Players To Watch By Class: 2A (Districts 1-8)

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The FHSAA boys basketball season is just around the corner. The regular season tips off on Nov. 23. We will be looking at the top players to watch in all seven classes. Here is a peek at the top prospects to keep an eye on in Class 2A (Districts 1-8). ICYMI Players To Watch By Class: 7A (Districts 1-8) Players To Watch By Class: 7A (Districts 9-16) Players To Watch By Class: 6A (Districts 1-8) Players To Watch By Class: 6A (Districts 9-16) Players To Watch By Class: 5A (Districts 1-8) Players To Watch By Class: 5A (Districts 9-16) Players To Watch By Class: 4A (Districts 1-8) Players To Watch By Class: 4A (Districts 9-16) Players To Watch By Class: 3A (Districts 1-8) Players To Watch By Class: 3A (Districts 9-16) 2019-20 state champion: Orlando Christian Prep Region 1 – District 1 Terrance CardTerranceCard6'5" | PFFlorida A&M | 2021StateFL II (Florida A&M High) Averaging 13.1 PPG and 9.6 RPG last season, Card enters his senior season looking to expand on those numbers. The 2021 6-5 forward is a powerful inside body who causes havoc on both ends of the floor for Florida A&M High. Marco AtkinsMarcoAtkins6'1" | PFMunroe | 2021StateFL & Cameron StinsonCameronStinson5'10" | PGMunroe | 2022StateFL (Munroe) Munroe has a pair of double digit scorers in Atkins and Stinson. Atkins, a 2021 6-2 guard averaged 12.2 PPG last season and is a reliable slasher while Stinson is a 2022 5-10 guard who averaged 12.1 PPG and uses his pure speed to get past defenders.  Terrion ArnoldTerrionArnold6'1" | CGSt. John Paul II | 2021StateFL (Tallahassee St. John Paul II) With 40 plus offers for football which includes Alabama, FSU and UF, Arnold is one of the best safeties in the entire country. On the basketball court, the 2021 6-1 athlete is also a guard who can score plenty. He will be the leader for Tallahassee St. John Paul II this season. Other names to know:  2023 F Traylon Ray (North Florida Christian), 2021 G Deandrae McCray (North Florida Christian), 2021 F JT Price (North Florida Christian), 2021 G Baquare Whitaker (North Florida Christian), 2022 G Hunter Watson (Aucilla Christian), 2022 G Shareed Ross (Florida A&M), 2022 G Caleb Bryant (Florida A&M), 2021 G Timothy Banks (Rocky Bayou Christian), 2022 G Deon ConyersDeonConyers5'11" | CGMunroe | 2022StateFL (Munroe) and 2021 G Jazquez Price (Munroe). Region 1 – District 2 Aidan Newman & Ashton LovetteAshtonLovette6'4" | CGSaint Francis Catholic | 2022StateFL (Saint Francis Catholic) The duo of Newman and Lovette will carry Saint Francis Catholic most nights this season. Newman, a 2021 5-11 guard averaged 10.5 PPG doing most of his damage from deep in 2019-20 while hitting 40 percent behind the 3-point line. Lovette, a 2022 6-5 guard averaged 9.7 PPG but should see a huge bump in scoring with his length and attacking ability. Jemel Facey (St. John Lutheran) A gamer for St. John Lutheran, Facey is a 2021 5-11 guard who averaged 14.1 PPG and 4.6 RPG as a junior. He should continue to do plenty for this group. Other names to know: 2021 G Jason Furey (St. John Lutheran), 2022 G Jaelen FaceyJaelenFacey5'8" | CGSt. John Lutheran | 2022StateFL (St. John Lutheran), 2021 F Timothy Carpenter (Cornerstone), 2021 F Jesse Dunn (Cornerstone), 2023 G Chase Guillot (Cornerstone), 2021 G Matt Dersch (Meadowbrook), 2021 G Jordan Kusnierz  (Seven Rivers Christian), 2021 F CJ Phillips (Seven Rivers Christian) and 2021 F Zach Baldwin (Saint Francis Catholic). Region 1 – District 3 Jaden BrillJadenBrill6'2" | CGUniversity Christian | 2022StateFL (University Christian) University Christian certainly has weapons on the floor. Brill, a 2022 6-2 guard is a top ballhandler here after averaging 10.1 PPG and showing a smooth game as a sophomore. 