2025 Rankings: Making the Case of No. 1
The 2025 rankings have been released. Please click on that updated list by clicking here. At the top spot in this class is Lena Girardi Lena Girardi 5'10" | SF IMG Academy | 2025 State FL . The 6-foot guard/forward…
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Continue ReadingThe 2025 rankings have been released. Please click on that updated list by clicking here.
At the top spot in this class is Lena Girardi Lena Girardi 5'10" | SF IMG Academy | 2025 State FL . The 6-foot guard/forward averaged 20.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 50 percent from the floor. In addition, Girardi went 66-of-163 (40 percent) from deep. She helped Westminster Academy win their first state title in 31 years.
Who could challenge Girardi for the top spot? I think you have a few players inside the top 15 with the best chance. After that, a number of prospects have a bit of work to do before they rise to the top. However, there is a lot of talent as you move closer to the top 50.
Let’s have a look…
Jim’Miyah Branton – Miami SLAM (PGH: 3)
Jim’Miyah Branton is one of the best athletes inside the top 25. The 5-foot-8 guard is an explosive leaper that grabbed 7.8 rebounds per game. Moreover, Branton had a season-high 18-boards against Miami Killian. She will get to 50/50 balls using her speed and motor. As a scorer, Branton averaged 12.8 points per contest with 13 double-figure outings. She can score off the dribble and finish with either hand in traffic. Branton will only get better as she expands her game to the perimeter.
Markeli Jones-Tynes Markeli Jones-Tynes 5'9" | PG Westminster Academy | 2025 State FL – Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy (PGH: 4)
Jones-Tynes is one of the best point guards in South Florida. The 5-foot-9 floor leader had 172 assists to 54 turnovers (3-to-1) this past season. Jones-Tynes also had five games with 10 rebounds and 84 steals overall. As a scorer, she averaged 9.4 points per game with 15 double-figure outings. She helped Calvary Christian go 23-7 overall en route to the 4A state final.
Jade Jones Jade Jones 5'11" | SF King's Academy | 2025 State FL – The King’s Academy (PGH: 8)
Jade Jones Jade Jones 5'11" | SF King's Academy | 2025 State FL has plenty of upside to ascend to the top of this list. The 5-foot-11 wing averaged 12.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game this past season. Jones is a playmaker at multiple positions on both ends of the court. She helped King’s Academy win 24 games.
Alessandra Bonilla Alessandra Bonilla 5'7" | SG Monsignor Edward Pace | 2025 State FL – Miami Pace (PGH: 15)
Alessandra Bonilla Alessandra Bonilla 5'7" | SG Monsignor Edward Pace | 2025 State FL is a prolific scorer out of Miami Pace. The guard prospect averaged 17.7 points per game while hitting 44 percent (41-of-94) of her 3-point attempts. Moreover, she hit at least two 3-pointers in 13 games. Bonilla’s scoring ability is one of the best in Miami-Dade County.
Samantha Bautista Samantha Bautista 5'7" | CG SLAM! (Miami) | 2025 State FL – Miami SLAM! (PGH: 17)
Samantha Bautista Samantha Bautista 5'7" | CG SLAM! (Miami) | 2025 State FL played with a lot of confidence this past season for Miami SLAM. The 5-foot-6 guard averaged 9.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. In addition, Bautista shot 38 percent from deep. She has a lot of athleticism to get to the rim off the dribble. Bautista is also an active defender with elite quickness to stay in front of her defender.
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