Girls basketball players to watch
JORDAN AGUSTUS, St. Mary's
Credit: James Escher
Jordan Agustus, St. Mary's, F, Sr.
St. John's-bound superstar averaged 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds for CHSAA champs.
SAMANTHA AURICCHIO, Garden City
Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
Samantha Auricchio, Garden City, G, Sr.
Cornell-bound sharpshooter averaged 19.1 points and 7.7 rebounds for perennial contender.
MEI-LYN BAUTISTA, St. Mary's
Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
Mei-Lyn Bautista, St. Mary's, G, Sr.
Two-time All-Long Islander has slick handle, exceptional passing skills and solid jumper.
ITALEE BROWn-SMIKLE, Islip, Jr.
Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
Italee Brown-Smikle, Islip, Jr.
Versatile threat who can play any position. Creates off the dribble, scores down low, and shoots from the outside.
LAUREN "BOOGIE" BROZOSKI, Long Island Lutheran
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Lauren "Boogie" Brozoski, LI Lutheran, G, Sr.
Two-time L.I. Player of the Year averaged 19.5 points and 6.1 assists, leading Crusaders to state Federation title.
TAYLOR BYRNE, Long Island Lutheran
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Taylor Byrne, LI Lutheran, C, Sr.
Strong defensively in the post at 6-2 and finishes well around basket. Developing jumper.
ALEXANDRA CANTWELL, North Shore
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Alexandra Cantwell, North Shore, G, Sr.
Lafayette-bound point guard averaged 13.6 points, 7.4 assists and 6.8 rebounds.
ALEXIA DOUGLAS, Brentwood
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Alexia Douglas, Brentwood, G, Sr.
Fordham-bound sharpshooter is also a track star; combines athleticism with lethal three-point shot.
LAMES EL GAMMAL, Baldwin
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Lames El Gammal, Baldwin, C, Jr.
All-Long Islander is dominant in the low post -- on both ends -- and led Bruins to L.I. Class AA title.
HEATHER FORSTER, Huntington
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Heather Forster, Huntington, C, Sr.
Dominant inside presence. Averaged 14.7 points, 16.8 rebounds, and erased defensive mistakes.
ALEXIS FOTOPOULOS, Hampton Bays
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Alexis Fotopoulos, Hampton Bays, G, Jr.
Strong finisher who gets to the free throw line; averaged 21 points for the LI Class B champs. Bound for Adelphi.
TAYLOR GOODE, St. Anthony's
Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
Taylor Goode, St. Anthony's, G, Jr.
Excellent ball-hander and perimeter defender, capable of playing either guard position.
GIANNA GOTTI, Oyster Bay
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Gianna Gotti, Oyster Bay, G, Fr.
Penetrates and finishes through contact; averaged 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds for Nassau Class B champs.
ARELLA GUIRANTES, Bellport
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Arella Guirantes, Bellport, G, Sr.
Does it all. Led Long Island with 33.6 points per game; also averaged 17.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists.
IHNACINSE GRADY, Copiague
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Ihnacinse Grady, Copiague, G, Sr.
Headed to Molloy, a tremendous facilitator and lockdown defender. Averaged 14.7 points.
SAKARA HESTER-TORRES, Uniondale
Credit: Steven Ryan
Sakara Hester-Torres, Uniondale, G, Sr.
Quick, dual-threat guard who can score (15.5 points) and distribute equally well.
KAELA HILAIRE, Floral Park
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Kaela Hilaire, Floral Park, G, Jr.
Speedy two-time All-Long Islander led Nassau with 21.1 points per game and dished 6.7 assists.
MELANIE HINGHER, Massapequa
Credit: Steven Ryan
Melanie Hingher, Massapequa, C, Jr.
Rebounder and shot-blocker, also averaged 16.6 points with post moves and good jumper.
TAYLAH HUDSON, Glen Cove
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Taylah Hudson, Glen Cove, G, Sr.
Explosive scorer with expanding game, averaged 19.7 points. Headed to Texas Southern.
BRIANNA JONES, North Babylon
Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
Brianna Jones, North Babylon, G, Sr.
Louisville-bound star is a lethal shooter with versatility. Averaged 17.1 points and 10.3 rebounds and made 68 threes.
JAYLA JONES-PACK, St. Anthony's
Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
Jayla Jones-Pack, St. Anthony's, F, Jr.
Defensive stalwart averaged 3.7 blocks per game, helping Friars win CHSAA state title.
TANNA MOHAMMED, Glenn
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Tanna Mohammed, Glenn, G, Sr.
An elite three-point shooter. Averaged 15.4 points for the county runner-up.
LINDSAY O'SULLIVAN, Friends Academy
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Lindsay O'Sullivan, Friends Academy, F/C, Jr.
The 6-footer averaged 20.9 points, scoring inside and outside, for LI Class C champs.
ALEX PARLATO, Wantagh
Credit: Steven Ryan
Alex Parlato, Wantagh, C, Sr.
Fordham-bound star, at 6-4, controls paint and averged 14.4 points and 13.3 rebounds.
TIARA PLACE, Baldwin
Credit: Steven Ryan
Tiara Place, Baldwin, F, Jr.
Nicknamed "The Problem," is elite defender and creates mismatches offensively.
NANI REDFORD, Long Island Lutheran
Credit: Steven Ryan
Nani Redford, LI Lutheran, G, Sr.
Harvard-bound guard has great athleticism and is an excellent defender.
ERIN RIVERA, Herricks
Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
Erin Rivera, Herricks, G, Sr.
Five-year starter averaged 18.2 points and 8.1 rebounds, leading Herricks to playoffs.
CHELSEA SCHULTZ, Commack
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Chelsea Schultz, Commack, F/C, Sr.
Can post-up or step out and hit the jumper, averaged 13.2 points and 9.1 rebounds.
DONASJA SCOTT, Harborfields
Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
Donasja Scott, Harborfields, F, Sr.
Physical rebounder and inside scorer who averaged 14.6 points for the Long Island Class A champs.
Credit: Steven Ryan
A.J. Smith, Freeport, G/F, Sr.
Well-developed inside and outside game, averaged 18.9 points, leading Freeport to Nassau Class AA semifinals.
EMILY STEPHENS, Kings Park
Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
Emily Stephens, Kings Park, C, Sr.
Merrimack-bound shot blocker, who controls the boards and finishes by the rim.
ERIN STORCK, Long Island Lutheran
Credit: Steven Ryan
Erin Storck, LI Lutheran, G/F, Sr.
Versatile, athletic wing has great shooting range and can defend multiple positions. Headed to Sacred Heart.