Players To Watch By Class: 1A

The FHSAA boys basketball season is just around the corner. The regular season tips off on Nov. 23. We will be looking at the top players to watch in all seven classes. Here is a peek at the top prospects to keep an eye on in Class 1A (Districts 1-8). ICYMI <pre><a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-7a-districts-1-8/">Players To Watch By Class: 7A (Districts 1-8)</a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-7a-districts-9-16/">Players To Watch By Class: 7A (Districts 9-16)</a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-6a-districts-1-8/">Players To Watch By Class: 6A (Districts 1-8)</a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-6a-districts-9-16/">Players To Watch By Class: 6A (Districts 9-16)</a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-5a-districts-1-8/">Players To Watch By Class: 5A (Districts 1-8) </a><a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-5a-districts-9-16/">Players To Watch By Class: 5A (Districts 9-16)</a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-4a-districts-1-8/">Players To Watch By Class: 4A (Districts 1-8)</a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-4a-districts-9-16/">Players To Watch By Class: 4A (Districts 9-16)</a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-3a-districts-1-8/">Players To Watch By Class: 3A (Districts 1-8)</a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-3a-districts-9-16/">Players To Watch By Class: 3A (Districts 9-16)</a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-2a-districts-1-8/">Players To Watch By Class: 2A (Districts 1-8)</a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/2020/11/players-to-watch-by-class-2a-districts-9-16/">Players To Watch By Class: 2A (Districts 9-16)</a> </pre> <h2 style="text-align: center;">2019-20 state champion: Hawthorne</h2> Region 1 – District 1 [player_tooltip player_id="818963" first="Trenton" last="Moye"] (Milton Central) Averaging double digits since the 7th grade at Milton Central, Moye has been one of the most well-known players in 1A for awhile. The 2021 6-4 guard enters his senior campaign after averaging a career-best 19.7 PPG a season ago. Also an intriguing forward at 6-6 for Milton Central is [player_tooltip player_id="818744" first="Tristan" last="Wright"]. The 2021 athlete averaged 12.1 PPG and 8.3 RPG last season.2021 6-4 guard [player_tooltip player_id="818782" first="Andrew" last="Hof"] (11.9 PPG) is another key piece for this team. [player_tooltip player_id="829391" first="Latrell" last="Sanders"] (Paxton) Sanders took the step forward as a lead guard at Paxton averaging 13.8 PPG. The 2022 6-0 guard is a fast-paced guard. [player_tooltip player_id="818842" first="Trey" last="Williams"] (Laurel Hill) For Laurel Hill, Williams was really solid averaging 17.9 PPG last season. The 2021 6-2 guard is a true athlete. [player_tooltip player_id="962494" first="Tristan" last="Watson"] (Jay) Watson, a 2023 6-4 guard continues to succeed after averaging double digits as an 8th grader, he bested that with 16.5 PPG as a freshman for Jay. Other names to know: 2021 G Kage Wibbing (Paxton), 2021 G Brody Sharpe (Baker), 2021 F Brody Johnson (Jay), 2021 G Cody Gavin (Jay) and 2024 G Ethan McDonald (Jay). Region 1 – District 2 [player_tooltip player_id="953500" first="Xavian" last="Sorey"] (Graceville) Sorey was the best of a deep bunch at Graceville averaging close to 15.0 PPG a year ago. The 6-3 guard/forward is a big body for his team. [player_tooltip player_id="953419" first="Zaimes" last="Hall"] (Poplar Springs) Averaging just under 20.0 PPG, Hall, a 2021 6-1 guard is the top guy for Poplar Springs yet again. Other names to know: 2021 G Joell Green (Graceville), 2023 F [player_tooltip player_id="962504" first="Dequayvious" last="Sore"]y (Graceville), 2021 F Cole Newberry (Holmes County), 2021 F Sterling Hendrix (Poplar Springs), 2022 G Bayley Nelson (Poplar Springs), 2021 F Thomas Duffell (Poplar Springs), 2021 F Connor Hiers (Freeport), 2022 G Caden Henderson (Freeport) and 2023 G Roman Purvee (Bethlehem). Region 2 – District 3 [player_tooltip player_id="953501" first="Dyvion" last="Bush"] & [player_tooltip player_id="956787" first="EJ" last="Reddice"] (Holmes County) A football pairing in Bush and Reddice gave Holmes County juice last season. Bush, a 2021 6-2 guard averaged 14.6 PPG and Reddice, a 2022 6-2 guard averaged 12.8 PPG. [player_tooltip player_id="953512" first="Ocasio" last="Murff"] & Annario