Jayden Williams, Orlando West Oaks Academy: The 6’3 senior was quite impressive in his Florida debut.  Williams proved to be a versatile scorer as he connected from the perimeter on both sides of the arc, scored on drives in traffic at the basket, and beat defenders down the floor for easy transition basket.  He is a solid ball-handler and adequate rebounder for his size.

Jasen Francillon, Orlando Wekiva: The 6’6 senior is a wing that likes to use the three-point shot to set up other aspects of his game.  Francillon will drive and score when the defense overplays him for his shot.  He is also active on the glass at both ends, finishes over the rim in transition, and use his length and quickness to disrupt passing lanes and harass ball-handlers into turnovers.

Josue Oku, Lakeland Jordan Christian Prep: Listed as a 6’8 freshman, Oku may not be that tall (or that young) but he seems to have a good understanding what he is at this point in time: an athletic interior player learning to expand his game to the perimeter in due time.  Oku proved difficult to contain whenever he got the ball within fifteen feet of the basket.  He showed the ability to finish through contact at the basket as well as put the ball on the floor for a dribble or two from the high post and short corners and score in that fashion.  Oku pursued rebounds out his area, sprinted the floor in transition, and was one of the more energetic players on the day.

Henry Lane, Melbourne Central Catholic: The 6’3 junior made an early impression with his fiery play and willingness to take as well as dole out physical punishment.  Lane has a nice perimeter shot and is very effective at reading ball-screens then making the right decision with the ball.  He has a smooth stroke, is accurate to the arc, and can pull up quickly and drop shots in from mid-range.  Lane had some tough finishes in traffic when attacking the basket, constantly looked to push the pace, and was a frequent visitor to the free throw line.

Mapak Machar, Lakeland Jordan Christian Prep:  Listed as a 6’11 freshman, Machar may be the “most raw” of the bigs that JCP brought to the event. That in no way means he was a “stiff” or overwhelmed by the pace of play.  Machar blocked shots, protected the rim, quickly transitioned from offense to defense and vice versa, and was a willing ball-screener.  He got his points on putbacks and transition lobs.  A good athlete with length, Machar’s best basketball is certainly ahead of him.

Anei Majock, Orlando West Oaks Academy: The 6’10 senior from Canada was a late arrival to the event so he was not listed on the rosters.  Once he arrived and began to play, the scouts in attendance were quick to find out who Majock was and where he was from.  His wide shoulders and solid frame belie his perimeter game as he has good handles for a big guy and a respectable outside shot.  Majock sprinted the floor for several easy transition baskets, proved to be a lob threat in half-court sets, and a difficult cover based on his inside/outside skills.  Defensively he moves his feet well and is quick to come over and challenge shots.

Phoenix Hayden, North Port: A 5’10 sophomore, Hayden stood out by playing under control and with confidence.  He didn’t hesitate to challenge defenders off the dribble, was quick to move the ball and consequently the defense, made good choices coming off ball-screens and even snuck in to score a putback or two.  Strength and physical maturity will help him greatly.

Jayden Toppin, Melbourne Florida Prep: A 6’1 sophomore, Toppin played with uncommon fire.  He dug in on defense, guarded the ball with ferocity, and pushed the pace at every opportunity.  Toppin surprised onlookers with his ability to dunk the ball with relative ease at the end of the break.  The lefty is super-quick with the ball and gets by defenders with ease.  Many of the shots he missed on Sunday, both at the rim and from the perimeter, Toppin will most likely make a year or two from now.

Nyheim Roberts, Miami Norland: A 6’3 sophomore, Roberts plays like a Norland Viking with his overall understanding of the game.  He has a solid frame and uses it well to score around the basket.  Roberts anticipates well on the defensive, whether it is to grab a rebound, a wayward pass, or block a shot.  He is an opportunist on offense, scoring well on putbacks, in transition, or quickly getting the ball once delivered from a driving teammate.

Michael Williams, Wiregrass Ranch: The 6’7 freshman was the tallest player in the FR/SO division but moves well for a guy his size and age.  While we didn’t focus on his games, it seemed every time we looked over Williams was involved in the play.  We saw a drive and score, a putback, and a transition basket the various times took in the game.  It seems Williams is just now learning how to play against players his size who are faster and more athletic.  As he gains confidence, his game should blossom.