2023 Rankings: Making the Case for No. 1
The 2023 rankings have been released. You can view the updated list by clicking here. The South Florida area is strong despite Marvel Allen Marvel Allen 6'4" | SG Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2023 State #46 Nation FL moving…
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The South Florida area is strong despite Marvel Allen Marvel Allen 6'4" | SG Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2023 State #46 Nation FL moving on to Montverde Academy. Five prospects encompass the top 25 in the region. Kwame Evans Kwame Evans 6'9" | SF Montverde | 2023 State #20 Nation FL (Montverde) is the No. 1 overall player in the class.
Which area players can you make the case for at the top spot?
Let’s take a look…
Carl Cherenfant Carl Cherenfant 6'4" | CG Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2023 State #68 Nation FL – Calvary Christian Academy (PH: 8)
Carl Cherenfant Carl Cherenfant 6'4" | CG Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2023 State #68 Nation FL appears to be the top player in the area at the moment. The 6-foot-5 guard is a capable outside shooter that can also finish through traffic at the rim. Cherenfant has long arms and plenty of capability to create off the dribble. He helped Calvary Christian Academy to back-to-back state championships. Cherenfant holds offers from Western Kentucky, Memphis, LSU, Appalachian State, Virginia Tech, Kansas State, Iona, South Florida, Florida Atlantic, New Mexico State and St. John’s.
Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL – Westminster Academy (PH: 15)
Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL is a prospect that continues to improve. The 6-foot-8 forward can pummel opponents around the low block and finish with regularity. Carey is a double-double (17.7 ppg/12.3 rpg) on that alone. He is only becoming more athletic and implementing an outside shot to his repertoire. Carey is also working on his free-throw shooting which in some instances is the only way to contain him around the rim. He holds offers from Florida Gulf Coast and Ole Miss.
Jasai Miles Jasai Miles 6'5" | CG Miami Country Day | 2023 State #241 Nation FL – Miami Country Day (PH: 18)
Athletically, Jasai Miles Jasai Miles 6'5" | CG Miami Country Day | 2023 State #241 Nation FL is right up there with other prospects in this class. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard can slash his way into the paint and finish in transition. Miles averaged 18.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game while shooting 45 percent from the field for the Spartans. In addition, he shot 38-of-110 (35 percent) from deep. Miles holds offers from Florida Gulf Coast and Samford.
Nate Sasser Nate Sasser 6'6" | SG Suncoast | 2023 State #207 Nation FL – Suncoast (PH: 20)
Nate Sasser Nate Sasser 6'6" | SG Suncoast | 2023 State #207 Nation FL is a versatile prospect out of Riviera Beach. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard/small forward is a tough matchup due to his size and athleticism out of the backcourt. Sasser is very quick and can get to the basket in a hurry. I think a consistent outside shot could help him moving forward. Sasser is certainly capable of implementing that into his game. He averaged 11.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game while shooting 45 percent from the field for the Chargers.
Sasser holds an offer from Florida Gulf Coast.
Koree Cotton Koree Cotton 6'4" | SF Souhtridge | 2023 State FL – Miami Southridge
A player to watch outside the top 25 is Koree Cotton Koree Cotton 6'4" | SF Souhtridge | 2023 State FL . The 6-foot-6 guard prospect averaged 17.2 points per game for a Southridge team that won 16 games. Cotton has ideal size at the position and is very athletic. More so, he is strong enough to finish around the basket. The Spartans also have a very good player in Mister Dean Mister Dean 6'4" | SF Southridge | 2023 State FL . The 6-foot-5 forward averaged over 21 points per game.
Justin Johnson Justin Johnson 6'7" | PF Doral | 2023 #229 Nation FL – Doral Academy (PH: 17)
Justin Johnson Justin Johnson 6'7" | PF Doral | 2023 #229 Nation FL has a solid all-around game. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 22.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 49 percent from the floor for the Firebirds. In addition, Johnson went 63-of-157 (40 percent) from beyond arc. He might have the most advanced offensive skill for a player of his size. On defense, he can guard multiple positions on the floor.
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