Junior Standouts at Orange Park MLK Tournament
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The MLK Tournament produced some exciting basketball and there were some impressive performances from some of the 2024 players. In this article we look at some of the Juniors who stood out. Nia Blocton Nia Blocton 6'0" | SF Ridgeview…
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Continue ReadingThe MLK Tournament produced some exciting basketball and there were some impressive performances from some of the 2024 players. In this article we look at some of the Juniors who stood out.
Nia Blocton Nia Blocton 6'0" | SF Ridgeview | 2024 State FL / 2024 / 6’0 C / Ridgeview
Blocton had a monster game against Oakleaf and clearly showed why she is one of the most dominant players in the 2024 class. Blocton posted an impressive double double that consisted of 27 points and 18 rebounds. She was in control of the paint on both ends of the court. In addition to scoring in the paint and snagging rebounds, the Junior Center was also running the floor and bringing the ball up the court to alleviate some of the pressure put on by Oakleaf’s guards. Blocton’s performance was one of the best of the year, especially when the opponent is factored in. She is avering a double – double for the season with 11 points and nearly 13 rebounds per game.
London Jenkins London Jenkins 5'4" | PG Fleming Island | 2024 State FL / 2024 / 5’4 PG / Fleming Island
Jenkins has been a standout all season and was so again at the MLK Tournament. Jenkins scored 19 of her team’s 37 points and led her team to a one point victory. Jenkin’s strongest asset is her speed. It leads to fast breaks and steals. Her court speed also causes defenses to focus on her so much that it sets her teammates up for open shots. As the season wounds down, Jenkins is averaging over 20 points per game and 5.7 steals.
Hailey Revak Hailey Revak 5'4" | SG Orange Park | 2024 State FL / 2024 / 5’4 SG / Orange Park
Revak scored 20 points and knocked down 5 three-pointers against Tallahassee Leon. It’s not the first time the junior sharpshooter has gone off behind the arc. She put the team on her back against Mandarin and shot lights out earlier this season. For the season Revak has knocked down 23 threes. She is the definition of a three point specialists.
Aniyah Campbell Aniyah Campbell 5'10" | PF Ridgeview | 2024 State FL / 2024 5’10 PF / Ridgeview
Campbell was impressive on the defensive end and equally impressive on the boards. Campbell has good length and she plays with a lot of confidence. She has been a contributor on the inside and gives Ridgeview a front court to be reckoned with. Against Oakleaf, the Junior forward pulled down 10 rebounds and knocked down a few shots. Campbell has grabbed 8 or more rebounds in nearly 10 games and she has become a force in the middle who frees up the Blocton sisters on the inside. Any opponent that plays Ridgeview will have to bring their lunch pale to compete on the boards.
Armanny Mullins / 2024 / 5’2 / Oakleaf
Mullins was very impressive in the MLK tournament. It wasn’t the points, but her demeanor on the court. She showed a lot of confidence down the stretch and definitely wasn’t afraid of the big moments in the game. Mullins finished with 4 points and three steals and did a good job of harassing the opposing guards throughout the game. She plays the passing lanes well and has very good speed on the court. She will be a player to watch, especially next year when Kaylah Turner Kaylah Turner 5'5" | PG Oakleaf | 2023 State FL will be playing in college.