Ryan Hampton, Daytona Beach DME Academy: The 6’7 junior looked under-ranked as a top five player nationally in the Class of 2027.  His thirty-point performance was as effortless as it was varied: Hampton seemingly scored from every conceivable angle and distance; off the catch or the dribble; created his own shot or assisted by a teammate; in transition or against a set defense.  Gifted with abundant length and athleticism, his ceiling is incredibly high.

Tai Bell, Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy: The 6’2 sophomore is a top twenty-five player nationally in the Class of 2028.  He has a lot on his shoulders as both a playmaker and point producer for the Bears.  Bell excels at getting into the lane, drawing contact, and finishing in a crowd.  He takes a few tough shots in hoping to get foul calls, but for him the risk is worth the reward.  Bell is solid as a three-level scorer, gets his teammates involved, and puts in work on the defensive end.

Josiah Brooks, Miami Sports Leadership and Management Academy (SLAM): While there are few, if any, national rankings for the Class of 2029, no doubt the 6’3 Brooks will be on there when the time comes.  The lefty has a reliable perimeter shot out to the arc, has a strong frame to finish well at the basket through contact, and makes his free throws at a very high rate.  With very good overall strength, speed, and quickness, he is a tough cover on offense and has versatility as a defender.

Joseph Hartman, Gainesville The Rock School: A 6’5 senior committed to Michigan, Hartman looks college-ready in terms of skills and basketball IQ. He is comfortable at either guard spot with the ability to set the table for his teammates as he is cooking up points on his own.  Offensively, Hartman takes what the defense gives him and will capitalize on that with soft jumpers from the perimeter, mid-range pull-ups or floaters, or tough finishes at the basket.  He has good defensive instincts both on and off the ball.

Aiden Chronister, AR The New School: The 6’7 senior is top 100 player in the national 2026 Class and committed to Missouri.  His deep range and quick release allow him to stretch defenses.  Moving well without the ball, Chronister finds opening in the defense and is always shot-ready once he receives the ball.  Right now he is a bit more effective off the catch than creating a shot for himself, but that should develop in college as he gets physically stronger.  Chronister is underrated as a passer and rebounder, showing good court vision and no fear of playing physically at either end of the floor.

Carter Oden, Oviedo: The 6’1 junior is tough as nails, never backing down from a challenge at either end of the floor.  He has a good burst with the ball and his ability to stop on a dime, pull-up from mid-range, and knock down those shots is high-level.  Oden is swift to the rim but also a respectable shooter from the perimeter if given too much room.  Looking to always push the pace, he generally makes good shot vs pass decisions.  Active hands and feet make him a real nuisance on defense.

Ben Bunnell, Windermere: The 6’4 senior had a tremendous game vs. Miam SLAM, dropping 32 points and probably making a few D-I programs wish they had recruited him.  With good range on his shot and a quick release, Bunnell stretches defenses.  When overplayed for that shot, he demonstrated he can get to and score at the rim with just a couple of dribbles.  Bunnell moves well without the ball and will complete backdoor cuts and lobs above the rim.  He rebounds well for his size.

Donovan Swain, Coral Gables Coral Glades: It felt like a break-out game for the 6’4 junior.  He got going early from beyond the arc and that simply boosted his confidence in other areas of the game.  He was 5-8 from deep, got some easy buckets in transition, and put in work on the defensive glass.  Swain proved to be a decent ball-handler and passer, finding teammates inside for scores.

Martay Barnes, Orlando The Academy of Central Florida: The 6’3 junior plays with great speed, energy, and quickness.  He creates havoc on the defensive end with fast hands, active feet, and uncanny instincts in the passing lanes.  Barnes quickly converts turnovers into points.  Offensively he is at his best when the pace is up-tempo and he can beat the defense down the floor.  Barnes looks to challenge the defense to keep him from getting downhill to the hoop.  His shot mechanics and fundamentals look fine, so consistency should come in time.

Ibrahima Basama, Orlando West Oaks Academy: The 6’7 senior is a bouncy and energetic athlete that knows how to use his physical gifts.  With his length and leap, Basama gets to rebounds quicker than most.  He gets a fair share of his points off putbacks as well as lobs at the rim.  Basama’s mid-range shot has become more reliable, and he has improved his ability to finish plays off the bounce.  Defensively, he can guard multiple positions, disrupt passing lanes and challenge shots inside.