Ware (Malone) Malone has a good duo in Murff and Ware. Murff, a 2021 6-0 guard averaged a team-best 15.2 PPG while Ware, a 6-3 guard wasn't far behind averaging 12.6 PPG. Other names to know: 2022 G Kaleb Wilson (Malone), 2021 G Tykece Bryant (Cottondale), 2022 F [player_tooltip player_id="956798" first="Isaac" last="Wooden"] (Cottondale), 2021 F Michael Clemmons (Cottondale) and 2021 F Bowden Howell (Sneads). Region 2 – District 4 [player_tooltip player_id="812630" first="Kris" last="Parker"] (Crossroad) The best talent in all of 1A, Parker stands at 6-7 and is just hitting his full capabilities. The 2023 guard averaged just shy of 15.0 PPG at Crossroad Academy and has become a national name after earning an offer from UF recently. He also has offers from Lousiana Monroe and Detroit Mercy. Parker is quick, long and a true playmaker on both ends of the court. [player_tooltip player_id="818708" first="Lamarius" last="Martin"] & [player_tooltip player_id="818941" first="Eden" last="Brathwaite"] (Franklin County) Franklin County has one of the best 2021 guard duos in 1A between Martin and Brathwaite. Martin, a 6-0 guard averaged just under 14.0 PPG last season while Brathwaite, a 6-1 guard was steady as they come averaging 16.0 PPG and 5.3 APG. Other names to know: 2021 G Caleb Smith (Crossroad), 2021 F Bowden Howell (Crossroad), 2022 F [player_tooltip player_id="956804" first="Carter" last="Kembro"] (Franklin County), 2022 G [player_tooltip player_id="829497" first="Neshon" last="Gadson"] (Port St. Joe), 2023 F Lajuan Zaccaro (Port St. Joe), Region 3 – District 5 [player_tooltip player_id="953513" first="Zachariah" last="Jones"] (Madison County) A really good finisher at the glass, Jones averaged 15.0 PPG last season for a Madison County program that won a state title in 2018-19. The 2021 5-10 guard is the lead piece here. [player_tooltip player_id="962500" first="Kevis" last="Thomas"] (Taylor County) Thomas has serious wheels at his 6-2 frame. The 2021 guard averaged 14.0 PPG and shot 62 percent from the field for Taylor County in 2019-20. [player_tooltip player_id="953510" first="Jhebari" last="Martin"] (Hamilton County) One of the biggest athletes in 1A at 6-5, 308 lbs., Martin averaged 15.5 PPG and 9.4 RPG for Hamilton County as a junior. Other names to know: 2022 G I'saiah Anweiler (Taylor County), 2021 F Semaj Thompson (Taylor County), 2021 G Darius Jones (Hamilton County), 2021 G Denandre Johnson (Hamilton County), 2022 G Carson St. Laurent (Dixie County), 2022 G Luke Thomas (Dixie County), 2021 G Elisha Clark (Jefferson County), 2021 G [player_tooltip player_id="818927" first="Zarrion" last="Robinson"] (Madison County), 2021 G Joseph Jackson (Madison County), 2023 G [player_tooltip player_id="962420" first="Jamie" last="Hampton"] (Madison County). Region 3 – District 6 Names to know: 2022 F Curan Webb (Union County), 2021 F Evan Dowdy (Branford), 2021 F Jalen Jordan (Hilliard), Region 4 – District 7 [player_tooltip player_id="953498" first="Keith" last="McGuire"] (Williston) One of the most efficient shooters in 1A, McGuire averaged 16.0 PPG as a junior as he shot 48 percent from long range. Williston has a good one in the 2021 5-10 guard. Quay Brodus (Chiefland) Averaging 19.5 PPG in 13 games for Chiefland as a junior, Brodus made his presence well known. The 2021 5-11 guard is a playmaker. Other names to know: 2021 G Jo Kerian Days (Williston), 2021 G Rashaud Nelson (Williston), 2021 F Isaac Williams (Williston), 2022 F [player_tooltip player_id="829455" first="Jesse" last="Williams"] (Bronson), 2021 G Dre Lawrence (Hawthorne), 2021 G Steven Nelson (Newberry) and 2022 G [player_tooltip player_id="829512" first="Mahki" last="Bostic"] (Newberry). Region 4 – District 8 [player_tooltip player_id="818687" first="Alfred" last="Corbin"] (Wildwood) Wildwood is a Lakeland mainstay year after year. Corbin, a 2021 6-3 guard/forward is the top scorer back after averaging 14.0 PPG and 5.9 RPG as a junior. 2021 6-4 forward [player_tooltip player_id="818725" first="Nate" last="Mikell"] (9.4 PPG) and 2021 6-4 forward [player_tooltip player_id="818912" first="Joe" last="Poyser"] (8.7 PPG) are two fine counterparts who can flat out fly in transition. Tylen McKinnon (Crescent City) At Crescent City, McKinnon, a 2021 6-4 combo guard averaged 14.6 PPG a season ago leading the way for his side. Fellow 2021 guard, Jordan Jara averaged 12.2 PPG while he shot an impressive 40 percent from long range.