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Unsung Heroes of the Summer in Florida

Unsung Heroes of the Summer in Florida
Brandon Fisher
Brandon Fisher August 9, 2025 @ 10:27 PM
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Aniyah Gooden
Aniyah Gooden 5'8" | PG | 2028
FL
Bijoux Lacombe
Bijoux Lacombe 2028
FL
Malayah Rypien
Malayah Rypien 6'1" | SF | 2028
FL
Riley France
Riley France 5'11" | SF/SG | 2027
FL
Saleigh Simpson
Saleigh Simpson 5'11" | PF | 2027
FL
Brianna Matthews
Brianna Matthews 6'0" | SF | 2027
FL
Serena Volcy
Serena Volcy 5'8" | CG/PG | 2028
FL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Summer travel ball action has come to a close. The hoopers in Florida have seemed to take advantage of the highly competitive action in front of plenty of coaches from April through July. Some prospects have committed, earned offers, or gotten more interest, and there are some players that are undervalued and performed at a high level for their respective teams. These girls below are underrated girls from Florida that deserve some recognition:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1235067"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68978478a7827"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malayah is a long, tall, and versatile prospect in the 2028 class. She rebounds the ball well and can hit the three ball, too. Her effort and hustle stick out as a player who's had the benefit of playing with other 2028's who may get more shine than her at times, but she absolutely has high upside and deserves some recognition for her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515055"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689791ea26abf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bre gave good minutes and solid effort to an EYBL team that was lacking a true post presence. She has the frame and strength to battle with top post prospects from around the country, and she's going to be a much better player because of this experience and her summer. There's a lot of upside for this hooper after her first summer playing against elite competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1223182"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689791ea26b56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saleigh is a strong, physical, and versatile forward that does a lot for her team. She's able to hold her own against bigger opponents with her physicality and frame, so she can match up against just about anyone. Her defensive presence is always felt with her shot-blocking ability, and offensively, she gets downhill and finishes at the rim so well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1249764"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689791ea26b94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aniyah is one of the best 2028's in South Florida but is still flying under the radar with the amount of skill she possesses. She's an efficient shooter and scorer from all three levels, and she's active on the defensive end to come up with deflections and steals. Her game will continue to evolve and pop onto more college's radars soon enough.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["248358"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689791ea26bd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Serena is a versatile guard that demands a lot of attention on both sides of the floor. She has a strong frame and has a knack for blocking shots with great timing. With her size and versatility, she impresses in the pick-and-roll game and is physical on defense to stop a bigger opponent by walling up without fouling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1223184"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689791ea26c0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riley is a glue piece that does the right things to help her team succeed. She finds the gaps and holes in the defense and is constantly cutting and moving without the ball in her hands to keep the defense honest. Her shooting ability and efficiency paired with her size and length make her a really difficult matchup as she can torch the nets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1246829"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689791ea26c47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bijoux can lead an offense and has the intangibles to help her team win games. Her handles and ability to create and dish the rock make her a strong guard in the 2028 class. She's able to finish through contact and make big plays in clutch situations for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Summer travel ball action has come to a close. The hoopers in Florida have seemed to take advantage of the highly competitive action in front of plenty of coaches from April through July. Some prospects have committed, earned offers, or gotten more interest, and there are some players that are undervalued and performed at a high level for their respective teams. These girls below are underrated girls from Florida that deserve some recognition:

Malayah Rypien

Malayah Rypien

FL
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Malayah
Rypien SF
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Bishop Moore
|
FL
Unsung Heroes of the Summer in Florida
Malayah is a long, tall, and versatile prospect in the 2028 class. She rebounds the ball well and...
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Malayah Rypien

State: Florida
School: Bishop Moore
Club: FGB
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Brianna Matthews

Brianna Matthews

FL
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Brianna
Matthews SF
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Melbourne
|
FL
Unsung Heroes of the Summer in Florida
Bre gave good minutes and solid effort to an EYBL team that was lacking a true post presence....
Written by Brandon Fisher
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Brianna Matthews

State: Florida
School: Melbourne
Club: Miami Suns
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Saleigh Simpson

Saleigh Simpson

FL
PF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Saleigh
Simpson PF
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Lake Highland Prep
|
FL
Unsung Heroes of the Summer in Florida
Saleigh is a strong, physical, and versatile forward that does a lot for her team. She’s able to...
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Saleigh Simpson

State: Florida
School: Lake Highland Prep
Club: Central Florida Elite (CFE)
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Aniyah Gooden

Aniyah Gooden

FL
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Aniyah
Gooden PG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Blanche Ely
|
FL
Unsung Heroes of the Summer in Florida
Aniyah is one of the best 2028’s in South Florida but is still flying under the radar with...
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Aniyah Gooden

State: Florida
School: Blanche Ely
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Serena Volcy

Serena Volcy

FL
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Serena
Volcy CG/PG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
North Miami Beach Senior
|
FL
Unsung Heroes of the Summer in Florida
Serena is a versatile guard that demands a lot of attention on both sides of the floor. She...
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Serena Volcy

State: Florida
School: North Miami Beach Senior
Club: Miami Impact
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Riley France

Riley France

FL
SF/SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2027
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Riley
France SF/SG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
New Smyrna Beach
|
FL
Unsung Heroes of the Summer in Florida
Riley is a glue piece that does the right things to help her team succeed. She finds the...
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Riley France

State: Florida
School: New Smyrna Beach
Club: Central Florida Elite (CFE)
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Bijoux Lacombe

Bijoux Lacombe

FL
POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Bijoux
Lacombe
Class
2028
HS
American Heritage
|
FL
Unsung Heroes of the Summer in Florida
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Bijoux Lacombe

State: Florida
School: American Heritage
Club: Miami Impact
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