City Rankings: Coastal Georgia Top Frontcourt Players
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Volleyball Veronica Sierzant GA #37 PF #10 HEIGHT 6'3" POS PF CLASS 2023 View Profile Veronica Sierzant State: Georgia School: Islands No. 1 – The future college volleyball player led the state in rebounding and was second in double-doubles with 22…
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Continue ReadingNo. 1 – The future college volleyball player led the state in rebounding and was second in double-doubles with 22 in 23 games, averaging 21.6 points, 17.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks. Veronica would be a popular name with college coaches if she chose to follow the basketball path. She’s got terrific size and strength and serves as a point-forward.
No. 2 – D-I schools love the upside of Bailey Gilmore Bailey Gilmore 6’3″ | PF Bradwell Institute | 2023 State GA , a mobile post presence with a Power 5 frame. She averaged 8.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Bailey has potential in the pick-and-pop game. Gilmore has great switchability on defense.
No. 3 – The numbers don’t lie – Brianna Pelote Brianna Pelote 6’2″ | C Woodville-Tompkins | 2024 State GA is an elite shot blocker. The intimidating post presence averaged 15.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.7 blocks per game. She does a great job of walling up and altering shots without fouling and has a quality footwork with her back to the basket. The more she gets seen, the more schools will track her. She could be a great defensive anchor at the D-II level.
No. 4 – Continuing the trend of terrific size down on the coast, Jackson at 6-foot-3 is well put together. Shane’ is effective on the backboards and can score around the rim efficiently. She posted 11.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.4 blocks per game.
No. 5 – Keep an eye on Parris Parham Parris Parham 5’10” | SF Bradwell Institue | 2025 State GA . She played a huge role in Bradwell Institute’s run to the Elite Eight. Parham has a strong build on the perimeter. She’s a good shooter that can attack from the wing or score inside through contact. She does a good job squaring her shoulders and finishing strong. She put up 9.8 points and 6 rebounds per game while shooting 35% from three.
No. 6 – Shamya Flanders Shamya Flanders 5’11” | PF Brunswick | 2023 State GA turns heads for a number of reasons. Three being her length, skill and of course her vibrant always-changing hair color. Flanders averaged 13.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals. Standing close to 6-foot tall, Flanders has a wiry frame with broad shoulders and long reach. She is a good athlete that can defend all over the floor. On offense, she’s a nuisance on the glass and has a quick first step when attacking from the high post.
Janiyah Heyward
Janiyah Heyward
No. 7 – Bully ball is what Janiyah Heyward brings to the table. At roughly 5-foot-7, she’s a bundle of power and aggression. She relentlessly crashes the glass and will attack downhill, scoring through contact. Heyward is adept at finding tough buckets inside. She does a nice job getting physical when defending bigger players. She averaged 12.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3 steals.
Katharyn Johnson
Katharyn Johnson
No. 8 – Kat Johnson is a sneaky good sleeper. She’s got elite length at 6-foot-4. She’s comfortable shooting from the perimeter and has good functional strength to score inside. She seals well and uses back to the basket moves. Johnson averaged 9.6 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks.