Wellington WARNING: Don’t Sleep on CFE 17U North Florida

CFU Central Florida Elite North Florida 17U has been one of the surprise teams of the grassroots period. The group played very well during the NCAA Live Period in Atlanta, generating significant attention and exposure with its strong performances and 4-0 record. Coming off that event, the team heads to Wellington with plenty of momentum. This is a sleeper squad that could surprise a lot of teams along the way. The talent is there, and if they continue to build on their recent success, they have the potential to make a deep impact this weekend. In this article, we look at some of the key components of this exciting team.    [player_tooltip player_id='843385' first='Tasandra' last='Williams'] is a dynamic guard who impacts the game with her speed, aggressiveness, and ability to create offense. She excels at attacking the basket, using her quick first step to get past defenders and finish through contact while also earning trips to the free-throw line. Williams keeps defenses honest with her ability to knock down perimeter shots and create scoring opportunities off the dribble. Her left handed drives gives defenses fits. Defensively, she competes with energy, applies pressure on the ball, and uses her lateral quickness to disrupt opposing guards. Her combination of playmaking, scoring, and defensive toughness makes her a player capable of influencing the game on both ends of the floor..     [player_tooltip player_id='843397' first='Karli' last='Torres'] has the physical tools and interior presence to dominate games in the front court. At the Florida Brawl she showed explosiveness on the rebounds and tracked the basketball very well. Torres consistently won the battles on the glass with great effort, timing, and strength. Offensively, Torres was effective around the basket, establishing position in the paint and finishing through contact. Her ability to rebound, score inside, and impact the defensive end makes her a very attractive prospect. Torres helped her team go unblemished during last week's live period. She is playing at her highest level in years and that could spell trouble for any big she is facing at Wellington.     [player_tooltip player_id='748554' first='Aniyah' last='Pearson'] brings a lot of energy to the court, and there's a good job of impact in the game on the offensive and defensive end of the court. Defensively, she does a good job pressing on the ball and does use quickness to get to loose balls and create turnovers. Offensively, she has the ability to score from the perimeter and also take the ball to the basket. Her versatility and competitive nature make her a valuable asset to her team.     [player_tooltip player_id='1118790' first='Kamya' last='Leroy'] is one of the most versatile forwards in her class, combining perimeter skills with frontcourt productivity. She can handle the basketball comfortably, initiate offense, and create scoring opportunities both for herself and teammates. Leroy has generated some interest and buzz coming out of the most recent live period. She is capable of knocking down three-point shots, scoring from the midrange, attacking closeouts, and finishing around the rim against bigger defenders. Her versatility and athleticism allow her to play multiple positions -she can handle the ball and also play inside against other forwards. She creates matchup problems because defenders must respect her ability to score from anywhere on the floor. Her complete offensive game make her a valuable asset in a variety of offensive systems.     [player_tooltip player_id='1569600' first='Ta'liyah' last='Allred'] provides a strong interior presence with her size, toughness, and willingness to do the physical work in the paint. Defensively, she stays active by denying post entries, fighting for position, and using her frame to make catches difficult for opposing post players. Allred shows dependable hands when receiving passes and is capable of scoring in traffic. Her physicality and effort she gives on the floor, allows her to impact the game. Allred.     [player_tooltip player_id='1278544' first='Nikayla' last='Alford'] is a physical and imposing front court player who is strong toughness, and consistent production around the basket. She establishes deep position in the paint, rebounds aggressively, and finishes efficiently in traffic. Alford embraces contact and consistently battles for extra possessions while providing a strong interior presence on both ends of the floor. Defensively, she protects the paint effectively and does a good job of walling up and deterring opponents from getting inside. She is also enough mobility to step outside and defend perimeter players when needed. Her combination of rebounding, interior scoring and defensive versatility has coaches taking notice. Stacking up a few consecutive impressive performances could pay huge dividends for Alford.     [player_tooltip player_id='727590' first='Araniya' last='Riggins'] is a dynamic lead guard who impacts the game with her ability to score, create, and control tempo. She thrives on attacking downhill, using change-of-speed moves, hesitation dribbles, and strong body control to get into the paint. Riggins finishes effectively with either hand and shows a natural ability to score in transition, where her creativity and decision-making become major weapons. She is capable of stretching the floor with her perimeter shooting. Beyond scoring, she demonstrates the instincts of a floor general, keeping teammates organized while making sound decisions with the basketball. Her confidence, poise, and ability to rise to big moments is what makes her stand out.

CFU Central Florida Elite North Florida 17U has been one of the surprise teams of the grassroots period. The group played very well during the NCAA Live Period in Atlanta, generating significant attention and exposure with its strong performances and 4-0 record. Coming off that event, the team heads to Wellington with plenty of momentum. This is a sleeper squad that could surprise a lot of teams along the way. The talent is there, and if they continue to build on their recent success, they have the potential to make a deep impact this weekend. In this article, we look at some of the key components of this exciting team.