Who is Going Where? Florida Players are Making Decisions

By Michael Wholey 8/30/23 3:00 PM EST   Offers have gone out, visits have been made – who has recently made decisions as to where they will attend college?   Class of 2023   Gaby Dumas (American Heritage) – Florida Memorial University   Dumas, a 5'5 guard, is staying local and will attend Florida Memorial University and suit it up for the Lions this coming winter.  Dumas was a key component of American Heritage backcourt the last few years.  She is a pesky defender that attacks off the bounce and can knock down the 3.     Class of 2024   [player_tooltip player_id='243885' first='Jada' last='Eads'] (Lake Highland Prep) – Seton Hall   Eads has been one of the top guards in the state for several years with Wekiva and Lake Highland Prep.  The 5'7 Guard had a great showing with CFE 17U 3SSB Team – Grant Hill this summer and is headed to Seton Hall in New Jersey.      [player_tooltip player_id='217664' first='Lexi' last='Blue'] (Lake Highland Prep) – Virginia Tech   Blue is one of the most versatile players in the country and was a hot commodity amongst a number of college programs from coast to coast.  The 6'0 Wing put her skill, athleticism, and length on display with CFE 17U 3SSB Team – Grant Hill on the Adidas circuit and takes her talents to Virginia Tech.      [player_tooltip player_id='400798' first='Sophia' last='McCartney'] (St. John Neumann Catholic HS) – Army   McCartney was one of the top rising front court players on the 3SSB circuit as she performed consistently in the paint for CFE 17U 3SSB Team – Grant Hill.  She takes her talents to West Point and will suit up for Army.        [player_tooltip player_id='248261' first='Malayna' last='Stevenson'] (Gateway HS) – University of Tampa   Stevenson was very, very good on the UAA circuit for [program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='FGB' last='']. The 5'11 wing has deep 3-point range, is a skilled offensive player that helps promote ball movement, floor spacing, and a balanced offensive attack. Stevenson is staying local and will attend the University of Tampa next season!     [player_tooltip player_id='487612' first='Sienna' last='Dauer'] (IMG Academy) – Davidson   Dauer is a big, skilled, versatile perimeter player that has a high basketball IQ and can play multiple positions. She was a top performer on the UAA circuit for [program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='FGB' last=''] and after taking a number of visits to campuses, elected to verbally commit to Davidson.     [player_tooltip player_id='248345' first='Clare' last='Coyle'] (Bishop Kenny) – Furman   Coyle has great height and can play the wing and the forward spots. She is very comfortable playing face up and has performed at a high level for Bishop Kenny helping lead them to Lakeland this past season and followed that up playing at a high level for [program_tooltip program_id='713109' first='East' last='Coast United'] Family 2024. The 6'0 Wing/Forward verbally committed to Furman.     [player_tooltip player_id='248294' first='McKenna' last='Murphy'] (Boone HS) – Rollins College   Murphy, 5'6 Guard has been one of the top players in her conference for Boone HS the last few years. She has elected to stay local and committed to Rollins College and will hoop it up in the very competitive Sunshine State Conference.     [player_tooltip player_id='223784' first='Nicole' last='Carreno'] (Seffner Christian) – University of North Florida   Carreno is 6'0 Forward with a high basketball IQ, strong skill set, 3 point range, and excellent passing skills. The has been one of the core players for Seffner Christian the last 3 years. She recently committed to the University of North Florida and new first year head coach Erika Lambert.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/Jed6HtynQWM?si=JjqtKWRcy8-6-0iy </div></figure>     [player_tooltip player_id='349387' first='Tatiana' last='Matthews'] (Dunnellon HS) – Colgate   Matthews, a 5'9 athletic guard averaged 30.7 points per game and recently committed to Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. An extremely talented perimeter player with major scoring ability also showcased her ability to play PG and run a team for [program_tooltip program_id='713590' first='FGB' last=''] on the UAA circuit picking up multiple offers this spring and summer before choosing Colgate stating “Colgate University was the best opportunity as far as academics,” Matthews said. “At one point, the basketball has to stop bouncing. With it being a prestigious and Division I school, it was the best option.”     Sydney Martin (Naples HS) – Belmont Abbey   Martin, can play both the shooting guard and wing spots. At 6'1, she has great height and uses it well to shoot over the top of defenses. She has been stellar for Naples HS since she stepped on campus and is headed to Belmont Abbey after her Senior season.     Yanija Lawson (Spruce Creek HS) - St. Francis   Lawson is long, athletic and plays hard. At 5'11, she crashes the boards, runs the floor and is very active, consistently being around the ball. She has helped Spruce Creek be one of the top teams in the state and is headed to St. Francis next season.     Class of 2025   Rocio Jimenez (Central Pointe Academy) – Mississippi State   Jimenez, a 6'7 Center became one of the first members of the class of 2025 to make a decision when she verbally committed to Mississippi State and Head Coach Sam Purcell. Her inside presence and big time height were major factors in MSU offering early and Jimenez committing early.     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 WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com or DM him through Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.

By Michael Wholey 8/30/23 3:00 PM EST