Last one for the travel season! The 17U squad will be heading up to Hamilton, OH for the
@SelectEventsBB
Finale. The young women play the RIGHT way! Come check them out!
You can see our schedule here:
Thank you to these ladies for making the 1st NRV Storm Showcase a success! Lots of talent in the gym & multiple VA teams represented. These ladies worked hard! Thank you,
@FerrumWBB
,
@emu_wbb
,
@CU_WBB
,
@MaryBaldwinU
, &
@CoachDavisPK
for taking the time to check these ladies out!
Payton Dunbar (
@DunbarPayton
) touching rim after a 1 hour skill workout. This kid has the length and athleticism to be a difference maker at the next level.
2025 Sasha Brody (
@sashabrody_
)
5'8 PG/G
Sasha is a dynamic and athletic guard who excels on both ends of the court. Her combination of strength, scoring ability, and defensive tenacity makes her a standout player.
Scoring Ability: Sasha is capable of scoring in bunches,
We are excited to add 2025
@sashabrody_
from
@ves_wbb
to our 17U squad. This strong point guard averaged 18.8 points, 2.6 assists, 4.4 steals, & 5.1 rebounds per game this season. Sasha can score in bunches & plays fierce defense. Give her a follow! She's one to watch! She will
2025 6’ Forward
@mcaronn33
put on a show this weekend at the Lamelo Ball Invitational! Averaged 11P, 9R, 1A, 1S, 1B through 3 games. True big who is adding range. Incredible hands and finishes both ways.
The DOUBLE DOUBLE queen,
@mcaronn33
, was a force today putting up a total of 26 points and 22 rebounds. Her hands are unreal! Soft touch, finished w/ both hands, and protects the paint. She's only a 2025 and has played in the 2024 division the entire summer... her future is
2025 Brynn Ferguson (
@Brynnferg21
) earned Player of the Game at the
@InsiderExposure
Memorial Day Classic. Brynn put up 20 points to include 4 3-pointers. This PG is one tough cookie!
We are excited to announce the addition to our program & coaching staff, Renee Favaro (
@CoachG430
)!
Coach G has over 15 years of coaching experience & countless accolades to show for it. Her knowledge, experience & mentorship will undoubtably take our program to the next level!
“If you build it, they will come.” This kid has worked countless hours and sacrificed so much for this opportunity! Thank you,
@KBA_GoBlue
for seeing how special
@DunbarPayton
is!
2023 Paige Huff (
@PaigeHuff21
) is a pure shooter w/ a high IQ & big game experience. She comes from Pulaski Co HS in Dublin, VA & has played in multiple VHSL 4A State Championships. She scored 289 pts her junior year (51 3-pointers) & had 82 assists. Give this kid a chance!
What a fun day! These ladies battled back from being down the first game and then finished the day with 2 more convincing wins! I’m most proud of their effort on the defensive end! Not to mention these ladies played UP in the high school bracket!
Not pictured: Kennedy Hancock
Congratulations to our PG
@KenzieTate11
for dominating in the VHSL Class 1A State Track Meet! Kenzie won her 400m with a 58.98 and her 200m with a 26.32! Kenzie also won the 4x100m with her George Wythe teammates! We are SO proud of this young lady!
Loved this moment! Down 65-60 with 30s. Call a TO to run a BLOB for
@DunbarPayton
. She hits the 3! 65-63. Misses the FT,
@mcaronn33
secures the RB. Then
@hayziah14699
nails a 3 to put us up by 1 to win the game! Simply refused to lose! Love the bench at the end!
Player Evaluation: Avery Tanis
@AveryTanis2025
Position: Guard
Height: 5'9
Offensive Skills:
Craftiness: Avery excels in offensive creativity, showcasing an impressive ability to navigate defenses and create scoring opportunities. Her adept ball-handling and quick
NRV Storm Elite (
@NRVStormElite
) is showing out in Pittsburgh! They've beaten 2 circut teams and lost a close game by 1 to be 2-1. They have one more game in the morning. Incredibly proud of their effort!
We are incredibly thankful for
@BryanHarvey1
for making the time to come work with the girls today. They learned and us coaches learned as well!
@FerrumWBB
is lucky to have a coach like him. Thank you! We can’t wait to do it again!
