Briana…Southwest Guilford High…5-8…guard / forward…coached by Nick Scarborough…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Sheetz Tournament MVP, team captain and MVP…reached 1,000 point mark…as junior, named All-Conference, team MVP, Sheetz Tournament MVP…also played volleyball where she was named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team MVP and Best Offensive Player…member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Cowboy Crazies…National Honor Society reporter…volunteer…undecided about college choice…wants to major in pre-pharmacy…want to pursue a career as a compound pharmacist…her grandfather is her role model…favorite college athlete is Diamond DeShields…favorite pro athlete is Maya Moore…says "I am truly excited about participating in the event. I am expecting to gain a whole new level of understanding for the game."

Shaylen Burnett

Shaylen…Southern Alamance High…5-8…guard…coached by Amy Sarratt…as senior, named NCPreps 4A All-State, NCBCA District VI Player of the Year, All-Region, Time-News Player of the Year…NC/SC All-Star selection…averaged 20.8 points, 12 rebounds…as junior, named All-District, Metro 4A Player of the Year, All-Region, Times-News Player of the Year…averaged 17.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.7 assists…as sophomore, named All-District, District Player of the Year, All-Conference, All-Region…averaged 18 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists…scored 2,113 career points…also named All-Conference in track and field where she holds the school record in the shot put…member of DREAM Team, Student Council…Project Unify assistant…plans to attend Elon University where she will major in kinesiology…wants to pursue a professional basketball career or work as a physical therapist…her parents are her role models…favorite college athlete is Alyssa Thomas…favorite pro athlete is LeBron James…says "It is an honor and a privilege to be selected to play in such an event. I am expecting to gain experience competing against top competition."

Rachel Camp

Rachel…East Rutherford High…5-11…guard…coached by Larry Ross…as senior, named AP All-State, NCBCA All-State, District 10 Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team MVP…NC/SC All-Star selection…averaged 28.4 points…as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team MVP…as sophomore, named All-Conference, team MVP…scored over 3, 000 career points…member of National Honor Society, FBLA, NC Scholars…NCHSAA Pat Gainey Scholarship recipient…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Virginia Tech…wants to pursue a career in the WNBA…Coach Larry Ross is her role model…favorite pro athletes are Derrick Rose and Maya Moore…says "I am excited to play with and against the best players in the state."

Sarah Henson

Sarah…Franklin High…6-0…forward…coached by Scott Hartbarger…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, All-Tournament, Conference Tournament MVP, All-Regional…averaged 19.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.5 steals, 2.1 assists…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District, All-Tournament…averaged 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 3.8 steals…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District, All-Tournament…averaged 17.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists…3.4 assists…also played volleyball…member of HOSA, National Honors Society, Student Council…Scholar Athlete…Who's Who All-American Scholar…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Lenoir-Rhyne University…favorite college athlete is Breanna Stewart…favorite pro athlete is Elana Delle Donne…says "I am very excited and thankful for the opportunity to play in the all-star game, and I am sure it will be a lot of fun."

Malaya Johnson

Malaya…North Surry High…6-2…center / forward…coached by Shane Slate…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Tournament MVP…averaged 13.8 points, 3.1 assists, 11.3 rebounds, 2.2 steals, 3.7 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference, All-District…as sophomore, named All-Conference……scored 1,156 career points…1007 career rebounds, 346 career blocks, 336 career assists, 202 career steals… also played volleyball where she played on a state championship team and was named Player of the Year…member of National Technical Honors Society…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Elon University where she will major in medical science…wants to pursue a career in psychology…her mother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Diamond DeSheilds…favorite pro athlete is Candace Parker…says "I feel overjoyed to have this opportunity, like all of my hard work has paid off. I expect to have fun playing with new people."

Cameron Nieters

Cameron…Bishop McGuinness High…6-1…guard / forward…coached by Brian Robinson…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Northwest…NC/SC All-Star Game participant…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Northwest, state championship MVP…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-Northwest, state championship MVP…member of National Honor Society…Fellowship of Christian Athletes president…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Harvard where she will major in psychology…wants to pursue a career as a psychologist or lawyer…favorite college athlete is Breanna Stewart…favorite pro athlete is Skylar Diggins…says "I'm so excited to have the opportunity to play with and against the best players in North Carolina."

Sheridan Pressley

Sheridan…Pisgah High…5-6…guard…coached by Brandon Holloway…as senior, named NCPreps 3A All-State, Citizen-Times All-WNC, Citizen-Times Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Blue-White All-Star Game MVP…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District…scored 1,670 career points…also named All-Conference in volleyball and softball…member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, PASCO Club, National Honor Society…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Queens University where she will major in secondary education…wants to pursue a career as a teacher and coach…Heather Swayne is her role model…favorite college athlete is Kendall Marshall…favorite pro athlete is Peyton Manning…says "I feel very blessed to be able to play in this all-star game. I expect to gain new friendships and to learn more about the game."

Madi Story

Madi…Bandys High…5-11…guard…coached by Kyle Moretz…as senior, named AP All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Unifour Player of the Year, All-Mooresville Player of the Year…as junior, named AP All-State, All-Conference, All-Unifour player of the Year…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-State, Unifour Player of the Year…also named All-Conference in tennis…member of Beta Club, Science Club, Pep Club…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Appalachian State University where she will major in accounting…undecided about career choice…her mom, Mitzi Story, is her role model.

Saadia Timpton

Saadia…Myers Park High…5-8…guard…coached by Barbara Nelson…as senior, named All-Conference (Charlotte Observer and South Charlotte Weekly), All-Tournament, team co-captain…played on state championship team…averaged 11 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds…as junior, named All-Conference, CPI Security Athlete of the Week, team co-captain…averaged 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-District, Myers Park offensive Player of the Year, team co-captain…averaged 14 points, 5.6 rebounds…scored over 1,000 career points…named Charlotte Post Top Senior…member of National Honor Society, Jack and Jill of America, Inc….Delta Sigma Theta Youth Excellence Award recipient…AKA Miss Debutante runner-up…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Davidson College…her mother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Alyssa Thomas…favorite pro athlete is Skylar Diggins…says "being selected for the all-star game is an extreme honor. I hope to gain more knowledge about the game that I love while competing against other talented athlete.