I made the trip up to Tallahassee for the annual Florida State Team Camp. There was north of 130 teams in town for the well-put-together and competitive event.
Here is a look at the most intriguing prospects organized by team that I saw on the weekend.
Orlando Christian Prep
Winning two straight state titles, Orlando Christian Prep finished last season a perfect 27-0. I personally think this year’s squad is even better with its mix of size, speed, versatility and guard play. 2022 6-6 forward
Ven-Allen Lubin
Ven-Allen
Lubin
6'7" | PF
Orlando Christian Prep | 2022
State
#144
Nation
FL
is playing with endless poise as a slasher and lockdown defender. 2022 6-4 guard
AJ Brown
AJ
Brown
6'4" | CG
Orlando Christian Prep | 2022
State
#190
Nation
FL
is becoming more assertive and is well on his way to a banner year. 2025 5-9 guard Mikel Brown started a slew of games and was not phased by much. His vision and basketball IQ is through the roof which will bring an even better mix to this squad. Presbyterian offered him on Saturday night. I haven’t even mentioned 2023 6-10 forward
Jayden Hastings
Jayden
Hastings
6'9" | PF
Orlando Christian Prep | 2023
State
#94
Nation
FL
who puts the ball down and finishes inside in a variety of ways while holding down things defensively.
2024 6-1 guard
Julian Clarke
Julian
Clarke
6'0" | SG
Lake Highland Prep | 2024
State
FL
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I made the trip up to Tallahassee for the annual Florida State Team Camp. There was north of 130 teams in town for the well-put-together and competitive event.
Here is a look at the most intriguing prospects organized by team that I saw on the weekend.
Orlando Christian Prep
Winning two straight state titles, Orlando Christian Prep finished last season a perfect 27-0. I personally think this year’s squad is even better with its mix of size, speed, versatility and guard play. 2022 6-6 forward
Ven-Allen Lubin
Ven-Allen
Lubin
6'7" | PF
Orlando Christian Prep | 2022
State
#144
Nation
FL
is playing with endless poise as a slasher and lockdown defender. 2022 6-4 guard
AJ Brown
AJ
Brown
6'4" | CG
Orlando Christian Prep | 2022
State
#190
Nation
FL
is becoming more assertive and is well on his way to a banner year. 2025 5-9 guard Mikel Brown started a slew of games and was not phased by much. His vision and basketball IQ is through the roof which will bring an even better mix to this squad. Presbyterian offered him on Saturday night. I haven’t even mentioned 2023 6-10 forward
Jayden Hastings
Jayden
Hastings
6'9" | PF
Orlando Christian Prep | 2023
State
#94
Nation
FL
who puts the ball down and finishes inside in a variety of ways while holding down things defensively.
2024 6-1 guard
Julian Clarke
Julian
Clarke
6'0" | SG
Lake Highland Prep | 2024
State
FL
, 2024 6-4 guard
Isaiah Brown
Isaiah
Brown
6'4" | CG
Orlando Christian Prep | 2024
State
FL
, 2024 6-0 guard
Ameer Ramadan
Ameer
Ramadan
6'0" | PG
Orlando Christian Prep | 2024
State
FL
and 2023 6-0 guard
KJ Robinson
KJ
Robinson
5'11" | CG
Orlando Christian Prep | 2023
State
FL
all play heavy minutes and made plays of their own. OCP won't lose many games this season.
Columbus
One of the youngest starting lineups in attendance came on the side of Columbus. 2025 twin duo, 6-3 guard Cayden Boozer and 6-7 forward Cameron Boozer are hard to contain. Add in 2025 6-0 guard Benny Fragela, 2024 6-6 forward
Malik Abdullahi
Malik
Abdullahi
6'6" | SF
Columbus | 2024
State
FL
and 2023 6-0 guard Garyn Bess and this team is dangerous. Cayden is a bonafide scoring point man, Cameron is a slasher and a long armed finisher who is just scratching the surface. Fragela got red hot Saturday night from deep and he gets his side going with his energy. Abdullahi is a long body and a bouncy athlete who can finish with ease inside. Bess is an under-the-radar quick and poised guard.
