Nolan Nelson, Jacksonville Providence: Committed to Furman, the 6’9 Nelson is difficult to cover. He has a variety of scoring tools down low, a soft touch with either hand, and the patience to wait for his defender to make a mistake. Nelson also has a very reliable perimeter shot, stretching the defense and allowing room for teammates to cut and drive to the basket. He runs the floor well, moves well laterally on defense, and understands how to play physically without fouling on defense.
Nate Winters, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy: A 6’7 wing, Winters does a little bit of everything. He has good skills, handles the ball well for his size, and displayed an ability to score both inside and out. Winters rebounded well at both ends and can push the ball up the floor on his own once he secures the miss. He is difficult to keep out of the lane when attacking the basket and finishes with a flourish in transition. Winters has the physical tools to defend spots on through four on the court.
Orlando Roche, Miami Belen Jesuit: A 6’3 guard, Roche is a recent Florida International University commit. He has a great stroke from beyond the arc, sees the floor well, and is a solid ball-handler and passer. Roche plays with great savvy and confidence. He moves well without the ball, makes excellent pass vs. shot decisions on the move and is as close to a guarantee as you will find from the free throw line. Defensively he knows how to use angles and intuition to beat defenders to spots and come up with deflections, tips, and steals.
Brandon Jean, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson: The 6’3 combo guard was a bright spot for the Cobras Saturday night. He was relentless off the dribble, getting to the rim and scoring or making frequent visits to the free throw line. Jean didn’t show a lot in terms of perimeter shooting but he did knock down one triple with good form. A very good athlete, his physical traits allow him to be a versatile defender.
CeJay McKnight, Jacksonville Impact Christian: A 6’2 guard, McKnight was dialed in from deep as he went five of eleven from behind the arc in the game we took in. He may have settled a bit as he has good athleticism and a strong frame that he could probably use more to attack defenses with the dribble and cause chaos in that manner. McKnight was solid on defense in keeping drivers in front of him and out of the lane.
Samuel Hincappie, Miami Belen Jesuit: A 6’2 guard, Hincappie easily overcomes any perceived athletic limitations with savvy and skill. He is a crafty finisher, quick to locate open teammates for good shots, and takes and makes smart shots from all over the court. Hincappie plays with great energy at both ends. He understands how to play with pace and space and keeps the ball moving on offense.
Chase Weismiller, Tampa Sickles: A 6’4 wing, Weismiller is deadly off the catch from behind the arc. He is always shot-ready, gets his feet set quickly, and has a rapid release. Weismiller appears to have gained strength over the past year and is becoming more of a threat off the dribble. There were a few instances on Sunday morning where he took the hit, scored, and knocked down the penalty shot. Weismiller rebounds well for his size and doesn’t back down from a challenge on the defensive end.
Madden Geiger, Tampa Sickles: A 6’9 combo forward, Geiger looks much stronger since we saw him last with St. Pete Calvary Christian. That strength has brought confidence as he was far more active on the glass at both ends than we have seen him in the past. Geiger was also much more willing to go inside and bully opponents for points in the paint. He is still a dangerous perimeter shooter that must be respected out to the arc. Geiger also had a couple of straight up blocks on defense that deserved notice.
Jayson Negrin, Miramar: A 6’4 guard, Negrin is one of the better shooters we have seen over the spring, summer, and now fall. He has deep range, is consistent off both the catch and the dribble from distance with a quick release and a high arch to shoot over taller defenders coming to contest. Negrin is also very good at beating overly aggressive closeouts, driving to the basket, and scoring. He rebounds well and is solid at the defensive end.
Camden Wesley-Kam, Palm Beach Central: A 6’5 forward, Kam is an effective scorer inside the arc. He is a strong driver and finisher from the high post and short corner areas, can pull up and connect on short range jumpers, and has the bounce to toss down lobs and stickbacks with absolute authority. Kam’s strength and bounce allow him to take contact and score. He actively rebounds in and out of his area at both ends and is a good shot blocker at his size. Kam broke the spirit of a couple of opponents this weekend by running out and atomizing their three-point shot attempt.
Alex Nichols, Windermere Prep: A 6’2 guard, Nichols drained back-to-back threes to open the contest and never looked back. Hitting those jumpers opened lanes to attack the basket and Nichols made plays as both a finisher and distributor in those instances. He is a much better athlete than he initially appears and with a solid frame Nichols can blow past or overpower defenders. He is an active defender that reads passing lanes well.
Jadus Sorhaindo, Riverview Bell Creek Academy: A 6’8 combo forward, Sorhaindo has developed into a matchup problem. He has good strength, footwork, and touch around the basket, scoring well when posting up. Sorhaindo also has a decent handle, is an effective straight-line driver from the perimeter and can also connect on either side of the arc should defenders play too far off. An aggressive rebounder, he doesn’t shy away from playing physically at the defensive end.
Nate Accius, Coral Springs Coral Glades: One thing is sure; the 6’5 wing will not be outworked on the floor. Accius is relentless at both ends of the court. He is difficult to keep out of the paint, finishes through contact, and has a reliable mid-range game. Accius is also an accomplished offensive rebounder at his size. Defensively he harasses opponents with active hands, fast feet, and a near-maniacal desire to force turnovers. Accius is quick and covers a lot of ground in a short amount of time when it comes to helping and rotating.
Marcus Oswald, Haines City Jordan Christian: A 6’5 combo guard, Oswald spent time both running the offense and playing off the ball. He showed good ball-handling skills and passing instincts, always looking to make the right play instead of the highlight play. Oswald shot the ball well from the perimeter and finished a couple of tough drives in traffic at the basket. His size allows him to defend multiple positions.
Julian Fox, Orlando Edgewater: A 6’3 guard, Fox has become much more than a catch-and-shoot specialist. He can get into the mid-range and rapidly rise to knock down a jumper or knock down a soft floater. Fox has a solid frame and doesn’t shy away from taking contact when going hard to the hole. He plays with great energy and a big chip on his shoulder.