Players to Watch this Spring: 2023
In this article:
Players to Watch this Spring: 2023 A look at who could really raise their stock this offseason. 2023 6-3 C Caitlin Staley Caitlin Staley 6'3" | C Greenbrier | 2023 State GA – Greenbrier – Essence Tip Hayes Purple EYBL…
Access all of Prep Girls Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingPlayers to Watch this Spring: 2023
A look at who could really raise their stock this offseason.
2023 6-3 C Caitlin Staley Caitlin Staley 6'3" | C Greenbrier | 2023 State GA – Greenbrier – Essence Tip Hayes Purple EYBL
You can expect some offers to file in for Caitlin Staley Caitlin Staley 6'3" | C Greenbrier | 2023 State GA by the conclusion of the travel ball season. The intimidating post presence had a breakout year for Greenbrier as the Wolfpack surged into the statewide picture. She averaged 8.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 blocks. Staley has good feet, able to start her own fast breaks after rebounding and of course, capable of scoring with her back to the basket.
2023 6-3 C Lexy Harris Lexy Harris 6'3" | C Walton | 2023 State GA – Walton – Team Elite Hubbard
Lexy Harris Lexy Harris 6'3" | C Walton | 2023 State GA emerged as a double-double machine her sophomore season. Harris is a well-rounded scorer. She can hit the mid-range jumper, attack off the dribble and score on the low block. She has good footwork, equipped with a nice up-and-under. Harris does a good job using her body and staying on balance when she spins off defenders. Lexy excels at rebounding in a crowd. Harris has D-I tools.
2023 5-7 G Taiylor Williams Taiylor Williams 5'7" | CG Brookstone | 2023 State GA – Brookstone – Team Elite Hubbard
Averaging 21.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2 assists and 4.4 steals, Taiylor Williams Taiylor Williams 5'7" | CG Brookstone | 2023 State GA has carried Brookstone since she was a freshman. She’s an efficient scorer that handles a lot of ball handling duties. She shot 49% from the field as an aggressive slasher. Her outside shot isn’t a finished product just yet, but it is effective at 30%.
2023 5-11 W Kyla Cain Kyla Cain 5'11" | SF Galloway | 2023 State GA – Galloway – FBC Black Nxt-Gen JG
An inside-out wing, Kyla Cain Kyla Cain 5'11" | SF Galloway | 2023 State GA can do damage getting to the basket or on the low block where she can battle on the offensive glass. Cain is physically strong. She can guard any position on the floor and can cause mismatches on offense. Kyla averaged 14 points, 10 rebounds and 2.5 steals. Her effort on defense brings Galloway to another level.
2023 5-7 PG Mataya Gayle Mataya Gayle 5'7" | PG River Ridge | 2023 State GA – River Ridge – FBC Hoopstarz
At 17.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.9 steals per game, Mataya Gayle Mataya Gayle 5'7" | PG River Ridge | 2023 State GA led the Knights to their best season in school history. Gayle is an elite athlete with one of the best first steps in Georgia. Much like her dad, she hits holes in the defense like a running back and uses a burst to the basket. Gayle is more than just a slasher though. She hit 59 threes and has room for even more growth. Defensively, her lateral quickness makes her an above average defender. Changing speeds on offense and valuing the ball will help with her point guard development.