Top 5 Forwards in Tampa (Class of 2023)
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Over the course of the next couple weeks, Prep Hoops will be evaluating the top players by position for the upcoming classes. Today, we will start with the top small forwards to keep an eye on for the upcoming season…
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Continue ReadingOver the course of the next couple weeks, Prep Hoops will be evaluating the top players by position for the upcoming classes. Today, we will start with the top small forwards to keep an eye on for the upcoming season in the senior class.
Dylan James Dylan James 6'8" | SF The Rock | 2023 State #48 Nation FL – Winter Haven/1Family Hoops (2023)
The 6-8 small forward is coming off his best season yet, as he averaged 15.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game helping lead the Blue Devils to the state semifinals. James has received offers and interest from Power 5 to Mid-major schools, including Alabama, Florida, Georgetown, Georgia Tech and Miami just to name a few. James was also named to the All-State team for Class 6A last season.
Karmello Branch Karmello Branch 6'3" | SF Tampa Catholic | 2023 State FL – Wharton/PHS Academy (2023)
After transferring to Wharton from Tampa Catholic this offseason, Branch looks to lead the Wildcats alongside Chandler Davis Chandler Davis 6'3" | CG Wharton | 2023 State FL to back-to-back state appearances. Last season with the Crusaders, Branch averaged 10.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game to help reach the 3A Semifinals. During the live period, Branch received his first two offers from Chicago State and North Carolina A&T.
Domanic Betancourt Domanic Betancourt 6'8" | PF Oldsmar Christian | 2023 State FL – Oldsmar Christian/PHS Academy (2023)
The 6-8 200-pound power forward comes to Oldsmar Christian from King this offseason, coming off a season where he averaged 9.1 points and 11.3 rebounds per game last season for the Lions. Betancourt adds a huge presence in the post and mid-range game. Betancourt also has very good ball-handling skills for his position and is a solid defender.
Harvey Wilson Harvey Wilson 6'7" | PF Santa Fe Catholic | 2023 State FL – Oldsmar Christian/1Family Hoops (2023)
Last season for Santa Fe Catholic, Wilson averaged 10.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and three assists per game. Wilson has a strong attack for the basket and could provide a lot of damage on the boards for the Eagles this upcoming season. In our latest Prep Hoops rankings, Wilson comes in as the 6th best power forward in the state and 34th overall ranked player.
King Asad King Asad 6'4" | CG Blake | 2023 FL – Tampa Blake (2023)
Asad averaged 16.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game last season for the Yellow Jackets. In our latest Prep Hoops Rankings, Asad is ranked 37th for his position and 131st overall in the state of Florida.