A little girl that fell in love with the game at such an early age and had a dream of becoming a college 🏀 player will soon sign her name on the dotted line & will be able to attend college for free 🙏🏽
A Thread 🧵
After seeing an evaluator write up on close to 50 kids this weekend I noticed NO kids from following programs had write ups
Mac Irvin Fire
Lady Gym Rats
Example Sports
Sports City Angels
Mo Grind Elite
What do these programs have in common?
Keep it 💯 twitter. What do you see
4/18/23- We are extremely happy & PROUD of you Xamiya!
Long nights training, lots of games, tons of out of town trips & some tough conversations, but the JOI of this moment makes it worth it
We tried to do our best to push you mentally & physically so you could be your best!
The time has come for my oldest to make decisions for herself. I say THANK YOU, to all the coaches that were willing to give Xamiya a chance to be a college 🏀 player
She is narrowing her list and I’m excited to see it. She didn’t have me make the graphic 🤷🏽♂️
So I made this one.
5/26/19-I’m PROUD of
@milliej_camille
made it past 3rd round of cuts, 42 left. She is not flashy, people who know 🏀 will understand she will run your sets, will do what u ask & she WON’T turn 🏀 over & she plays 🔐 up defense
She has 0 turnovers in these trials. Man, that’s 0!
4/6/19 - people always say how come athletes don’t give back more? Simple answer. They choose not to.
Major shout out
@Catchin24
& her camp for giving back.
You have proven over & over you want to give young athletes a chance to touch & see you up close & personal.
THANK YOU!!!
These girls made multiple plays and they competed, which allowed them to leave a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.
This was a great event that provided the players with over 50 college coaches watching only two courts.
Great job guys
@preferredscout
@futurestarswbb
🚨🚨Today at 6:46pm, I received email from USA Basketball office that
Camille Jackson-8th grader was selected to tryout for 17u team this May
@Milliej_camille
- I told u in 4th grade this would ALL b possible
It’s fitting she wore this shirt to practice-I am too X-CITED for her
It was only a matter of time. The BIGGEST MERGER has finally happened. It’s about time. It just got real scary for everyone, new teams coming!
Mac Irvin X-CITEMENT Express
@MacIrvinGirls
@ChiHoopsExpress
#AAUCoachesPortal
It’s obvious why
@Sammie2023
is a GREAT fit for
@KimMulkey
they have the same 🔥 competitive spirit
Sammy’s team wins 3x3 game & she goes, “That’s game!” when the winning basket was made. Then she high 🤚🏽her teammates like she won NCAA championship.
Sammy has the ‘IT’ factor
9/1/23- Proud Dad, I’m so happy that your hard work & love for the game continues to shine 🏀❤️
ESPN rankings were updated &
@MyMyBuckets
is the
#50
ranked Senior in the Country
This makes her highest Nationally Ranked Senior in Illinois
#moreworktodo
Some will never admit it. But I WILL. Don’t care if I’m your dad or your coach. Numbers don’t lie!
5️⃣0️⃣ points in conference game, then
2️⃣8️⃣ points against
#6
team in state & then two days later
4️⃣1️⃣ points against
#9
ranked team in state
MEANS YOU ARE A KILLA
@MyMyBuckets
BEST SHOOTER IN COUNTRY!!!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Today vs. Nike Exodus EYBL, we lost 62-56
She shot 9 for 12 from 3point, every college coach just witnessed it
SHE DOES THIS EVERY GAME
Kachae Donald - 2020
Stats DO NOT LIE!!!
She plays hard, plays defense and she never talks back
Over 50 college coaches in a two court gym facility before the first game of the day.
This is why I know I made the right decision coming to
@InsiderExposure
for Hoosier Heat.
#GREATdecsionWEmade
Lady Fire Godfather defeats Mac Basketball 53-45 for 17u Championship in
@LBInsider
May Madness
Awesome run so far for Lady 🔥
They are 21-4 & have won 3 Championships
They will finish May next week in Warsaw, Indiana. Looking to keep getting better as a team‼️
@wadesworld32
My mom worked for Chicago State University for over 30 years, and I enjoyed going there as a kid for hang out.
With the new hire that CSU is about to announce, I think Chicago Women’s Basketball Players will like hanging out at CSU too.
A WINNING LEGEND HAS RETURNED‼️
🗣️Perspective for adults trying to devalue an accomplishment-bcuz u don’t like dad/coach
Where was the talk when✌🏽other Chicago ⭐️’s scored high points & their teams won in lopsided games?
