2023 Sunshine State Showdown: Top 15U Players To Watch
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The Sunshine State Showdown is coming to the greater Tampa Bay area from April 7 to April 9 at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Wesley Chapel. Prep Girls Hoops Florida scouts Michael Wholey and Ross Van De Griek will…
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Continue ReadingThe Sunshine State Showdown is coming to the greater Tampa Bay area from April 7 to April 9 at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Wesley Chapel. Prep Girls Hoops Florida scouts Michael Wholey and Ross Van De Griek will be on the grounds covering the event. Here are the top players to watch from the Class of 2026.
Sophia Vasquez
Sophia Vasquez
The 5-9 freshman forward is a multi-talented prospect who has huge upside. Vasquez can score in a variety of ways whether she’s scoring from the perimeter or driving to the basket. On the defensive side, Vasquez can guard multiple positions as well as jump into the passing lanes with her size and length.
The 5-11 shooting guard has come into a name of her own. Lower is a capable perimeter threat as well as an initiator on the offense and can get to the rim against stronger defenders as well. Lower also has a strong mid-range game where she can knock down 15 foot jump shots at a very consistent rate. On the defensive end she has very great footwork and body placement.
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Merrell is a very talented guard who could also play the wing position. She is a Top 10 prospect in the Class of 2026 where her all-around offensive talents take notice. Merrell can shoot from the perimeter, mid-range or attacking the basket as she is a true three level scorer. On the defensive end, Merrell has great length and limits opponents from getting second chance scoring opportunities.
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Satterfield is listed at 5-8, but plays much bigger and tougher than her height indicates. She can play both guard positions and is very efficient on both sides of the basketball. Satterfield averaged 6.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game during the high school season playing at Central Florida Christian. She is very impactful when it comes to setting up her teammates for an open shot.
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The 6-2 center plays with a competitive edge to her game and uses her length to an advantage. She is one of the most impactful players you will find in the state, as she can get a double double on any given night. Muller can also play positions 1 through 5 on the offensive end as her ball-handling skills have taken a step forward.