Top 6 Available 2022 Prospects
Top 6 Available 2022 Prospects By Michael Wholey 6/23/22 12:00 PM EST It is mid-June and the recruiting cycle has settled down in the class of 2022 but there still remains several quality players available in Florida and several colleges…
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By Michael Wholey 6/23/22 12:00 PM EST
It is mid-June and the recruiting cycle has settled down in the class of 2022 but there still remains several quality players available in Florida and several colleges with scholarship opportunities and roster spots. Here are the top 6 available 2022 prospects.
Olivia Delancy (Boca Ciega HS) – 6’0 Forward / Wing
It is very likely Delancy movement amongst multiple travel programs and multiple high school impacted her recruiting cycle but non the less she was one of the state’s top scorers this past season averaging 23 points per game for Boca Ciega HS. She is a big, skilled, strong, versatile player who can play multiple positions and is an impact player on the offensive end.
Joey Delancy (American Heritage) – 5’10 Guard
Joey Delancy helped American Heritage to multiple state championships and finished this season averaging 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. She was one of the state’s most improved players from Freshman year to Senior year, improving her outside shooting, adding multiple tools to her offensive skill set including excellent open court moves, and a commitment to her body and conditioning allowing her to play extended minutes. She fits in to pretty much any offensive system in the current position less style of basketball and is a potential great role player in the right program.
Paris Gaines (Jones HS) – 6’3 Forward / Center
Gaines was one of the top rated prospects in the state as a Freshman. She battled injury and personal issues, transferring to Jones HS and taking some time off from basketball. She has had an up and down high school career as far as performance and productivity, but she still remains one of the state’s most talented front court players. She has great size and an excellent skill set that comes very naturally to her. It is unknown if she wants to continue to play basketball at the collegiate level but should the right program get connected with her, she is a potential diamond in the rough.
Taja Stephens (Western HS) – 5’8 Guard
Stephens has been on the exposure circuit both with Western HS and Tampa Thunder in the last 12 months showcasing her ability to be a big guard that can handle the ball and score from a variety of spots on the court. She led Western to one of its most successful seasons in school history, leading them to an 18-8 record while averaging 18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals per game.
Sierra Godbolt (Lake Highland Prep) – 5’7 Guard
Godbolt has battled the injury bug throughout her athletic career, suffering from multiple knee injuries. When 100%, Godbolt is an extremely effective, quick, aggressive point guard who has solid handle, is explosive with the ball in her hands, and can attack going downhill in the open court. Although on the small size, she uses her height well, attacking defenders off the bounce and making them commit to getting down in a defensive position. She has a high IQ, sees floor well, and handles full court pressure advancing the ball up the court to open players.
Silkiari Vazquez (Central Pointe Academy) 5’6 Guard
Vazquez burst onto the scene 2 years ago with the start up Central Pointe Academy, getting opposing coaches and evaluators attention with her savvy offensive skill set and excellent decision making. Running the point guard position for Central Pointe, Vazquez distributed the ball to open teammates, served as an extension of the coach on the court and encouraged ball and player movement, making her squads hard to guard. She like several others on that are still available, battled a number of issues, missing court time that have impacted her recruitment. Still available, Vazquez was one of the state’s top performing point guards each of the last two years when healthy and on the court.
Michael Wholey is Prep Girls Hoops Florida Senior Scout and oversees the Florida rankings along with other contributing members and writers for @PGHFlorida. You can email Michael Wholey at WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com or DM him on Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.