Under the Radar Forwards at the Tampa Bay Invitational

In this article we look at some young players who were young or inexperienced prospects still adapting to the speed of the game and the talent of the opposition. With limited exposure, these players traveled to Wesley Chapel without the buzz or expectations, but left having shown flashes of their potential.    Beyonce Jedinie showed a lot of promise at the Tampa Bay Invitational. Right at 6 feet tall, Jedinie has intangibles that you can't teach - height and experience. Jedinie helped her team get to the State Finals last season. While her scoring numbers didn't reflect her impact in the game observed, her ability to attack the defense, rebound the ball, and defend the paint had a positive impact on her team.     [player_tooltip player_id='1605336' first='Gabriella' last='Vyent'] brought nonstop energy and pace to the floor. The lightning-quick forward consistently attacked the rim, putting pressure on the defense with her quickness and ability to get to the rim. Vyent also excelled in transition game where she got out and ran and filled the lanes. Defensively, Vyent was active and used her length to disrupt the passing lanes and get steals. She stood out—high energy, quick, aggressive, and was impactful on both ends of the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='1117347' first='Seven' last='Gourdet'] was back to her normal self at the Tampa Bay Invitational, posting a double - double (10 point and 12 rebounds). Gourdet has some of the best hands around and does a good job of snagging rebounds and passes out of the air. Gourdet does a good job of filling the lanes and scoring in transition. On offense, she plays well through physical contact and gets to the free-throw line often.     [player_tooltip player_id='1302213' first='Kniya' last='Godfrey'] showcased flashes of young dominance during the Tampa Bay Invitational. Godfrey made splash plays and as she gets older she will be even more consistent. Godfrey controlled the paint for a large portion of the games and sent many shots into the stands. Godfrey attacked the basket and made plays at the rim. She showed flashes of a mid-range game and she will be even more of a problem when she starts knocking the mid-range shots down on a more consistent basis.     [player_tooltip player_id='1605377' first='Kayla' last='Bateast'] brought the energy every game and her effort impacted her team. The senior forward played solid defense in the paint and showed an ability to cover on the wing in space. On offense, Bateast showed the ability to get to the rim and score in the painted area. She was aggressive on the offensive glass and made several baskets on put-backs- some creative and others through contact.     [player_tooltip player_id='873466' first='Kelsey' last='Campbell'] made her presence felt in the paint - scoring at will on the offense blocks. Campbell established good position and displayed patience and soft hands. On defense, she blocked several shots and made the opposition aware of her presence on every possession. Campbell controlled the boards at stretches and did a good job of starting the break with good outlet passes.     Maiyah Standifern was a monster down low, scoring almost at will in the game observed. Standifer established great position, sealed the defender on her back and scored through contact with great physicality. Standifer rebounded on both ends of the floor. On offense, she scored on multiple put-backs. Standifer was one of the most physical power forwards at the event. Her energy and effort sets the tone for her team.

In this article we look at some young players who were young or inexperienced prospects still adapting to the speed of the game and the talent of the opposition. With limited exposure, these players traveled to Wesley Chapel without the buzz or expectations, but left having shown flashes of their potential.