Riviera Prep
The champions of the top bracket in this camp, Riviera Prep (playing under its travel team name Shahbaz Elite) upset Orlando Christian Prep in the finals on Sunday. A true three-headed monster showed off this weekend in 2022 6-8 forward
Edward Nnamoko
Edward
Nnamoko
6'10" | C
Riviera Prep | 2022
State
FL
, 2022 5-9 guard
Esteban Lluberes
Esteban
Lluberes
5'10" | PG
Riviera Prep | 2022
State
FL
and 2023 6-7 forward
Osmar Garcia Araujo
Osmar
Garcia Araujo
6'7" | PF
Habersham Central | 2023
State
GA
. Nnamoko was a worker inside, finishing alley oops and hard-nosed lay-ins. Lluberes is one of the fastest point guards you’ll see anywhere and his outside shot has improved two-fold. Garcia Araujo is a banger and a big body who simply moves guys around wherever he is on the floor to score.
Florida High
You might not find a better trio of guards at any high school in the state of Florida than at Florida High. 2022 6-6 guard
, 2022 6-2 guard
Tre’ Donaldson
Tre’
Donaldson
6'1" | PG
Florida State University School (FL) | 2022
State
#146
Nation
FL
and 2023 6-2 guard
Anthony Robinson
Anthony
Robinson
6'2" | PG
Florida High | 2023
State
#159
Nation
FL
are all legitimate scoring threats. Martin is a confident slasher who performed at a high level this weekend. Donaldson singlehandedly won his group a classic double OT game in sudden death against Class 2A defending state champions Orlando Christian Prep. A high major football recruit, Donaldson is one heck of a performer on the basketball court. Robinson continues to mature and plays well off of his teammates, especially as a mid-range shooter and finisher at the cup. USF and Appalachian State added to his offer list on Tuesday.
Pembroke Pines Charter
Destined for another trip to Lakeland fresh off a Class 5A state title, Pembroke Pines Charter has the roster to do so. 2022 6-1 guard
Kolby King
Kolby
King
6'2" | PG
Pembroke Pines | 2022
State
FL
, 2022 6-0 guard
Geoffrey Sprouse
Geoffrey
Sprouse
5'11" | CG
Pines Charter | 2022
State
FL
, 2022 6-5 forward
Elijah Wyche
Elijah
Wyche
6'4" | PF
Pembroke Pines | 2022
State
FL
and 2022 6-4 guard
Caelum Ethridge
Caelum
Ethridge
6'3" | SG
Pembroke Pines | 2022
State
FL
represent a ton of scoring and versatile threats to work with. King is a speedster and a heck of a shooter who can take over a game in the blink of an eye. Sprouse is gaining confidence with his outside jumper and his smoothness as a driver is fun to watch. Wyche is a brute and a strong athlete/finisher at that. Ethridge is a quick outside touch shooter who can hurt defenses often.
Winter Haven
This team is packed with length, speed and bonafide athletes. 2023 6-8 forward
Dylan James
Dylan
James
6'8" | SF
Winter Haven | 2023
State
#55
Nation
FL
is well on his way with his jumper, handles and ability to finish inside. He is a long body who continues to expand his offensive game. FGCU and Appalachian State offered Tuesday adding to his long list of offers. 2024 6-5 guard/forward
Isaac Celiscar
Isaac
Celiscar
6'6" | SG
Winter Haven | 2024
State
FL
does so much for this squad with his ball fakes and his smoothness as a ballhandler and finisher. 2024 6-4 guard
Jamie Phillips
Jamie
Phillips
6'5" | CG
Winter Haven | 2024
State
FL
is an instinctive shooter and a prospect who can get going in a hurry with his jumper.
Windermere Prep
Set up for another rock solid year, Windermere Prep has a team that can shoot the lights out of a gym. 2023 6-4 guard
Eduardo Placer
Eduardo
Placer
6'1" | CG
Windermere Prep | 2023
State
#318
Nation
FL
(transfer from Oveido Master’s) was the No. 1 leader of this group with his impressive drives to the hoop and true unselfishness. He is crafty. Placer had an offer from UNF prior to this weekend and added Southeastern Louisiana to his plate on Tuesday. 2022 6-5 guard
Jayden Williams
Jayden
Williams
6'6" | SG
Windermere Prep | 2022
State
FL
is a true athlete who threw down the body of the weekend (VIDEO). He can get hot from deep and his long body helps him defend and attack with ease. 2022 5-11 guard
Drew Kousaie
Drew
Kousaie
5'11" | CG
Windermere Prep | 2022
State
FL
is fun to watch as a determined and versatile point guard.
