The Top Players in Clay County Part 2
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Some of the top players on the First Coast reside in Clay County. The top 4 Players in Clay County are also arguably the top players on the First Coast: Taliah Scott Taliah Scott 5'8" | SG St. John's Country…
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Continue ReadingSome of the top players on the First Coast reside in Clay County. The top 4 Players in Clay County are also arguably the top players on the First Coast:
Taliah Scott
Taliah
Scott
5'8" | SG
St. John's Country Day | 2023
State
#31
Nation
FL
,
Kaylah Turner
Kaylah
Turner
5'5" | PG
Oakleaf | 2023
State
FL
,
Eris Lester
Eris
Lester
5'10" | SF
Montverde Academy | 2024
State
FL
, and
Fantasia James
Fantasia
James
5'10" | SF
Oakleaf | 2023
State
FL
.
In this article, we look at the next wave of players in Clay County.
Nia Blocton
Nia
Blocton
6'0" | PF
Ridgeview | 2024
State
FL
2024 (Ridgeview), 6’2″ Clay County Ranking: 5
Nia Blocton
Nia
Blocton
6'0" | PF
Ridgeview | 2024
State
FL
recently burst on the scene because of her defensive abilities and speed. Now she has started putting the ball in the basket on a more consistent basis, especially around the basket – and with power.
Blocton put up some impressive stats last high school season averaging 16.2 rebounds per game which was tops on the First Coast, third in the state of Florida, and twenty-first in the nation. She also averaged a respectable 13.2 points per game as a Freshman. Blocton also blocked nearly 2 shots per game as well.
At the PGH 250 in Winter Haven FL, Blocton was impressive on both ends of the floor. She played great defense, showed the ability to dribble -drive, and impressed with her ability to finish with her left and right hand – with power.
With a lot of hard work over the summer, Blocton’s overall game has blossomed. Look for a special 2021 season that will again include a great stat line on the defensive and the offensive side of the ball.
Nia Brown
Nia
Brown
5'11" | PF
Orange Park | 2022
State
FL
2022 (Orange Park), 6’2″ Clay County Ranking: 6
Nia Brown
Nia
Brown
5'11" | PF
Orange Park | 2022
State
FL
is our 6th ranked player in Clay County. Brown has committed to play for Chipola College and is primed for a solid senior campaign. Brown is the top shot-blocker in Clay County and at the top of the list on the First Coast. Unlike many high school players, Brown doesn’t just violently block shots out of bounds. Her blocked shots lead to transition baskets for her team and teammates. Brown can also put the ball in the basket. She has a nice midrange game and she can shoot from behind the arc. Brown is a quiet leader and she will be the catalyst and leader of a young and talented Orange Park team that will face a few things that they didn’t have to deal with last year – great expectations and a target on their backs.
Avery Cannon Avery Cannon 5'9" | SG Fleming Island HS | 2022 State FL , 2022 (Fleming Island), 5’8″ Clay County Ranking: 7
Avery Cannon Avery Cannon 5'9" | SG Fleming Island HS | 2022 State FL is one of the best shooters in Clay county. She comes in this poll at number 7 in Clay county. Cannon knows how to put the ball in the bucket, She does a great job of finding open spots on the court and can definitely shoot the rock. Fleming Island averaged 58.1 points per season and Cannon averaged 13.1 points per game. Cannon connected on 38 threes last season in 15 games played. Cannon does a great job of filling the lanes in transition and can make the layup and set up scoring plays for her teammates. Cannon also has other intangibles that make her a very good player. She has a natural feel for the game, provides great leadership (on and off the court), and is a very coachable player.
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Samantha Hardison
Samantha
Hardison
5'9" | SG
Orange Park | 2022
State
FL
2022 (Orange Park), 5′ 8″ Clay County Ranking: 8
Samantha Hardison
Samantha
Hardison
5'9" | SG
Orange Park | 2022
State
FL
is athletic and a very good scorer. Hardison is known as a slasher who can get to the goal and score. In 2020, Hardison averaged 15.2 points per game despite not being among the top leaders in three-point shooting. That means Hardison got Buckets under the goal and in the mid-range area. The 2022 guard worked hard over the summer and has added the three-point shot to her repertoire. Defensively, Hardison is an in-your-face defender. The idea of Hardison teaming up with
Eris Lester
Eris
Lester
5'10" | SF
Montverde Academy | 2024
State
FL
should put opposing teams on notice to “handle it (pressure) or be handled.”