Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo: 2023-2024 Standouts (Part 1)
The future of the Florida basketball landscape looks like it’s in great hands after seeing the talent level at this year’s Top 250 Expo. Check out five hoopers who stood out in part one of this 2023-2024 standouts piece. Henry…
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Continue ReadingThe future of the Florida basketball landscape looks like it’s in great hands after seeing the talent level at this year’s Top 250 Expo. Check out five hoopers who stood out in part one of this 2023-2024 standouts piece.
Henry Hurst Jr. Henry Hurst Jr. 6'0" | CG East Lake | 2023 State FL Jr. | 6-0 | East Lake
This 2023 guard was flying all over the court, diving on the floor for loose balls and extra possessions. Among the hustle plays, Hurst Jr. showed off his ability to quickly drive to the rim & finish with contact. He also has a solid midrange game, able to pull-up from the elbow and sink it. On defense, he’s able to get his 6’0” frame in a position to block shots. Loved the energy.
John Gamble John Gamble 6'4" | SG Charlotte | 2023 FL | 6-6 | Charlotte
The 2023 wing was a terror on the defensive end, making it look easy while swatting away layups and shots in the post. Offensively, it’s hard to stop him when he’s driving it through the paint. Gamble can take the bump & finish with ease. He also has solid footwork and can create separation on the drive with his solid euro-step.
Mason Brown | 6-4 | Santa Fe
Brown was ridiculously tough to guard on offense when possessing the rock. This 2023 wing scored the bulk of his points in the paint, slithering through defenses on the way to the cup. Also punched home a couple of slams on the day. He has a nice fadeaway jumper that’s hard to contest. From deep, Brown can stroke the three, with ease.
Kervin Knaggs | 6-1 | Auburndale
Kervin was one of the best young ball-handlers of the Expo, top to bottom. He doesn’t over-dribble, yet knows how to use it to generate space & feed the post for quick points in the paint. Solid passer. Great rebounder on both ends of the floor. The 2023 guard has the ability to take you to the rack off the dribble, as well.
Camerin James Camerin James 6'5" | CG Leesburg | 2023 State FL | 6-5 | Apopka
What stood out immediately about this 2023 wing, is how well he played on defense. Did a great job of shading his man, then quickly rotating back when his man had the ball. His head was constantly on a swivel while on D. Offensively, he shot the three with confidence and drained a great deal of them. Has the ability to travel the length of the floor & get transition layups.
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Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo: Best Overall Performers