Proving Grounds Day 1 Standouts
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The Proving Grounds have rounded up some talented teams throughout Florida. Between city wide All-Star teams, regional clubs, and a deep underclassmen field, we bring you the day’s standouts. Justin Suarez | Miami Bulldogs 2024 Suarez is a skilled young…
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Continue ReadingThe Proving Grounds have rounded up some talented teams throughout Florida. Between city wide All-Star teams, regional clubs, and a deep underclassmen field, we bring you the day’s standouts.
Justin Suarez | Miami Bulldogs 2024
Suarez is a skilled young forward with size for a 2025 prospect. He took wings off the bounce where he can score in the paint and dish out assists on the move. He finishes through contact, hits free throws at a high rate, and scores on all three levels with his jumper.
Jordan Naylor Jordan Naylor 6'3" | PG Canterbury Of Florida | 2024 State FL | Pro Skills 2024
Naylor presents tantalizing skills with his ability to finish above the rim and hit the outside shot. He’s an athletic guard that has moves on his downhill drives. Naylor is a consistent catch and shoot threat from the high school three point line.
Yohandry Ortiz | SWFL Hoops Inc. 2023
Ortiz handed out an efficient 18 points to a Pro Holmes team loaded with Division 1 and 2 prospects. His athletic tools and frame allow him to finish against the size in the paint. Though he faced a physical team, he powered through contact. It leads to several trips to the free throw line, where he hit over 70% from the stripe. His energy and motor led to plays on defense and near double digit rebounds as a perimeter player.
Trent Lincoln | Pro Holmes 2023
Lincoln landed an offer from Arkansas Pine-Bluff after two weeks of stellar production. His ability to facilitate an offense, use his athleticism to score around the rim, and an improving jumpshot are all helping him raise his stock.
Jalen Yutzy | Liberty Edge 2024
Yutzy has the size needed for a college shooter. He hovers around 6’3 and combines accuracy and volume to the perimeter. His 20 point game against G1 Sports came with 5 three pointers. It’s not just the quick release the puts points on the board for Yutzy, he’s a skilled finisher at the rim as well.
Ishaan bhadouria Ishaan bhadouria 6'2" | PG Hillsborough | 2023 State FL & Amon Whitlow Amon Whitlow 5'10" | CG Cypress Creek | 2023 FL | Pro Skills Basketball 2023
Bhadouria and Whitlow had amazing second halves to edge out Team Anger Management. They combined for 33 points.
Bhadouria got hot from deep knocking down three threes. When he softened up the defense, he used to thick 6’3 frame to punish guards inside. He’s a smart playmaker that will give up his shot to find a better one.
Whitlow managed the game in the first half, then took over down the stretch. He’s a quick lead guard that scores in the paint with crafty moves below the rim. He’s a knock down corner three shooter.
Donte Crews Donte Crews 6'1" | PG Discovery Spartans | 2023 FL | Team Anger Management 2023
Crews is a broad shouldered 6’1 guard. Every time he had a look at the rim, he finished above it with a pretty finger roll. His frame and athleticism allow him to get past his man on drives. Crews can stop on a dime for pull ups.
Joel So Joel So 6'4" | SF Seffner Christian | 2022 State FL | Team FSP 2023
So is a long 6’4 combo guard. You may not notice it at first glance, but he has an athletic burst he uses to get a step on his man. Once that space is clear, his playmaking instincts kick in. He’s more pass-first than score, but when you’re constantly finding the right man, you’re doing something right. He can hit shots of the dribble from deep and score in different ways around the rim when aggressive.
Alexander Springs | Florida Kings 2025
Springs is the perfect way to describe this 2025 prospect’s bounce. It’s an effortless yet powerful tool he uses on drives and in transition. He creates turnovers in passing lanes thanks to his timing and speed. The top of the state’s 2025 class is filled with high-level talent and Springs could hop into their ranks in due time. Springs already totes a muscular 6’1 frame.