2022 Rankings: Newcomers
Over the last two weeks, we have rolled out the very first 2024 Watch List and the second version of the 2023 Rankings. On Tuesday, the newest edition of the 2022 Rankings were published here in the state of Florida. There are now 428 players…
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Continue ReadingOver the last two weeks, we have rolled out the very first 2024 Watch List and the second version of the 2023 Rankings.
On Tuesday, the newest edition of the 2022 Rankings were published here in the state of Florida.
There are now 428 players ranked in the 2022 class which is 89 more than the previous update down after the season back in April.
View the newest rankings here below for the junior class.
2022 Rankings
Here is a look at some of the newcomers from the 2022 class here in the Sunshine State.
Naseem Mayes Naseem Mayes 6'7" | SF Wade Hampton | 2022 State SC Ι 6-7 Ι The Rock
Arriving from South Carolina, Nassem Mayes brings a long body to The Rock. He will be an instant boost to both ends of the floor. He has a nice mix of size, athleticism and all-around ability. Look for him to gel right away at the SIAA program in Gainesville.
Kasai Fontanez Ι 6-1 Ι West Oaks
Here is a super dynamic and tough-minded point guard. Kasai Fontanez came down from New York to join a super deep SIAA squad West Oaks. He fits right into the fast-paced style that this team plays and with his ability to slash, crash the boards and dish out high IQ passes, he should thrive in a key role there.
Joshua Watkins Joshua Watkins 6'5" | SF West Oaks | 2022 State FL Ι 6-5 Ι Bishop McLaughlin
Coming over from Brandon High, Joshua Watkins Joshua Watkins 6'5" | SF West Oaks | 2022 State FL provides a ton of speed and pure athleticism to Bishop McLaughlin. He is fast as can be, loves to push the tempo and feeds off his teammates. Watkins will continue to improve with more muscle and a seasoned jumper. He is someone to watch closely.
Jaiden Wynn Jaiden Wynn 6'4" | PF Bartow | 2022 State FL Ι 6-5 Ι Bartow
A very intriguing undersized four, Bartow has a good one in Jaiden Wynn Jaiden Wynn 6'4" | PF Bartow | 2022 State FL . He will fill the void left behind when 2020 forward Joshua Simons Joshua Simons 6'3" | SF Bartow | 2020 State FL graduated. He’s now at Polk State as a freshman. Wynn will be tasked to grab boards, block shots and clog up space down low defensively. He should be up to the task.
Clarens Pierre Clarens Pierre 6'8" | PF Central Florida Christian Academy | 2022 State FL Ι 6-8 Ι Ocoee
For Judah Nation, it was a very steady summer for 6-8 big Clarens Pierre Clarens Pierre 6'8" | PF Central Florida Christian Academy | 2022 State FL . He will slide into a starting role at Ocoee this fall and do a nice job with that responsibility. Pierre has plenty of upside.
Jerry Addo Boateng Jerry Addo Boateng 6'3" | CG Sanford Seminole | 2022 State FL Ι 6-3 Ι Sanford Seminole
A speedy combo guard, Jerry Addo Boateng Jerry Addo Boateng 6'3" | CG Sanford Seminole | 2022 State FL will be part of a very fast-paced Sanford Seminole team that will do plenty for his side this season. He plays all over the floor and is very steady in transition.
Desmen Lee Desmen Lee 6'2" | CG Sarasota | 2022 State FL Ι 6-2 Ι Sarasota
Arriving from Booker, Desmen Lee Desmen Lee 6'2" | CG Sarasota | 2022 State FL went over to in-town school Sarasota and he is in line for a lot of important minutes. A strong wing and power player, he should be able to do a lot of the gritty and dirty work that is needed inside on both ends of the floor.
Adefemi Akinwole Adefemi Akinwole 6'0" | PG Miami Norland | 2022 State FL Ι 6-0 Ι Norland
Norland has a lot of talent to work with and Adefemi Akinwole Adefemi Akinwole 6'0" | PG Miami Norland | 2022 State FL is part of the process there. He is a very good prospect who has a lot of burst and can run an offense with confidence and ease.
Henry Calixte Henry Calixte 6'4" | PF Evans | 2022 State FL Ι 6-4 Ι Evans
For Evans, Henry Calixte Henry Calixte 6'4" | PF Evans | 2022 State FL is a bruiser inside and he can do a lot of the tough work in the post. He will certainly get his points on cleanups and grab rebounds.
Jordon Rivera Jordon Rivera 6'3" | CG Evangelical Christian | 2022 State FL Ι 6-3 Ι Evangelical Christian
A confident point guard, Jordon Rivera Jordon Rivera 6'3" | CG Evangelical Christian | 2022 State FL will do plenty for Evangelical Christian to replace the graduation of Sean Shore Sean Shore 6'5" | PF Evangelical Christian | 2020 State FL who is now at Southeastern. Rivera will be a steady presence at the point and he should do plenty to make an impact there.
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