2022 Rankings: Observations
The Class of 2022 Rankings have been released. You can find those by clicking here. My focus in this article are those prospects that we have remained unsigned. It also pertains to players across South Florida. Michiyah Simmons Michiyah Simmons…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2022 Rankings have been released. You can find those by clicking here.
My focus in this article are those prospects that we have remained unsigned. It also pertains to players across South Florida.
Michiyah Simmons Michiyah Simmons 5'8" | PG Blanche Ely | 2022 State FL – Blanche Ely/Team Knight (PGH 16)
Michiyah Simmons Michiyah Simmons 5'8" | PG Blanche Ely | 2022 State FL was one of the best ball handlers I saw this past season. The 5-foot-8 point guard had an exceptional burst and forward motion as she drove to the basket. You could tell her skill instantly on the court. Simmons averaged 18 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals per game. She was named 1st Team All-County by the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel. In addition, Simmons was selected as the Broward County Athletic Association’s Athlete and Scholar Athlete of the Year. She won three state titles in five varsity seasons. FIU has offered.
Joey Delancy Joey Delancy 5'8" | CG American Heritage | 2022 State FL – Plantation American Heritage/Miami Suns (PH. 34)
Delancy has the size and skill to play multiple positions. The 5-foot-10 prospect averaged 16.1 points, seven rebounds and 5.9 assists per game for the Class 5A state champions. Moreover, Delancy went 38-of-93 (41 percent) from deep. She can confidently play the 2-4. Delancy plays tough and would be an excellent addition to a college program.
Taja Stephens Taja Stephens 5'8" | CG Western | 2022 State FL – Western (PH. 49)
Stephens will go down as one of the best athletes in Western’s history. The 5-foot-8 guard averaged 17.5 points per game while scoring 1000 career points in three seasons. Stephens shot 44 percent overall and 36 percent from deep. She scored a season-high 42 points while shooting 59 percent from the field against Taravella. Overall, Stephens finished in double-figures in 23 of 26 games. She holds a 4.3 GPA.
Monique Joseph Monique Joseph 5'11" | PF King's Academy | 2022 State FL – King’s Academy (PGH 74)
Monique Joseph Monique Joseph 5'11" | PF King's Academy | 2022 State FL was a solid frontcourt prospect for a King’s Academy team that won 24 games and reached the Class 3A state final four. The 6-foot center/forward averaged 8.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Overall, Joseph recorded four double-doubles. As a junior, she averaged 10.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game while shooting 47 percent from the floor. Joseph played in 77 listed games.
Casey Jo Lewis Casey Jo Lewis 5'9" | SF Palm Beach Lakes | 2022 State FL – Palm Beach Lakes/Essence (PH. 83)
Casey Jo Lewis Casey Jo Lewis 5'9" | SF Palm Beach Lakes | 2022 State FL was a great player in Palm Beach County. The 5-foot-9 forward averaged 11.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game. She scored a season-high 25 points and grabbed 14 rebounds against 18-10 Santaluces.
Ashley Thornton Ashley Thornton 5'6" | CG Seminole Ridge | 2022 State FL – Seminole Ridge (PH. 112)
Ashley Thornton Ashley Thornton 5'6" | CG Seminole Ridge | 2022 State FL put up strong numbers for Seminole Ridge. The 5-foot-5 guard averaged 17.5 points, 4.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds and three steals per game. Overall, Thornton scored in double-figures in 16 of 17 games. She helped the Hawks to a 16-2 record.
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