Spring Watch: 2023’s to Know (Pt. 2)

Spring Watch: 2023&#8217;s to Know (Pt. 2)

Michael Costeines

April 6, 2022 @ 03:22 PM

There is a lot of South Florida talent spread out across our junior rankings. That also means it could be a big circuit season for the following players. Please click <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/04/spring-watch-2023s-to-know/">here </a>for part one. [player_tooltip player_id="219936" first="Mariah" last="Mckenzie"] - South Broward [player_tooltip player_id="219936" first="Mariah" last="Mckenzie"] is a long shooting guard out of South Broward. The 5-foot-8 prospect averaged a team-best 16.2 points while dishing out four assists per game. Overall, McKenzie shot 46 percent from the field and 37 percent (35-of-94) from deep. She scored 20 or more points in ten games and recorded a 33-point effort against Cypress Bay. An active defender, McKenzie collected 74 rebounds and 71 steals. An area she might want to work on this spring is her free-throw shooting (60 percent). McKenzie is an excellent student with a 3.9 GPA. She was named 7A-6A 2nd Team All-County by the Sun Sentinel. McKenzie runs with FGB South Florida. [player_tooltip player_id="352593" first="Maria" last="Garcia"] - Schoolhouse Prep [player_tooltip player_id="352593" first="Maria" last="Garcia"] is a highly effective player around the glass. The 6-foot center/power forward can use her frame in paint to finish with her left right. Garcia puts herself in good position down near the rim. She will also use her height and power as an effective rebounder. Overall, her strength is tough to compete against near the basket. In addition, she is a good passer around the low block. Garcia can put up double-doubles with regularity. [player_tooltip player_id="156588" first="Khyala" last="Ngodu"] - Dillard [player_tooltip player_id="156588" first="Khyala" last="Ngodu"] is a fantastic post player with high level athleticism. The 6-foot-2 forward has an edge with her quickness over other bigs. Moreover, her athleticism and awareness makes her an excellent rim protector. This also comes into play from her simple presence or ability to alter shots around the paint. Ngodu can effect the game without touching or being directly involved in a play. She averaged 15.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. Overall, she recorded seven double-doubles. [player_tooltip player_id="91642" first="Kristina" last="Godfrey"] - Miami Country Day [player_tooltip player_id="91642" first="Kristina" last="Godfrey"] continues to improve her perimeter shot while being an all-around point guard. The 5-foot-7 prospect knocked down 35 3-pointers at a 32 percent rate for Miami Country Day. Godfrey’s vision (6.1 apg) and court tempo are already elite. She is also an active defender with over four steals per game this past season. Godfrey’s expanded scoring ability will only make her more difficult to defend. For any South Florida Prep Girls Hoops news or information...please contact Michael Costeines @Steins_23 on Instagram or follow him on Twitter @Mungertown_Mike23.