Top 2024s at the Select 50 Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were some quality 2024 players at the Select 50 Showcase. In this article, we look at some of the 2024s who stood out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='349326' first='Nykeria' last='Thomas'] / 5'10 SF / Mandarin </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas was viewed by many as the top Sophomore in the building and no arguments here. Versatility best describes Thomas who can do a little of everything on a basketball court. She runs the floor, fills the lanes, and can also lead the break. Thonas shot the three ball well at Select 50 and was also effective in the paint. Thomas can rebound on both ends of the court. She has the ability to immediately initiate the offense as a point guard or point forward. Last season, Thomas was a standout in the assist and steals departments. She can get 15 to 20 on a regular basis and still play her usual selfless game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='426336' first='Natalie' last='Allen'] / 5'8 CG / Eau Gallie </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen was a standout at the 2021 Select 50 showcase and she again represented the 2024 class at the 2022 Select 50 Showcase. Allen had some nice midrange shots in the paint and also knocked down a few shots from behind the arc. Allen is a shooter and she demonstrated that throughout the summer. What stands out is her confidence and demeanor on the court. At the Select 50 Showcase, Allen got after it on the defensive end. She showed and all around game and that bodes well for a special upcoming Junior campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harmoni Randolph / 5'7 CG / Central HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When you see Randolph on the floor, you see the talent, the athleticism, and the entire package. Randolph is very good in transition and can finish in a variety of ways. She has the ability to finish with a layup, a reverse layup, a floater, or a midrange shot. Randolph can also shoot the long range shot. Skill-wise, she was one of the tops in the building. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saniyah Frazier/ 5'9 SF / Park Vista </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Frazier was one of the best defenders at the Select 50 Showcase. She is very athletic and can block shots with the best of them. At the Select 50, Frazier was a one-person block party, blocking countless shots in the paint and on fastbreaks. She also showed her versatility by defending the wings on the outside. Offensively, Frazier was very effective in the paint. She was automatic around the basket. Frazier was a work horse in the middle and rebounded well on both ends of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495956' first='Karyna' last='Rivera'] / 5'5 SG / City of Life Christian </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rivera (cover photo) shot the ball very well at the Select 50 Showcase. Shooting is Rivera's calling card and she made some nice threes at the showcase. If a defender closes out too fast, Rivera has the ability to blow past the defender and get to the rim. She played well at the Southeast Showcase and was also a standout at the Select 50 Showcase. The Junior guard had a great Sophomore season and is positioned for an encore performance this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->