01 Mar 2026 Ally James – Greenbrier (501 Basketball Team 2026)

Success in basketball can be defined in multiple ways. For Greenbrier senior guard Ally James, attitude and effort are instrumental to reaching one’s goals.

“Not every game will be your best, but how you respond to adversity and grow from mistakes will only help you improve,” she said. “Playing together with confidence and having the will to win can take you far.” Laser-focused on lifting the Lady Panthers to the Class 5A state tournament, the All-Conference honoree has evolved into a reliable scoring option who also creates opportunities for others to shine brightly.

“From the beginning of the season, I’ve committed myself to bringing my best to the table each day,” James said. “Ally is a great leader on the floor,” Head Coach Payton Edmondson said. “Her shooting has greatly improved, and all our underclassmen look up to her. She is the true definition of a leader and has made a tremendous impact on our basketball program.” A 4.0 student, James runs track and is involved in Purpose, a club dedicated to spreading the word of Christ. Off the court, the senior enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family and friends and giving back to her community through Second Baptist Church in Greenbrier. After high school, she plans to attend UACCM to become a nurse practitioner. 

“I want to be remembered as the teammate who set the standard for the team, encouraged her friends on the court with a positive attitude and made it fun for her teammates,” James said.