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9. 5-11 W Samayiah Florence – Woodward Academy
The toolsy hybrid-forward is effective in the paint and has a growing perimeter game. Florence is long and springy, a high-energy rebounder who can grab and go in transition. Samayiah is fluid with the ball capable of penetrating off the bounce. Her jump shot range is still expanding. The two-way versatility she provides should draw attention. Samayiah moves her feet well when guarding on the perimeter against smaller players. She covers a ton of ground sideline to sideline in the press and she’s a quick-twitch shot changer. Florence should see her production soar after averaging 4.9 points, 6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.3 blocks as a freshman.
13. 5-6 PG Harlow Kendrix – Carrollton
Harlow enjoyed a breakout offseason after averaging 3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game in Year 1. Kendrix has emerged as a premier playmaker. Her speed with the ball and ability to keep her head up allows her to survey the floor for open teammates. She puts zip on her passes to cut through the defense. Harlow’s physical strength and tight handle help her breakdown defenders as both a drive-and-kick distributor and a downhill finisher. Lipscomb offered at the end of June.
14. 5-10 F Jada Williams – Hebron Christian
Following a lost freshman season due to injury, Jada’s name has resurfaced along with her stock, earning an offer from Furman in August. Williams has a robust skill set as a hybrid-forward. She has the physical size to go into the paint to score around the rim and rebound in traffic, but she also possesses nimble feet and a dangerous shooting touch from the perimeter. Williams, the daughter of Lou Williams, has sharp skills. She utilizes jab steps and rip throughs to create space when attacking off the dribble. Her three-point shot can draw out bigger defenders and exploit mismatches. Jada has value with her positional flexibility at the next level.
22. 5-9 W Michelle Lloyd – Ola
The lefty can take over games with her three-point shot, an easy release with a quick trigger. Lloyd has a three-level offensive arsenal. She’s adept at posting up, using her strength to score in the pivot with power and finesse moves. Turnaround jumpers are a part of her game as are strong drives to the rim in which she is able to absorb contact while getting downhill. Michelle’s sturdy frame and mature game are worth tracking.
36. 5-10 W Bristol Davis – Union County
The Class 2A Freshman of the Year just has a knack for being at the right place at the right time. Bristol’s motor is relentless. The long-armed swingman is equally effective outside as she is inside. Davis does a great job keeping plays alive on the offensive glass, finishing with both hands. She shoots the three accurately and has an evolving off the dribble game which is extremely effective in transition as she starts her own fastbreaks after securing rebounds. Defensively, Davis’ wingspan and anticipation lead to loads of steals and deflections. She constricts passing lanes when guarding in the 1-3-1 and is an active trapper. With versatility to play 2-4, the Swiss Army Knife will look to improve off of a freshman campaign in which she averaged 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block per game.
42. 5-11 PF Anai’jai McClendon – Northside-Warner Robins
Central Georgia Tech offered the double-double machine in August. Following a Region 2-5A Honorable Mention season as a freshman, McClendon looks ready to establish herself as one of the most consistent and trustworthy bigs in all of Middle Georgia. Pooh is a powerhouse inside. She’s got tremendous strength, able to plow defenders out of the way with physical drop steps. Anai’jai scores with both hands and has an expanding bag of moves with her back to the basket. McClendon is a stalwart on defense, a rugged rebounder and a brick wall of a vertical defender.
46. 5-6 PG Scout Henry – Union County
Scout is a pest to play against and a dream to play with. Henry has an insatiable hunger to involve herself in every play. She is a gnat of an on-ball defender, aggressive with her pressure and quick dig out steals. Henry is always first to get on the floor for loose balls. While she’s primarily a pass-first creator, she also can score when needed, good at penetrating to set up her floater and also capable of knocking down catch-and-shoot threes. Her fearlessness as a ball handler keeps defenders on their heels.
82. 5-8 W Harmony LaMark – Denmark
Denmark is starting to come of age. Jadyn Shepard is the star but she has more help developing, namely Harmony LaMark who has blossomed into a legitimate second option over the summer. The lanky guard looks taller than just 5-foot-8. She can be a disruptive defender with her reach, but what is most impressive when it comes to Harmony is her rapidly expanding offensive portfolio. LaMark is a very good three-point shooter who is beginning to create more consistently off the dribble both getting to her pull-up and penetrating to facilitate. Harmony’s handles are much improved since freshman year, starting to implement changes of speeds with her crossover to free herself for open looks. Now with a confident scorer’s mindset and quick trigger to boot, look for LaMark to play a key role in the Danes’ resurgence.