WildWood Hoopsgiving Standouts Pt.2
Wildwood high school hosted a pre-Thanksgiving tournament debuting a wide range of Florida teams. Teams from Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville were all in attendance as four brackets converged on Championship Tuesday. Here are the top prospects from the 16 field…
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Continue ReadingWildwood high school hosted a pre-Thanksgiving tournament debuting a wide range of Florida teams. Teams from Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville were all in attendance as four brackets converged on Championship Tuesday. Here are the top prospects from the 16 field team. Take a look at Pt. 1 here.
Lake Minneola
Dylan Diaz Dylan Diaz 6'1" | CG Lake Minneola | 2023 State FL stands out as this team’s sharpshooter. He primarily scores with his jumper, picking his spots on the perimeter and showing off a mid range game. Diaz is a surprise athlete that finished well at the rim while showcasing his springs on the break.
2023 Xavier Gordon-Somers Xavier Gordon-Somers 6'7" | SF Lake Minneola | 2023 State FL may not post eye-popping numbers, but what he provides as a 6’7 forward is promising. It’s the defensive versatility he showed in game 1 that caught my eye. He’s long, mobile, and has the movement skills to cover wings and forwards. On one possession, he blocked a shot off the backboard. The next, he corralled a perimeter player, forcing a turnover. Offensively, he’s still raw and will need to add strength to be more productive, but flashes of ball skills and hitting shots from deep in each game are promising. His skill has clearly grown as players and coaches that watched him last year all mentioned how much better he looked in his season debut. The junior currently has a 4.2 GPA.
Lake Howell
2022 Wesley Bonner is new to the state of Florida and has a chance to make a name for himself. He provided instant offense for his team with varied ways to put points on the board. Bonner hit a three in each game, finished at the rim through contact, and hit touch shots in the paint. The senior scored 19 points in each game and should be a consistent near 20 points per game scorer the entire season. In a close game, he showed defensive instincts in passing lanes and recovering 50/50 balls. The combo guard showed creative pinpoint passing in game 2.
2023 Cameron Windt has the stroke and size to be a floor spacer at the next level. Windt canned 6 threes over two games, including 5 in the season opener. At 6’2 he has a quick, efficient shot. It’s a small sample size on the year but if he can keep the volume and accuracy up the junior guard is worth a look at lower levels.
Ocoee
2022 Michal Vyskocil Michal Vyskocil 6'3" Ocoee | 2022 FL did everything Ocoee asked of him. Vyskocil plays as a big guard, taking advantage of smaller players and using his height to rebound. He defends both guard spots thanks to his solid frame. He only played in the season opener but looks to be a decent shooter beyond the arc.
2025 Princeton Gordon is worth taking an early flier on. He has a thick frame at 6’5 and uses it well on dives to the basket. Gordon hits free throws at a promising rate despite the size and just starting his varsity career. He rebounds and plays solid positional defense. Besides his age, a part of his game to track will be his ability to handle in space, which he flashed in both games.
IMG Blue
2022 Jamie Qualley catches fire in a heartbeat. When the offense is humming and the ball finds Qualley, he’s quick to put the ball in the hole from deep. He moves well off the ball and has good footwork as a catch and shoot specialist. At 6’4 he has the size to be an off guard at the next level.
2024 Gerard O’Keefe Gerard O’Keefe 6'4" | CG IMG Academy | 2024 TN can flat out shoot the ball. He’s only a sophomore, but the poise he plays with makes him fit in with the upperclassmen on the roster. His first game was a work of art in shot-making. He hit 4 threes in game 1 on his way with a 20 point game and notched three more in a runaway game 2. His movement shooting and pull-ups are so well drilled.
2022 BJ Brown BJ Brown 5'9" | PG IMG Academy | 2023 FL has to be one of the best passers in the state. Whenever teammates call his name, he’s able to turn his head and find them. He truly affects the game without needing to score just by feeding the shooter and bigs on this team. IMG didn’t run pick and roll as much in Wildwood in favor of a 5 out offense, but the senior has shown a knack for hitting roll men with pocket and overhead passes.
2022 Anquan Boldin Jr Anquan Boldin Jr 6'5" | CG IMG Academy | 2023 FL . was an athletic force on both sides of the court. He caught two bodies in transition, adding to a growing total of posters on the season. Boldin rebounds well for the position and gives you a 6’5 defender that can guard every perimeter position.
Wildwood
2023 Zecheriah Poyser breaks down defenders with his shifty handle. He gets into the paint for tough finishes and has a consistent pull-up. The athleticism he uses on the football translates well to the hardwood.
2025 Adyn Corbin might not wow you with his stature, but as the smallest guard on the floor, he scored in double digits in his debut and the following game. Corbin can get to his spots on the floor for pull-up jumpers and floaters in the paint. The freshman’s floor game, feel, and age are all reasons to monitor the guard.
Ocala Forest
2024 X’Zavion “Zay” McCoy controls the game from the tip. He puts guys in the right position, manipulates defenses, and penetrates the paint. McCoy has a tight handle and true leadership skills. It’s the intangibles that make this sophomore point guard special. He’s not much of a scorer with this team but shows off a consistent jumper with a three in each game and hitting 11 of 12 free throws.
2023 Naylan Rhem has the defensive tools to be a cog in an upper-level defense. At 6’5 he’s an active defender with length and quickness to close gaps and block shots as a help side defender. Rhem’s not much of an offensive threat, but he’s flashed a handle in space, three point range, and finishing against contact.
Land o Lakes
2022 Jeremiah Cribbs Jeremiah Cribbs 6'3" | SF Land O' Lakes | 2022 State FL gave out buckets on both days of the tournament. He had 20+ both nights, including 27 against IMG Blue. He’s a skilled scorer that gets to his spots, makes open jumpers, and has a constant downhill motion. There’s little to no wasted movement from the senior.
2022 Thomas Meamwell is a hard-playing 6’6 forward that competes every possession. He’s athletic, runs the floor, and flies around the court on defense. Meamwell grabs boards and challenges shots at the rim no matter how big the player is.
East Lake
Good luck trying to find the right guy to guard 2023 Henry Hurst Jr. Henry Hurst Jr. 6'0" | CG East Lake | 2023 State FL . He’s stronger than most guards and quick enough to beat forwards off the bounce. His true weapon is his deep range, which he can get to off the catch and the dribble.
2022 Justin Kruszewski Justin Kruszewski 5'11" | SG East Lake | 2023 State FL is a high-volume three point marksman. He’s going to make it impossible for you to double Hurst at any point this season. He made a tournament-high 7 three pointers over two games, including 5 in the season opener. His jumper works inside the arc as well, where he can stop on a dime to get to his pull-up jumper.