Florida PGH Top 250 Names To Know

At every showcase you see players that are flying under the radar, PGH Top 250 Florida had a lot of players that showed that they should be ranked in the state. There were upperclassman and underclassman that played well on the day. Here are some of the players that made an impact for their teams. Let me introduce you to the following athletes. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="247124" first="Vanessa" last="Diaz"]</strong> I 5’6 I PG I 2023 I Gateway Diaz is a playmaker. She stood out to me as she was going through the warm-up line high fiving all her teammates. A high motor athlete that goes hard from start to finish. Runs the floor well and can knock down the 3 balls consistently. She is a vocal leader that every team needs. <img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-331249 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/89-Asya-Lara-Barnes-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><strong>Asya Barnes</strong> I 6’0 I Wing I 2025 I Bellcreek Academy What impressed me was her ability to consistently shoot the 3. She made some big plays for her team down the stretch. Has the confidence of an upperclassman but is still a young talent that will continue to get better. High IQ guard that knows to score at all 3 levels. &nbsp; <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/Jackson-rotated-crop-480x316-1633056994.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-334111 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/Jackson-rotated-crop-480x316-1633056994-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><strong>Aniyah Hall McDowell</strong> I 5’2 I PG I 2023 I Andrew Jackson McDowell was one of the quickest players at the expo. She let her defense fuel her offense. Jumps out in the passing lanes which lead to a lot of easy baskets. Never seems to get tired. Controls the game well from the point guard spot. &nbsp; <img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-331211 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/45-Alyssa-Saavedra-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="243993" first="Alyssa" last="Saavedra"]</strong> I 5’6 I SG I 2022 I Colonial Saavedra showed her court vision by making precision passing throughout the day. High IQ guard that plays in the moment. Has the ability to get to the basket and score through contact. Can stretch the defense by knocking down the 3 ball. &nbsp; <img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-331200 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/27-Arianna-Mosley-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="166167" first="Arianna" last="Mosley"]</strong> I 5’9 I Wing I 2023 I Tampa Prep Mosley showed her prowess with her pull up jump shot. When defenders crowd her she goes to her one dribble pull up. She can consistently hit the baseline jumper. Sees the court well as she dropped numerous dimes on the day. Athletic wing that crashes the boards hard on offense and defense. Runs the floor with precision. &nbsp; <img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-331242 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/79-Alyssa-Bongiovanni-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="247227" first="Alyssa" last="Bongiovanni"]</strong> I 5’10 I Wing I 2023 I Steinbrenner Bongiovanni is a special talent. Plays with so much energy. Knows how to move without the basketball which allows her to get her shot off. Uses her length to get deflections and makes it tough for her opponents to score over her. &nbsp; <img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-331250 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/90-Jasmynne-Gibson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="331762" first="Jasmynne" last="Gibson"]</strong> I 6’0 I SF I 2024 I West Orange Gibson runs the floor rim to rim. Knows how to find her position in the paint on transition. Finishes strong around the rim. Great rebounder that knows how to get it out on the break. Rim protector. Looking for her to have a breakout high school season. &nbsp; <img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-331208 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/42-Lexi-Pizarro-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="331719" first="Lexi" last="Pizarro"]</strong> I 5’5 I PG I 2023 I Sickles Pizarro stood out for ability to play defense and control the game from the point guard spot. Always has her head up looking for her teammates who are running the floor. Has the ability to score at the basket and behind the arc. Workhorse. &nbsp; <img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-331202 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/29-Taniyah-Bowman-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="331743" first="Taniyah" last="Bowman"]</strong> I 5’3 I PG I 2023 I Bradwell Institute Scrappy guard that gets up and pressure 94ft. Looking to let her defense fuel her offense. Has the ability to push the ball the entire game. Great handles that allow her to handle the defensive pressure. Shot the mid range shot well on the day. Has the quickness to get to the basket. &nbsp; <img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-331227 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/65-Nataya-McGee-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="331720" first="Nataya" last="McGee"]</strong> I 5’9 I Wing I 2022 I Wildwood McGee is a high motor player that showed why she needs to stay on the court. She plays defense with a spark that ignites her whole team. Has the ability to score inside/out. McGee is a player that gets to all the 50/50 balls. Does everything with so much energy. Exciting player to watch.