Brandon’s Day 2 Notes at Orlando Splash
The Orange County Convention Center hosted teams from around the country on Thursday for Day Two of Orlando Splash. Here are some players who caught my eye: Asya Lara Barnes FL #14 SF #4 HEIGHT 6'0" POS SF CLASS 2025…
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Continue ReadingThe Orange County Convention Center hosted teams from around the country on Thursday for Day Two of Orlando Splash. Here are some players who caught my eye:
Lara is a player who is going to jump on a lot more radar’s as she transitions to DME and is under that spotlight. She has a great frame with solid length as a lefty with a lot of upside. Her shot looks good off of her hands, and she can really put points up in a hurry. I was impressed with her court vision and the knowledge to make the extra pass or throw the bounce pass instead of trying to go over top.
Zoe is a player who has risen her stock all summer. She’s aggressive with the rock and uses her body well to create space and finish at the rim. She can really knock it down from mid-range with nice elevation on her jumper and good rotation.
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D’Yanis is having a big summer, especially during the month of July. Multiple college coaches have asked about her when she played well at Nike Nationals and Orlando Splash. Her handles, mid-range game, and ability to knock down the runner and the floater make her a highly sought after 2023 in her class. She’s so smooth with the rock, can hit the three ball, and creates a lot of opportunities for her teammates when she slashes to the rim.
Taliah is a certified bucket that can go off at any time. The Arkansas commit is one of the best playmakers I’ve ever seen with the ball in her hands. She can get downhill at the basket with her shifty handles, pull-up from anywhere, or hit a step back which makes her such a difficult matchup for any defender. Her August will be busy with invites to Steph Curry’s Camp and Elite 24 both hosted by Girls UAA.
LeighAnn consistently improves each time I see her play. She stretches the floor out well with multiple trey’s in the game I saw. Her strong frame is already ideal in the post, so she can develop into a really special player for the next level with her pretty shot from outside.
Jade showed why she is a top player in the 2025 class with her play in Orlando. She has a really solid frame, is strong with the ball in her hands, and can get to the rim with the best of them. Her first offer from Arkansas State just came in, and there will surely be more with how athletic and well-rounded her game is on both ends of the floor.
Ace was a new face to me this weekend, but she stood out right away. Outside of her ability to drain it from the outside, she is a very good ball handler with a low dribble and quickness to get around her defender. She can get to the basket with one of the best hesitation dribbles I’ve seen, and she can pull-up or hit the runner once she finds that space. It’s no surprise that she’s a top player in her class in Alabama.
Kyaija is a somewhat new name/face to the Florida basketball scene, but she is quickly making a name for herself. She’s a great athlete with a frame that is ready for the next level. Her mid-range game was on full display in Orlando with good height on her jumper and a high release. The one thing I really like about her game is the energy and hustle she brings to each and every play.
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Brandon Fisher is a Senior Scout for Prep Girls Hoops Florida and a Regional Scout for the PGH Circuit. If you have any information on players or teams, please email Brandon at brandonpghfl@gmail.com or DM him through Twitter/Instagram at @BrandonPGHFL.