Young Under the Radar Standouts in District Playoffs
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The First Coast saw really good basketball during the District Playoffs and had a lot of representation in the Regional Playoffs as well. In this article, we look at some of the First Coast players who are well in the…
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Continue ReadingThe First Coast saw really good basketball during the District Playoffs and had a lot of representation in the Regional Playoffs as well. In this article, we look at some of the First Coast players who are well in the District Playoffs and are on their way to becoming players to be reckoned with on the basketball landscape on the First Coast.
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Leandrea McCloud / 2025 / 6’4 PF – C / Ed White
McCloud led Ed White to its first-ever District Title in grand fashion averaging 20 points and 25 rebounds. The lefty is a smooth operator in the paint and controls the middle on both ends of the court. For the season, McCloud averaged a double-double (11.5 points and 14.7 rebounds). Mccloud is special on the defensive end and all season long she did a great job of controlling the paint, averaging nearly 3 blocks per game. McCloud is one of the rising stars on the First Coast.
Kayla Debrow Kayla Debrow SF FL School for Deaf and Blind | 2025 State FL / 2025 / 6’3 F / Florida School for Deaf and Blind
Debrow averages nearly 18 points per game and quietly scored 19 against Taliah Scott Taliah Scott 5'8" | SG St. John's Country Day | 2023 State #31 Nation FL and St Johns Country Day. Debrow and her team bowed out of the playoffs, but not before Debrow showcased her talents. She is strong in the paint and can put the ball in the goal from inside the painted area and from the midrange area. She can also step out behind the arc and knock down the long ball. Debrow also was a force on the boards and for the season she averaged a double-double with 17.3 points and nearly 11 boards per game.
Madilyn Ray Madilyn Ray 6'2" | C Beachside | 2026 State FL / 2026 / 6’2 C / Nease
All season the Freshman has held it down in the paint on both sides of the court. Ray is a heady player with a high basketball IQ. She passes well to cutters to the basket. She can score, rebound, and prevent baskets inside the paint. Ray had a standout game in the District Playoffs, posting a near double-double (9pts, 10 rebounds), 5 assists, and 4 blocked shots).
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Jade Spivey / 2025 / 5’6 SG / Creekside
Spivey played very well in District Play. Spivey was a stone-cold sniper during the District Playoffs with at least 6 threes in two District playoff games. The Sophomore guard shoots at a very high percentage from behind the arc. She has a nice midrange game as well.
Janai Jordan Janai Jordan 5'9" | PG Providence Jacksonville Florida | 2025 State FL / 2025 / 5’8 SG / Providence
Jordan has been balling all year, averaging nearly 10 points per game. Jordan is quick and can get to the rim and shoot the ball from all levels on the court. Defensively, Jordan is a good on-the-ball defender, has active hands, and plays well in the passing lanes. Jordan was a District playoff standout in a game, posting 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.