Outlook: Future Double-Figure Scorers
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The recent graduating Class of 2022 was fairly strong in South Florida. Six players encompassed the top 25 in the region. In addition, six prospects were positioned from 25-50 overall. A level of talent will need to be replaced, as…
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Continue ReadingThe recent graduating Class of 2022 was fairly strong in South Florida. Six players encompassed the top 25 in the region. In addition, six prospects were positioned from 25-50 overall. A level of talent will need to be replaced, as well as others who have moved on to college. Which prospects could step up in scoring?
Let’s take a look…
Taelyn Carey Taelyn Carey 6'1" | SF Westminster Academy | 2023 State FL – Westminter Academy
2022 Claire Erickson is headed off to Rollins. The 5-foot-6 guard averaged 14.2 points per game for the Class 3A state champions. That production will need to be replaced behind 2025 Lena Girardi Lena Girardi 5'10" | SG IMG Academy | 2025 State FL (20.2 ppg). 2023 Taelyn Carey Taelyn Carey 6'1" | SF Westminster Academy | 2023 State FL would be the logical choice. The 6-foot-1 forward averaged 8.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game this past season. Moreover, 142 of Carey’s rebounds came on the offensive end. Her frame and improved touch should alone convert into more buckets next season. More so, Carey will likely be more athletic in most of her one-on-one matchups. 2024 Aylana Mergilles is another watch here. The 5-foot-10 wing shot at least 50 percent from the field in each of her seven double-figure outings. She is also an athletic player in transition. Overall, Mergilles has made plays when given the opportunity.
Keylee Allen – Western
2022 Taja Stephens (17.5 ppg) will go down as one of the best players in Western’s history. Solution? Well, the Wildcats have a number of quality prospects that could return this fall. One of those players is Keylee Allen. The 5-foot-9 guard averaged seven points and 6.3 rebounds per game (3.8 offensive) this past season. Furthermore, Allen finished in double-figures in 10 contests. Of those games, she shot at least 50 percent from the field in seven of them. We’ll see how this roster shakes out in the coming months.
Markeli Jones – Tynes – Calvary Christian Academy
2025 Markeli Jones-Tynes Markeli Jones-Tynes 5'9" | PG Westminster Academy | 2025 State FL is too good of a playmaker to not average well above 10 points per game next season. She has already established herself as one of the top facilitating guards in South Florida. More so, the Eagles lose Samiyah Briggs (16.3 ppg) and Elizabeth Schnell (16.0 ppg) to graduation. Jones-Tynes scored in double-figures in 15 contests for the Class 4A runners up. Her ability to space the floor off her athleticism should give her easy opportunities at the rim.
Joelle Wilson – Miami High
The Stingarees are losing eight seniors to graduation. That group helped Miami High win 20 games and reach the Class 7A Final. While you should expect the Stingarees to bring in some talent, 2023 Joelle Wilson reassures them some returning experience. The 6-foot forward averaged 8.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Moreover, Wilson shot at least 50 percent from the field in 10 of 11 double-figure outings.
Ashley Martinez Ashley Martinez 5'4" | SG Somerset Silver Palms Academy | 2026 State FL – Somerset Academy Silver Palms
2026 Ashley Martinez Ashley Martinez 5'4" | SG Somerset Silver Palms Academy | 2026 State FL is an excellent 3-point shooter. The 5-foot-5 guard hit 55 three’s while averaging 9.4 points per game this past season. She also hit two or more 3-pointers in 18 contests. Overall, Martinez scored in double-figures in 15 games. Three other prospects ( Stephanie Vega Stephanie Vega 5'7" | SF Somerset Silver Palms | 2026 State FL / Dianka Hardisson Dianka Hardisson 5'5" | PG Somerset Academy Silver Palms | 2025 State FL / Shanaii Gamble Shanaii Gamble 5'10" | SF Somerset Academy Silver Palms | 2024 State FL ) also averaged over eight points per game. You also can’t forget about Unique Horton Unique Horton 6'2" | PF Miami SouthRidge | 2024 State FL ’s double-double ability around the paint. It’s easy to see why Somerset Academy Silver Palms should be a team on the rise.
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