✨NRV STORM CLASS OF 2022✨
@hannahehuffman
is not only a sniper from the 3 line, but is also one of the most genuine kids I know. We absolutely adore this kid! Hannah will be playing for
@FerrumWBB
and pursing her degree in Education.
17U finished 2-3 overall at
@TFNsRun4Roses
- 2nd in pool play & 8th place in the Gold Championship Bracket. We were outsized/outmanned every game but these girls gutted out a tough week! Super proud of their resilience. These are not only good players, but phenomenal young women.
Congratulations Payton Dunbar (
@DunbarPayton
) for scoring your 1,000th point tonight! Payton also broke the record for the most points scored in a game (boys and girls) with 39 points. Way to go, P!
NRV Storm 17U
@AveryTanis2025
Long, crafty around the rim, good midrange game, scores off the bounce, strong kid. Great personality and fun to coach! Reached 1,000 points this season!
We are so proud of
@KennedyHancock6
for stepping out of her comfort zone and attending
@RMCWBB
camp today! Keep working hard, Kennedy! It's paying off!
🚨COLLEGE COACHES🚨 If you want to see a team share the ball, play together, & enjoy the game - Come check out NRV Storm (17U & 16U) at
@InsiderExposure
Beast of the East in Bermuda Run, NC! Here's a sneak peak into my Top 10 fav assists from last live period!
Let me talk about PG 2025
@sara_larios20
.. she had 19 assists to only 3 TOs in 3 games this weekend. You cannot sleep in transition with Sara on the floor. Here are only a few of my favorites. She doesn’t pass where you are, she passes where you’re going! Her floor sight and IQ
2025
@MadilynWint2025
in a defensive DAWG! Check out the black eye too! This young lady is tasked w/ guarding the best player every game. She also plays the top of our H/C trap. She is an absolute FORCE and has the ability to read/react quickly. This girl is a game changer!
NRV Storm 16U & 17U will be in Charlotte, NC this weekend for the Lamelo Ball Invitational.
→16U Saturday 12pm- Weddington High School
→17U Saturday 5pm- Sun Valley High School
@RISEReport
@BallHerHoopsCLT
@PGHVirginia
@PGH_NC
NRV Storm 17U
@mcaronn33
One of a kind, true back to the basket post. Great mid range game, soft hands, unreal ability to finish around the rim. Super excited for her future! Big things coming!
No lie detected!
@DunbarPayton
has proved she can score with the best of them! Big time player who has really improved her on-ball defense as well! Do NOT sleep on Payton! She will make an immediate impact a the next level.
I could post 100 of these clips.. but let me tell ya something... you might be bigger, you might be better, but you will NOT out play us! The defensive intensity this group brings to every game is fun to watch!
Shout out to
@AveryTanis2025
and
@MoriahTate2025
in this clip!
Player Evaluation: Maddie Caron
@mcaronn33
2025 6' Forward
**Currently holds multiple D2 and D3 offers**
Offensive Skills:
-Finishing Ability:
Hands: Maddie possesses exceptional hands, allowing her to catch difficult passes and control the ball effectively in the paint.
NRV Storm 16U game 1 WIN! 🔥
Super proud of this resilient squad for their 48-39 win over 1Shot1Life (Maryland). They play tomorrow morning at 8am at the Knoxville Convention Center on court 7!
✨NRV STORM CLASS OF 2022✨
@CourtneyCregger
has battled so much heartbreak and loss this year that no child should have to suffer. With resilience, she continues to shine and will be playing for
@RCWomensHoop
and pursing her degree in education. We love you, Court!
2025
@DunbarPayton
scored 33 pts last night w/ 7 RBs, 5 STLs, 2 BLKs & 2 ASSTs. Through 2 games she is 70.1% from the FG and 40% from 3 w/ 66 points scored! This kid is super athletic & deserves some attention! Keep working hard, P!
Meet the coaches!
@Nancy_Ques
and
@_CoachQ_
👏🏼
We reside in Pulaski, VA and we’ve been married for 8 years. Together we have over two decades of coaching experience! We love the game and watching players grow in their skills and confidence!
Efficient weekend for 2025
@AveryTanis2025
at the Lamelo Ball Invitational. 77% from the floor, 43% from behind the arc and a key to our success! Check out this long, crafty guard and be sure to come see her at Apache Memorial in Knoxville!
