PTW: Class of 2022 Welcome To The Show (Part II)
Michael Cooper, Inlet Grove
Cooper will look to continue the tradition of prolific scorers at Inlet Grove. The slim sniper has deadeye caliber shooting, the type which is capable of breaking a game open at this level. He’s very consistent from 18-feet out and from beyond the arc, an aspect which enables him to spark back-breaking runs. When he’s hot, he’s got a deadly potency to him.
The 6-foot guard has a solid handle and knows how to distribute, especially when he attracts double teams and defenders over play him. He’s become more of a downhill player and can assimilate to a souped-up transition attack.
Alex Montero, Pembrook Pines
The 5-foot-7 guard plays a bit bigger than he is with his ability to spot up and knock down shots. He’s become more adept as a ball handler, one capable of triggering the transition game and distributing in timely fashion.
While he still needs to develop physically and will likely get taller through time, Montero has an on-court awareness that’s rare for a ninth grader. His yo-yo handle helps him dissect defenses and also create his shot in unique fashion. Expect for him to etch a name for himself at the event, where he’ll be matched up against other advanced level Class of 2022 prospects.
Alexander de Leon, Pembrook Pines
The 5-foot-10 guard is interchangeable with the aforementioned Montero, capable of hitting shots and scoring the ball in a variety of ways. His handle and ability to maneuver around defenders in the half court game is promising. He’s created a formidable young tandem alongside Montero, as the innate feel for each other’s games allows them to turn in timely plays. With the experience and prolonged development, both have the potential to be a top-shelf backcourt in South Florida by their junior years of high school.
Ryan Davis, Martin County
With a man-child like build for a freshman, Davis comes in as a high-profile Class of 2022 guard/forward who has an intriguing four year career ahead of him. Few freshman in South Florida have the time of build and nerveless energy as Davis, who proved himself to be a considerable presence on the glass during Palm Beach State camp a few months earlier.
Davis is capable of guarding multiple positions. He’s opened up a reliable and feathery mid-range game. Already, he has the skill set to be a high scorer who can manufacture points and draw fouls and finish. Make no mistake about it, the freakish freshman will be one of the more talented players at this event. He’s become increasingly adept as a passer and a guy who can engineer the break fresh off a defensive rebound.
Kamren Ramsarran, Coral Springs Charter
Since he began playing in PBC Hoops’ events as a seventh grader, Ramsarran showed a promising shooting stroke. He’s got the type of catch-and-stick game that, similar to the aforementioned Cooper, can dictate the offensive tempo and break open games with scalding runs.
Now at 6-foot, he’s become more of a slasher who can really get into the teeth of defenses.
Aiden Able, Coral Springs Charter
The 6-foot-3 guard/forward has length, defensive versatility, and has learned how to use his height with a post-up game. While he’s got room for a growth spurt and has developed a knack for the interior banger role, Able has developed a guard’s skill set behind his physical attributes.
He’s worked away at developing a handle and taking bigger forwards away from the rim and creating. All of these attributes will really pan out if he winds up growing a few inches down the stretch. This would give him the ability to be a hybrid forward or a stretch four type, which are at a premium in today’s Division-I game.