2022 Lakewood HS MLK Classic – Standout Wings

<strong>2022 Lakewood HS MLK Classic - Standout Wings</strong> By Michael Wholey 1/21/21 12:00 PM EST Lakewood HS hosted 8 teams for the holiday weekend in the 2022 MLK Classic this past Friday and Saturday.  We take a look at some of the standout wings from the event. <strong> </strong> <strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-331475 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/Ace-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" />[player_tooltip player_id="166172" first="Ace" last="Sturdivant"] </strong>(Clearwater HS) – 5’11 Guard – Class of 2023 Sturdivant outside shooting in the 3^rd quarter kept the score close vs Plant, ash she knocked down four 3-pointers in the 3^rd quarter to go along with her two 3-pointers in the first half to finish with a team high 22 points with six 3-pointers.  Unfortunately, she was held scoreless in the 4^th quarter and Plant defeated Clearwater, outscoring them 44-28 in the second half.  Sturdivant, like the rest of her Clearwater teammates will need to take on an increased role and be a consistent 20-point scorer to give Clearwater a chance.  She is a big guard, who can shoot the 3 and attack off the dribble.  She is a skilled offensive player, who when shooting a high percentage from the field, and having good shot selection is very effective on the offensive end. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91647" first="Morgan" last="Sieper"]</strong> (Plant HS) – 6’0 Wing – Class of 2023 Sieper is a wing/forward who knocked down open 3’s and uses her length and wingspan well in Plant’s 1-3-1 zone.  She finished with 8 points, making two 3-pointers and doing a good job encouraging sharing the ball and moving without the ball, helping Plant’s balanced offensive attack. &nbsp; <strong> <img class="size-medium wp-image-376582 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Liv-Fuller-Georgia-Southern-UV-227x300.jpeg" alt="" width="227" height="300" /></strong> &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="166169" first="Olivia" last="Fuller"]</strong> (Clearwater HS) – 6’0 Forward – Class of 2023 Fuller did her normal thing, dropping 14 points and coming close to a double-double as I unofficially had her with 8 rebounds.  She is a stretch 4, who is a super athlete and very good rebounder.  She continues to work on her perimeter shooting and her handle, knocking down a 3 from the wing vs Plant.  With Clearwater essentially playing a 6 man rotation, Fuller will likely have to be a 16 and 10 player consistently each night in order for them to have a chance to win. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class=" wp-image-377558 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/Jaeden-Williams-Winter-Haven-scaled-e1642544404494-220x300.jpg" alt="" width="166" height="226" /> &nbsp; <strong>Jaeden Williams</strong> (Winter Haven HS) – 5’10 Wing/Forward – Class of 2025 Williams was impressive in Winter Haven’s game vs Brooks DeBartolo, displaying her versatility and ability to play inside and out.  She is a 5’10 Freshman that went back and forth between playing the wing spot and playing inside.  Williams was very effective pulling her defender away from the rim and attacking her off the dribble.  She has a smooth offensive game with a ton of potential! &nbsp; <strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-371686 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/01/495A6122-scaled-e1641235072674-168x300.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="300" /></strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91592" first="Kayla" last="Smith"]</strong> (Winter Haven HS) – 5’11 Wing – Class of 2022 Smith is one of the top unsigned Seniors in the state of Florida and does a little bit of everything for Winter Haven HS.  She is a long, versatile wing who can knock down the open 3 and put it to the floor off the dribble.  She is a lefty that is ready to shoot on the catch and does a good job playing off the shot fake and the jab step.  Winter Haven is shorthanded due to injuries and COVID issues, and they need Smith to drop 20+ points per game nightly to be competitive. &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>Michael Wholey</strong> is the lead scout for Florida Prep Girls Hoop Florida and a former division one Assistant Coach at American University, University of Memphis, and Georgia Tech.  Wholey and the rest of the Prep Girls Hoop staff, seek to cover the entire state of player, keeping subscribers up to date with player evaluations, recruiting info, and statewide news.  Our audience often supplies us with some of our best information.  If you have any information on players, teams, or statewide news in the state of Florida, emailing Michael Wholey at <a href="mailto:WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com">WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com</a> or DM him through Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.