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 3A (Districts 9-16).
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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)
2019-20 state champion: St. Andrew’s
Region 3 – District 9
Alvin Tumblin
Alvin
Tumblin
6'6" | SF
Santa Fe Catholic | 2021
State
FL
(Santa Fe Catholic)
Santa Fe Catholic has reloaded after carrying an impressive trio of guards to lead the way the last few seasons. Tumblin, a 2021 6-6 forward is the biggest talent in place. A transfer from Sebring, he holds offers from FAU, Stetson, NJIT and East Tennessee State. He is a bursty and long athlete who has a nice shooting touch and steady attacking ability.
...The new cast in place also includes 2023 6-6 forward
Harvey Wilson
Harvey
Wilson
6'7" | PF
Santa Fe Catholic | 2023
State
FL
(via transfer from Bayshore Christian), an emerging inside presence, 2022 6-1 guard
Trey Lane
Trey
Lane
6'1" | CG
Santa Fe Catholic | 2022
State
FL
(via transfer from Lakeland), a dangerous shooter and ballhandler and 2021 6-3 guard
Johnny Torrence
Johnny
Torrence
6'3" | CG
Santa Fe Catholic | 2021
State
FL
(via transfer from Lake Gibson) is a big bodied guard who can attack the cup.
Drew Kramer
Drew
Kramer
6'6" | CG
Lakeland Christian | 2021
State
FL
(Lakeland Christian)
Kramer is one of the most underrated prospects in the state. The 2021 6-6 guard averaged 20.1 PPG and has earned an offer from NAIA Florida College. Kramer can get up on the rim and is a good rebounder, shooter and hard nosed defender. Other 2021 players of note at Lakeland Christian, 6-3 guard Blake Bartram (13.7 PPG) is a good shooter and 6-1 guard
Dawson Leipold
Dawson
Leipold
5'11" | CG
Lakeland Christian | 2021
State
FL
(9.1 PPG) another important shooter to the cause.
Other names to know: 2024 guard
Daniel Thompson
Daniel
Thompson
6'1" | PG
Santa Fe Catholic | 2024
FL
(Santa Fe Catholic), 2023 6-2 guard
Matt Vaughn
Matt
Vaughn
6'2" | SG
Santa Fe Catholic | 2023
State
FL
(Santa Fe Catholic), 2021 G Victor Romero (New Dimensions), 2022 G Victor Dones (Four Corners), 2022 G Benjamin Ramos (Four Corners), 2023 G Jay Leonard (Frostproof) and 2022 G Devontre Chaney (Frostproof).
Region 3 – District 10
Demetrius Robinson
Demetrius
Robinson
6'6" | SF
Holy Trinity | 2021
State
FL
(Holy Trinity)
A tweener and versatile piece at Holy Trinity, 2021 forward Robinson is a big body at 6-6 who can fight for boards and attack. He does all the things that don’t show up on the stat sheet while finding good areas inside and moving guys around. Look for Robinson to have a rock solid senior campaign over in the Melbourne area as a guard/wing.
Jay Allen
Jay
Allen
6'2" | CG
John Carroll Catholic | 2021
State
FL
(John Caroll Catholic)
Allen is the lead dog for this group. The 2021 6-3 guard also is a standout football and baseball talent who is committed to UF for baseball. Allen can score in bunches on the basketball court. Two other names to track here are in the 2023 class in 6-0 guard
n, a rising point man and 6-4 forward
d, the best lengthy athlete for this team.
Hunter Davidson
Hunter
Davidson
6'3" | PG
Melbourne Central Catholic | 2021
State
FL
(Melbourne Central Catholic)
Committed to Flagler, Davidson is a 2021 6-4 guard who can shoot it and drive with his solid skillset. He is a reliable scoring threat who plays each possession with confidence and patience. 2021 6-2 guard
Josh Mims
Josh
Mims
6'1" | CG
Melbourne Central Catholic | 2021
State
FL
(via transfer from Melbourne) is a nice pairing who can shoot and drive as well and score often. Another piece to the puzzle is 2021 5-9 guard DeAndre Pearson-Blake, an athletic ballhandler.
