Southern Jam Standouts: Part I
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The 7th Annual Southern Jam hosted by the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Wesley Chapel took place last weekend. Prep Girls Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek was on hand for the action. Here is who stood out from…
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Continue ReadingThe 7th Annual Southern Jam hosted by the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Wesley Chapel took place last weekend. Prep Girls Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek was on hand for the action. Here is who stood out from Day 1. If you have a player who deserves to be recognized, please send @RossVDG14 a direct message on Twitter.
Hockley is a true three-level scorer and showed her ability playing for East Coast United. Hockley has taken strides into becoming one of the top perimeter shooters heading into her senior season as well. On the defensive end, Hockley also played with versatility and is a sensational on-the-ball defender.
The 5-11 sophomore combo guard has one of the most pure shooting strokes in the state. Her size and skillset brought opponents to guard the perimeter. Farley played under control and got her teammates involved throughout the weekend.
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Mariah Epting
Mariah Epting
The 5-5 point guard created ability to move without the ball and can get to the basket. Epting plays with a competitive edge with draws a lot of attention to defenses. Her quickness on the defensive end caused havoc for offenses to have any rhythm or to get a good shot off.
The 5-6 combo guard can run the floor and set her teammates up for an open shot. Kent also has one of the best perimeter shots in the state knocking down 3-pointers all weekend long. On the defensive side, Kent brought high energy and played on-the-ball as well as off-the-ball at a high level.
Allen is a true three-level scorer and it showed this past weekend at the 7th Annual Southern Jam. Her confidence in her shot has also taken a stride to a higher level as well. On the defensive end she has the ability to jump into the passing lanes by turning defensive steals into scoring on the offensive end.