First Coast Media Day: Impactful Transfers

The First Coast Media Day was held this week, and one of the revelations that came out of the event was the number of players who have transferred to new schools. In this article, we look at some of the transfers and how they will impact the landscape of girls basketball on the First Coast and the State of Florida.    [player_tooltip player_id='248551' first='Alanna' last='Tatum'] has taken her talents to The Potters House, and that's a transfer of a lot of talents. Tatum is one of the top point guards in the 2026 class. She has very good handles, great scoring abilities, and great playmaking abilities, Tatum has played the point guard position for three years and has reached the Final Four in the State Playoffs in two of them. Defensively, Tatum is at the top of the list. She makes it tough on opposing guards. Her transfer to Potters House is huge and likely will determine who finishes number one in the conference, etc.     [player_tooltip player_id='933334' first='Shelby' last='Gaines'] is one of the toughest guards on the First Coast, and her transfer gives Bishop Snyder a guard who can defend on the ball and cover the opponent's toughest ball handler. Gaines can also handle the ball and score from a lot of areas on the floor. Her midrange jumper is tough, and she can also shoot the three. With her athleticism and speed, Gaines will be on the end of a lot of fastbreaks and Bishop Snyder will in return, be on the end of a lot more victories this season.     [player_tooltip player_id='633526' first='Kamela' last='Marshall'] (Cover Photo Left) will now be launching three-pointers from Eagles View Academy. Marshall is a versatile guard who can play the one, the two, and the three. Marshall has a resume that also includes a trip to the Final Four in Lakeland. Marshall can handle the ball, get to the rim with a deadly crossover, and shoot the three from any area of the court. Marshall will also bring Senior leadership to Eagles View. Her transfer makes Eagles View Academy a tough out for many opponents.     [player_tooltip player_id='221661' first='Cazaria' last='Britt'] (Cover Photo Right) has continued to improve her game over the past few years, and she showed a lot of toughness and competitiveness over the summer. Britt has a lot of athleticism and can score the ball around the basket and in the paint. She has increased her range and can now shoot the three on a more consistent basis. Britt can handle the ball in the open court in transition, and that makes her deadly after securing the rebounds. She will be a huge addition to Eagles View and her addition to this team will have a huge impact on the Jacksonville landscape.     [player_tooltip player_id='221640' first='Kamauria' last='Page'] has started a new chapter and will play her final high school season at Potters House. Page is a tough player who loves to shoot the ball from behind the three-point line. Page has a smooth shot and loves shooting the three-point shot. She is a high-IQ basketball player who can advance the ball with the pass.       [player_tooltip player_id='400817' first='Londyn' last='Tatum'] brings great energy to Potter's House. Tatum thrives on speed and plays on both ends of the floor. She runs the floor with purpose and can defend on the ball, whether in transition or against set offenses. Tatum is an effective three-point shooter who can shoot off of the dribble and off of the pass. Tatum has several years of varsity experience and is used to defending older players. Tatum's transfer is huge and will be an impactful transfer.     [player_tooltip player_id='400818' first='Kennedi' last='Tatum'] is another young player whose transfer can not be ignored. Tatum is also a very good on-the-ball defender and has great length and speed on the floor. Tatum loves to attack the rim and is very effective getting there. [player_tooltip player_id='400818' first='Kennedi' last='Tatum'] has a lot of experience on the high school level and doesn't back down in the big moments. Her spot on the roster at Potter's House will be very impactful, and she and her teammates are going to wreak havoc with all the athletes on the floor at one time.

The First Coast Media Day was held this week, and one of the revelations that came out of the event was the number of players who have transferred to new schools. In this article, we look at some of the transfers and how they will impact the landscape of girls basketball on the First Coast and the State of Florida.