Other names to know: 2021 F Bennett Kent (West Shore), 2021 G James Green (West Shore), 2021 G Parker Hathaway (Cocoa Beach), 2021 G Justin Cook (Edgewood), 2021 G
Buay Tong
Buay
Tong
6'2" | CG
Eau Gallie | 2021
State
FL
(Holy Trinity) and 2021 F Johnathan Bowden (Holy Trinity).
Region 3 – District 11
Josh Minott
Josh
Minott
6'9" | PF
St. Andrew's | 2021
State
#30
Nation
FL
(St. Andrew’s)
One of the top lengthy and versatile athletes in the entire country is Minott. The 2021 6-9 forward is headed to Memphis next year. He is smart on and off the court and thrives as a shooter and driver who uses every inch of his size to get through defenses.
...The defending state champion St. Andrew’s bunch has plenty of other players to like in 2021 6-3 guard
Devin Hines
Devin
Hines
6'4" | CG
St. Andrew's | 2021
State
FL
, a volume scorer, 2021 6-7 forward
Kenny Turner
Kenny
Turner
6'6" | PF
St. Andrew's | 2021
State
FL
, a late bloomer and taltented athlete, 2021 6-8 forward
Bobby Stewart
Bobby
Stewart
6'8" | C
St. Andrew's | 2021
State
FL
(via transfer from Boca Raton), a ballhandling big who can shoot it and drive and 2022 6-3 guard
Anquan Boldin Jr
Anquan
Boldin Jr
6'4" | CG
St. Andrew's | 2022
State
FL
, a lightning bolt ballhandler who is just hitting his stride.
Mark Cueto
Mark
Cueto
6'3" | CG
Benjamin | 2022
State
FL
(Benjamin)
Benjamin certainly has a good unit in place. Cueto is the feature piece. The 2022 6-3 guard averaged 15.1 PPG and 6.8 RPG a season ago and should continue to flourish again here.
Jonathan Joseph
Jonathan
Joseph
6'1" | PG
King's Academy | 2021
State
FL
&
Bijan Hunter
Bijan
Hunter
6'0" | PG
King's Academy | 2021
State
FL
(King’s Academy)
High academic players, Joseph and Huner are a very skilled 2021 guard pairing at West Palm Beach King’s Academy. Joseph, a 6-1 guard can hurt defenses with his quick twitch handles and jumper while Hunter, 6-0 guard is more of the same and can score early and often.
RJ Morris
RJ
Morris
6'0" | CG
Jupiter Christian | 2021
State
FL
(Jupiter Christian)
Jupiter Christian has a clear leader in Morris. The 2021 6-2 guard/forward averaged 15.0 PPG as a junior and should carry that momentum into his final high school season.
