Gabby Williams Elite Basketball Team, featuring eight Northern Nevada players, captured the 15-and-under national championship at the Nike Tournament of Champions held recently in Chicago. Overcoming a significant halftime deficit, the team secured a 38-27 victory, showcasing a remarkable turnaround that highlighted their growing prominence in girls basketball.

Impressive Tournament Run and Team Performance

The team finished the summer AAU circuit with a 16-1 record after defeating a squad from South Dakota. Their path included an undefeated 5-0 performance at the Jam On It tournament in Reno over Memorial Day Weekend and a strong 5-1 showing at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas. The second half of the championship game demonstrated the team’s resilience, as they outscored their opponent 30-5 following a 22-8 halftime deficit.

Wolf Pack Extends Scholarship Offers to Star Players

Interest from the University of Nevada’s Wolf Pack women’s basketball program has surged, with three players from Gabby Williams Elite—Brookesly Wilson, Charlotte Olson, and Gabby Hall—already receiving scholarship offers. Wilson, a Reno High freshman last season, impressed with averages of 15.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.9 steals per game. Both Olson and Hall are incoming freshmen at Bishop Manogue High School, with Olson believed to be the youngest athlete ever awarded a Wolf Pack scholarship.

Team Composition and Community Ties

The full roster includes Wilson, Olson, Hall, Mia Hall, Josie Williamson, Sophie Neilson, Hayden Gallery, and Annie Carpenter, who is an eighth grader. Except for Wilson and Carpenter, the majority are set to attend Bishop Manogue High. The Wolf Pack’s women’s basketball team recently welcomed the Gabby Williams Elite squad to a practice session, continuing the community’s investment in this rising talent. Gabby Williams, a Reed High alumna and Seattle Storm All-Star, has also extended support by inviting the team to a WNBA game at the Chase Center last month.

National Recruiting Interest Reflects Northern Nevada’s Basketball Legacy

Numerous players on this team are attracting attention from across the country, reflecting the resurgence seen in Northern Nevada girls basketball since the mid-2010s. That era produced notable athletes such as Gabby Williams (Reed High/UConn), Mallory McGwire (Reno High/Oregon/Boise State), Morgan McGwire (Reno High/Santa Clara), and others who went on to successful collegiate careers. This legacy continues to inspire and elevate the current generation.

Additional Scholarship Commitments Highlight Rising Stars

In addition to the Gabby Williams Elite players, Nevada has extended a scholarship offer to rising Reed High senior Taua Puloka, a two-time Northern 4A player of the year, who has already committed to the Wolf Pack. This underscores the growing recognition of Northern Nevada’s female basketball athletes on the national stage.

Significance and Outlook for Northern Nevada Basketball

The Gabby Williams Elite Basketball Team’s national championship victory not only marks a milestone for Northern Nevada’s girls basketball but also signals a strong future as these athletes continue to gain attention from collegiate programs like the Wolf Pack. Their success reinforces the region’s reputation as a breeding ground for talented players and stimulates further interest in Northern Nevada’s women’s basketball scene.

“Gabby Williams Elite capped its 16-1 summer circuit by beating a team from South Dakota, 38-27, to win the Tournament of Champions’ 15-and-under title after overcoming a 22-8 halftime deficit by outscoring its opponent 30-5 in the second half.” —Source Content
“Wilson was a freshman at Reno High last season who averaged 15.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.9 steals per game.” —Source Content
“Olson, who just turned 14, is believed to be the youngest athlete ever offered a scholarship by the Wolf Pack.” —Source Content
“Reed High alum Gabby Williams, an All-Star for the Seattle Storm, also invited the team to a WNBA game at the Chase Center last month.” —Source Content