2021 6-3 forward Royce MorrisRoyceMorris6'3" | SFUniversity Christian | 2021StateFL is an effective shooter who sunk 45 percent of his 3-pointers to average 11.2 PPG and 2021 6-1 guard Joe CarterJoeCarter6'1" | CGUniversity Christian | 2021StateFL led this team with 11.3 PPG and took the attacking role to his preference.  Other names to know: 2023 G Orel Gray (University Christian), 2023 G Desirrio RilesDesirrioRiles6'2" | SGUniversity Christian | 2023StateFL (University Christian), 2021 G Wallace Grissett (Christ’s Church), 2021 G Noah Coker (Christ’s Church), 2022 G Jaheim Wilson (Eagle’s View), 2021 G Jaylon Curry (Temple Christian), 2021 G Jirah James (Temple Christian),  Region 1 – District  4 Ivan LawsonIvanLawson6'5" | CGImpact Christian | 2021StateFL & Calvin JohnsonCalvinJohnson6'5" | CGImpact Christian | 2021StateFL (Impact Christian) Impact Christian has been a frequent visitor in Lakeland over the last few seasons and I expect that to come true again here in 2020-21. Lawson, a 2021 6-6 forward is athletic as can be and is looking to really to take the next steps forward. Johnson, a 2021 6-6 guard is one of the most underrated athletes who has a versatile game as a ballhandler and mid-range finisher. 2022 6-6 forward Kelvin JohnsonKelvinJohnson6'5" | PFImpact Christian | 2022StateFL is Calvin’s younger brother and a key inside presence. Other names to know: 2023 F Keenan JohnsonKeenanJohnson6'7" | SFWest Nassau | 2023StateFL (Impact Christian), 2022 F Xavier CrosonXavierCroson6'7" | SFBeaches Chapel | 2022StateFL (Beaches Chapel), 2021 G Martel CollinsMartelCollins6'4" | CGBeaches Chapel | 2021StateFL (Beaches Chapel), 2022 F Aiden JosephAidenJoseph6'9" | PFBeaches Chapel | 2022StateFL (Beaches Chapel), 2022 G Jimmy WilliamsJimmyWilliams5'10" | PGBeaches Chapel | 2022StateFL (Beaches Chapel), 2022 G Javon Prindle (North Florida Educational), 2021 F Dahntay Tillman (North Florida Educational), 2022 G Xavier Fearon (North Florida Educational), 2022 G Davon Holmes (Harvest Community), 2022 G Joshua HigdonJoshuaHigdon6'3" | PGParsons Christian | 2022StateFL (Parsons Christian), 2023 G Corey Keys (Parsons Christian), 2021 G Elijah Farmer (Parsons Christian) and 2021 G Davion Fitzgerald (Seacoast Christian). Region 2 – District 5 Jalen BrownJalenBrown6'2" | CGAcademy at the Lakes | 2021StateFL & Caleb YannCalebYann5'11" | CGAcademy at the Lakes | 2021StateFL (Academy at the Lakes) Brown is the featured scorer and Yann really plays well alongside him at Academy at the Lakes. Brown, a 2021 6-2 guard averaged just a hair under 20.0 PPG last season. He has been a contributor dating back to his 8th grade year. Yann, a 2021 5-11 guard averaged 17.5 PPG and is a steady finisher. Other names to know: 2022 G Demetri WadeDemetriWade5'11" | SGZephyrhills Christian | 2023StateFL (Zephyrhills Christian), 2021 F Tayshawn PendletonTayshawnPendleton6'3" | PFAcademy at the Lakes | 2021StateFL (Academy at the Lakes), 2022 G Sebastian Koulias (Classical Prep), 2021 G Corbin Sumrell (Classical Prep), 2022 G Jacob GallopJacobGallop6'0" | SGHernando Christian | 2022StateFL (Hernando Christian) and 2021 G Denali Duncan (Keystone Prep). Region 2 – District 6 Mac CreekMacCreek5'11" | CGCambridge Christian | 2022StateFL & Gavin MartinezGavinMartinez6'1" | SGCambridge Christian | 2021StateFL (Cambridge Christian) Fresh off of a football season, Cambridge Christian pair Creek and Martinez are ones to like. Creek, a 2022 6-0 guard averaged 14.2 PPG and made plays often for his side. Martinez, a 2021 5-11 guard was a close second with 13.7 PPG and showed plenty of patience as a lead ballhandler. Other names to know: 2022 G Hareth Saleh (Universal), 2022 G Travus Dean (Brandon Academy), 2022 G Jahmal Fraser (Brandon Academy), 2023 G Robert Jenkins (Tampa Bay Christian) and 2021 G Luke Sullivan (Cambridge Christian). Region 2 – District 7 Charles CrewsCharlesCrews6'3" | CGBayshore Christian | 2021StateFL (Bayshore Christian) Bayshore Christian has a nice opportunity to get back to the state final four again with 2021 6-3 guard Charles CrewsCharlesCrews6'3" | CGBayshore Christian | 2021StateFL back at the helm. He averaged 22.2 PPG and earned an offer from Stetson earlier this summer. He can heat up in a hurry as a shooter. Another dangerous playmaker is 2021 6-2 guard Deon BrownDeonBrown6'1" | CGBayshore Christian | 2021StateFL, who averaged 16.2 PPG as a junior. He is a gifted jump shooter and a very quick guard. Also, 2021 6-4 guard/forward Christian RolackChristianRolack6'4" | CGBayshore Christian | 2021StateFL (via transfer from Robinson) is going to be a true X-factor for this squad. Other names to know: 2022 G Drew Yoder (Sarasota Christian), 2021 G Evan Lewis (Sarasota Christian), 2022 G Adam Bassil (Sarasota Christian), 2021 G Percy Pederson (St. Pete Canterbury), 2022 G Sam LeeSamLee5'9" | PGSt. Pete Canterbury | 2022StateFL (St. Pete Canterbury), 2022 G Dominic SmithDominicSmith6'1" | SFSt. Pete Canterbury | 2022StateFL (St. Pete Canterbury), 2021 G Brandon HillBrandonHill6'4" | CGCommunity Christian | 2021StateFL (Community Christian), 2022 G Isaiah Levine (Community Christian), 2023 G Lucas Kolaxis (Lakeside Christian) Region 2 – District 8 Aaron JonesAaronJones6'6" | PFEvangelical Christian | 2021StateFL (Evangelical Christian) When aggressive, defenses have a very challenging time slowing down Jones. The 2021 6-7 guard/forward is a good athlete who has averaged double digits the last three seasons at Evangelical Christian which includes a career-best 17.9 PPG as a junior. Earning an offer from NAIA Southeastern, Jones is playing with confidence right now. 2022 6-4 guard Jordon RiveraJordonRivera6'3" | CGEvangelical Christian | 2022StateFL is a nice compliment as the lead point man and he can score in a variety of ways as a shooter and driver. Jay WhiteJayWhite6'1" | PGSouthwest Florida Christian | 2022StateFL (Southwest Florida Christian) A true tough guard, White averaged 17.5 PPG last season for Southwest Florida Christian. The 2021 6-1 guard is the clear cut lead man for this team. He is going to do it all in terms of scoring on most gamenights. Other names to know: 2024 G Trae Guttery (Evangelical Christian), 2021 F Joseph Carletta (Donahue Catholic), 2021 G Joey Klucik (Donahue Catholic), 2023 G Lee CortesLeeCortes6'0" | CGSouthwest Florida Christian | 2023StateFL (Southwest Florida Christian), 2021 F Sammy TownsendSammyTownsend6'5" | SFSeacrest | 2021StateFL (Seacrest Country Day), 2021 G Matt RileyMattRiley5'11" | SGSeacrest Country Day | 2021StateFL (Seacrest Country Day), 2022 G Jack SnyderJackSnyder5'10" | SGSeacrest Country Day | 2022StateFL (Seacrest Country Day), 2021 G Richard Matthews (First Baptist) and 2022 F Kenny Smallwood (Everglades City).