Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational – Class of 2023 Stand Outs
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Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational – Class of 2023 Stand Outs By Michael Wholey 1/6/21 9:00 AM EST The Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational established in 2016 presented by Florida’s Sports Coast hosted one of the largest high school events in Florida…
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By Michael Wholey 1/6/21 9:00 AM EST
The Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational established in 2016 presented by Florida’s Sports Coast hosted one of the largest high school events in Florida last week in Wesley Chapel at the Wiregrass Sports Complex. The event hosted over 100 Varsity Girls and Boys teams from December 29-January 1 from all across the country including a number of the Florida’s top teams. We take a look at some of the class of 2023s top performers.
D’Yanis Jimenez D’Yanis Jimenez 5'9" | PG Charlotte | 2023 State FL (Charlotte HS) – 5’9 Guard
Jimenez is a big guard who is very good 1on1 with the ball in her hands. She consistently attacks the rim, playing downhill and has excellent open court moves. She is a crafty finisher, displaying the ability to finish with her right and left hands in a number of ways. She was one of the most talented players in the event!
Liv Fuller Liv Fuller 5'10" | SF Clearwater | 2023 State FL (Clearwater HS) – 5’10 Forward
Fuller activity level, hustle, and energy are fun to watch. As a basketball fan, it is hard not to love watching her play with so much effort and intensity. At 5’10, she is typically the most athletic player on the court and can guard both interior players and perimeter players. She runs the floor hard, is a consistent presence on the offensive and defensive glass and has good timing blocking shots.
Ace Sturdivant Ace Sturdivant 5'10" | CG Clearwater | 2023 State FL (Clearwater HS) – 5’11 Wing
Sturdivant is a strong, skilled guard/wing who has a solid all-around offensive game. She has good court vision and is a good passer. Her size and build allow her to attack the rim off the dribble and finish vs contact. She knocked down several open 3s and had a couple of crafty finishes at the rim. While she is a capable scorer, her shot selection from 3, and off-balance finishes at the rim, often lead to fast breaks and number situations for the opposing teams. Improved shot selection, higher percentage finishing ability at the rim, and improved conditioning could really help her game and raise her stock!
Eleecia Carter Eleecia Carter 5'7" | CG Lake Highland Prep | 2023 State FL (Lake Highland Prep) – 5’7 Guard
Carter is a high level athlete, that shoots a high percentage from 3, has deep range, with a quick release and great form. She can play both the 1 and the 2 and is really, really fast both with and without the ball. She is a high major college prospect who combination of skill, length, and athleticism make her an intriguing player with a lot of upside.
Karina Gordon Karina Gordon 5'8" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State FL (St. Thomas Aquinas) – 5’9 Guard
Gordon played both the 1 and 2 positions when matched up against Central Pointe in Day 1 of the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational. She was more effective off the ball, knocking down several open 3s and pushing the ball in transition when it was advanced up the court to her.
Michael Wholey is the lead scout for Florida Prep Girls Hoop Florida and a former division one Assistant Coach at American University, University of Memphis, and Georgia Tech. Wholey and the rest of the Prep Girls Hoop staff, seek to cover the entire state of player, keeping subscribers up to date with player evaluations, recruiting info, and statewide news. Our audience often supplies us with some of our best information. If you have any information on players, teams, or statewide news in the state of Florida, emailing Michael Wholey at WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com or DM him through Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.