Vote: Who is the 2024-2025 Florida high school girls basketball Class 7A Player of the Year?

The 2024-2025 Florida High School girls' basketball season has officially concluded, and High School on SI will nominate 10 athletes from each classification as to who the fans think will be the player of the year.
Apr 6, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Dr. Phillips (FL) guard Kendall Perry (1) handles the ball during the fourth quarter against Centennial (NV) at Georgetown University. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Dr. Phillips (FL) guard Kendall Perry (1) handles the ball during the fourth quarter against Centennial (NV) at Georgetown University. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

The Florida high school basketball season has officially concluded, and now we turn our attention to the player of the year nominees. High School on SI will nominate 10 student-athletes who they think will be the player of the year in their respective classifications.

Voting will end on Monday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time; Here are the nominees for the Class 7A girls basketball player of the year.

Ameera Kone, Boca Raton, Guard (Sophomore)

The 5'11 sophomore guard averaged 28.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.2 steals per game this season for the Lady Bobcats.

Dakara Merthie, Ocoee, Guard (Junior)

The 5'8 junior guard averaged 23.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 3.7 steals per game for the Lady Knights this season. Merthie led the Knights to their first Final Four appearance in school history.

Olivia Staples, Freedom (Orlando), Forward (Senior)

Staples averaged 20.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 steals per game this season for the Lady Patriots.

Serenity Hardy, Winter Haven, Forward (Junior)

Hardy averaged 19.2 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Lady Blue Devils this season where they won their sixth state title in school history.

Paisley Binswanger, Sarasota, Forward (Junior)

The 5'8 junior forward averaged 18.9 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for the Lady Sailors this season.

Victoria Valle, Doral Academy, Guard (Sophomore)

The 5'6 sophomore shooting guard averaged 18.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game for the Firebirds this season. Valle was a key part of their run to their first Final Four appearance in program history.

Evelyn Juden, Celebration, Forward (Sophomore)

The 5'10 sophomore forward averaged a double-double for the Storm this season, averaging 18.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game this season. Juden also led the team in steals (4.6) and blocks (3.4) per game this season.

Aaliyah Grant, West Port (Ocala), Forward (Senior)

The 6'0 senior forward averaged 16.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game this season for the Wolf Pack.

Maddison Manragh, Western (Davie), Guard (Senior)

Manragh averaged a double-double for the Lady Wildcats this season, averaging 16.1 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Manragh recorded a team-high 18 double-doubles in 19 games played this season.

Kendall Perry, Dr. Phillips, Guard (Junior)

The 5'10 junior guard averaged 13.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game this season for the Lady Panthers. Perry led the Panthers to the Class 7A state championship game before coming up just short against Winter Haven.


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Ross Van De Griek
ROSS VAN DE GRIEK

Ross Van De Griek has been a high school sports writer covering the state of Florida since 2021. Ross also has been scouting high school basketball and Grassroots Basketball across the Southeast Region since 2022. Ross has been covering basketball and recruiting for High School on SI since August 2024. He has collaborated with Next Up Sports, Prep Hoops, and On The Radar Hoops throughout his scouting career. You can follow him on X @rossvdg14 or reach him via email rossvdg14@gmail.com for story ideas.