Class of 2025 Guards to Watch Outside the Top 40

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">By Michael Wholey 10/4/22 9:00 AM EST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>The updated class rankings came out in September.&nbsp; We continue to break down the rankings.&nbsp; Let's take a look at guards to watch in the class of 2025.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='346855' first='Naomi' last='Parker']</strong> (Berkeley Prep / Florida Lady Huskies) – 5'9 PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Current Ranking: 45</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Position Ranking: 10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Parker can play the point guard and the shooting guard position, playing heavy minutes at both positions.&nbsp; The slender, athletic 5'9 guard has a strong build and is an effective scorer on all three levels.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ki'Ara Parker</strong> (Lake Mary / Orlando Basketball Club) - 5'8 PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Current Ranking: 136</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Position Ranking: 34</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Parker is crafty, feisty player that plays with tons of heart.&nbsp; She is an aggressive defender that likes to apply a lot of ball pressure and get in the face of her opponent in an attempt to lock her down!&nbsp; Offensively she has a tough step back jump shot that is hard to stop, creating space off the bounce from her defender and shoots a high percentage.&nbsp; She shoots it with confidence from the perimeter and shoots with consistency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Adriana</strong> <strong>Skraben</strong> (Lake Howell / Orlando Basketball Club) - 5'4 PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Current Ranking: 156</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Position Ranking: 28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Skraben is a hard-nosed and determined guard that plays with a lot of passion.&nbsp; She is a tough guard that can control the game with her play.&nbsp; She plays with great tempo and under control.&nbsp; She changes speed and direction with the ball in her hands and she can knock down perimeter shots at a high percentage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jillian</strong> <strong>Torres</strong> (East River / Orlando Basketball Club) - 5'2 SG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Current Ranking: 179</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Position Ranking: 51</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Torres is a quick gritty guard that gets after it.&nbsp; She has nice jump shot that she shoots with consistency and accuracy.&nbsp; She is a tough defender that applies a lot of ball pressure.&nbsp; She is a joy to watch as she is actively involved in the game on both sides of the ball and her willingness and desire to defend is refreshing to watch.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401762' first='Hailey' last='Cohen']</strong> (North Port / FGC Miracle) – 5'7 SG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Current Ranking: 195</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Position Ranking: 57</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Cohen was one of the main ball handlers for the Miracles this travel season, serving as extension of the coach on the court.&nbsp; Cohen did a good job advancing the ball vs pressure and initiated her team into half-court offense with poise and composure.&nbsp; She is an aggressive defender that picked up full court and applied consistent ball pressure.&nbsp; She is one of the FGC Miracle programs top prospects and will be a fun player to continue to watch and follow!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Michael Wholey</strong> is the lead scout for Florida Prep Girls Hoop Florida and a former division one Assistant Coach at American University, University of Memphis, and Georgia Tech.&nbsp; Wholey and the rest of the Prep Girls Hoop staff, seek to cover the entire state of player, keeping subscribers up to date with player evaluations, recruiting info, and statewide news.&nbsp; Our audience often supplies us with some of our best information.&nbsp; If you have any information on players, teams, or statewide news in the state of Florida, emailing Michael Wholey at <a href="mailto:WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com">WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com</a> or DM him through Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->