Scouting Report: Somerset Prep North Lauderdale

By Michael Wholey 11/13/22 5:00 PM EST   The high school season kicks off this week on the girls side. We start to take a look at teams all across the state.  First up the up-and-coming Somerset Prep North Lauderdale squad with new coaches and a lot of new faces.  Coach George Adams fell short in the 4A State Championship on the sidelines at Calvary Christian (Fort Lauderdale) and makes the move to Somerset Prep North Lauderdale bringing several players with him.      Class of 2027   [player_tooltip player_id='522357' first='Sariyah' last='Sabb'] – 5'8 Combo Guard Sariyah is a crafty point guard that can break down the defense and sees the floor. She's already generating interest from Division one colleges and universities as an 8th grader. She had multiple 30-point games throughout the travel season and previously with her middle school team.  Over the summer, she averaged 17 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds per game for the [program_tooltip program_id='713642' first='GT' last='Queens'] 2026 squad.      Class of 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='470395' first='Isyss' last='Mims'] – 6'0 Wing Isyss led her travel team in scoring averaging a double-double over the course of the entire summer at 21 points and 12 rebounds per game. Mims is a walking double-double who finishes at the rim through contact and has a nice mid-range shot.     Class of 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='248692' first='Lacienega' last='Crockett'] – 5'5 Combo Guard   Crockett is a transfer from Dillard High School. She can score on all three levels. She extends the defense and with her long-range shooting ability and is a dynamic playmaker.   [player_tooltip player_id='248693' first='Riley' last='Stoker'] - 6'2 Wing   Stoker is long and lengthy. She has received interest from about multiple Division I programs after a strong spring/summer on the travel circuit. Her length is wingspan is what jumps out at you very quicky but in watching her play she is very versatile and uses her body well. She can shoot from deep, get downhill, block shots, has a nice pull-up, and loves to post up the smaller guards. She is a transfer from Western High School who is expected to be a major contributor to a deep basketball team.     [player_tooltip player_id='248691' first='Brianna' last='Brown'] - 6'0 Shooting Guard [player_tooltip player_id='248691' first='Brianna' last='Brown'] is the definition of a long-ball shooter. Her range is well beyond the 28-foot mark. She knocks down shots in bunches and has a high basketball IQ and is a god decision maker. She was a key contributor to Calvary Christian run to the state title game last year and is expected to make the same contributions at Somerset Prep North Lauderdale.     Class of 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='243882' first='Jocelyn' last='Gagnon'] - 6'1 Wing   Gagnon is slated to be a 20-point scorer this year and surpass the 1000-point mark. She plays the game with a ton of energy and effort. She is a team-first player that can create problems for the defense with her ability to score and pass the ball. She is interest from multiple division one colleges after an excellent Sophomore pre-season followed by a strong spring/summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='713522' first='Miami' last='Suns']. Gagnon is a transfer from Calvary Christian.   [player_tooltip player_id='349323' first='Nahilah' last='Clarke'] - 5'9 Shooting Guard   Nahiliah is one of the most versatile players in south Florida as she is able to play all three guard positions and has the ability to play as an undersized forward. Defensively she puts extreme ball pressure on ball handlers, consistently giving maximum effort and energy on the defensive side of the ball. Offensively she has a well-rounded skill set and can get to the basket with ease. Clarke is also a transfer Calvary Christian.   [player_tooltip player_id='522358' first='Skylar' last='Alexander'] - 5'7 Shooting Guard   Alexander is often the defensive specialist. She is very athletic and a hard worker. Although defending is what she does best, she can knock down shots and get to the basket. Her role is vital to the success of Somerset Prep North Lauderdale as she will often be called on to come off the bench, guard the opponents best player, and provide a spark or energy boost at pivotal points in the game. Alexander is also a transfer, moving over from Krop.   Class of 2023 [player_tooltip player_id='522356' first='Brinyia' last='Rolax'] - 6'3 2023 Forward / Center   Brinyia is an instant defensive presence and does a great job rebounding the basketball and impacting the paint. Rolax runs the floor, is active on the offensive and defensive glass, protects the rim, and has the ability to play inside and out. Rolax will have the opportunity to play major minutes for Somerset Prep North Lauderdale. She is a transfer from Dillard.   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.

By Michael Wholey 11/13/22 5:00 PM EST