Other names to know: 2021 G
Sean Louisaint
Sean
Louisaint
5'9" | CG
Trinity Christian | 2021
State
FL
(Jupiter Christian), 2023 F
Jeremiah Augustin
Jeremiah
Augustin
6'5" | SF
Jupiter Christian | 2023
State
FL
(Jupiter Christian), 2023 G
Jermaine Hunter
Jermaine
Hunter
5'10" | PG
Jupiter Christian | 2023
State
FL
(Jupiter Christian), 2022 G
Jarard Mosley
Jarard
Mosley
6'2" | CG
Cardinal Newman | 2022
State
FL
(Cardinal Newman), 2022 F Kevin Eutsey (Cardinal Newman), 2023 G
Darrell Sweeting
Darrell
Sweeting
5'11" | PG
Benjamin | 2023
State
FL
(Benjamin), 2022 G
Isaiah Nesmith
Isaiah
Nesmith
6'4" | CG
Benjamin | 2022
State
FL
(Benjamin), 2023 F
Gavin Aydelotte
Gavin
Aydelotte
6'10" | C
The Benjamin School | 2023
State
FL
(Benjamin), 2023 G
Parker Lanosa
Parker
Lanosa
5'8" | PG
Oxbridge | 2023
State
FL
(Oxbridge), 2023 G Squitieri (Oxbridge), 2021 G
Matt Ansah
Matt
Ansah
5'11" | CG
Boca Raton St. John Paul II | 2021
State
FL
(Boca Raton St. John Paul II), 2022 G Charlie May (St. Andrew’s), 2022 F Dylan Rogers (St. Andrew’s), 2021 G Thompson Hyland (St. Andrew's) and 2021 G
Landon Brody
Landon
Brody
6'2" | CG
Boca Raton | 2021
State
FL
(St. Andrew’s)
Region 3 – District 12
Gregg Glenn
Gregg
Glenn
6'7" | PF
Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2022
State
#26
Nation
FL
(Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian)
Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian is one of the favorites to win 3A with a deep cast of skilled players in the fold. Glenn, a 2022 6-8 guard/forward is a highly skilled player who can handle the rock and get to the bucket with ease. He has offers from the likes of LSU, FSU, UF, Georgia Tech and plenty more.
...2023 6-5 guard
Marvel Allen
Marvel
Allen
6'4" | SG
Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2023
State
#46
Nation
FL
(via transfer from Wellington) holds offers from LSU, Virginia Tech and USF and is a truly athletic point man. 2022 brothers
Taylor Hendricks
Taylor
Hendricks
6'9" | PF
Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2022
State
#222
Nation
FL
(offers from the likes of Yale, Miami, FSU and LSU) is a 6-10 forward who is a really good inside weapon and
Tyler Hendricks
Tyler
Hendricks
6'4" | PG
Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2022
State
FL
, a 6-5 guard who can shoot and distribute. The two came in from NSU University School. 2021 6-5 guard
Dylan Canoville
Dylan
Canoville
6'5" | SF
Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2021
State
FL
has a body of a linebacker, runs fast and can hurt you in a variety of ways.
Ben Middlebrooks
Ben
Middlebrooks
6'10" | PF
Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2022
State
FL
(Westminster Academy)
Middlebrooks had two very good seasons as an underclassman but now he is the lead man for this team as a junior. The 2022 6-9 forward holds offers from Georgia, LSU, Maryland, Notre Dame and more. He is a gritty rebounder, shot blocker and talented mid-range/inside finisher.
2021 6-5 guard
Aidan Abell
Aidan
Abell
6'5" | CG
Westminster | 2022
State
FL
is a jack of all trades athlete who can shoot and get to the glass. 2023 6-8 forward
Jaylen Carey
Jaylen
Carey
6'8" | PF
Westminster Academy | 2023
State
#105
Nation
FL
(via transfer from NSU University) has slimmed down and looked quicker and stronger down low and 2021 6-4 guard
James Nichols III
James
Nichols III
6'4" | PF
Westminster Academy | 2021
State
FL
(via transfer from Highlands Christian) is a high volume scorer who fits right in here.
Raphael Houssou
Raphael
Houssou
6'1" | CG
Sagemont | 2021
State
FL
&
Rickey Ballard
Rickey
Ballard
6'6" | CG
Westminster | 2022
State
FL
(Sagemont)
Sagemont has talent in the mix with Houssou, a 2021 6-1 guard who is a confident lead point man and crafty scorer. Ballard, a 2022 6-6 forward is a long shooter who is a gifted athlete. 2021 6-7 forward
Sergey Grishaev
Sergey
Grishaev
6'10" | C
Sagemont | 2021
State
FL
earned an offer from Rollins College this past week and has the looks of a chess piece.
