Insider Exposure Thanksgiving Classic 2024: Loaded as Usual!
The most outstanding player at the event - 2026 Saniyah Hall of Montverde. Photo courtesy of Joe Fenelon Basketball.
The 11th Annual Thanksgiving Classic presented by Insider Exposure was held November 25-27, 2024 at Bolles School.
December 11, 2024
The 11th Annual Thanksgiving Classic presented by Insider Exposure was held November 25-27, 2024, with Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, again being the primary site. There were 105 teams (with the heaviest concentration being from Florida) playing one to three pre-set games. Teams from as far north as Canada and as far west as Arizona participated. College attendance was high with 72 schools ranging from NCAA major division 1 (about 50 division one) to junior college attending one or more days of the event.
The event was loaded with nationally ranked (by ESPN HoopGurlz) players and several teams which have been in one or more pre-season or early season national ranking.
Team of the event: Hebron Christian Academy
Victories over nationally ranked IMG and Palm Bay (one of the top teams in the Florida state series divisions) garnered Hebron Christian (generally considered the best team in Georgia going into this year) this unofficial recognition. However, it did come with a price as Georgia signee Aubrey Beckham was lost for the season due to an ACL injury sustained during the IMG game. As Hebron Christian still has three future major division 1 players, opponents will likely shed few tears for them. However, guard depth is significantly weakened by this injury making the team more vulnerable to defeat.
Player of the event: Saniyah Hall, 6-1, forward, 2026, Montverde Academy (Florida)
Having come south from Ohio, Hall is currently ranked number 1 in the 2026 ESPN HoopGurlz rankings. She posted 20 and 26 (12/12 from foul line) in Monteverde’s two wins in Jacksonville. Probably a wing at the next level, she could be effective at all positions but center as she can handle and score at all three levels. In the overtime win versus Winston Salem Christian, with time running out, she made a key block that forced the game into overtime
Players below are listed in alphabetical order with listed height, position, graduation year and school (state in parenthesis). This was a massive event, and more than likely, others would be deserving of recognition. Most below have major D1 interest or offers if unsigned.
Pictured: Patricia Augustin.
Paricia Augustin, 5-9, shooting guard, 2025, Capital Courts Academy (Ontario, Canada)
An unsigned senior, Augustin probably attracted some major division interest at the event. Above average athletically with a good motor and ability to score at all three levels, she posted 26 points including three triples in one outing.
GiGi Battle, 5-11, small forward, 2026, DME Academy (Florida)
Having come south from New Jersey, Battle (aptly named as she plays hard) can score via attacking the rim with perimeter shooting appearing improved from viewing last season. She posted 17 points in one outing viewed.
Jaida Civil, 6-0, guard, 2025, Palm Bay High School (Florida)
Signed with Tennessee, Civil is recognized as one of the elite athletes in the 2025 class. She posted 28 points but largely after her team was well behind Hebron Christian which won 72-47. She has all the physical tools to be a fine college player, but she still needs to improve making the best reading (shoot, drive, pass) as what to do any one point.
Harissoum Coulibaly, 5-10, small forward, 2025, Shining Stars Sport Academy (Virginia)
Signed with Georgia, Coulibaly has a long medium athletic built. She posted 14 points showing an ability to attack the rim in a 71-41 loss to IMG.
Pictured: Kennedy Deal.
Kennedy Deal, 5-8, shooting guard, 2028, Miami Country Day School (Florida)
As a young perimeter player, Deal does not score big in every game, but she appears to have the ability to create her own shot and is above average athletically. She can shoot the three hitting several in posting 20 points in a 58-42 win over Carinal Mooney. Major D1 schools should be monitoring her progress!
Kori Edge, 5-2, point guard, 2027, Miami Country Day School (Florida)
The only thing that may keep Edge out of the majors is a lack of height. She is above average in basketball IQ and athleticism. She handles well, plays hard and can shoot the three.
Pictured: Lena Girardi.
Lena Girardi, 5-11, guard/forward, 2025, Grandview Preparatory School (Florida)
Giradi has played for three different high school programs (Westminster, IMG and now Grandview). While this may be unusual, it appears this path has worked for her on the court as her game continues to grow. Playing more of a forward role at IMG, with Grandview she is handling the ball more and shooting on the perimeter. The Oklahoma State signee posted 30 points in a 45-44 upset win over DME (on the radar to be ranked in one or more pre-season national polls).
Jasleen Green, 5-8, shooting guard, 2026 American Heritage Plantation (Florida)
Green is a respectable but not elite athletically. She makes up for this with a good motor and aggressive scoring mindset. She posted 20 points in what was considered a 63-56 upset win over Mount Zion of Maryland.
Pictured: Jocelyne Grier. Photo courtesy of Joe Fenelon Basketball.
