Unheralded Prospects who Could Impact the Districts

In this article, we look at unheralded prospects from around the State who could impact their team in the District playoffs. Each of these players has a unique skill set that could prove to be very valuable to their team. Some of these players are pure point guards, while others are defensive stoppers. These players often go unnoticed, but they each have the ability to be the key contributor in the District playoffs.    [player_tooltip player_id='1036071' first='Carolyn' last='Caldwell'] was a standout forward at the recent Clay County Cup. She excelled in multiple areas on the court. Her midrange shot was effective and she was also successful running the floor. Caldwell also can put the ball down and get to the rim. She has the potential and the ability to be one of the top power forwards on the First Coast.       [player_tooltip player_id='1090912' first='Mamie' last='Burkett'] has played her role well this season and has played meaningful minutes. The Freshman Big brings intensity and a competitive edge to her team when she enters the game, Burkett runs the floor well and can finish on the break. Burkett's competitiveness is another strong aspect of her game. She does a good job of spelling her starting Big. Burkette is a prime candidate for an unexpected contributor: she rebounds well, can score in the paint, plays solid defense, and communicates well when on the floor.       [player_tooltip player_id='514527' first='Arianna' last='Walker'] has been a huge contribuitor to her team's success this year. Walker's impact goes beyond the scoreboard and stat sheet and straight to the court. She has the ability to defend the opposition's fastest and most skilled player. Thus, allowing her teammates to do their part - put the ball in the basket. Walker runs the floor well and can score and pass on the break. She can also prevent the opponent from scoring on the break. Her role as the defensive stopper could be the one piece that has been missing from Bolles over the past few years.     Number 4  2025 Point guard for GHS   [player_tooltip player_id='1135154' first='Kendall' last='Kyani'] played on the First Coast for the New Year matchup against Potter's House. Kyani has good ball-handling skills and can run the offense. She can also get to the rim and score or drive and kick to the open teammates. Kyani is an asset on the defensive end where she gets steals and deflections. A lot of her success is based on her quickness and speed. Kyani also rebounds well - on both ends of the floor. Kyani could lead her team to victory with all of the hustle plays she makes while on the court.     oty [player_tooltip player_id='1134047' first='Delanie' last='Doty'] was definitely an under-the-radar player who made great contributions to her team's success. Doty has a true point guard presence on the floor. She can handle the ball and does a good job of protecting the ball from the defense. She has a nice shooting form and can knock down the three. Her team is expected to make some noise and Doty will be right in the middle of the action.

In this article, we look at unheralded prospects from around the State who could impact their team in the District playoffs. Each of these players has a unique skill set that could prove to be very valuable to their team. Some of these players are pure point guards, while others are defensive stoppers. These players often go unnoticed, but they each have the ability to be the key contributor in the District playoffs.