Week 2: Player Observations

Hunter Keith December 7, 2023 @ 03:45 PM

In this article we take a look around North Florida at more players who had solid performances during week number 2. These players range from various classes to various positions. They each played well and in some cases, their contributions don't show up on the stat sheet.   [player_tooltip player_id='805961' first='Jazlynn' last='Curtis'] had a very productive 2nd week of the season, playing lights out against cross city rival Ribault. Curtis shot it well from behind the arc and also excelled in getting in the paint and scoring. Curtis is a physical player who plays through contact and can score on the inside and outside. She is a good ball handler and a confident player who inspires her teammates to follow her lead.   [player_tooltip player_id='349378' first='Terrielle' last='Clark'] had a nice game against Ribault and really showed a lot of versatility. I was impressed at her ability to handle the ball and ability to get to the rim and finish. Her versatility and length really stood out as she was able to dribble into the paint and shoot the ball over taller defenders. What really stood out was Clarke's confidence. She had her teammate clear out and then she went to work like a surgeon, knocking down some nice midrange jumpers.   [player_tooltip player_id='731548' first='Janiyah' last='McKnight'] has been handling business over in Madison county. She is an aggressive defender with great length, speed, and quickness. That is a nightmare for ball handers and the "bread and butter" for McKnight who consistently turns steals into points. McKnight has great anticipation and intercepts passes like a skilled cornerback. She also does a great job of filling the lane when her teammates steal the ball. She is a crafty scorer in transition and has a high IQ that shows itself time and time again on the defensive end (steals, deflections, blocking shots, etc) Offensively, McKnight is versatile with a consistent midrange from the freethrow area, and she can knock down the three. She presently averages over 24 points and nearly 6 steals per game.   [player_tooltip player_id='818595' first='Jasmin' last='Valcin'] caught my eye in her game versus Beachside last week. Valcin is athletic, fast, quick, and tenacious. She doesn't back down from a challenge and gives it 100 percent on the defensive and offensive end. Last week, her defense was on point and she harassed ball handlers for the entire game. She had several deflections, several steals, and she rebounded well from the guard position. Stats don't tell it all as her energy inspired her team. She had them in position to steal a victory from Beachside, who has one of the best rosters on the First Coast.   [player_tooltip player_id='349377' first='Mychaela' last='Parker'] is off to a good start this season and after the first 2 weeks, Parker is averaging a double-double with 12.3 points and 10 rebounds per game. Parker is a nightmare matchup with great strength om the inside. She can score in the paint and a defender has to be really physical and athletic to get in her way. Parker is also putting in work on the defensive end, averaging 1.3 blocks per game.   [player_tooltip player_id='401617' first='Hailey' last='Revak'] continues to shoot the ball well as we enter into the third week of play. Revak, one of the top three point shooters in the area, has connected on 11 threes and is averaging 13 points per game.   [player_tooltip player_id='248555' first='Trista' last='Brown'] continues to lead Oakleaf and through five games is averaging 15 points per game and has connected on 14 threes.   [player_tooltip player_id='722918' first='Kasey' last='Davey'] of Providence has really played well and is a playmaker on both sides of the floor. Davis plays the passing lanes well and is very good in the transition game. She is crafty with her finishes at the rim.   [player_tooltip player_id='722922' first='Kennedy' last='Loux'] has been stingy in the paint annd the first thing I noticed was that she does not give up easy baskets. She makes you earn it. The Sophomore is averaging 3 blocks per game and has played against some quality opponents in the middle.

In this article we take a look around North Florida at more players who had solid performances during week number 2. These players range from various classes to various positions. They each played well and in some cases, their contributions don't show up on the stat sheet.