The NEW Top 10 in the Class of 2024

By Michael Wholey 9/28/22 10:00 AM EST   The class of 2024 has entered their Junior season and as they transition from travel ball to prep ball, these are the top 10 players in the state based on the updated class of 2024 rankings.  Check out the NEW Top 10!   Rank: 1   [player_tooltip player_id='248320' first='Trinity' last='Turner'] (Dr. Phillips / Essence) – 5'7 Guard   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/278255731_2032748890240268_5889427534872986764_n-825x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-426155" width="160" height="199"/></figure>     Turner is a big-time player who makes big time plays. She holds the # 1 spot for the class of 2024 but is about against some tough competition to hold the top spot. She led her team to a state championship in the FHSAA playoffs, had a big time summer on the EYBL circuit for Essence, and has been a hot name amongst college coaches who are looking for a big, strong playmaking guard.       Rank: 2   [player_tooltip player_id='434911' first='Vivian' last='Iwuchukwu'] (Montverde Academy / San Antonio's Finest) – 6'3 Wing   Iwuchukwu enters the class of 2024 rankings as the top newcomer at the # 2 spot, transferring high schools from Texas to Montverde Academy. Her body, length, athleticism, and versatility all make her a major impact player on the court and a player that the who's who of college coaches were following her around this summer with the hopes of suiting it up for their college one day.      Rank: 3   [player_tooltip player_id='217667' first='Kayla' last='Nelms'] (Miami Country Day / Miami Suns) – 6'1 Forward   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/FSV6pxrX0AkZ9sG-1024x1008.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-468372" width="253" height="249"/></figure>   Nelms was steady, consistent, and efficient all summer for the Miami Suns.  At 6'1, she plays as a faceup 4 and fills up the stat sheet with points and rebounds.  She has a quick release from 3 and shoots a high percentage from downtown and essentially averages a double-double on both the travel circuit and the high school level with Montverde Academy.  She has continued to improve and rise to the occasion for top level competition and has attracted some SEC attention from college coaches entering her junior season.        Rank: 4   [player_tooltip player_id='331745' first='Eris' last='Lester'] (Orange Park / Miami Suns) – 5'10 Guard   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/09/Eris-Lester-P-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-331500" width="142" height="189"/></figure>   Lester was one of the classes biggest stock risers this spring / summer bouncing onto the travel circuit with the Miami Suns and dazzling spectators with her superb athleticism, excellent body control and versatile skill set.  Lester was not only a huge stock riser but also has the biggest upside and most potential amongst the top 10 as she is just growing into her body and continued to improve and rises to the competition level.        Rank: 5   [player_tooltip player_id='219923' first='Kiara' last='Williams'] (Palm Bay / East Coast United) – 6'1 Forward   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/07/IMG_2064-e1627343085448-744x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-310975" width="149" height="205"/></figure>   Williams is a beast down low mixing it up with players 2-4 inches taller than her and never backing down.  She is strong, athletic, and aggressive and is a double double machine.  She can finish vs contact but also has ability to stretch it out to 15 feet.         Rank: 6   [player_tooltip player_id='243885' first='Jada' last='Eads'] (Lake Highland Prep / Central Florida Elite) – 5'6 Guard   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/02/IMG_3171-e1643674157650-998x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-382922" width="260" height="267"/></figure>       Eads is a bucket dropper! She has amazing ball skills, is an aggressive and talented perimeter player that can play both guard positions and is always looking to play downhill and attack the rim. She can really do it all with the ball in her hands as she can knock it down from deep, has a solid mid-range game, can score at the rim, and is an exceptional passer.         Rank: 7   [player_tooltip player_id='223789' first='Shakirah' last='Edwards'] (Rutherford / FBC) – 5'10 Guard   In a class full of athletes, Edwards is at the top.  She is long, athletic, with a quick explosive first step and major hops! She is a dynamic playmaker who has multiple plays per game that leave spectators going WOW! She has as ton of potential, major upside, and continues to close the gap between her athleticism, talent and skill level.  She has major upside!     Rank: 8   [player_tooltip player_id='217664' first='Lexi' last='Blue'] (Lake Highland Prep / Central Florida Elite) – 6'1 Wing   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/01/Lexi-984x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-244336" width="260" height="271"/></figure>       Blue is long, athletic, versatile and talented. She can play the shooting guard, wing, and forward positions showcasing her ability to knock down the 3, attacking off the dribble and finishing at the rim. Her height and length are most impactful on the defensive end, where she gets her hands on a lot of balls, runs through passing lanes and is extremely effective at the top of the press and at the top of a zone.       Rank: 9   [player_tooltip player_id='219925' first='Janessa' last='Kelley'] (Blanche Ely / Team Knight) – 5'9 Guard   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/01/JK.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-246931"/></figure>   Kelley is a sharpshooter who has range well beyond the 3-point line.  Simply put, she cannot be left open as she is a high-volume shooter who shoots a high percentage.  She is athletic, can put it to the floor when defenses close her out and take away her shot and she plays hard and aggressive with a ton of energy on both ends of the floor.      Rank: 10   [player_tooltip player_id='247154' first='Yakiya' last='Milton'] (Mandarin / East Coast United) 6'4 Wing/Forward   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/07/IMG_8728.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-311605" width="182" height="182"/></figure>   Milton is long, tall and has an impressive build.  She moves into the class of 2024 class after reclassifying from the 2023 class and transferring to Mandarin.  She is legit 6'4 and has a wingspan closer to 6'8.  Her ranking in the top 10 is more potential than production but she has major upside and a ton of potential.  Her guard skills at 6'4 with the ability to go down low make her very versatile and a potential big time prospect!       Michael Wholey is the lead scout for Florida Prep Girls Hoop Florida and a former division one Assistant Coach at American University, University of Memphis, and Georgia Tech. Wholey and the rest of the Prep Girls Hoop staff, seek to cover the entire state of player, keeping subscribers up to date with player evaluations, recruiting info, and statewide news. Our audience often supplies us with some of our best information. If you have any information on players, teams, or statewide news in the state of Florida, emailing Michael Wholey at <a href="mailto:WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com">WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com</a> or DM him through Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.