Statham Academy Elite National Roster

Statham Academy Elite 16u Spring & summer 2025 record: 35-6
Hype Her Hoops The Big Dance (Live Period) 6-0
COC Team Camp 17u 4-0
Select 40 Live! In Las Vegas 4-0
Elite Is Earned x Select 40 Live Viewing 4-0 | Most points scored by any team in showcase.
Hype Her Hoops The Warm Up Vegas 16u Gold Champions 
Sports Academy Spring Swish 17u Champions
Bring The Heat 17u Champions
 
Notable wins:
vs. Cal Storm EYBL 61-51 
vs. Team G 16u P24 46-41
vs. Why Not Premier 16u EYCL 67-37
vs. Sports Academy Swish 15u EYBL 47-36
vs. Tru Game Adidas 3SSB 68-51
vs NW Blazers Montana P24 76-75
vs Utah NLB Puma Pro16 52-47
vs. Troop West 16u Attack S40 56-45
vs. JBS 16u Adidas 63-34
vs. Hoop Shop (Texas) 16u 59-56
vs FBC NW Prodigy S40 48-22
vs. Way To Win (Washington) 16u 71-46
vs. Buchanan HS 70-52

Darby Dunn 5’7” PG Canyon HS | 3.5 GPA | Class of 2028

– 18ppg, 5.6apg, 5.2 rpg, 3.8spg
– Broke the school record for Points in a single season, assists in a single season & game, steals in a single game steals.
– Second Team All CIF Division 2A
– Second Team All Los Angeles Daily News
– First Team All Foothill League
– Led her team to playoffs while being double teamed, box n 1, and full denial every game.
– 2x All Tournament
– LA Daily News Athlete of the Week
– Nominated for Sports Illustrated & Prep Hoops Player of the Week in different weeks
– Has interest from Michigan State, Miami (OH), Humboldt State, Cal State LA, Masters University
– Prep Hoops “Southern Section: Freshman Standouts”
-Season high 37 points.
– April 2025 Hype Her Hoops Las Vegas 16u MVP

– Game winning steal & layup vs NW Blazers at Live! In Vegas. + Go ahead and 1 to beat Team G the game before.

– Pango’s All American Camp Top 20 Game (Dallas, Tx.)

– Ranked #23 in California according to Prep Girls Hoops

– Averaged 27.5 points & 6.5 assists at UCSB Team Camp

Darby has a will to win that most professional men I’ve played with, against, and coached don’t have. Culture changer! Picks up 94 feet, relentless playmaker who can score from all three levels.

Charlotte Crosley 5’6” PG Campbell Hall | 3.7 GPA | Class of 2028
 
– 14 ppg, 3.5 apg, 4.5 rpg, 1.5 spg
– El Salvador National Team
– Led league in Assists. Top 3 in points, steals, FG made, & FT made
– First Team All Golden Coast League
– Desert Holiday Classic All Tournament
– Prep Hoops “Freshman Phenoms in the LA Metro”
– Pollen Hoops “Top Freshmen To Watch”
– Prep Hoops “Under The Radar: Elite 2028 PGs in SoCal
– Multiple interest from NCAA D2s
– 21 points & 8 rebounds vs JBS and 20 points vs FBC NW
– Ranked #48 in California according to Prep Girls Hoops
 
Charlotte is an extremely efficient guard who stretches defenses with her RANGE & ability to pull up anywhere on the court. A hard nose defender who plays much bigger than she is. HIGH IQ! Will represent El Salvador this summer in FIBA Americup as the starting point guard! Had 21 points and 7 rebound vs JBS Adidas Gold.
Keira McLaughlin 6’0” F Valencia HS | 4.73 GPA | Class of 2027
 
– 1st Team All-Foothill League
– Santa Clarita All Star Game starter
– Led Valencia to 24-5 season, League Champions
– Led league in blocks, top 10 in every category 
– Freshman year averaged 11 ppg & 7 rpg
– Averaging 13 ppg & 10.5 rpg in Spring 25′ 
– Received interest from a number of High Academic NCAA D1 & D2s, including schools in the Ivy League.
– 40 POINT GAME vs Utah Summit National at Hyper Her Hoops The Big Dance
 
Keira is an outstanding player with post and guard skills at 6 foot. She is a force inside defensively and has a knack for blocking shots and grabbing rebounds. Offensively, she is very versatile as she is an incredible passer out of the high post and consistently hits mid-range and 3-point shots. She can also post up and score with her back to the basket moves. She is a true team leader and brings up the level of the players around her.
 
