We were out at David Brown’s All About Basketball Girls Invitational Combine on Sunday that featured several talented players from all classes in a very competitive, well-organized environment with a strong collection of other trainers and coaches assisting. Here are some of the individual players who stood out in the day.

Elie Noble (Forward, Glenbard West 2027)

A Elie Noble, Noble showed good size and a very polished offensive skill set. The NIU commit is a capable shooter with excellent touch from three and around the basket, while also showing a willingness to use her body inside. She made a lot of good decisions with the ball and consistently demonstrated an understanding of spacing, particularly when operating from the high post.

Noble’s ability to make plays without needing to dominate the ball stood out. She understands how to move within an offense, when to attack, and when to make the extra pass. With her combination of size, shooting, feel, and decision-making, she looks poised for a strong senior season.

Alex Nowacki (Guard, Woodstock 2029)

Nowacki played with a smoothness that stood out for a sophomore, both as a shooter and with the ball in her hands. She moves fluidly into ball screens and has a knack for finding open space, while her craftiness allows her to create different finishing angles around the basket. Her footwork was particularly impressive for her age, giving her a variety of options once she gets inside.

There is also an advanced feel to her game, as she consistently appeared comfortable making reads and operating within the flow of the offense. Add in a competitive edge that showed throughout the event, and Nowacki has plenty to build on as she continues developing.

Jayda King (Forward, St. Catherine [WI] 2028)

King brings a physical inside-out game that allows her to impact possessions in multiple areas. She shot the three well and showed good touch, while also being comfortable working with her back to the basket and embracing contact inside. Her rebounding was perhaps the biggest standout, as she consistently showed excellent hands and a willingness to compete for boards on both ends.

The combination of perimeter shooting and interior physicality makes her a legitimate pick-and-pop threat who can also punish teams inside. She plays hard and brings a toughness that gives her several different ways to influence a game.

Syncere Williams (Guard, Waubonsie Valley 2027)

Shifty and explosive in the backcourt, Williams consistently played with excellent pace and showed the athleticism to create advantages off the dribble. She was particularly effective getting downhill, stopping on a dime for pull-ups around the elbows, and using her speed to get all the way to the rim. She looked most comfortable with the ball in her hands and consistently put pressure on the defense.

Her competitive energy was just as noticeable. Williams embraced the physical side of the game and seemed to genuinely enjoy battling on both ends of the floor. With her athleticism, pull-up shooting, and ability to change speeds, she put together one of the more impressive showings of the day.

Kenna Carroll (Guard, Lyons 2030)

Carroll showed a very skilled and well-rounded game for a freshman. She has a good shooting stroke and can get the ball out quickly, while also showing enough handle to put it on the floor and attack closeouts. Her ability to drive under control and maintain her balance through contact was particularly encouraging.

There was a poise to Carroll’s game that stood out for her age. She competed with toughness, made sound decisions, and showed flashes of being able to play through physicality. There is plenty of skill to build around as she continues developing.

Gaby Dzik (Guard/Forward, Crystal Lake South 2028)

Dzik’s size and fluidity give her an intriguing profile on the wing. She can stretch the floor from three, attack the rim, and move well without the ball, consistently finding opportunities through cuts and movement. She also showed the ability to finish through bumps when attacking the basket.

Defensively, Dzik was willing and capable, giving her another avenue to impact possessions. Her combination of size, shooting, movement, and versatility should continue to translate as her game develops.

Journey Anderson (Guard, Belleville East 2029)

Anderson was one of the more energetic players on the floor, using her speed and motor to constantly pressure the game. She pushed the ball hard in transition, attacked the rim with purpose, and applied relentless pressure defensively. Her on-ball defense was particularly impressive, as she consistently disrupted opposing actions and made ball handlers work.

Despite being a guard, she also showed the physicality and body control to compete against bigger players inside. She plays with an edge and brings a level of competitiveness that was easy to notice throughout the scrimmages.

Keyairah Haywood (Guard, Dunlap 2028)

Haywood was one of the best players of the day, combining exceptional feel with the ability to create at multiple levels. She consistently played with her head up, saw the floor extremely well, and made quality reads as a passer. As a scorer, she was electric attacking downhill, using a strong balance of pace and aggression to get into the paint. Her floaters and runners were reliable, while she also showed the creativity to finish difficult attempts around the basket.

Her impact extended beyond the offensive end. Haywood moved her feet well defensively and anticipated passing lanes, while also serving as a vocal leader throughout the day. She was comfortable operating in space or coming off screens and consistently looked like a player who understood exactly what she wanted to accomplish with the ball.

Layla Carroll (Guard, Benet 2029)

Carroll showed good decision-making throughout the event, consistently making quality reads with the ball in her hands. She has good length and speed for a young guard and used both effectively when attacking the rim and defending on the perimeter. Her ability to knife into the paint stood out, particularly when she was able to get downhill with a head of steam.

As a shooter, she showed a solid base and level of balance, getting her feet set well and displaying range on her jumper. The combination of size, speed, decision-making, and shooting gives her plenty to build on at Benet.

Maya Pereda (Guard, Waubonsie Valley 2027)

Pereda showed a good shooting stroke and consistently found ways to contribute without needing a high volume of opportunities. She converted open looks, moved well without the ball, and demonstrated a strong understanding of angles and spacing. Her activity away from the ball helped create opportunities for herself and others.

She also communicated well and showed some ability to defend the ball on the wing. Pereda’s feel for the game and willingness to contribute within the flow of the offense make her a useful piece who can impact possessions without needing to dominate them.

Addison Brown (Guard, Nazareth 2030)

Brown’s shooting range immediately stood out, particularly her ability to knock down threes from well beyond the typical high school line. She showed a serious perimeter stroke and some encouraging moments operating out of ball screens, including the ability to pull up behind screens.

There is also some creativity to her offensive game, with flashes of vision and playmaking that add another dimension beyond shooting. For a freshman, the combination of range, feel, and offensive imagination gives Brown an intriguing skill set to continue developing.

Taylor Kravarik (Guard, Benet 2030)

Kravarik played with a noticeable level of energy and enjoyment throughout both drills and live play. She has good positional size for a freshman guard and showed the physicality and skill to make an impact in multiple areas. While she is capable of shooting the three, she looked particularly effective putting her head down and attacking the rim when she had space.

Her decision-making was sound during live play, and her physical tools combined with her feel for the game give her plenty of defensive upside as well. Kravarik has the type of competitiveness and intelligence that should allow her to continue making an impact as she develops.