Other names to know: 2023 F
Sami Elkamel
Sami
Elkamel
6'8" | PF
Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2023
State
FL
(Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian), 2021 F
Logan Lord
Logan
Lord
6'10" | PF
Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2021
State
FL
(Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian), 2022 G
Jonathan Levy
Jonathan
Levy
6'2" | SG
Katz Yeshiva | 2022
State
FL
(Katz Yeshiva), 2021 F
Adi Rotenstein
Adi
Rotenstein
6'4" | SF
Katz Yashiva | 2021
State
FL
(Katz Yeshiva), 2021 F Brendan Lasko (Katz Yeshiva), 2022 G Jaiden Miller (Somerset Prep), 2022 F Deshayne Montgomery (Somerset Prep), 2021 F
Javaris Rolle
Javaris
Rolle
6'4" | PF
Westminster Academy | 2021
State
FL
(Westminster) and 2022 G
Kamren Ramsarran
Kamren
Ramsarran
6'1" | CG
Westminster | 2022
State
FL
(Westminster).
Region 4 – District 13
Thad Franklin
Thad
Franklin
6'0" | CG
Chaminade-Madonna | 2021
State
FL
(Chaminade-Madonna)
Headed to Miami for football next season, 2021 6-2 guard Franklin is a very muscular point man who will be in charge of running the show at this rebuilding Chaminade-Madonna program. A prospect to watch here is 2021 6-5 forward
Roger Smith
Roger
Smith
6'4" | PF
Chaminade-Madonna | 2021
State
FL
who will have a major role as a rebounder and scorer down low.
Other names to know: 2022 F Paris Reedy (Chaminade-Madonna), 2021 F Isaac Almkies (Scheck Hillel) and 2022 G Abie Bonkovski (David Posnack).
Region 4 – District 14
Jordan Cooke
Jordan
Cooke
6'0" | CG
Miami Country Day | 2021
State
FL
&
Jasai Miles
Jasai
Miles
6'5" | CG
Miami Country Day | 2023
State
FL
(Miami Country Day)
Miami Country Day has young talent in the fold. Cooke, a 2021 5-10 guard shot a ridicilous 49 percent from long range while he averaged 21.5 PPG last season. He is a crafty shooter and driver, who sets the tone for this team. Miles, a 2023 6-5 guard averaged 16.2 PPG and 9.3 RPG and should continue his emergence as an all-around athlete. 2022 6-3 guard
Ryan Richardson
Ryan
Richardson
6'4" | CG
Miami Country Day | 2022
State
FL
(12.2 PPG in 2019-20) thrives when he puts his down and gets inside.
Other names to know: 2021 G
Orlando Powell
Orlando
Powell
6'1" | SF
SLAM Miami | 2021
State
FL
(SLAM Miami), 2024 F Christian Reid (SLAM Miami), 2022 G
Isidore Kohen
Isidore
Kohen
6'1" | CG
Miami Country Day | 2022
State
FL
(Miami Country Day), 2021 G
Ryan Mendelson
Ryan
Mendelson
5'9" | CG
Miami Country Day | 2021
State
FL
(Miami Country Day), 2023 G
Marc Wendrow
Marc
Wendrow
6'1" | CG
Miami Country Day | 2023
State
FL
(Miami Country Day), 2021 G
Jason Rousseau
Jason
Rousseau
6'2" | CG
Doctor's Charter | 2021
State
FL
(Doctor’s Charter) and 2021 G
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel
Gonzalez
6'0" | CG
Divine Savior Academy | 2021
State
FL
(Divine Savior).
Region 4 – District 15
Micah Bell
Micah
Bell
6'4" | CG
Archbishop Carroll | 2021
State
FL
(Archbishop Carroll)
Archbishop Carroll earned an impressive talent via transfer from Georgia Chapel Hill in Bell. The 2021 6-4 guard is a dangerous athlete in transition and he can get up on the rim for dunks and lay-ins. Holding an offer from VCU, he should draw plenty more attention this season. Another new piece is 2022 6-3 guard
Anthony Salazar
Anthony
Salazar
6'4" | SF
Archbishop Carroll | 2022
State
FL
(via transfer from Champagnat Catholic), a skilled finisher and shooter.
