2023 Rankings Update: Newcomers Pt. 2
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No. 67 || 5-7 CG Loren Nelson Loren Nelson 5'7" | CG Marietta | 2023 VA – Marietta You can count on effort when it comes to Loren Nelson Loren Nelson 5'7" | CG Marietta | 2023 VA . She…
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Continue ReadingNo. 67 || 5-7 CG Loren Nelson Loren Nelson 5'7" | CG Marietta | 2023 VA – Marietta
You can count on effort when it comes to Loren Nelson Loren Nelson 5'7" | CG Marietta | 2023 VA . She likes to get to the hoop and can finish with euro steps through traffic. Nelson applies solid on-ball pressure and handles the rock on offense. As her outside shot improves, as will her scoring output.
No. 69 || 5-2 PG Taniyah Bowman Taniyah Bowman 5'2" | PG Bradwell Institute | 2023 State GA – Bradwell Institute
The undersized guard is a scoring dynamo down on the coast. She poured in 20.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 4 steals per game. Bowman is a streaky shooter but does a good job of attacking the hoop and getting to the line.
No. 70 || 5-7 CG Denika Lightbourne Denika Lightbourne 5'9" | CG Tallulah Falls | 2023 State GA – Tallulah Falls
The Bahamian standout has helped put Tallulah Falls on the map. She has quick hands on defense and is a balanced scorer that mixes in a quality outside shot with an ability to get to the rim. Lightbourne will need to speed up her release, but she can knock down open looks from the perimeter. When she gets to the line, she connects at a solid 71%.
No. 73 || 5-4 PG Kania Seymour Kania Seymour 5'4" | PG Pebblebrook | 2023 State GA – Pebblebrook
Kania Seymour Kania Seymour 5'4" | PG Pebblebrook | 2023 State GA is a tough guard that scores in different ways. She uses a nice hesitation dibble to catch her opponents off balance and can burst to the basket and deftly finish. Seymour loves the three-point shot and went 29-115 (25%) on the year. Defensively, she has good hands and can earn poke aways to start fast breaks.
No. 74 || 5-4 PG Veronaye Charlton Veronaye Charlton 5'4" | PG Norcross | 2023 State GA – Tallulah Falls
The second head of Tallulah Falls’ Bahamian backcourt, Veronaye Charlton Veronaye Charlton 5'4" | PG Norcross | 2023 State GA plays with pace and flourishes in an up-tempo setting. She is aggressive on defense and moves her feet well. Charlton averages 12.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.5 steals.
No. 75 || 5-7 PG Laniyah Richardson Laniyah Richardson 5'7" | SG Northeast-Macon | 2023 State GA – Northeast-Macon
The southpaw averages 11.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.9 steals per game. She’s a capable three-point shooter but does her best work slashing to the hoop and turning defense into offense.
No. 76 || 5-7 SG Elle Kenney Elle Kenney 5'7" | SG Cherokee | 2023 State GA – Cherokee
Elle Kenney Elle Kenney 5'7" | SG Cherokee | 2023 State GA is a lethal three-point shooter with a quick release. She can torch defenses once she gets her feet set. Kenney does a nice job of not forcing the issue and keeping the ball moving if she doesn’t have a clean look. Improving her off the dribble game will benefit her long term.