Top 5 Freshmen at Demetrius Richardson Showcase
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There was some great basketball played by the Freshman class in the Demetrius Richardson showcase. As these young players graced the court, it was clear there was a lot of talent on the court. In this article we look at…
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Continue ReadingThere was some great basketball played by the Freshman class in the Demetrius Richardson showcase. As these young players graced the court, it was clear there was a lot of talent on the court. In this article we look at the top 5 standouts in the 20126 class.
Alanna Tatum Alanna Tatum 5'6" | PG University Christian | 2026 State FL / 2026 / 5″7 PG / University Christian.
Tatum did a great job running the offense and also getting back on defense. Tatum showed she can get to the rim. Has some nice moves to do so: The hesitation moves, etc. Tatum was also quick to the loose balls and made some nice steals on the defensive end. She is an excellent on ball defender and has the ability to stay in front of the ball handler. She also made great passes inside to the bigs. She used her speed to push the ball up the court and keep the defense at a disadvantage. Tatum’s midrange game was potent, especially down the stretch when her team was mounting a comeback.
Yahri Tyler Yahri Tyler 6'0" | PF DeSoto County | 2026 State FL / 2026 / 6’0 PF / Desoto
Tyler showed a lot of versatility on the floor: She took one possession Coast to coast and converted the basket; She put the ball down and drove to the basket for a score; and she converted a step back three pointer. Tyler was also workhorse on the glass. With her skillset she is a double double waiting to happen. Tyler also scored some clutch shots down the stretch. When it was “money” time, she delivered. The Freshman is poised to have a very special summer.
Imani Henderson Imani Henderson 6'1" | PF Atlantic Coast | 2026 State FL / 2026 / 6’1 PF / Atlantic Coast
Henderson has a nice athletic frame and is still growing into her body. She had some nice shots on the inside and she did a good job of rebounding on both sides of the court. She mixed it up and competed well against the opposing bigs throughout the game. Henderson found the offense late in the game and with the lead slipping away, she stepped it up and scored some nice baskets to help seal the victory. Henderson has great athleticism and is just scratching the surface.
Carleyssia Wallace Carleyssia Wallace 5'11" | SF Palm Bay | 2026 State FL /2026 / 5″10 PF / Palm Bay
Wallace was impressive at the showcase and one play sums it up. The power forward grabbed a rebound, dribbled the ball coast to coast, and converted a reverse layup with her left hand. On other possessions, Wallace filled the lanes and even led the fast break a few times. Wallace can also put the ball down and to drive to the basket. At the showcase, she was strong inside and finished with the left and right hand. Wallace was the most dominant player in the Freshman game. She is capable of of getting a double-double every time she steps on the court.
Audrey Beyer Audrey Beyer 5'10" | SG Tocoi Creek | 2026 State FL / 2026 / 5’10 SG / Bartram
Beyer showed some versatility and maturity in her game as she let the game come to her after a few early misses from long-range. She was active on the fast break and played great in the transition game. In the offensive sets, she made nice cuts to the basket for layups and midrange jumpers. Beyer can really shoot the three and connected on a three-pointer down the stretch, but her versatility really stood out.