Osmar Garcia Araujo
Osmar
Garcia Araujo
6'7" | PF
Riviera Prep | 2023
State
#122
Nation
FL
&
Esteban Lluberes
Esteban
Lluberes
5'10" | CG
Riviera Prep | 2022
State
FL
(Riviera Prep)
Riviera Prep has been building this thing up. Garcia Araujo, a 2023 6-7 forward is a special player who is strong, long and not afraid to take on the alpha role. He averaged 17.0 PPG and 13.7 RPG as a freshman. Lluberes, a 2022 5-9 guard is blazing fast and a highly skilled scorer. He averaged 18.0 PPG a season ago. Another prospect to know here is 2022 6-8 forward
Edward Nnamoko
Edward
Nnamoko
6'10" | PF
Riviera Prep | 2022
State
FL
(via transfer from Schoolhouse Prep), a big who is just scratching the surface. He has an offer from Samford.
Neil Schiff
Neil
Schiff
6'1" | CG
Ransom Everglades | 2021
State
FL
& Lucas Ortiz (Ransom Everglades)
Schiff, a 2021 6-1 guard led Ransom Everglades with 17.5 PPG a season ago. He shot an effective 39 percent and will be counted on to knock down jumpers often as a senior. Ortiz, a 2021 6-1 guard is a nice combo piece who averaged 12.9 PPG and 5.0 RPG in 2019-20.
Davin Hernandez
Davin
Hernandez
6'1" | CG
Florida Christian | 2021
State
FL
(Florida Christian)
Florida Christian has shooters all over the court and Hernandez is the main scorer here. The 2021 6-1 guard averaged 11.1 PPG as a junior and will look to improve further in his final high school season.
Other names to know: 2021 G Wander Vicente (Archbishop Carroll), 2021 G
Georden Rogers
Georden
Rogers
6'3" | CG
Ransom Everglades | 2021
State
FL
(Ransom Everglades), 2021 G Nick Lampert (Ransom Everglades), 2021 G Jordan Guerrero (Florida Christian), 2022 G
Nicholas Mate
Nicholas
Mate
5'10" | CG
Florida Christian | 2022
State
FL
(Florida Christian), 2022 G Fabian Quintana (Florida Christian), 2021 G Alex Viera (Florida Christian) and 2022 G
Jose Amat
Jose
Amat
5'9" | CG
Florida Christian | 2022
State
FL
(Florida Christian),
Region 4 – District 16
James Henderson
James
Henderson
6'8" | PF
Westminster Christian | 2021
State
FL
(Westminster Christian)
A rebounder and power player inside, Henderson is the heart and soul of this team. The 2021 6-8 forward has offers from Hampton and Northern Arizona to his name and should have a banner season, scoring down low, grabbing boards and blocking shots for Westminster Christian. He is a strong underrated big.
(Somerset Academy Silver Palms)
Averaging 13.4 PPG as a freshman, Fajardo III shot 62 percent from the field and 45 percent from long range at Somerset Academy Silver Palms. The 2023 6-4 guard is an emerging talent down south.
Other names to know: 2021 G
David Fernandez
David
Fernandez
5'10" | SG
Westminster Christian | 2021
State
FL
(Westminster Christian), 2023 G
Daniel Fernandez
Daniel
Fernandez
6'0" | PG
Westminster Christian | 2023
State
FL
(Westminster Christian), 2023 F Sebastian Reimondo (Everglades Prep), 2021 F Angelo DelaTorre (Everglades Prep), 2022 G
Anthony Ross
Anthony
Ross
6'0" | SG
Marathon | 2022
State
FL
(Marathon), 2021 F Enoc Campos (Marathon), 2021 F
Andrew Waldman
Andrew
Waldman
6'0" | CG
Palmer Trinity | 2021
State
FL
(Palmer Trinity), 2021 F David Fumagalli (Palmer Trinity), 2021 G Will Ehlen (Somerset Academy Silver Palms), 2022 G Jimmy Brown (Somerset Academy South Homestead) and 2022 G Daytron Davis (Somerset Academy South Homestead).