2022 IE Thanksgiving Shoot Out Stand Outs

Class of 2023 Big Guards and Post Players   By Michael Wholey 12/29/22 11:00 AM EST   Insider Exposure hosted a number of the top teams from all across Florida as well as all across the country.  We took in some of the action at Bolles School.  Here are some of the class of 2023 big guards and post players.        Class of 2023   [player_tooltip player_id='219934' first='Rusne' last='Augustinaite'] (Montverde Academy) – 6'0 Guard   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/12/Rusne.jpg?w=620" alt="" class="wp-image-239648" width="149" height="213" /></figure>     This was the best I have seen Augustinaite play in the last three years since arriving at Montverde Academy. She is in great shape, has developed her overall skill set as a combo guard, improving her handle and shooting a higher percentage from 3.  She is still a high volume outside shooter who can get hot in a hurry and change the momentum of the game knocking down 3s from the wing and baseline.       [player_tooltip player_id='245281' first='Cori' last='Allen'] (Montverde Academy) – 5'10 Guard   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/Cori-Allen-Montverde.jpg?w=555" alt="" class="wp-image-572875" width="125" height="231" /></figure>   Allen played multiple guard spots handling the ball and playing off the ball. She was in excellent condition, playing a majority of the game.  Always a strong, big guard, she was leaned out and appeared to be in really good shape.  Allen handled the ball as the teams main point guard, distributing the ball well to scorers and used her body to attack off the dribble, absorbing and playing through contact.     [player_tooltip player_id='219933' first='Mjracle' last='Sheppard'] (Montverde Academy) – 5'10 Guard   Splitting point guard duties with Allen, Sheppard served as teams primary ball handler and was aggressive in pushing the ball in transition.  She was a playmaker in the full court, helping Montverde Academy get out to a quick start and really setting the tone from the jump ball.  Sheppard was effective both in the half court and in the full court and consistently played down hill, hunting the paint and creating scoring opportunities for her teammates.       [player_tooltip player_id='54101' first='Jordyn' last='Griggs'] (Montverde Academy) – 6'1 Guard   Griggs is a big, athletic wing that came off the bench for a very talented Montverde Academy.  She helped space the floor with her outside shooting ability and did a good job putting the ball to the floor from the wing and the baseline attacking the rim.     [player_tooltip player_id='264587' first='Olivia' last='McGhee'] (IMG Academy) – 6'3 Wing   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/Olivia-McGhee-SNP.jpeg?w=949" alt="" class="wp-image-572873" width="156" height="168" /></figure>     McGhee really stood out for her big strong build.  She is a bit of a hybrid player, not really a wing and not really a forward.  She mainly played on the perimeter and struggled vs pressure.  She seems to still be transitioning to being a full time perimeter player and needs to continue to work on her handle and outside shooting.  Her combination of height, strength, and athleticism are what makes her such an intriguing prospect and why she is headed to the ACC to play for the University of Virginia next season.      [player_tooltip player_id='243925' first='Taelyn' last='Carey'] (Westminster Academy) – 6'1 Wing / Forward   Carey has great length and an athletic build.  On a guard heavy team, Carey gives Westminster Academy an interior presence and great length and height.  She is still raw and unpolished but has a ton of potential.      [player_tooltip player_id='188583' first='Sarah' last='Rambus'] (IMG Academy) – 6'4 Forward / Center   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/Sarah-Rambus-SNP.jpeg?w=753" alt="" class="wp-image-572874" width="165" height="223" /></figure>     It does not take long to see what the intrigue of what makes Rambus such a highly coveted prospect that signed with Oregon.  At 6'4, she is long, athletic, with a long wingspan and a versatile skill set.  She was not very effective in IMG Academy loss, mainly floating out on the perimeter and hanging out at the high post.  She will need to be a consistent offensive performer for IMG Academy to make another run to an appearance in the Geico National Championships.      [player_tooltip player_id='188326' first='Letycia' last='Vasconcelos'] (Montverde Academy) – 6'7 Center   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/Letycia-Vasconcelos-Montverde.jpg?w=819" alt="" class="wp-image-572872" width="125" height="156" /></figure>     Vasconcelos length and body is impressive. At 6'7, she has a huge presence in the paint on both ends of the court.  She finished well at the rim both on offensive put backs and drop passes. She has great hands for an interior post player and moved well.          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.

Class of 2023 Big Guards and Post Players