A Look at the Miami Suns Gold Squad from the First Half of July
By Michael Wholey 7/19/22 11:00 PM EST The Miami Suns Gold 17U squad had a successful first half of July. Here is a look at some of their standout players. Class of 2023 Madison Aguilera – 5’4 Guard Madi is…
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Continue ReadingBy Michael Wholey 7/19/22 11:00 PM EST
The Miami Suns Gold 17U squad had a successful first half of July. Here is a look at some of their standout players.
Class of 2023
Madison Aguilera – 5’4 Guard
Madi is a super quick and aggressive player who always plays with high energy and passion. She is a dangerous scorer with has exceptional 3-point range and shoots a high percentage. Her activity level and motor, make her constantly around the ball and she is capable of going off for a 30 piece any game!
Kiaraly Cabrera – 5’8 Guard
Cabrera performed well in Iowa and Chicago for Miami Suns Gold. She is a crafty guard who can fill up the stat sheet on the offensive end, scoring off the dribble at the rim and an pull ups as well as knocking down 3s. When attacking off the dribble, she does a good job getting into the paint and drawing defenders to create open looks for her teammates on penetrate and kick situations. She has a smooth game and is a naturally gifted offensive player who has a ton of potential.
Maia Lewers – 5’8 Guard
Lewers is a quick, aggressive guard who plays hard on both sides of the ball. She has a high motor, is super active, and is a selfless player who sets the tone on the defensive side of the ball. Lewers pushes the ball aggressively in transition, giving the ball up freely to the open player while also selectively finding opportunities to put the ball in the basket. Lewers has good court vision and is a solid passer who also gets after it on the defensive end!
Skye McCloud – 5’9 Forward
McCloud is a consistent presence in the paint and in the front court. At 5’9, she is a versatile power forward who can defend in the post as well as the perimeter. She has quick feet and scores facing the basket as well as in the post. Ultimately she could transition to the wing with improved ball handling and outside shooting but makes up for being under sized by playing hard and aggressive on both ends of the floor!
Madison Mingo – 5’9 Guard
Mingo is a slender, athletic, versatile guard who is naturally gifted on the offensive end. She is a high skilled player on the offensive end who has great shooting form, solid handle, and is a good passer.
Jordan Race – 5’11 Wing
Race is a long guard who can play multiple positions. She has great court vision and has nice mid-range as well as 3-point range. Her length and wing span are a huge plus, as she can get her hands on a lot of balls on the defensive end and on the offensive end she can shoot over her defender and finish above defenders at the rim. A high IQ player, Race moves well without the ball, makes the extra pass, and is a positive presence on the court amongst her teammates.
Alaina Williams – 6’1 Forward
Williams stands out on the court at 6’1 as she is a good rebounder who can score from high or low post. With most players her size wanting to stretch out the perimeter, Williams is refreshing to watch as a willingly aggressive and physical player who is not afraid to mix it up in the paint.
Janessa Williams – 5’10 Wing/Forward
Janessa is a tough, tenacious defender and rebounder with a high motor. At 5’10, she can play inside and outside and can score at the rim, from mid-range, and from the perimeter. She is fun to watch because she does not take any plays off and she sets the tone on the court consistently and her teammates typically follow.
Class of 2024
Peyton Looky – 5’10 Wing
Looky brings high energy every time she steps on the court. She is lightning quick tenacious defender and can really shoot the 3. She is capable of leading 6-0 and 8-0 runs on her own when she gets hot from outside and in a groove. She has a high IQ, plays hard and aggressive on both ends and is leader on both ends of the floor both with her energy and her voice.
Priyanka Alibhai – 5’8 Forward
Alibhai primarily scores in the paint and off her mid-range jumper. For the Suns, she has played multiple positions Guard – Wing – Forward and always get after it on the defensive end, playing tough and aggressive D and showcasing her ability to guard multiple positions.
Class of 2025
Sophia Kateris – 5’10 Guard
Kateris is a versatile player who is a gifted offensive player, who can put the ball in the bucket in a variety of ways. She is a physical finisher at the rim, using her body to finish vs contact and get to the free throw line. She has a solid balance of scoring in the paint and from the perimeter, showcasing her midrange game and her ability to knock it down from 3.
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.