September Prospect Bulletin: South Florida

<p>September is here.</p> <p>Schools across South Florida are back in session and basketball is just a few months away.</p> <p>What has been going on?</p> <p>Let’s look into it...</p> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="955584" first="Andruw" last="Rondon-Delacruz"] was a kid I liked at Mater Lakes Academy last season. The 6-foot-5 power forward has reportedly moved to <strong>University</strong> <strong>School</strong> in Davie. The Sharks did not play last season due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I thought Rondon-Delacruz was a great rebounder and rim protector for the Bears. Moreover, his overall game improved from the season before. In particular, his scoring around the paint improved.I am interested to see how he plays with the Sharks.</p> <p>2022 Montverde Academy forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814905" first="Malik" last="Reneau"]</strong> committed to the Florida Gators. The 6-foot-8 Reneau previously played at <strong>Mater Academy Charter</strong>. The Gators are getting a highly skilled offensive player with length. Reneau is quick in the open court and a great rebounder. He still has room to improve as a shooter.</p> <p>I received and watched some tape on 2022 Olympic Heights guard [player_tooltip player_id="829421" first="Caleb" last="Mackrey"]. The 6-foot-3 prospect averaged 12.4 points, 3.7 assists and 2.9 steals per game while shooting 47 percent from the field as a junior. Mackrey is a nice attacking guard with a smooth handle towards the basket. He can also stretch the floor and hit a perimeter shot. I really like his aggressiveness in transition and ability to finish. Mackrey is a nice on-ball defender and has great vision in passing lanes. He recorded 41 steals last season. He should be the guy for Olympic Heights with a few seniors graduating.</p> <p>I look forward to watching <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="829495" first="Kareem" last="Barnett"]</strong> at his new home in <strong>Hallandale</strong>. The former Mater Lakes Academy guard/wing can really get out and go in transition. Barnett's explosiveness above the rim can bring the house down. He has as much athleticism as anyone in the region. Barnett has plenty of upside and his best basketball is still way ahead of him. I think he could be a late bloomer for a college program that takes a chance on him. A coach can develop Barnett. If he develops a consistent shot, watch out. He will be very difficult to guard.</p> <p>2022 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814928" first="Kamren" last="Ramsarran"]</strong> informed me of his intentions to transfer to <strong>Western</strong>. The 6-foot-1 point guard played his junior season at <strong>Westminster</strong> Academy. I think the move to Western is good for Ramsarran. He has more offensive ability in my opinion than what I saw from him last season. He previously played at <strong>Coral Springs Charter</strong> where he averaged 13.5 points per game. Look for Ramsarran to be more assertive and in control of the tempo at Western. Don’t count out a big season from 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>