South Florida Rising Talent
Submitted by Kelsey Henderson South Florida is known for its talented pool of athletes, having a wide range of players able to play at the next level. With all the talent it’s easy for some of the talent to get…
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South Florida is known for its talented pool of athletes, having a wide range of players able to play at the next level. With all the talent it’s easy for some of the talent to get lost in the mix. Here are my top up and coming players to watch in the South Florida area.
Jahnae Midget Jahnae Midget 5'11" | SF Seminole Ridge | 2021 State FL / 2021 Guard / Seminole Ridge (Loxahatchee, FL)
Often overshadowed by the extensive south Florida talent, Midget is an under-rated Division 1 caliber player. She is one of the leading scorers in the state of Florida, averaging around 23 points. Standing at 5’10, Midget handles the ball well; calm and composed. She has a decent step-back jump shot, as well as the ability to shoot behind the arc. She’s also a decent rebounder. Midget has scored over 1,000 points as a varsity player, and has the chance to hit 2,000 going into her senior season. She is uncommitted entering her senior season. She has interest from the University of North Florida and Palm Beach Atlantic.
Madelyn Leslie Madelyn Leslie 5'10" | SG Gulf Coast | 2023 State FL / 2023 Forward/ Gulf Coast (Naples, FL)
Leslie is a pure shooter. In her freshman season she shot around 4o% from three. She’s a knock down shooter when open, and isn’t afraid to fire when contested. Leslie’s passing abilities show great promise, as she shows poise under pressure until finding the open person. She has the ability to move without the ball, passing and cutting to the basket. At 5’10, she has the ability to play the guard and forward spots.
Aly Avrach Aly Avrach 5'8" | CG Spanish River | 2022 State FL / 2022 Guard/ Spanish River (Boca Raton, FL)
Avrach is a classic shooting guard. Her strength is her three point shooting. Avrach has the ability to shoot off the dribble. Letting the game come to her, she is ready when needed. She has the ability to finish through contact at the rim. She’s an offensive rebounding threat, being able to get her fair share of second chance points. She averages 19 points per game as well as 8 rebounds.
Cameron Araujo Cameron Araujo 5'8" | SG Miami Senior | 2022 State FL / 2022 Guard/ Southwest Miami (Miami, FL)
Cameron is a ball hawk defender. She is quick to jump the passing lanes as she wants to start the fast break. She’s a hustler, who jumps at the opportunity to make a play. Cameron has great shooting potential and could develop into a great playmaker. She looks to get others involved in the offense.
Ashley Thornton Ashley Thornton 5'6" | CG Seminole Ridge | 2022 State FL /2022 Guard/ Seminole Ridge (Loxahatchee, FL)
Thornton is an up and coming player in the south Florida region. Voted Girls Breakout Player of the Year by PBCHoops, she went from averaging 8 points per game her freshman year to 16.6 points her sophomore year. Despite her size at 5’4, she looks to penetrate the lane, and is a good finisher in traffic. She also has a deadly three point shot, leading her district with 61 made three point field goals.
Kiaraly Cabrera Kiaraly Cabrera 5'7" | CG Naples Community School | 2023 State FL /2023 Guard/ Community School of Naples (Naples, FL)
Kiaraly is a strong ball handler who can run an offense. She’s a good passer, who looks to shift defenders with her eyes before making passes. She has a good three point shot, with the ability to shoot off the dribble. Cabrera has good ball handling abilities, which she uses to create her shot, drive or pass.