Jocelyne Grier, 5-8, shooting guard, 2026, Winston Salem Christian National (North Carolina)
Grier is a quality medium-build athlete who just needs more consistency as to scoring to succeed in the majors. She can hit the three, the pull-up and attack the rim (which may be option three). She posted 19 points in a 56-52 overtime loss to Monteverde Academy.
Jameela James, 6-6, post, 2027, Shining Stars Sport Academy (Virginia)
James is just in the learning phase, but she runs very well for her size. A major division 1 future is in store for this long, medium build athlete assuming normal maturation.
Shania James, 5-7, guard, 2026, Example Academy National (Illinois)
A quick, slender athlete, James can create shots for herself, able to hit the three, or attack the rim. She posted 19 points in a 58-57 win over Capital Courts. She should be receiving major D1 interest.
Abby Knauff, 5-9, shooting guard, 2025, Bolles School (Florida)
Bolles is above average for Florida in this sport but does not get a lot of notoriety outside the area as it is not considered one of the top teams annually in Florida state-series (plays for a state title) ball. Knauff (a North Florida commit) is the team’s best player. She posted 13 points in a loss to Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. She can score via perimeter stroke but also will attack the rim.
Pictured: Madi Mignery. Photo courtesy of Joe Fenelon Basketball.
Madi Mignery, 6-1, small forward, 2027, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School (Florida)
With medium-solid build, Mignery is one of the top 2027 players in Florida state-series ball. Having good size, she can play inside and outside the key. She posted 19 points in losing to Miami Country Day.
Gabby Minus, 6-1, forward, 2026, Hebron Christian Academy (Georgia)
Minus joined the team this season and has been immediately impactful for nationally ranked Hebron Christian. Ranked #34 by espnW HoopGurlz for the 2026 class, she posted 18 points in each of her team’s two wins in Jacksonville showing scoring prowess in and outside the paint.
Anna Moser, 5-8, point guard, 2027, Hoosac School (New York)
Last year’s Vermont Gatorade Player of the Year changed schools in search of better competition. She has a high basketball IQ, can run an offense and shoot the three. She appears to have added some strength to her medium-thin frame which should help versus the physical play in the majors of D1 to which she has offers.
Pictured: Danielle Osho. Photo courtesy of Joe Fenelon Basketball.
Danielle Osho, 6-0, forward, 2025, Hebron Christian Academy (Georgia)
Committed to the University of Miami (Florida), Osho (ranked #54 by espnW HoopGurlz for 2025) is a strongly built player capable of going inside but very comfortable shooting the three. She posted 11 and 16 points in her school’s two wins in Jacksonville.
Anyla Parker, 5-7, shooting guard, 2029, Montverde Academy Gold (Florida)
Parker plays on Montverde’s second (younger) varsity. Still filling out with medium build, she has advanced skills (perimeter stroke/handles) with a major division 1 upside. A name to know for the future!
Pictured: Darleska Perez.
Darleska Perez, 6-0, forward, 2026, Central Pointe National (Florida)
Recently arrived from Venezuela, Perez has a strongly muscular but mobile build. She is a good passer and has a nice stroke from the perimeter. While the upside is major D1, she is a work in progress trying to figure out how to make all her various skills (physicality, stroke, mobility) fit together.
Lisa Sirgi, 6-5, center, 2027, PHH Prep (Arizona)
Recently arrived from Estonia, Sirgi is strong in build with advanced low post moves around the rim, especially for such a young player. Major D1 schools should be taking note.
Hailee Swain, 5-11, point guard, 2025, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (Georgia)
Swain was the USA U17 starting point guard. This Stanford commit posted double digit outings as her team split two games in Jacksonville. For a lefty, she goes right as well as most right-handers, finishing on either side of the rim. On a very talented but young (only senior of note) team, some days the support crew can show its youth resulting in a loss.
Kylie Torrence, 6-1, small forward, 2025, Winston Salem Christian Academy (North Carolina)
Committed to Boston College, Torrence is a long athlete with ‘ups’ able to go inside but also step out on to the perimeter. She posted 16 points in a win over PHH Prep.
Jana Vesic, 5-8, guard, 2025, Central Pointe National (Florida)
Recently arrived from Serbia, Vesic (medium in build) has a nice stroke from mid-range and behind the arc. She moves well without the ball looking to find openings for shots. She has versatility to play either guard slot. She posted 18 points in a 57-51 loss to PHH Prep.
Nylah Wilson, 5-9, guard, 2025, IMG Academy (Florida)
Wilson came this year to IMG from Virginia. With medium-solid build, she is active in getting to spots to shoot from the perimeter but is also able to attack the rim. This Auburn commit led her team with 18 points in the 55-50 loss (battle of nationally ranked teams) to Hebron Christian.