2022 Players to Watch: South Florida (Part 2)
The abundance of girls basketball talent across South Florida is great. Specifically, the current junior class has a wealth of prospects flying under the radar. While our player rankings are a good source of information, there are many prospects to…
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Continue ReadingThe abundance of girls basketball talent across South Florida is great. Specifically, the current junior class has a wealth of prospects flying under the radar. While our player rankings are a good source of information, there are many prospects to be on the lookout for.
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Taja Stephens Taja Stephens 5'8" | CG Western | 2022 State FL – Western (Davie)
Taja Stephens Taja Stephens 5'8" | CG Western | 2022 State FL is a standout student-athlete for the Lady Wildcats. On the court, the 5-foot-8 combo guard averaged 13.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game as a sophomore. Stephens has an exceptional mid-range game and incredible finesse to stop on a dime and deliver a shot. Additionally, Stephens has a quick release in catch and shoot situations. The rising junior has defensive versatility to guard multiple positions and is an excellent rebounder. A member of Team Knight, Stephens has been receiving interest from D1 and D2 programs. In the classroom, she holds a 4.1 GPA.
Zaria Blake Zaria Blake 6'0" | SF Blanche Ely | 2022 State FL – Blanche Ely
Zaria Blake Zaria Blake 6'0" | SF Blanche Ely | 2022 State FL is already a proven winner as a junior. Blake scored 11 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and had three steals in the Lady Tigers 51-46 victory over Wekiva in the Class 6A championship. Per MaxPreps, Blake brought down 10 or more boards in 19 other contests. Alongside 2021 Ja’Leah Williams Ja’Leah Williams 5'9" | CG Blanche Ely | 2021 State FL , Blanche Ely has one of the best tandems in South Florida.
Chloe Celler – Cardinal Gibbons
Celler was a complete scorer during her sophomore year at University School. The 5-foot-8 small forward averaged 12.9 points and was named 5A 2nd Team All-County. Additionally, Celler has the ability to play guard and is a excellent leader on the floor. In the classroom, she holds a 4.39 GPA in honors classes. I am looking for her to have a big junior season.
Jada Melvin – FAU High School
Melvin did a lot of things well in helping the Owls to a 12-10 record. The junior guard averaged 13.9 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Additionally, she is an excellent defender with great vision and coordination. ago. Against Trinity Christian Academy, Melvin nearly notched a triple-double with 18 points, ten steals and eight rebounds. In my opinion, she is one of the best players in Palm Beach County.
Jada Green Jada Green 6'0" | PF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State FL – St. Thomas Aquinas
Green has superstar potential written all over her.The 6-foot wing can run the floor like a deer and dominate inside the paint. In other words, you are looking at a versatile and almost postionless player. Green is extremely difficult to stop due to her finesse and size in transition. Moreover, the rising junior is excellent shooting the basketball around 15 feet. In addition, Green has the presence and vision to get the ball to her teammates in passing lanes around the paint. Watch some of her highlights by clicking here. A member of the Miami Suns/Team Fowles, the sky is the limit for her.
Breanna Gustave Breanna Gustave 5'7" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State FL – St. Thomas Aquinas
Pick your poison in regards to who to stop^ for the Raiders. Guard Breanna Gustave Breanna Gustave 5'7" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State FL is a dynamic back-court threat that does everything well. The rising junior is physical with the ball in her hands and finishes with power. If you leave her too much space, Green has a reliable jump shot and can finish from the outside. What I love about her game is her ability to contribute on all levels of the floor. Gustave is not afraid to make her presence felt as a rebounder. Good luck to coaches trying to game plan for her or Green the night before.
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