South Florida Prospect Lottery
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The WNBA draft was held this past April 11th. Twelve selections were made in the first round with Kentucky’s Rhyne Howard as the No.1 overall pick to the Atlanta Dream. I thought it be interesting to shuffle some of the…
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Continue ReadingThe WNBA draft was held this past April 11th. Twelve selections were made in the first round with Kentucky’s Rhyne Howard as the No.1 overall pick to the Atlanta Dream.
I thought it be interesting to shuffle some of the best high school players in South Florida. This list is in no particular order but highlights some players who could be taken in a factious draft. I tried to spread out my selections across the three counties. I have also excluded the graduating 2022 class from this list.
Markeli Jones-Tynes Markeli Jones-Tynes 5'9" | PG Westminster Academy | 2025 State FL – Calvary Christian Academy
2025 Markeli Jones-Tynes Markeli Jones-Tynes 5'9" | PG Westminster Academy | 2025 State FL is one of the best players in her class. The 5-foot-9 point guard had more than a 3/1 assist to turnover ratio with the Eagles. Overall, Jones-Tynes had 172 assists with ten games in double-figures.
Lena Girardi Lena Girardi 5'10" | SF IMG Academy | 2025 State FL – Westminster Academy
An easy choice here after Girardi helped Westminster Academy to a 3A state championship. The 6-foot guard/forward can score from anyone on the floor while rebounding at a high clip. Girardi averaged 20.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while shooting 49 percent from the floor.
Kayla Nelms Kayla Nelms 6'1" | PF Miami Country Day | 2024 State FL – Miami Country Day
2024 Kayla Nelms Kayla Nelms 6'1" | PF Miami Country Day | 2024 State FL is a powerful player that can shoot from all three levels. The 6-foot-2 forward averaged 17.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and two blocks per game. Moreover, Nelms went 41-of-113 (36 percent) from beyond the arc. As tough of a player inside-out as we have in South Florida.
Kristina Godfrey Kristina Godfrey 5'7" | PG Miami Country Day | 2023 State FL – Miami Country Day
Kristina Godfrey Kristina Godfrey 5'7" | PG Miami Country Day | 2023 State FL is an excellent point guard for Miami Country Day. The 5-foot-10 prospect had 172 assists overall and averaged nearly 15 points per game. On defense, she recorded 114 steals over 28 games.
Alancia Ramsey Alancia Ramsey 6'0" | PF St Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL – St. Thomas Aquinas
Alancia Ramsey Alancia Ramsey 6'0" | PF St Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL was a dominant player for the Class 6A state champions. The 6-foot forward averaged 12.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Ramsey was a 7A-6A All-County selection by the Sun Sentinel.
Khyala Ngodu Khyala Ngodu 6'2" | PF Dillard | 2023 State FL – Dillard
Khyala Ngodu Khyala Ngodu 6'2" | PF Dillard | 2023 State FL is a skilled center for Dillard. The 6-foot-2 junior averaged 15.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Ngodu also blocked over two shots per contest. She recorded a double-double in 18 of 25 games.
Uniyah Franklin Uniyah Franklin 6'1" | SF Everglades | 2023 State FL – Everglades
2023 Uniyah Franklin Uniyah Franklin 6'1" | SF Everglades | 2023 State FL had a terrific season for Everglades. The 6-foot-2 forward averaged 17.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and two blocks per game. Franklin helped the Gators go 18-8 overall.
Khadee Hession Khadee Hession 5'10" | CG St Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State FL – Mater Lakes Academy
2024 Khadee Hession Khadee Hession 5'10" | CG St Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State FL is an all-around guard for Mater Lakes Academy. The 5-foot-10 prospect averaged 11.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 4.9 steals while shooting 49 percent from the field. Hession had a triple-double against Western with 22 points, 12 rebounds and ten steals. She had a 2/1 assist to turnover ratio overall.
Jade Jones Jade Jones 5'11" | SF King's Academy | 2025 State FL – King’s Academy
2025 Jade Jones Jade Jones 5'11" | SF King's Academy | 2025 State FL is one of the best players in Palm Beach County. The 5-foot-11 wing averaged 12.6 points,5.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 3.2 steals per game while shooting 51 percent from the field. Jones helped King’s Academy to a 24-6 record and spot in the 3A final four. She holds an offer from Florida Atlantic University.
Emily Montes Emily Montes 5'9" | CG Palmer Trinity | 2023 State FL – Palmer Trinity
2023 Emily Montes Emily Montes 5'9" | CG Palmer Trinity | 2023 State FL is headed to Columbia once she is done in the 305. The 5-foot-10 point guard averaged 12 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 4.3 steals per game. She helped the Falcons to a 17-8 record.
Kendra Bentley Kendra Bentley 5'8" | CG Santaluces | 2023 State FL – Santaluces
Kendra Bentley Kendra Bentley 5'8" | CG Santaluces | 2023 State FL was one of the best scorers in the state. The 5-foot-8 guard averaged 24.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 rebounds and 3.8 steals while shooting 49 percent from the field. Her scoring margin was good for 10th best in Florida.
Ashley Hendricks – Berean Christian
Ashley Hendricks is a strong post player for Berean Christian. The 6-foot-1 center averaged 17.5 points and 13.9 rebounds per game while shooting 49 percent from the field. Hendricks helped the Bulldogs win 22 games.
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