Summer Movers: South Florida Extended

<p>It is hard to keep track of the number of players I have profiled in recent months. The past couple of weeks have been particularly active as players have moved around before the start of the school year. </p> <p>This is a competitive region for high school basketball. I get the feeling despite all of the state championships that come out of this area, the reputation of play still has an underrated feeling. While South Florida has traditional powers, I am starting to see other schools compete at a higher level.</p> <p>Let’s keep the trend moving upward with these next group of players...</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="714808" first="Craig" last="Starks"]</strong> - <em>Mater Lakes Academy </em></p> <p>2021 [player_tooltip player_id="714808" first="Craig" last="Starks"] moves over to Mater Lakes Academy after playing for <strong>Miami Beach</strong>. The 6-foot-7 forward adds depth to a loaded Bears squad coached by <strong>Lance Tejada</strong>. The 225-pounder has the strength to body down on smaller opponents and finish with either hand at the rim. Moreover, Starks has a lean frame to power past bigger defenders and get into the paint for a rack attack. Additionally, Starks has the footwork and body control to be an efficient scorer around the cylinder. The rising senior will bring a ton of versatility on both ends of the floor when he is inserted into the Bears lineup. Against <strong>North Miami Beach</strong>, Starks scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Starks is going to make smart decisions with the ball in his hands and will be a double-double threat for his new team while shooting well over 50 percent from the field.</p> <p><strong>Edward Nnamoko</strong> - <em>Riviera Prep</em></p> <p>2022 Edward Nnamoko gives Riviera Prep another weapon in its arsenal. The Bulldogs already deploy 2023 <strong>Osmar</strong> <strong>Garcia Araujo</strong> and 2022 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814913" first="Esteban" last="Lluberes"]</strong> on a team that went 24-7 last season. The 6-foot-9 center will bring added depth to the Bulldogs front line as a strong rebounder and rim protector. Furthermore, Nnamoko should benefit with buckets under the basket with Garcia Aruajo drawing a lot of attention. Look for a lot of dishes in the paint off drives from Lluberes as well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="709251" first="Nate" last="Sasser"]</strong> - <em>Suncoast Chargers</em></p> <p>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="709251" first="Nate" last="Sasser"] moves up the Florida coast after playing for <strong>Grandview Prep</strong> in Boca Raton last season. Sasser has elite size at 6-foot-6 and deadly quickness in the back-court. The Chargers are getting a player who should average 14 points, five assists and five rebounds on any given night. Suncoast also brings in 2024 guard <strong>Stone</strong> <strong>Bureau</strong> and forward <strong>Ian Smikle</strong>.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814915" first="Faheim" last="Meran"]</strong> - Miramar Patriots</p> <p>Meran is not moving around like the others, but the 2022 point guard is going to be a problem here in South Florida for years to come. The 6-foot-5 Patriot averaged 9.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game on the schools state championship team. Meran is a prospect you can plug-in and trust to defend multiple positions on the floor. With the loss of 2020 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="716962" first="Brent" last="Davis"]</strong>, I am expecting his numbers to soar. Meran is going to have an extended role in the offense and display his shot making ability from all levels of the floor.</p> <p><strong><em>For any South Florida Prep Hoops news or information...please contact Michael Costeines @Steins_23 on Instagram or Follow him on Twitter @Mungertown_Mike23.</em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>