Central Florida Christian
This team is destined for really good things this season. 2024 5-7 guard
Ta’veon Jones
Ta’veon
Jones
5'6" | PG
Central Florida Christian | 2024
State
FL
basically did everything he wanted in terms of his advanced handles, speed and finishes at the cup. He is fun to watch and his confidence is through the roof as the leader of Central Florida Christian. 2022 6-0 guard
Nicholas Rodriguez
Nicholas
Rodriguez
6'0" | CG
Central Florida Christian | 2022
State
FL
continues to fill out his out body and make smart decisions as a shooter and driver. 2024 6-5 guard
Cameron Simpson
Cameron
Simpson
6'6" | SF
Central Florida Christian Academy | 2024
State
FL
(transfer from East River) is a true x-factor with his outside shot and length.
Doral
Led by 2023 6-7 guard/forward
Justin Johnson
Justin
Johnson
6'7" | PF
Doral | 2023
State
#210
Nation
FL
, Doral has a bonafide scorer and slasher. He is a seasoned ballhandler and someone who has the length and athleticism to score on just about anybody. Johnson is a true grinder. 2023 5-11 guard
Gabriel Hernandez
Gabriel
Hernandez
5'10" | PG
Doral | 2023
State
FL
is a talented point man and 3-point shooter who can get going in a hurry. He makes everyone around him better no doubt.
Mainland
Up in Daytona Beach, Mainland always has something brewing. With youngsters in place, this is team is led by 2023 6-5 guard/forward
Nigle Cook
Nigle
Cook
6'6" | CG
Deland | 2023
State
FL
with his stretch shooting and length. He is someone that certainly opened eyes all weekend which included the FSU coaches in the gyms. 2024 5-9 guard Yamare Bell is a speedy leader who can get to the rim with crafty finishes and strike from outside.
Durant
Shooting is going to be the strength of Durant this upcoming season. 2024 5-11 guard Austin White is an impressive 3-point shooter and one who is oozing with confidence right now. He has a quick trigger. 2023 6-4 guard
Braylon Jackson
Braylon
Jackson
6'4" | CG
Tampa Riverview | 2023
State
FL
is the most athletic player on the roster and someone who can get inside and slash and finish with dunks. 2022 6-1 guard Douglas Blackwood is an intriguing bloomer who fits the culture this team is building.
West Oaks
A new look West Oaks group earned steady outings from 2022 6-5 guard RJ Moore. He is a lengthy athlete who gets to good spots inside for finishes and certainly makes his presence felt on defense. I expect him to be a huge piece to the puzzle at the SIAA contender. He holds an offer from Missouri Kansas City. 2023 5-10 guard
Jeremy Torres
Jeremy
Torres
5'11" | CG
Windermere | 2023
State
FL
transferred in from Montverde and he immediately moved into the point man role. He is blazing fast and makes life hard for defenses.
Trinity Prep
The two leaders for Trinity Prep are
Javon Bennett
Javon
Bennett
5'11" | CG
Trinity Prep | 2022
State
FL
and
Krishen Atwal
Krishen
Atwal
6'6" | SG
Trinity Prep | 2022
State
FL
. Bennett, a 2022 5-10 guard looks more seasoned than ever. He was crafty with the ball and dishing out up court passes often. His shot is smooth too. Atwal, a 2022 6-5 guard/forward is a versatile athlete who is a tough defender and a very talented quick-twitch outside shooter.
Choctaw
2024 6-9 guard/forward
Asa Newell
Asa
Newell
6'8" | PF
Choctaw | 2024
State
FL
is a special shooter and a long one at that. He was the clear top talent for Choctaw all weekend. With offers from Ole Miss and Oklahoma State, he is going to continue to blow up this summer and beyond. 2022 6-7 forward Elijah Johnson played hard and took a lot on his shoulders with finishes at the cup.
Clearwater Calvary Christian
2024 5-11 guard
Daniel MacGregor
Daniel
MacGregor
5'11" | PG
Clearwater Calvary Christian | 2024
State
FL
caused problems for defenses all weekend long with his toughness and attacking ability. He is a locked-in scoring point guard. 2023 5-11 guard
Dominic Saragumba
Dominic
Saragumba
5'8" | PG
Clearwater Calvary Christian | 2023
State
FL
played well off of him, getting to the rim with the ball skills and finding ways to compete defensively. 2022 6-3 guard
Trevor Parks
Trevor
Parks
6'4" | CG
Clearwater Calvary Christian | 2022
State
FL
is the top shooter on this squad and he is getting better as a strong finisher.
