While it wasn’t possible to see everyone, the following ten rising seniors stood out in the games we watched. This list does not include the players mentioned in earlier reports as Player of the Day or Find of the Day.
Kyler Theophile, Coral Springs Coral Glades: A 6’5 wing, Theophile certainly looks and plays taller than his listed height. While he didn’t get a chance to display much in the way of perimeter skills, his ability to impact the game with athleticism and effort isn’t lost on observers. Theophile got many easy baskets by disrupting the passing lanes on defense, crashing the offensive glass, and swiftly getting down the floor in transition. He can and will put the ball on the floor to attack the basket, earning frequent trips to the free throw line.
R.J. Ingram, Orlando Lake Highland Prep: The 6’3 senior staked his claim as one of the best players at the event. He has excellent point guard positional size to go along with abundant strength and run/jump athleticism. Ingram doesn’t get by on his physical traits alone as he plays with not only great energy and intensity but a high basketball IQ as well. Whether it is attacking the basket in transition or against a set defense, getting the ball to open teammates for easy scores, connecting on perimeter shots when the right opportunity presents itself or making an impact on the glass and defensively, Ingram puts his stamp on the game.
Mike Madueme, Orlando Lake Highland Prep: The 6’5 wing is a smooth player with graceful moves and a high skill level. Madeume is very efficient as a scorer and doesn’t need a lot of touches to pile up points. His perimeter shot is reliable to the arc and he has a quick first step to the basket, scoring through contact in traffic. Madueme handles the ball well and is more than capable of running an offense. A good athlete that is quick to convert from defense to offense and vice versa, he is also quick off the floor to grab rebounds. Madueme is a solid defender anywhere along the perimeter.
Tegra Makabu, St. Petersburg Northside Christian: Not only is Makabu 6’9 and a very good athlete, he is also solidly built with a wide and strong frame. If he gets the ball in the post, he can overpower most defenders to either score or get to the foul line. Makabu moves well on the court, plays hard, and relishes the physical play in the paint. While we doubt it is much a part of his game, he did drop in a three-point shot in the game we watched and looked good doing so. There are some rough edges to his game but if Makabu works on his craft as hard as he plays, those should smooth out in little time.
Robert Guishard, Pembroke Pines Charter: At 6’8 with long arms and quite a bit of bounce, Guishard makes quite the impact in the paint at both ends of the floor. He was dominant in the first few minutes in the game we watched with dunks in transition, blocked shots, putbacks and basic but polished post moves. Then inexplicably his teammates forgot about him. To Guishard’s credit, he didn’t sulk but continued to put in work on defense and on the glass. He even proved to be a reasonable passer with a couple of assists in the lane area. While Guishard may not be there right now, we can see him being a versatile defender on the next level considering his physical gifts.
Kevin Thomas, Weston Sagemont: The 6’7 wing was likely the highest rated national recruit in attendance this past weekend. He has excellent physical tools such as plus positional size, speed and quickness, and high-level leaping ability. While Thomas sometimes becomes too enamored with the three-point shot, he makes enough of them that he must be respected. He can be particularly dangerous when he drives the ball as his long strides and excellent body control allow him to slither into tight spaces and get up shots in traffic. Thomas is solid as a distributor when on the move, as we credited him for five assists in the game we took in. He can rebound and push the ball up the floor, covers a lot of area quickly on defense, and can ignite his team with dunks off steals and putbacks.
Toby Lane, Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic: Bottom Line: the kid is a winner. The 5’9 Lane nearly willed SFC to a comeback win Saturday afternoon after being down as many as fifteen points in the third period. Lane may be a pass-first point guard but he isn’t a pass-only one. He is extremely creative when it comes to getting to the basket and scoring in a crowd against set defenses. Lane will knock down open perimeter shots if given too much room. He gets the ball where it needs to go at the right time and place, making the game easier for his teammates and tough for the opposition. Lane disrupts offenses with heavy ball pressure, forces quite a few bad passes that lead to turnovers, and goes after and gets most 50/50 balls no matter the distance.
Isaiah Brown, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan: The 6’9 forward is a bit old school as he is primarily a back-to-the-basket offensive performer. He’ll score down there with some basic post moves if not played physically by the defense. Brown’s real value comes into play at the defensive end and rebounding department. He is off the floor quickly to challenge shots, swiftly rotates to pick up drivers going to the basket, and forces the opposition to know where he is when taking almost any shot inside the arc. Brown is stronger than he appears as several times this weekend he wrestled rebounds away from opponents. He gives a great effort at both ends of the court and keeps his composure when calls do not go his way.
Tucker Fox. Lakeland Victory Christian: The 5’11 Fox may forever be known for his game-winning three-pointer in 2025’s four-overtime semi-final win but watching him produce against high-level competition gives one a greater appreciation for him. While the three-ball is still a major component of his game, Fox is showing he can pull-up and knock down mid-range shots, push the pace and make the right decision in transition, and make life difficult for opponents on the defensive end.
Calvin Thompson, Davie Western: This was our first time seeing the 6’3 senior and he impressed with not only his ability to put the ball in the bucket from deep but also earn trips and easy points from the free throw line. He is a combo guard that is comfortable and effective playing on or off the ball. Though a bit on the thin side, he’s got some length and athletic ability that allows him to be successful against opponents that want to play physically with him. He rebounds well and is a capable defender on and off the ball.