There was none & it shouldn’t b now. Coaches post player accomplishments
Proud Dad/Coach
6/18/19 -thoughts relative to
@CKPremierBall
tweet
Coaches can gladly chime in
Just commenting how we have subs already at table & then a player makes a mistake as sub was already at table for them
Parents don’t understand we as coaches know kids skill set
Coaches play to win
Two very good 2023’s working together.
@mrsmac0606
and
@Sammie2023
The should be on every college coaches radar by now.
At the Insider Exposure Jr. All American Camp.
@InsiderExposure
🗣NEWS FLASH
🚨SOME SAY SHE ONLY PLAYS LIKE THAT BECAUSE HER DAD IS COACH
Production>Potential
I didn’t even coach this game, didn’t even sit on bench.Was just a dad, standing on side enJOIng watching her
20pts vs. 16u at college exposure.She made first 6 shots, missed number 7
USA only personally invites about 36 kids.Proud coach & trainer
We know this only means they think u have what it takes to wear 🇺🇸 The PG spot is yours if u work for it.U r not going to turn 🏀 over & your IQ is as powerful as your skill set & athletic ability
@Milliej_camille
6/16/24 - The biggest THANK YOU possible to Vanessa Bryant &
@nikebasketball
@Nike
I’m honored to have received the Most Valuable Girl Dad Kit. This
#MVGD
Kit is amazing!
I was a bit sad about Xamiya going away to college on today, but this made Father’s Day feel better
#GirlDad
2020-Kachae is BEST shooter in country. Stats don’t lie
21-3pointers in 4 games from recent college exposure
So you telling me college coaches don’t need/want a kid that puts 🏀 in basket EVERY game
5’8 & averages 4-5 made 3pointers EVERY game, she doesn’t over shoot either
@sydney_parrish
picked the right time to start making shots.
She was money in the morning session, and now in the afternoon session she has buried a few big shots again. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
#USATRIALS
I been meaning to post this for a long time.
This IS HOW you run the floor.
Just wishing more players understood, the way you run your sprints is how you are supposed to run the floor.
Shout out to Kendall for actually doing it.
Congrats to
@MacIrvinGirls
for winning
@SelectEventsBB
Midwest Championship
Currently 16-1 & have beaten top teams on every circuit.
Nike EYBL, Select 40, GUAA, 3SSB, & USJN
🔥 was won of best teams in country last year, maybe MyMy & her girls will get some credit this year!
If you’re a 5’8 or smaller guard & you are headed D1, you better be fast and shifty with the ball and you set people up, or you better be able to shoot.
Only scoring layups in high school because you are the top of the press WILL NOT transfer over to college.
That’s a fact!
9/13/23-We are very disappointed. Xamiya will not be able to attend the NIKE vs.Tournament in New York this weekend
What would have been a great experience has now been shut down by the IHSA
Article detailing how the IHSA has blocked her from attending 😒
5 overtimes, I need to see the whole game.
That’s a heck of a game for the culture. Lots of BIG TIME players in that game.
Congrats to
@FBCMotton
and
@Scottejohnson12
for great programs.
@InsiderExposure
can you imagine what the bet lines would have been in the overtimes
Everything
@oliviamiles06
does is a mix tape. Best performance in 3 x 3 setting. She creates for others and for herself.
Ball is really on a sting in her hands
She toys with defenders all while just waiting for a teammate to cut.
Don’t let her 👓 fool you, she got MAJOR game
People always blame the coaches.
But the truth is this, players will always be who they are, no matter who or where they play.
Some parents just don’t understand that.
Role players are role players and stars are stars no matter where they play.
🚨College Coaches, I have seen your 3pt shooting %, let 2023 Olivia Vick help you
For 2 years, I have watched her come into games & immediately knock down shots. She hustles & is ultimate teammate
Watch her these last 5 days of eval period. You will like what you 👀
@LiviVick
Did you say court vision?
The man has 👀 every where.
He sees you when you’re sleeping, he sees you when you’re awake.... If you cut to the basket on time, he will hit you with a pass for a layup every time.
#lebronjames
6/2/23
@SkylarJones2023
so pretty & I got to see her 1st.Thanks to mom for allowing it
Had practice at 7p so they let me get 📸 before she even walked out. I felt so special
I enjoyed coaching u back in the day & we always had a great bond.U will do big things in college
#THANOS
2/27/23-I hope u will remember all the GREAT times we shared
It was always more than 🏀
I used it as a tool to show ya’ll that if u put your mind to something u have to go all in & commit to it
When u keep God 1st & he sees your passion, desire, & commitment he will reward u!