Impact Christian
Impact Christian is a mainstay in the Class 2A state tournament. 2024 6-0 guard
Taylor Thompson
Taylor
Thompson
6'0" | CG
Impact Christian | 2024
State
FL
showed flashes as a freshman last season. He is ready to take the next step forward clearly and he had some nice takes with jumpers and lay-ins. 2023 6-5 forward
Kelvin Johnson
Kelvin
Johnson
6'5" | PF
Impact Christian | 2022
State
FL
showed well as a gritty finisher and one who can spin on defenders. This team is still solid as can be.
Lee
A different-looking Lee squad has a 2023 pair to keep an eye on in
Tahj McClain
Tahj
McClain
6'5" | SF
Lee | 2023
State
FL
and
Dominick Scott
Dominick
Scott
6'4" | SF
Riverside | 2023
State
FL
. McClain, a 6-5 forward is a brute inside and a shot blocker. Scott, a 6-4 guard/forward had one possession where he flew past two defenders and threw down a one-handed slam. He has a chance to be special with more seasoning.
Episcopal
Filled with talented shooters and unselfish players, 2022 6-0 guard
Mark Flakus
Mark
Flakus
6'1" | SG
Episcopal | 2022
State
FL
was the top option for Episcopal all weekend long. He can get away from defenders with his ball skills and he can flat out shoot the rock. A North Florida commit, Flakus fits the bill for that Division I program at the next level.
Lincoln
2022 5-11 guard
Josh Robertson
Josh
Robertson
6'0" | PG
Lincoln (Tallahassee, Florida) | 2022
State
FL
did a really good job of taking smart shots and dishing out rock solid passes. He is the glue of this Lincoln offense and it showed this weekend. I like his chances to be a true all-around point guard all season long.
Oakleaf
2022 6-2 guard David Compere was impressive for Oakleaf all weekend long. Against Columbus in bracket play on Sunday, he kept his team afloat with some huge outside shots. He is an active finisher and someone who fights for boards and buckets. I expect him to continue to be a top scorer, especially from long range for this team.
Fleming Island
There is an interesting mix here at Fleming Island. I really liked what 2022 duo
Antoine Sandy
Antoine
Sandy
6'3" | CG
Fleming Island | 2022
State
FL
and
Ahman Greenidge
Ahman
Greenidge
6'5" | SF
Fleming Island | 2022
State
FL
brought to the table together. Sandy is a long athlete at 6-3 and is someone with very nice speed, tipping ability inside and reach defensively. Greenidge is a strong body at 6-4 and someone who can fight for buckets and points down low. He can shoot the mid-range as well.
Orange Park
Playing most of its guys in attendance, Orange Park definitely had team chemistry. 2022 6-3 guard
Josiah Sabino
Josiah
Sabino
6'4" | SG
Orange Park | 2022
State
FL
is a jack of all trades player for them, dishing out good feeds, getting open down low and pushing the cause in transition. He is likely to average close to a triple double this fall. A true athlete, who holds an offer from Jacksonville also shines in both swimming and track and field as a triple jumper. Sabino is a special talent.
Rickards
The clear alpha for Rickards was
Kent Carroll
Kent
Carroll
6'4" | CG
Rickards | 2022
State
FL
. The 2022 6-4 guard attacked with purpose and helped his teammates find openings. Carroll will be leaned upon to do plenty this fall for an always contending Rickards program. Holding an offer from Stetson, Carroll is in for a huge senior campaign.
Miami
A different-looking Miami squad was missing its top prospect in Coral Gables transfer 6-5 guard/forward
Kuran Bryant
Kuran
Bryant
6'5" | PF
Coral Gables | 2022
State
FL
due to injury. However, 2022 5-9 guard
Andre Bynum
Andre
Bynum
5'8" | PG
Miami | 2022
State
FL
held it down with his blazing speed and finishing ability. 2024 6-5 pair Dwayne Wimbley Jr. and Romari Robinson both proved to be intriguing prospects to keep an eye on.
.@FSUHoops Team Camp:
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Jayden Williams
Jayden
Williams
6'6" | SG
Windermere Prep | 2022
State
FL
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— ᴊᴀᴋᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴘᴇʀ (@JakePerper) June 12, 2021