Class of 2023 Rankings: Stock Risers Part Three
Class of 2023 Rankings: Stock Risers Part Three By Michael Wholey 5/12/22 12:00 PM EST We released an updated rankings for the class of 2023 this week. Today we look at part three of the 2023 stock risers! You…
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By Michael Wholey 5/12/22 12:00 PM EST
We released an updated rankings for the class of 2023 this week. Today we look at part three of the 2023 stock risers!
You can take a look at the Class of 2023 Rankings HERE:
Uniyah Franklin Uniyah Franklin 6'1" | SF Everglades | 2023 State FL (Everglades HS / FGB Running Rebels) – 5’9 Wing
New Ranking: 89 Previous Ranking: 147
Franklin stock has continued to rise the last two years as she has consistently been an impact player for Everglades HS and for the FGB South Florida Runnin’ Rebels. The 6’2 Forward averaged a double-double with 17.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game leading them to a 18-8 record, an appearance in the Big 8 championship game and a solid run in the state playoffs. She has followed her stellar play this spring with the Runnin’ Rebels. Continue to keep an eye on Franklin, as her stock will continue to rise with her stellar play.
Zoe Tennell Zoe Tennell 5'8" | CG The Villages | 2023 State FL (The Villages / Hoop Dreams Elite) – 5’8 Guard
New Ranking: 97 Previous Ranking: 140
Zoe Tennell Zoe Tennell 5'8" | CG The Villages | 2023 State FL has put together impressive back-to-back seasons for The Villages Charter averaging double digits in back to back seasons. As a Sophomore, she averaged 18.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game and she followed that up averaging 16.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Tennell has a solid mid-range game and can put the ball to the floor, attacking off the bounce and getting to the rim.
Monajah Ford Monajah Ford 5'9" | CG Auburndale | 2023 State FL (Auburndale / East Coast United) – 5’9 Guard
New Ranking: 99 Previous Ranking: 142
Ford moves up 40 spots to # 99. The Prep Hoops staff has gotten a chance to see her play several times in the past 12 months at the Show N Prove Showcase, with Auburndale HS, as well as with East Coast United. Ford is long, athletic, versatile and active! Her energy and intensity are fun to watch, as she competes on every play! She attacks aggressively off the dribble and has displayed a shooting ability that stretches out to the 3-point line.
Alyssa Brasko Alyssa Brasko 6'0" | CG Bishop Moore Catholic | 2023 State FL (Bishop Moore Catholic / TNBA South) – 6’0 Guard / Wing
New Ranking: 125 Previous Ranking: 148
Brasko was one of Luke Zbynski stock risers from the Sunshine State Showdown and moves up 20 spots in the updated release class of 2023 rankings. The lefty guard / wing, has 3-point range, can attack off the bounce and rebounds the ball well from the perimeter. She is very active on both ends of the floor and gets her hands on a lot of 50/50 balls, has nice touch, and uses her length and solid frame to her advantage.
Kamiya Jones Kamiya Jones 5'6" | SG Oakleaf | 2023 State FL (Oakleaf / FGB) – 5’6 Guard
New Ranking: 126 Previous Ranking: 153
Jones is a tough, gritty guard with deep 3-point range. She had several major offensive individual outputs this season for Oakleaf. Not just a 3-point shooter, she has decent handle, an aggressive defender, and attacks the rim well off the bounce.
Xaniya Jackson Xaniya Jackson 6'1" | PF Andrew Jackson | 2023 State FL (Andrew Jackson / Lady OTOD) – 6’0 Forward
New Ranking: 151 Previous Ranking: 204
Jackson jumps up 50 spots after being highlighted twice this spring for her stellar play with Lady OTOD at the Apache Memorial Showcase and the Triumph Region Kickoff. Jackson stands out with her high energy, competitive spirit, aggressive play, persistence in pursuing the ball, excellent rebounding, and solid timing on blocking shots. She plays bigger than her 6’0 frame and does all the little things that help lead her team to victory and make her fun to play with.
Julia Miller Julia Miller 5'6" | CG Plant | 2023 State FL (HB Plant) – 5’6 Guard
New Ranking: 153 Previous Ranking: 232
Miller was a standout player for me back in January at the MLK Classic as well as at the Brooks DeBartolo Thanksgiving Shootout. She stood out for her filling up the stat sheet and her overall offensive skill. She is a 5’6 guard that can score in a number of ways and does a good job spacing the floor and utilizing the shot fake when defenders close her out aggressively.
Lexi Pizarro Lexi Pizarro 5'5" | PG Sickles | 2023 State FL (Sickles HS / Tampa Thunder) – 5’5 Point Guard
New Ranking: 157 Previous Ranking: 257
Pizarro was identified as a Name To Know at the Florida PFH Top 250 and stood out for her impressive 3-point shooting ability at the Sunshine State Showdown. She moves up 100 spots, as she is not just a long range bomber, she can play the point guard and shooting guard position, is a solid and pesky defender, and is a selfless passer. Her consistent energy and effort really stand out, as she does not take plays off, competing from jump ball to final buzzer.
Geriya Grady Geriya Grady 5'4" | PG Boca Ciega | 2023 State FL (Boca Ciega / Grindhouse Elite) – 5’4 Guard
New Ranking: 206 Previous Ranking: 230
Grady was one of the standouts for Grindhouse Elite at the Triumph Region Kickoff. She has excellent handle, attacks the rim off the bounce and can knock down the open 3. She can play the PG and SG positions, does a good job attacking in transition, and has a high IQ.
About Class of 2023 Rankings
This is the first update of the 2023 rankings in 2022. We have taken a look at players performance and potential with both their High School and Travel teams. If there is a player that not included in the rankings or you feel is not ranked properly, please email us at WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com and include Name, Height, Position, HS, Travel team, any stats available and any video available. Our goal is to cover the entire state, but we are well aware that we have not seen everyone in the state and those that we have seen, we have not seen all of them equally the same amount of time and games.
About Our Rankings
Prep Girls Hoops prospect rankings have been compiled by our staff with input from high school, club and college coaches from across the state. Players are ranked on their status as a college prospect. We aim to expand and update our prospects rankings 2-4 times per year to continue to maintain the most comprehensive, accurate prospect rankings in the country.
Michael Wholey is Prep Girls Hoops Florida Senior Scout and oversees the Florida rankings along with other contributing members and writers for @PGHFlorida. You can email Michael Wholey at WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com or DM him on Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.