The National Championship, Florida standouts
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At the National Championship held at the Convention Center. There were many players that gave it all, here are a few that stood out. Nakayla Green Nakayla Green 5'4" | PG Cocoa | 2023 State FL 5’3” 2023 PG ECU…
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Continue ReadingAt the National Championship held at the Convention Center. There were many players that gave it all, here are a few that stood out.
Nakayla Green Nakayla Green 5'4" | PG Cocoa | 2023 State FL 5’3” 2023 PG ECU Navy/Cocoa
Green is tough short guard with a ton of skill. She gets to the basket, using her frame to create space to get her the right position. She also has a nice shot, that she connects on from both the mid-range and the outside the arch. As the point guard for ECU, she sees the floor, distributes the ball and gets the team set up in the offense.
Janiel Williams 5’7” C 2025 Booker/SMS
Another strong athlete to come out of Booker and Slo Mo Sports. For the position she plays, she passes very well, getting her teammates the ball to make positive plays. Able to get a good position to get rebounds.
Analyse Rios Analyse Rios 5'4" | PG Timber Creek | 2023 State FL 5’2” PG 2023 Timber Creek/Nona Basketball Academy
Rios, an elusive guard that shows much determination and grit. A tough smaller guard that plays all out. She has a nice outside shot, can hit the long ball. Along with having no fear to attack the goal, most of the time getting the and 1 call. Coming up on her Senior year, the young guard should complete the Wolves this upcoming season.
Jsiyah Taylor 5’2” PG 2025 Booker/SMS
A gritty point guard for the SMS team. She showed a high level of poise and maturity, playing versus the tough competition at the National Championship, playing on the 2023 team. She sees the floor very well, making the right pass. She can knock down a shot from time to time.
Lauren Archer Lauren Archer 5'8" | CG Umatilla | 2024 State FL 5’7” PF TNBA 2024/Umatilla
A tough post player that can hit the open shot. She plays on a strong 2024 TNBA team, that gets after it. Archer can get offensive rebounds and get the put back. She runs the floor well and has a high motor.
Elianna Villegas 5’7” SF 2024 Booker/SMS
A strong player that plays super hard on the defensive end of the floor. She hustles and makes the tough plays. Villegas gets a ton of deflections, and defensive stops. Look forward to watching her for her Junior year with the Tornadoes.
Alexis Botelho Alexis Botelho 5'2" | PG Faith Christian Academy | 2024 State FL 5’3” SG 2024 Hagerty/Nona Basketball Academy
Botelho, is a smaller guard on the short Nona team. She can hit the outside jump shot, along with the three balls. Very smart with the ball in her hand, makes the right play. She gets to the basket, finishing with a mix of moves.
Maggie Lauber Maggie Lauber 5'6" | SG Durant | 2023 State FL 5’6” PG 2023 Durant/Nona Basketball Academy
Lauber is a feisty payer that player with a ton of grit and tenacity. She has great court vision, making the timely pass to her teammates. Very strong with the ball, makes the right play, either driving to the basket, making the pass or pulling up for a shot.
Luke Zbynski is the Orlando area Prep Girls Hoops Florida writer. For any story ideas or genral information. Please contact him at zbynskipreph