2/16/19 - Meet 2023 - Annalise Pietrzyk from The Truth
@thetruth_bball
she was the first MVP in the opening game of the
#WinterH
🏀🏀PFEST presented by Illinois X-CITEMENT
X-PLOSION X-POSURE.
@Leesie_26
4/20/19-ANOTHER buzzer beater by
@MyMyBuckets
They may question height, BUT they should never question skill set, IQ, or your 🧡
Not just shooting jump shots at buzzer, but also driving & finishing U made same move we practiced 3/28/19 for over 20 minutes
I guess it payed off
7/14/24 🔮 Aye, when y’all steal it lay it up
#GAMEWINNER
Rather my kid is having good or bad game, I’m always engaged & cheer for all the girls
They’d be lying if they said he only cheers for his kids. I support all the girls & I be loud‼️
Enjoy
@MacIrvinGirls
@AlyviaMccorkle
3/25/23-Xaya is 8 years old & getting in some of our 6/7th grade games. She is on same journey as her✌🏽older sisters
Many will doubt/won’t believe-but as I post her videos over next 10 years, just remember I create hoopers!
She Will Be My BEST Creation
@xaxabuckets
#xayawalton
Friday June 28,as a group of 10-they meet for the first time
Over 6 days as a group of 10-they became teammates
As a group of 10-they went 6-1 against teams that had been 2gether for months, some even years
Wed. July 3, as a group of 10-they finished 🥉🏆 6th Grade AAU Nationals
7/16/18-8th grader-Camille IS touching rim.This was at end of 3hour workout
Dunking by sophomore year is goal
She hasn’t worked out since 5/22/18.She had GREAT workout 2day
Possibly be back on court neXt week
Coaches that were looking for her last week,get ready
@Milliej_camille
7/7/18-Proud dad.6th grader get buckets on 17u. Had 9pts
I’m not coach,so I get 2 watch & enjoy. She just hit game winning 3pointer n 17u game. We beat team that was 1st in pool.They were 3-0
We won 41-38 on her 3pointer with 20secs left
@CKPremierBall
@PBevBallNPrep
#mymybuckets
Such a positive role mode for these young ladies to hear from
@InsiderExposure
Jr. All American Camp.
And because you are a great young lady, I allowed myself to be bullied for the chair you wanted. 🤷🏽♂️
Stay positive in all you do, especially with our youth.
@NinaBena_13
For anyone that watched the game THANK YOU!!!
I am realizing I had us playing too fast. That game is on me. I messed up.
Very PROUD of our girls.
We WILL be back!!
Passing knowledge I come across for current & future youth players
She was telling girls 2 play their position & b good n at least 1 thing
PG, set teammates up with good passes, SG make shots, 3 players run floor, if you’re a post, then do your job and rebound
@DelishaMJones
9/21/2022 - if happiness was a photo 😁
Cymone hit me up and said she wanted to come to the gym. My 🚪 is always open to former players.
For those that don’t know, Cymone played for me from 5th - 12th grade.
#aThread
One thing I despise in youth sports - we let people enter the field with no experience and no real player development skills or knowledge of the game and then they get automatic credit because they are good at making stuff up on twitter and lying about their credentials
#stopit
7th grade playing 17u. Shooting, passing, toughness, ball handling & IQ plays are in your 🎒
3 passes in clip that are possible bcuz u are already able to slow game down in your 🧠, u 👀 whole floor & u don’t become rushed, or frazzled
#xamiyawalton
#MyMyBuckets
@mymybuckets
I was a believer as a young boy, I stayed with God as a teen, I took him to college & I NEVER got caught up with any drugs or alcohol
We stayed friends through my young adulthood. Then in my mid-30’s, he tested my faith & I PASSED!
Now I THANK God daily for all his blessings.
4/7/19 - security was trying to block her and was saying no photos.
However, a closed mouth don’t get feed.
I have never been afraid to speak up.
Boom, we got the photo.....
7/12/18 - filming Belles to use bench example being ‘mentally engaged’ in game even if not actually on court
Then
@KymoraJohnson
does this.She plays game with smile,felt she got fouled, tried 2 make no look pass (she didn’t sulk or pout) she just stole ball back & hit 3pointer.