Alexis Epie 5’11” G/F Valencia HS | 4.0 GPA | Class of 2028
-2nd Team All Foothill League & SCV All Star Game
-League Champions, 24-5 record.
-Averaged 7 points & 7 rebounds per game
-Led league in field goal percentage (57%)
-2nd Team All Foothill League & SCV All Star Game.
-Shot 78% FG at Elite Is Earned while averaging 13 points & 10.5 rebounds
– 19 points & 9 rebounds vs Team G
– Interest received from many NCAA D1 & D2 schools
– Has D1 athleticism & length
– Ranked #33 in California according to Prep Girls Hoops
 
Alexis had a standout freshman year at Valencia HS. On the court, she is a force inside getting after rebounds and finishing strong on the block. She also has great court awareness and consistently makes the right pass. She is a developing outside shooter and has a great ability to attack the paint from the perimeter. Active hands & elite athleticism allows her the ability to guard all five positions!
Bella Medina 5’8” G/F Birmingham HS | 3.7 GPA | Class of 2028
 
– Started as a freshman at Birmingham HS. Helped led them 10-0 sweep of the West Valley League Championship
– 3rd most charges taken in LA City Sectional 
– HHH All Tournament
– 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 steals vs Troop West P24
 
Bella a star in her role this season. She is a LOCK DOWN DEFENDER tasked with shutting down the best player on each team. A high level 3 & D player. Most recently hit the game winning 3 at the buzzer vs Hoop Shop (Tx) at EIE. Strong downhill attacks in transition often leading to and 1s. One of the most intense & physical players in girls basketball. Will get her team dozens of extra possessions each game!
Makenzie Duffee 6’1” F/C Desert Christian | 4.14 GPA | Class of 2027
 
– 2x All Heritage League
– 8th in Southern California in blocks
– Averaged 7 points, 7 rebounds, & 3 blocks per game
 
You might mistake her for a middle blocker the way she she Volleyball spikes shots each and every game. A great rebounder who has been working hard to improve her offense. This season was known for finishing drop off layups and catch and shoot 3s. Now she has the ability to post up on the block or set screens and roll for finishes with contact. Over summer has become much more dominant offensively in the post. Her athleticism and length instantly change the game.
Monika Diaz 5’7” Combo Guard. 4.0 GPA | Class of 2030
 
– Leading Scorer of Hype Her Hoops The Warm Up in Vegas 16u gold & named MVP of 14u
– Scored 31 points (8 3FGM) and 30 points (10-13 FG) in the first 2 games of EIE Spring Invitational
– Ball Is Life EBC Camp 3 Point Champion
– MVP of dozens of girls & boys tournaments over the last year
– 23 points off the bench vs Sports Academy Swish EYBL
– Named as one of Gems In The Gym & Jr All Stars Live In Las Vegas Standouts separately.
– 36 points (12-17 3FG) vs Buchanan HS who has 2 ranked girls with D1 offers
-15 MADE 3FG vs Cal Sparks South 14u
 
Monika is the best shooter in the class of 2030. More often than not she’s the leading scorer playing 3 grades up vs high school varsity players while only in 7th grade. She has an elite skill set and feel for the game! Shifty & tight handles, shoots from the volleyball line, and passes with both hands. Good defensive instincts. 
Viviana Morales 5’3” Point Guard | 3.6 GPA | Class of 2030
 
– 3x MVP of SA League
– 3x HHH All Tournament
 
Vivi’s ability to plamake in transition and off the pick & roll is beyond her years! Only a 7th grader playing back up PG at a high level- bringing energy to the floor with her on ball defense, ability to break presses, and also stretch the floor with shot making ability.
Emily Hackett 5’9” G/F Santa Clarita Christian | 3.7 GPA | Class of 2027
 
– 2x 1st Team All Heritage League
– Broke school record with Back to back 40 point games as a freshman
– 2 classes away from finishing high school early
– 15.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, & 4.4 steals per game.
 
Emily is a natural scorer! Can you shoot from the outside, bully you to the rim, or pull up/get to a floater. She lives and breathes the game of basketball. Has a great nose for rebounds. Leader on & off the court!
Brooke Philips 6’1” F/C Canyon | 3.6 GPA | Class of 2027
 
– Shot 60% FG during her sophomore season
 
Brooke only started playing basketball two years ago has great size, athleticism, and improves so fast. This spring she has been a dominant force inside, controlling the glass and finishing through contact. Good mid range shot, sets good screens, and can make cross court skips with ease. Without a doubt, going to have a breakout junior season!