August Update: South Florida Offers and Interests

<p>July was a busy month in South Florida with prospects getting calls from collegiate programs. I expect the month of August to be no different. We are churning towards the end of the summer circuit so kids are looking to go out with a bang.</p> <p>Let’s jump right into the latest headlines...</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="709219" first="Matthew" last="Bewley"]</strong> - The 2023 6-foot-9 superstar picked up an offer from <strong>Illinois</strong> on Monday, adding to the long list of programs vying for his services. Bewley has been impressive with <strong>Team Breakdown </strong>and is fresh off a 30-point performance against <strong>Team Thrill</strong>. Five-Star 2022 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="546189" first="Jarace" last="Walker"]</strong> is a highlight name on that team.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="709220" first="Ryan" last="Bewley"]</strong> - The 2023 6-foot-9 twin also picked up an offer from the Fighting Illini. Bewley’s game is accelerating and he hasn’t even reached sophomore status<strong>. </strong>I am looking for a more polished offensive skill set when he gets back to<strong> Oakland Park</strong>. I think the work he has put in with 2021 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="773411" first="Wesley" last="Cardet Jr"] </strong>will really show. Furthermore, a competitive schedule will allow Northeast to really shine.</p> <p><strong>Jessiah Pierre Johnson</strong> - The offers have just begun to roll in for the 2023 point guard. The latest to offer JPJ is <strong>Bryant University</strong>. Johnson has been improving his shot this summer and diversifying his ability to attack the basket. The future U-School star is going to be a problem as he adds on size to go along with his quickness. <strong>McNeese State </strong>offered Johnson back in June. Look for him to have a good relationship with 2023 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="709227" first="Jaylen" last="Carey"]</strong>. I see a lot of dribble penetration by Johnson and dishes to the 6-foot-7 forward/center in the future.</p> <p><strong>Ricky Ballard</strong> - The 6-foot-6 combo guard has the back-court framework college coaches are looking for. The Sagemont star has a quick release on his outside shot and is a deadly perimeter defender. Moreover, Ballard’s length makes him an excellent rim protector around the paint. Ballard’s name recognition in South Florida has really just begun. I am looking for him to ascend up the regions radar in his junior year. <strong>Florida Atlantic</strong>, <strong>Liberty</strong>, <strong>Appalachian State</strong>, <strong>Troy</strong> and <strong>Princeton</strong> have been communicating with him heavily.</p> <p><strong>Nicolas Louis-Jacques</strong> - Louis-Jaqcues recently reclassified to 2021 and is heading north to <strong>Putnam Science</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> in Connecticut. The former South Miami star teamed up with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="818672" first="Arturo" last="Dean"]</strong> to lead the Cobras to a 22-6 record. Louis-Jacques will look to hone his skills as a shooting guard at his new home. <strong>Old Dominion</strong> is the latest school to offer Louis-Jacques. <strong>New Hampshire</strong>, <strong>Mercer</strong> and <strong>Stetson</strong> have also offered him.</p> <p><strong>For any South Florida Prep Hoops news or information...please contact Michael Costeines @Steins_23 on Instagram or Follow him on Twitter @Mungertown_Mike23.</strong></p>