7A Top Standout Players
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There were plenty of standout players who had great seasons this year. There was a lot of talent across the state with impressive games. Here are a few that I saw. Sanaa Tripp GA #15 PG #7 HEIGHT 5'8" POS…
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Continue ReadingThere were plenty of standout players who had great seasons this year. There was a lot of talent across the state with impressive games. Here are a few that I saw.
Sanaa Tripp Sanaa Tripp 5’8″ | PG Newton | 2024 State GA is a quick and smooth versatile guard who can contribute in many ways on the court. She was selected as the first-team all-region for her outstanding performance in the season. Sanaa has a nice midrange game, showing off how she can create space using change of direction moves to get the open look. She also has a nice pull-up shot that she can use to catch the defense off guard. Sanaa is shifty and can create off the dribble, using great hesitation and explosiveness to get to the rim. She has a nice touch around the basket and a nice floater that she can use over taller defenders. She can also rebound well for a guard, often grabbing steals and starting fast breaks. Sanaa Tripp Sanaa Tripp 5’8″ | PG Newton | 2024 State GA is a versatile and talented player who can contribute in many ways on the court.
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Justyce McCoy Justyce McCoy 5’6″ | CG Brookwood | 2026 GA is a dynamic and versatile guard who plays an up-tempo and aggressive style and excels in transition and attacking the basket relentlessly. She earned second-team all-region honors for her impressive performance throughout the season. Her great sense of pace and knows how to use her speed and agility to create scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates is a key strength of her game. Justyce is not afraid to challenge defenders and finish through contact, and she can also knock down shots from the outside when given space. She is a relentless defender who applies constant pressure on the ball and disrupts passing lanes with her quick hands and anticipation.
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Mariyah Valrie Mariyah Valrie 6’0″ | PF Norcross | 2025 State GA knows how to use her size and length to her advantage. She is adept at sealing off defenders and rising over them to finish with a soft touch around the basket. She is also a force on both ends of the glass, often recording double-doubles in points and rebounds. Mariyah dominates the post with her energy and physicality, making it hard for opponents to stop her. She is also an effective shot blocker who alters many shots with her long arms and makes players think twice before attacking the rim.
Sanaa Harris Sanaa Harris 6’0″ | PF Archer | 2024 State GA is a dynamic and explosive guard who excels at attacking the rim. She has a quick first step and a strong body that allows her to finish through contact. Sanaa also has a soft touch and a nice floater that make her a versatile scorer. She is an energetic and relentless player who constantly moves and cuts without the ball to create scoring opportunities.
Mearah is a versatile and talented guard who has earned first-team all-region honors for her outstanding performance this season. She has impressive ball-handling and playmaking skills, as she can play both the point guard and the shooting guard positions for Archer. She is a dominant scorer who can attack the basket with speed and strength, as well as shoot from the outside with accuracy. Mearah is also a strong defender who hustles on every possession and rebounds well for her size.