2024 Rankings: Standouts Outside the Top 100

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is so much talent in Florida we ranking nearly 400 players.&nbsp; There is a lot of talent outside of the top 100 players.&nbsp; In this article we look at some of these prospects and what makes them special players.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='248337' first='Danigzy' last='Mantilla'], AKA “Izzy” is a special player who can do it all on the floor.&nbsp; She is a floor general and runs an offense like a coach on the floor.&nbsp; Mantilla controls&nbsp; the pace and makes the correct play on the court.&nbsp; She can handle the ball,&nbsp; shoot the three, and dish the rock.&nbsp; Mantilla is averaging nearly 9 points per game&nbsp; and over 5.6 assists per contest.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='349274' first='Ella' last='Stakem'] is another senior guard ranked above 100 who can flat out shoot the rock.&nbsp; Stakem is averaging over 10 points per game and is close to 30 threes already this season. She has a smooth release and is very efficient.&nbsp; Stakem is presently shooting near 37 percent from behind the arc.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='221691' first='Mary' last='Kate Kent'] is putting up insane numbers from behind the theee point line.&nbsp; The senior guard has knocked down 43 threes and is averaging 23.2 points per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='248298' first='Alana' last='Seward'] is another top 2024 guard who is one of the top scoring guards in the State.&nbsp; Seward is having a great first half of the season, averaging 19.6 points, 6 assists, and nearly 6.6 steals per game.&nbsp; Seward is killing it with her versatile game.&nbsp; She can get to the cup off the dribble and she can also shoot it from anywhere on the floor.&nbsp; A lot of her game is predicated on her impressive speed and quickness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='248263' first='Karishma' last='Ortiz'] has been balling this season and has already knocked down 24 threes and averaging near 11 points per game. The 5'9 guard creates mismatches at the guard position.&nbsp; Ortiz was a standout at Orlando Splash, making the all tournament team with a great summer live performance.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495979' first='Zoe' last='Sedo'] is a solid guard who really stood out during the summer live period in Orlando.  Sedo was special in the transition game and has the speed and quicks to get to the rim.  For her high school career, Sedo is averaging over  14 points per game, and she has scored in a variety of ways. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374464' first='Ansley' last='Hicks'] is having a very good senior season and halfway through the season the shooting guard.&nbsp; Hicks is averaging 14.2 points per game and is playing lights out on the defensive end.&nbsp; Hicks is that player who takes on the challenge of defending the opponent's top guard.&nbsp; Hicks can defend the point, the shooting guard, and the small forward.&nbsp; She is fast, athletic and can get to the rim on the offensive end.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='747163' first='Nyeemah' last='Dixon'] has been doing some nice things on the court on the First Coast.&nbsp; Dixon has a nice and smooth left handed jumper and can get to the rim as well.&nbsp; Dixon plays well in the transition,&nbsp; defends well on the ball and has great length she uses in the passing lanes.&nbsp; Dixon is a Senior to be reckoned with&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='655249' first='Jocelyn' last='Wallace'] was a standout at the Candace Dupree tournament in Wesley Chapel.&nbsp; Her athleticism was impressive and her ability to get up and down the court in the transition game is special.&nbsp; Wallace also hits the boards from the guard position.&nbsp; Wallace averages near 7 rebounds per game from the guard position and also averages 9 points per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->