2023: Names To Know (Part 4)
In this downtime with no hoops, we are bringing you daily content to make sure you are aware of the talent in the state of Florida. Over the last two weeks, we broke down some players to know in the…
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Continue ReadingIn this downtime with no hoops, we are bringing you daily content to make sure you are aware of the talent in the state of Florida.
Over the last two weeks, we broke down some players to know in the 2021 and 2022 classes. The prospects there are truly missing out the most on the summer prior to their senior seasons with AAU.
Now, is a look at some more names to know in the 2023 class.
ICYMI:
2021: Names To Know (Part 1)
2021: Names To Know (Part 2)
2021: Names To Know (Part 3)
2021: Names To Know (Part 4)
2021: Names To Know (Part 5)
2022: Names To Know (Part 1)
2022: Names To Know (Part 2)
2022: Names To Know (Part 3)
2022: Names To Know (Part 4)
2022: Names To Know (Part 5)
2023: Names To Know (Part 1)
2023: Names To Know (Part 2)
Part 4
Gavin Aydelotte Gavin Aydelotte 6'11" | C Benjamin | 2023 State FL (John Carroll Catholic)
John Carroll Catholic has a lot of young talent in place with 2021 guard Jay Allen Jay Allen 6'2" | CG John Carroll Catholic | 2021 State FL , a three-sport athlete (football and baseball) and forward Casen Brugnone, a football player as well. 2023 trio: center Gavin Aydelotte Gavin Aydelotte 6'11" | C Benjamin | 2023 State FL , forward Wilky Denaud Wilky Denaud 6'4" | SF John Carroll Catholic | 2023 FL and guard Aidan Singleton Aidan Singleton 6'1" | PG John Carroll Catholic | 2023 FL made contributions this past season. Denaud and Singleton double as football players while Aydelotte, a 6’9″ center is strictly a basketball player. He averaged 4.7 PPG, 3.8 RPG and 1.2 BPG as a freshman. With more muscle and increased minutes, I expect Aydelotte to carve out a key role for his team in the fall (FRESHMAN HIGHLIGHTS).
Chad Anderson Chad Anderson 6'8" | PF Lakewood Ranch | 2023 FL (Lakewood Ranch)
Lakewood Ranch graduated seven seniors from a special class including four of its six top scorers from a season ago. A player with size that should instantly make an impact with more time on the floor is Chad Anderson Chad Anderson 6'8" | PF Lakewood Ranch | 2023 FL . He is a 6’8″ forward/center who played in seven games as a freshman. He has a nice frame already at 210 lbs. and with a developed jumper, he should be a consistent threat for a new-look team. Anderson is a player who should be solid all-around since he is working hard behind the scenes.
Jamie Hampton Jamie Hampton 5'9" | PG Madison County | 2023 FL (Madison County)
Three-year varsity starter Demarvion Brown Demarvion Brown 6'2" | CG Madison County | 2020 State FL is graduating while 2021 guard pair Zachariah Jones Zachariah Jones 5'10" | CG Madison County | 2021 State FL and Zarrion Robinson Zarrion Robinson 6'3" | CG Madison County | 2021 State FL will be at the forefront of the offense. On top of that, a new face that emerged last season as a freshman was Jamie Hampton Jamie Hampton 5'9" | PG Madison County | 2023 FL . The 5’9″ speedy point man averaged 6.1 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.8 RPG and 2.3 SPG on the season. Hampton likes to shoot inside the arc and finish at the rim. His play in transition and craftiness will be the ball will help him improve on his numbers this fall.
Chandler Davis Chandler Davis 6'3" | CG Wharton | 2023 State FL (Wharton)
Wharton finished the season 25-4 and continues to be a top team in the Tampa Bay area year in and year out. 2020 core starters Carr Thiam Carr Thiam 6'3" | CG Wharton | 2020 State FL , Gio Reyes Gio Reyes 5'9" | CG Wharton | 2020 State FL and Josh Barnett Josh Barnett 6'6" | PF Wharton | 2020 State FL are all graduating but 2021 guard Elijah Barnes, 2022 forward Trevor Dyson and 2023 trio: guard Chandler Davis Chandler Davis 6'3" | CG Wharton | 2023 State FL , guard Karmello Branch Karmello Branch 6'3" | SF Tampa Catholic | 2023 State FL and forward RJ Bell will help make up for the losses. Davis is a very intriguing 6’3″ guard and someone who had some nice outings as a freshman, including a 13-point performance against Sickles. He can shoot the ball well and his length helps him get to the bucket. With more strength and experience, he will be a big name in Tampa this fall.
Jaden Huygens Jaden Huygens 6'1" | SG The First Academy | 2023 FL (Cornerstone Charter)
Near Orlando at Belle Isle Cornerstone Charter, the Class 3A program has a ton of youth in place which features 6′ athlete Jaden Huygens Jaden Huygens 6'1" | SG The First Academy | 2023 FL . The 2023 Ducks guard is also on the baseball and football team. A blazing fast ballhandler, he is a very talented attacker as he averaged 15.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.1 SPG and 2.1 APG as a freshman. Huygens actually played two games on varsity as a 7th grader. In 23 of 26 games, he reached double digits which included a 25-point, 8-rebound opening night against Seven Rivers Christian where he shot 10-of-13 from the field (GAME HIGHLIGHTS). Huygens is a high volume scorer and leader who will get a ton of run this season.