We are so proud of our 17U for their 3-1 (should have went 4-0, let one slip away) performance over the weekend at Live at Lakepoint in GA. These ladies beat 2 UA Rise teams and a S40 team! They are full of grit and fire! They flat out get after it! Much needed break and back at
Super proud of BOTH teams for bringing home the GOLD today! Champs all around! Shoutout to
@MadisonSmith_44
and
@grayson_alfano
for being named Intangible Players of the Day in their brackets!
Been holding on to these for a bit for the best time to share them. I know how hard rehab is (been thru it 2x myself). But we are continuing to cheer you on,
@grayson_alfano
! Keep pushing! You’re gonna come back stronger!
Player Evaluation: Moriah Tate
@MoriahTate2025
Position: Point Guard
Height: 5'7"
STRENGTHS
-Speed and Agility: Moriah is incredibly quick and shifty, allowing her to navigate through defenses efficiently and push the pace of the game.
-Ball Handling: She has tight handles,
16U ended 3-2 at
@TFNsRun4Roses
- 2nd in pool play & 4th in the Gold Championship Bracket! The grit, resilience & growth these young ladies showed this week is phenomenal. This is a special group! We were down players & still competed! Bright future for this group!
Please join us in congratulating
@maddiehamren
for her commitment to
@emu_wbb
! We are proud of you, Maddie! Time to enjoy your senior year and rock it out there on the court! You've earned this!
Congratulations Maddie Smith (
@MadisonSmith_44
) on your commitment to Virginia Wesleyan University (
@VWUWBB
)! We are so excited for you and cannot wait to support you at the next level!
2025 PG
@sara_larios20
wrapped up her season averaging 16 ppg, 4 rpg, 4 apg, and 5 spg. She was also named to the All-Conference team. We are incredibly proud of Sara! This is a tough PG w/ tremendous court vision. True leader! Excited for her spring/summer.
@ACAAthletics
Congratulations to 2025 Blair Jackson (
@blairjackson07
) for being named 1st Team All State! Impressive junior season for this long, crafty guard...
✅ 1,500+ career points
✅ 1st Team All District
✅ 1st Team All Region
✅ 1st Team All State
NRV Storm 17U
@DunbarPayton
Unreal off the bounce, can grab the rim, quick release beyond the arc, highly skilled and next level talent. This kid is special and works her butt off in the gym and weight room. Low maintenance player with high efficiency!
2023 NRV STORM ELITE
2024 Kennedy Hancock (
@KennedyHancock6
)
Player Profile:
Coming off a great junior season, Kennedy is looking to make some noise this Spring/Summer!
Proud of
@CourtneyCregger
for the grit she showed in today's game! We weren't able to pull off the win, but she battled in the paint and scored 17 points. She was named 'Player of the Game' by
@InsiderExposure
!
Maddie Caron is a difference maker! Double-double queen! I’ve even had several coaches ask me if she’s left handed because of her ability to finish so well with both! To top it off, she’s a tremendous person!
A few clips from our weekend at Apache Memorial! We went 3-1, with our only loss being to an extremely talented DME Team by 2 point! Love this group and how hard we work!
@NRV_Storm
@CoachQ____
@LBHSGirlsBball
@CoachG430
BRYNN FERGUSON
@Brynnferg21
2025 PG
Blacksburg HS
This kid has a motor & competitive nature like no other! She is a multi-sport athlete & it shows on the court. She is quick, great handles, high IQ, leader and a lock-down defender. I cannot say enough about this young lady!
1st pic = NRV Storm bench post championship game
2nd pic = team we just beat in the championship game bench
Every single game we picked up trash BEFORE & after our game. Coaches, hold your players to a higher standard!
ALWAYS LEAVE IT BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT!
NRV Storm will be at Carolina Courts (Concord, NC) this weekend for the LBI Summer Showcase. Both teams will be facing top notch talent. Be sure to check this ladies out! We have players for all divisions!
Big shoutout to senior Paige Huff (
@PaigeHuff21
) for putting up a dominating 26 points to lead her team to the Class 4 Region D Championship over Louisa County! Region POY? She has my vote!
THIS is what happens when you stay dedicated to the weight room, set a goal, and work your butt off to achieve it! Up next, grabbing the rim! Proud of your work ethic,
@DunbarPayton
!