Serenity Hardy Serenity Hardy 5'8" | SG Winter Haven | 2026 State #122 Nation FL has been on a scoring tear in her senior year, leading her team to a fifth place ranking in the state. She has done so against the fifth-toughest schedule in the state, which makes her performance even more impressive. Hardy is averaging 23.8 PPG, with her lowest scoring game being 15 points more than many players average and her highest being a 40 point performance.

Hardy is a pure three level scorer and one of the best three point shooters in the state, while also excelling in the mid range game. She is especially effective at drawing fouls and cashing in at the free throw line. Hardy is looking to add another state championship ring to her collection.

Serenity plays top competition year-round. Winter Haven is a HS team who always play one of the strongest schedules in the state and Essence on the EYBL Circuit where she held her own against some of the top players in the country. USF doesn’t traditionally recruit FL heavy, so that is just a testament to her ability and character.

Serenity went off in Chicago this weekend. She was drawing so many fouls (39 FTA), and that was the only way she was being stopped. Her IQ is elite and she moves so gracefully and with purpose on both ends of the court as an impact player without needing the ball in her hands. Statistically, she shot over 49% from the field, had a 1.8 AST/TO ratio, scored 17.6 points per game, and snagged 5 or more rebounds in four of their five games.

Serenity is the kind of player every team wants. She’s poised with the ball, a lights-out shooter, and finishes well around the rim. Defensively, she disrupts passing lanes and consistently comes up with key stops. What truly sets her apart is her leadership—she’s always communicating with teammates, guiding them during play and in timeouts. Her vocal presence, combined with her skill and IQ, makes her an invaluable asset on both ends of the floor.

Serenity Hardy Serenity Hardy 5'8" | SG Winter Haven | 2026 State #122 Nation FL –  was at the FABC doing what she does best – score the ball. Hardy connected on her patented jump shots, but her ability to attack the basket was the theme in the game I watched. Hardy has good handles, she is physical, and she can get to the rim and score with a high degree of difficulty. Hardy is a 2026 name synonymous with the term game changer. She is a prolific shooter and she is helping to write the 2026 narrative one three pointer at a time.

Serenity Hardy Serenity Hardy 5'8" | SG Winter Haven | 2026 State #122 Nation FL is a prime time performer and she performed well in the semifinals and finals to lead her team to a State Championship for Winter Haven. Hardy did what she does best and that is shoot the rock. Six threes in the semifinals and leading all scorers in the finals (22 points) and Hardy and company were crowned champions. We can’t wait to see Hardy shoot the rock this summer and she and her team will be favored to get back to Lakeland again next year.

Serenity Hardy Serenity Hardy 5'8" | SG Winter Haven | 2026 State #122 Nation FL had the three ball shot on full display in the State semifinals, where she knocked down 6 – 10 threes in the semifinals and led her team to a state championship. Hardy can shoot it from anywhere on the court – off the pass or off of the dribble. She is a confident and prolific shooter. She knocked down 68 threes for the season at a 36 percent rate and averaged 19.2 points per game.

Serenity is the only non-senior to make this list. She put the team on her back on the offensive end by getting some clutch buckets as well as drawing fouls and getting to the free throw line. On the defensive end, she plays smart and came up with some timely steals and deflections. She averaged 25 points per game to bring Winter Haven it’s first State Title since 2018!

Serenity Hardy Serenity Hardy 5'8" | SG Winter Haven | 2026 State #122 Nation FL gets better every time she steps on the floor. Playing on the hottest team in Florida, she consistently faces top teams and talent every night, yet she remains the standout player in every game. Hardy’s ability to initiate the offense while maintaining a high shooting percentage sets her apart from others. Currently averaging 18.8 PPG and 3.0 steals per game against one of the toughest schedules in the state, she continues to prove her Division 1 caliber talent.

Serenity Hardy Serenity Hardy 5'8" | SG Winter Haven | 2026 State #122 Nation FL is one of the best shooters in the State, and when the stakes are at their highest, she is at her best.  Case in point – the State Championships in Lakeland, where Hardy knocked down at least five three-pointers against Dr Philips, and a few were even 4-point plays.    Hardy is just a bonafide shooter who can shoot with form,  touch precision, distance, and with confidence.   She can also pull up and shoot the short jumper in the midrange. Hardy can also mix it up in the paint, and her physicality is usually overwhelming for the guards she is matched against. Along with the sniper mentality and accuracy, Hardy also brings a lot of physicality to the guard position.