AAU Florida State Prelims, Stand outs
Over the Mothers Day weekend at Deland High School, was the AAU State Prelims. Here are a few players that stood out over the event. Kailani Merrill 2026 PG Calvary/FGB A long slender player that can push the ball up…
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Continue ReadingOver the Mothers Day weekend at Deland High School, was the AAU State Prelims. Here are a few players that stood out over the event.
Kailani Merrill 2026 PG Calvary/FGB
A long slender player that can push the ball up the floor. She plays with an up tempo pace that helps her get to the basket. Able to stop and pull up from mid-range while showing the capability to knock down the outside ball. Merrill has showed much improvement over the years. Looking forward to seeing her continued development.
Talia Kemp Talia Kemp 5'6" | PG Central FL Christian Academy | 2024 State FL 2024 SG CFCA/J Sizzle
Kemp is a smooth guard that gets to the basket with ease, using a variety of moves. She is able to hit the outside jump shot. She also, has active feet and hands on the defensive end of the floor. Usually guarding the best offensive player from the opponent.
Jenica Suggs 2024 PF CFCA/J Sizzle
Suggs, another player from the loaded J Sizzle AAU team out of West Orlando. Arguably one of the better defenders on her squad. She is aggressive and applies tremendous ball pressure to the opponent. She has a good read on the ball, allowing her to get many rebounds. She has active hands, along with quick feet. On the other side of the court, she has a nice jump shot that she shows off.
Jaiden Peterson 2028 PG BSO
Peterson, a young prospect that shows a strong ability to control the ball while dribbling. She sees the floor very well, getting her teammates involved in the game. Look forward to seeing her play at the High School level and in the coming years.
Beckham Hockley Beckham Hockley 5'7" | PG Sickles | 2024 State FL 2024 SG Clearwater/FGB
The 5’7″ guard is a long and has a nice frame, which helps her handling the ball, getting her teammates involved in the action. She sees the floor very well, making timely on target passes. Hockley has a nice smooth release on her jump shot.
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