2024 Rankings: Players to Watch Outside the Top 25
The Class of 2024 rankings are here. The list compiles a total of 219 prospects in the state. The leading South Florida player is Janessa Kelley Janessa Kelley 5'9" | SG Blanche Ely | 2024 State FL at No. 4.…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2024 rankings are here. The list compiles a total of 219 prospects in the state. The leading South Florida player is Janessa Kelley Janessa Kelley 5'9" | SG Blanche Ely | 2024 State FL at No. 4. Kayla Nelms Kayla Nelms 6'1" | PF Miami Country Day | 2024 State FL and Ka’Zahria Johnson Ka’Zahria Johnson 6'2" | C St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State FL are close behind.
Which prospects should be on your focus off the top tier?
Let’s have a look…
Jocelyn Gagnon Jocelyn Gagnon 5'10" | SF Somerset Prep North Lauderdale | 2024 State FL – Calvary Christian Academy (PH. 39)
This is a good spot for Gagnon due to her length and subsequent offensive potential. The 5-foot-10 forward uses her size well to pass and shoot over defenders. Furthermore, Gagnon has good touch on her shot to the 3-point line.
Annalise Lindsay Annalise Lindsay 6'0" | CG Miami Senior | 2024 State FL – Miami High (PH. 65)
There’s a lot to like about Lindsay when you factor in her production and size. The 5-foot-11 combo guard averaged 7.8 points and 9.4 rebounds (4.5 offensive) for Miami Palmer Trinity. You’re doing something right as a freshman if your grabbing nearly ten boards a night. Lindsay has plenty of athleticism to track down rebounds at a high rate. She also runs the floor well for her size. Moreover, her length is a problem on defense. Lindsay’s move to Miami High should only vault her game.
Samantha Vales Samantha Vales 5'3" | CG Sports Leadership And Management | 2024 State FL – Miami Christian (PH. 96)
This could be a spot for Vales to move up with opportunity and more production. The 5-foot-2 guard averaged just over six points and 1.4 steals per game. The Class 2A champions lose over 15 points per game from Gabriela Bendeck and another seven from Ambar Ramirez. Granted, Enjulina Gonzalez Enjulina Gonzalez 5'9" | CG Miami Christian | 2022 State FL and Daimelys Morera Daimelys Morera 5'10" | PF Miami Christian | 2022 State FL will take some of that production. It appears Vales is a good on-ball defender with active hands. Any boost in her play will help Miami Christian this season.
Alysha Fenelus Alysha Fenelus 5'6" | CG Cardinal Newman | 2024 State FL – Cardinal Newman (PH. 101)
The Crusaders have two productive players in Checorey Bouie Checorey Bouie 5'11" | PF Cardinal Newman | 2023 State FL and Angelina Kohlwaies Angelina Kohlwaies 5'9" | SG Cardinal Newman | 2023 State FL . Its pretty much set in stone what you’re getting from those two prospects. Then comes 5-foot-6 guard Alysha Fenelus Alysha Fenelus 5'6" | CG Cardinal Newman | 2024 State FL . Fenelus averaged 4.9 points and 1.2 rebounds across 19 games. Moreover, she hit 18 3-pointers. Her efficiency is where I’d like to see her improve. Fenelus basically shot in the twenties from the floor. The Crusaders will need more stability behind Bouie and Kohlwaies. I think Fenelus could be one of the answers.
Kaliyah Morales Kaliyah Morales 5'7" | PG Miami Country Day | 2024 State FL – Miami Country Day (PH. 53)
Morales is in an obvious good situation with the Lady Spartans. The 5-foot-7 point guard will look to make her mark around the perimeter alongside a talented roster. Morales has length and athleticism to be a factor this season. A bit more consistency could see her move up in the future.
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