Exciting 2025 Defensive Prospects
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There is a bright future for basketball in South Florida. Eleven 2025 prospects encompass the top 25 in our rankings. That should make for great area competition for years to come. You also have a ton of parody as you…
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Continue ReadingThere is a bright future for basketball in South Florida. Eleven 2025 prospects encompass the top 25 in our rankings. That should make for great area competition for years to come. You also have a ton of parody as you move down the list.
While being strong offensively, a number of them are superb on defense.
Here are some of the best.
Markeli Jones-Tynes Markeli Jones-Tynes 5'9" | PG Westminster Academy | 2025 State FL – Calvary Christian Academy/FGB (PGH: 4)
Markeli Jones-Tynes Markeli Jones-Tynes 5'9" | PG Westminster Academy | 2025 State FL is one of the best point guards in South Florida. The 5-foot-9 prospect recorded 144 rebounds (5.5 rpg) and 84 steals (3.2 spg) across 26 games. Jones-Tynes increased both of those averages from her eight grade season. For context, she nearly quadrupled her steal total (23) from the 2020-2021 season. Jones-Tynes moves well on defense and has plenty of length to disrupt an opposing ball handler. Her length also added almost 75 rebounds from the previous season.
Jade Jones Jade Jones 5'11" | SF King's Academy | 2025 State FL – The King’s Academy/Miami Suns (PGH: 8)
Jade Jones Jade Jones 5'11" | SF King's Academy | 2025 State FL has been a consistent defender in two seasons at The King’s Academy. The 5-foot-11 wing totaled 162 rebounds (5.6 rpg) and 92 steals (3.2 spg) across 29 games. Jones’ length is efficient near the glass or out on the perimeter. She also grabbed 143 rebounds (6.2 rpg) and recorded 70 steals (3.0 spg) as an eight grader. King’s Academy went a combined 44-9 overall in those two seasons.
Jim’Miyah Branton – Miami Slam!/Miami Suns (PGH: 3)
Jim’Miyah Branton is one of the best rebounding guards in South Florida. In addition to that, she is a great on-ball defender with quick hands. Branton recorded 52 steals across 17 games. Against Blanche Ely (18-10), she had five swipes while adding seven rebounds. She posted a season-high ten steals against Marathon. On the glass, Branton had seven double-figure efforts. She grabbed 18 rebounds against Killian and 15 rebounds against Somerset Academy Silver Palms.
Lena Girardi Lena Girardi 5'10" | SF IMG Academy | 2025 State FL – Westminster Academy/Comets (PA)
Any list must include Lena Girardi Lena Girardi 5'10" | SF IMG Academy | 2025 State FL . The 6-foot wing averaged 8.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game for the Class 3A state champions. Girardi had ten or more boards in eight contests. Using her length on the perimeter, she recorded three or more steals in nine games.
Angelina Deleon Angelina Deleon 5'8" | PG Doral Academy | 2025 State FL – Miami Palmer Trinity (PGH: 41)
A player to watch down the list is Angelina Deleon Angelina Deleon 5'8" | PG Doral Academy | 2025 State FL . The listed 5-foot-2 point guard recorded 37 steals and two or more in 13 games. On the glass, Deleon totaled 93 rebounds. She grabbed a season-high 12 boards against St. Brendan. Deleon already has a ton of experience at guard which should only help her moving forward.
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