Prospects With The Most To Prove: South Florida

<p>What South Florida prospects have the most to prove heading into next season? The "No Days Off" message is really a function of this. Any prospect looking to get to the next level should have it.</p> <p>Will the following prospects take advantage?</p> <p>Here are some key players who could make the most of it...</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="955602" first="Anquan" last="Boldin Jr"].</strong> - <em>St. Andrew’s</em></p> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="955602" first="Anquan" last="Boldin Jr"]. is one of the best pure athletes in South Florida. The 6-foot-4 combo guard averaged 5.1 points and 1.8 rebounds per game last season for the Scots. With the loss of players like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="818738" first="Josh" last="Minott"]</strong> (<strong>Memphis</strong>), Boldin Jr. has the opportunity to make more of an impact for St. Andrew’s heading into next season. In addition, the Scots have a void in the backcourt with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="818824" first="Devin" last="Hines"]</strong> going to <strong>Lafayette</strong>. Boldin Jr. is certainly playing well enough over the circuit season to embrace the challenge. Up at the <strong>Atlanta</strong> <strong>Jam </strong>in April, he averaged 15 points per game and helped team <strong>Ball4Lyfe</strong> to a 3-1 overall record. The electric playmaker showed he can score from all over the floor while delivering passes with precision. Moreover, Boldin Jr. displayed the athleticism to get to his spot on the court and finish at the rim. I think you are seeing his development as a one or two guard starting to show. This will only increase his value as college prospect. I am very aware of his ability to play above the rim and jam on opponents. Boldin Jr. will make momentum changing plays on both ends of the floor that few others can. However, I think he is becoming a more well-rounded basketball player. His natural ability and ball skills are starting to collide. This could make for a serious problem for his competition. Watch out for Boldin Jr. up in <strong>Boca Raton</strong>.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="709229" first="David" last="Delancy"] IV</strong> - <em>Somerset Academy - Pines<br /> </em></p> <p>I think losing a player like 2021 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="818660" first="Jonathan" last="Renois"]</strong> is tough to replace. I really thought at times he scored at-will and turned games around with his offensive firepower. That leaves 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="709229" first="David" last="Delancy"] IV to step into that role next season. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 13.1 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 34 percent from the floor as a sophomore. Moreover, Delancy IV went 63-of-214 (29 percent) from deep. I believe he has the confidence to shoot the ball and fire away at any moment. He can create his own shot and elevate from his left or right. However, I would like to see Delancy IV become more of a consistent and well-rounded shooter. That is something that could easily develop by putting up more shots in the gym and at practice. He obviously has the size and overall skill set to play the position. Therefore, I think he can use that size to attack the rim and create mismatches on smaller defenders in the future. His handle is only going to get better as well to make these type of plays. Therefore, Delancy IV could really blossom as the Panthers go-to guy.</p> <p><strong>Michael Cooper</strong> - <em>Forest Hill</em></p> <p>Can the Falcons stay at their usual competitive level with the losses of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="818698" first="Donovan" last="Draper"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="953081" first="Jalen" last="Jeter"]</strong>? 2022 Michael Cooper could be the answer to that question heading into next season. The 6-foot guard averaged 11.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game while shooting 45 percent from the floor as a junior. On defense, Cooper tallied 24 steals (2.4 spg). His on-ball defense and positioning is a good part of his game. Against <strong>Lake Worth</strong> (10-4), he scored a season-high 18 points and grabbed six rebounds on 5-of-9 shooting from the field. Cooper also added 16 points on 7-of-12 from the floor against <strong>Dwyer. </strong>In addition, you  need to be aware of his 3-point ability. Cooper went 16-of-33 (48 percent) from deep in ten games. He should have an opportunity at more attempts as the only returning player to average in double-figures.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1161408" first="Juwan" last="Dawes"]</strong> - <em>Dwyer</em></p> <p>I think you can go a couple of different directions here with the loss of 2021 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="818768" first="Roderick" last="Johnson"] Jr</strong>. I will focus on Dawes as the returning senior along with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="829457" first="Xavier" last="Scott"] Jr</strong>. The 6-foot-4 wing averaged 10.5 points and 5.4 rebounds while shooting 54 percent from the floor as a junior. Against Forest Hill, he scored a season-high 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds on 10-of-14 shooting from the field. Dawes has the athleticism to slash his way into the paint and the length to grab a high volume of boards. He grabbed 14 against <strong>Royal Palm Beach</strong> and ten against <strong>Palm Beach Gardens</strong>. I like him as a versatile weapon in Dwyer’s offensive sets.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="829412" first="Andre" last="Bynum"]</strong> - <em>Miami High</em></p> <p>2021 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="818705" first="Taderrius" last="Davis"]</strong> was clearly the man on this team last season. The 6-foot-7 wing could do it all on the court and made his teammates better because of it. Along with that loss, Miami High will need to bring in a new coach with the departure of <strong>Javorie Wilson</strong>. I saw 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="829412" first="Andre" last="Bynum"] play last season and he has some athleticism. The 5-foot-9 guard averaged 12.6 points, 5.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game as a junior. Bynum is shifty and can create at the point of attack. I think one area he can work on his overall shooting (33 percent) and finish at the rim. Against <strong>Westminster</strong> <strong>Christian</strong> (15-5), he scored 19 points and dished out eight assists on 8-of-13 shooting from the floor. Moreover, Bynum added five other games with six or more dimes. While having good vision, I think he has the ball skills to take more of a command next season. He will need to when you lose a guy like Davis.</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>