Florida Top 250 Expo Preview : Tough to Defend
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The Florida Top 250 is right around the corner and a look at the list of participants gets the attention of the prospects who will have the task of defending these talented ballers. What makes these ballers players in this…
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Continue ReadingThe Florida Top 250 is right around the corner and a look at the list of participants gets the attention of the prospects who will have the task of defending these talented ballers. What makes these ballers players in this article so tough to defend? For some it is their versatility and their ability to score and put pressure on a defense in so many ways. For others, they put the defense in a bind with their high basketball IQ. They understand situations and as a result are usually a step ahead . In this article, we hilight these 250 Expo participants who are tough to defend and will be a tough assignment at the Florida Top 250 Expo and the upcoming basketball season.
Angelina Deleon Angelina Deleon 5'8" | PG Doral Academy | 2025 State FL will be in the building next week and she can can flat out ball out. If there ever was a player tough to defend, it’s Deleon. She can shoot the three off of the catch or off of the dribble. If you try and take the three away, she can drive pass you and get to the rim and score. Deleon has a lot of tools in her bag, including the stop and pop, the dribble and pull up, and scoring in transition. She can also score through contact, etc. Deleon looks to be one of the top players at the Expo. She will be a tough player to defend one on one.
Nina Green Nina Green 5'6" | PG Wharton | 2024 State FL will participate in the The Florida Top 250 Expo and she is one tough player to defend and gain an advantage over. Green has speed and the old adage that “speed kills” rings true with Green. She can get down hill in a hurry. If you back up quickly, she can stop and pop the midrange. If you sag on defense to prevent the drive Green can knock down the long jumper. She was special this travel season, utilizing all of these skills in Louisville, Orlando, and in Wesley Chapel. She was a tough player to defend then, and will be a tough assignment at the Expo. More significantly, she is poised to be a tough asssignment this upcoming basketball season for every opponent.
Ni’ana Hill Ni’ana Hill 5'7" | SF Palm Bay Magnet | 2024 State FL is a baller that is scary talented. She has speed and agility, and can flat out ball. Hill is poised for a great senior season and with the exit of some great players to graduation, it’s Hill-Time. Hill is a tough player to match up with because of her ability to change directions and the ability to stop on a dime. I have seen Hill at a few showcases and last year she was one of the top performers at one of the events.. She can drive the ball, handle it and score. She is a tough player to defend and whoever is guarding her will have a difficult task at hand.
Sophia Scibelli Sophia Scibelli 5'10" | SG Pedro Menendez | 2026 State FL is one of the Players who had a great summer During travel ball. She shot it well from the three point line and also got to the rim with some nice drives. Scibelli puts pressure on a defense because of her ability to take what the defense gives. She is also a leader on the court with a high basketball IQ. Her passion for the game inspires others on the court. She is a very tough guard to defend and she is looking forward to a great 250 Expo.
Presley Norman came on the scene as an 8th grader and she has already Establish herself as one of the top young players onnthe First Coast. Playing on a talented Bolles High School tram and a talented Blue Heat travel squad, Norman has been in the “heat” and knows how to compete at the highest level. She is versatile and very cerebral on the court. She can beat an opponent with the three, the midrange and even with the passing game. She is a triple threat and that makes her tough to defend. Norman is primed for a great season, but first she is ready to shine at the 250 Expo. She will be a tough player to defend and get a handle on.
Skye Thompson Skye Thompson 5'10" | PF New River | 2026 State FL is a tough player on the inside and it will be challenging to defend her in the paint. Thompson is comfortable playing with her back to the basket and that could make some defenders uncomfortable in the paint, especially in an event like the 250 Expo. Thompson will be a tough player to defend and whomever is defending should eat a good breakfast and be ready for some physical play in the paint.