2023 Rankings Update: Newcomers
The state of Georgia is in good hands with the next batch of young stars ready to start their sophomore seasons. The rankings receive a major face lift as there are a lot of names added to the database. Some…
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Continue ReadingThe state of Georgia is in good hands with the next batch of young stars ready to start their sophomore seasons. The rankings receive a major face lift as there are a lot of names added to the database. Some of the state’s highest ranked players are making their first appearance in the update.
- || 6-7 C Letycia Vasconcelos Letycia Vasconcelos 6'7" | C Montverde Academy | 2023 State FL – Holy Spirit Prep
Debuting at No. 1 is Lety Vasconcelos. You can’t teach size. At 6-foot-7 the Brazilian important holds High Major promise. She’s mobile for her size and has shown an improving offensive game with a soft touch. Her rebounding and shot blocking alone put her on another level.
- || 6-3 C Mallory Collier Mallory Collier 6'5" | C Bartlett | 2023 State TN – Holy Spirit Prep
Moving in from Tennessee, Collier is a physical post presence that has a college-ready low post game. She has good footwork inside and can score with either hand. She’s patient around the basket and can gather herself to power through contact. Collier seals effectively and deep in the paint. Her range extends out to the three-point line.
- || 5-11 W Jordynn Dudley Jordynn Dudley 6'0" | SF Cambridge | 2023 State GA – Cambridge
A long, wiry terrific athlete, Jordynn Dudley Jordynn Dudley 6'0" | SF Cambridge | 2023 State GA reminds me of SoCon Defensive Player of the Year Shannon Titus, who played at Northview. Similar to Titus, she’s active and aggressive on both sides of the ball. She lives in passing lanes and can start her own fast break. She changed the complexion of the Cambridge program as a freshman and will only get better.
- || 6-1 PF Ariana Dyson Ariana Dyson 6'1" | PF Luella | 2023 State GA – Luella
With size, strength and mobility, Ari Dyson has a lot of upside. She served as a rebounder in Year 1, but could flirt with a double-double average this season. Dyson plays tough around the basket and can rebound in a crowd. She’s got the quickness to take defenders off the dribble and score in the lane. She has the tools to become one of the better forwards Georgia has to offer.
- || 6-3 PF Janae Walker Janae Walker 6'4" | PF Sandy Creek | 2023 State GA – Sandy Creek
Opening up at No. 26, if Janae Walker Janae Walker 6'4" | PF Sandy Creek | 2023 State GA stays the course, she could climb even higher over her next three seasons. She’s got a strong body for her age and is light on her feet. She’s an inside-out threat that can knock down the open three. Walker is a mismatch problem with her versatility.
- || 6-0 W Olivia Orsley Olivia Orsley 6'0" | SF Central Gwinnett | 2023 State GA – Buford
A big wing that has been in the weight room, Orsley has the frame to be able to play 1-5 in high school. She handles the ball well for her size and is a true wing. She’s got a quick first step and can apply pressure with drives to the basket. Orsley is a valuable defender, able to guard any position with her length and lateral quickness. She’s one to track closley