Sydney Morang, Sydney Searcy and Delicia Washington Commit to Gators
Friday, November 13, 2015 | Women's Basketball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Prep standouts Sydney Morang, Sydney Searcy and Delicia Washington each signed a National Letter of Intent, officially announcing their commitment to attend the University of Florida, women's basketball head coach Amanda Butler shared.
Sydney Morang (5-10, Wing, New Providence, N.J / New Providence High School)
- 2013-14 and 2014-15 NJ.com Union County Conference Player of the Year
- 2014-15 NJ.com First Team All-Junior
- 2014-15 First Team Union County Conference All-Stars, voted by UCC coaches
- Junior Year (2014-15): averaged 22.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.2 steals, 5.3 made FTs
- Sophomore Year (2013-14): averaged 19.9 points, 9.4 rebounds
- 2013-14 First Team All-Group 1, reported by nj.com
- 2013-14 First Team All-Sophomore/Freshman, reported by nj.com
- Topped the 1,000-career point milestone during her sophomore year, fast player in school history to reach the plateau
- Left-handed
- Entering senior year: 1,800 points, 747 rebounds, 229 steals, 181 assists
- Played with same nationally-recognized summer program Philly Bells as Gator great Sarah Lowe
- Evaluation on ESPN: “IMG Academy-September 2015: Consistent perimeter prospect delivers to the arc with smooth stroke; handles and passes in transition; executes in half-court game, teammate. (Olson)”
Sydney Searcy (5-7, Guard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida / Nease High School)
- St. Augustine Record's 2015 Co-Player of the Year
- 2014, 2015 First Team Florida Association of Basketball Coaches (FABC) 6A All-State
- Junior Year (2014-15): averaged 23 points, 5 rebounds, 6 steals and four assists
- Enters senior season with 1,496 career points
- Coached by the legendary Sherri Anthony at Nease HS
- FGB 15U won the 2013 Deep South championship
- Only other girl's basketball players from St. John's county to play collegiately at an SEC school are Gator great Steffi Sorensen and Kelly Stevenson
- Verbally committed to UF as a sophomore
- 2014 All-First Coast Team
- Evaluation on ESPN: “Apache Paschal Memorial-July 2015: Athletic combo-guard handles and creates in uptempo game; converts off turnovers in pressure; developing perimeter game consistency. (Olson)”
Delicia Washington (5-10, Guard, Glen St. Mary, Florida / Baker County High School)
- First player from Baker County High School to play Division I Basketball
- 2015 First Team Florida Association of Basketball Coaches (FABC) All-State
- 2014 All-First Coast Team
- Sophomore Year (2013-14): averaged 27.5 points – leading area scorer
- Also a very talented softball player, batting a career .447 with an on-base percentage of .526
- Evaluation on ESPN: “Apache Paschal Memorial-July 2015: Athletic off-guard flourishes in uptempo game; active in passing lanes, converts in pressure; mid-range game creator, attacks rim with body control to rim; perimeter game development is the key to next level production. (Olson)”
Quotes from the Court:
UF Head Coach Amanda Butler on Sydney Morang:
“Sydney brings size and length to the court and has a really high basketball I.Q. She's a left-handed player who can really shoot the ball. Playing with a variety of competitive programs has really prepared her for our level. Sydney's personality was a great fit with our team. She's going to be a fantastic contributor.”
UF Head Coach Amanda Butler on Sydney Searcy:
“Sydney has piled up a bunch of points during her career. She has really made a name for herself in the St. Augustine area because of her abilities. Coach Sherri Anthony relied on Sydney as soon as she joined the Nease program to help win games. Sydney is a scorer and a great athlete. She brings quickness to the court and is very excited to be a Gator.”
UF Head Coach Amanda Butler on Delicia Washington:
“Delicia is one of the most dynamic guards in the country. She is a great with the ball in her hands. She's a scorer, a playmaker and a good all-around athlete. It's exciting to have two players so close to the UF campus, in Sydney (Searcy) and Delicia. They grew up Gator fans and wanting to help continue our tradition here.”
UF Head Coach Amanda Butler on the Signing Class overall:
“There is a lot of diversity in each of their games. You've got the speed and athleticism, the size and versatility. It's a trio that can score a lot of points. I love how much they fit in with our team and our culture. All three of them came on their visit to UF together and they seemed to instantly click. It's going to be a really, really strong class that's going to add to an exciting group of returners.”
Florida Gators Signing Class, at a Glance
- Sydney Morang (5-10, Wing, New Providence, N.J / New Providence High School)
- Sydney Searcy (5-7, Guard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida / Nease High School)
- Delicia Washington (5-10, Guard, Glen St. Mary, Florida / Baker County High School)
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