2022 Rankings: Players to Watch Outside the Top 50
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We have reached the 2022 rankings. The South Florida list boasts Taylor Hendricks Taylor Hendricks 6'9" | PF Calvary Christian (FL) | 2022 State #124 Nation FL as the highest-ranked player at No. 17. The 6-foot-9 power forward is committed…
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Continue ReadingWe have reached the 2022 rankings. The South Florida list boasts Taylor Hendricks Taylor Hendricks 6'9" | PF Calvary Christian (FL) | 2022 State #124 Nation FL as the highest-ranked player at No. 17. The 6-foot-9 power forward is committed to UCF. Hendricks’ South Florida ranking is one I surely agree with. I’ve been a fan of his since his days at University School. 499 prospects are currently ranked in this class.
Kevin Passimino Kevin Passimino 6'5" | SF Cypress Bay | 2022 State FL – Cypress Bay (PH. 143)
I think this is a good spot for this kid. Kevin Passimino Kevin Passimino 6'5" | SF Cypress Bay | 2022 State FL is a 6-foot-5 prospect that can put the ball on the floor and finish off the bounce. Back in July, Passimino had 38 points in a summer league game against Westminster Academy. He can shoot from 12-15 feet and create his own shot from the perimeter. Cypress Bay shouldn’t have a problem scoring points with him and Noah Kattan Noah Kattan 6'3" | CG Cypress Bay | 2022 State FL . Passimino is also a great student with a 3.5 GPA.
Rick Daniels Rick Daniels 6'0" | PG North Miami | 2022 State FL – North Miami (PH. 221)
I saw Rick Daniels Rick Daniels 6'0" | PG North Miami | 2022 State FL a few times last season and came away impressed overall. The 6-foot guard averaged 7.8 points and 2.9 assists while shooting 50 percent from the field. That is an efficient shooting number with a bit more volume. He has a chance to prove it as a senior.
Nicholas Mate Nicholas Mate 5'10" | CG Florida Christian | 2022 State FL – Florida Christian (PH. 430)
Nicholas Mate Nicholas Mate 5'10" | CG Florida Christian | 2022 State FL is a player to watch based on his volume and 3-point shooting. He could score 18 points on six 3-pointers alone. Therefore, this spot here makes him a dangerous player. He’s 5-foot-10 so he has some size to go along with his ability from outside.
Lionel Swaby Lionel Swaby 6'7" | PF Norland | 2022 State FL – Miami Norland (PH. 303)
Lionel Swaby Lionel Swaby 6'7" | PF Norland | 2022 State FL is a solid rim protector given he’s 6-foot-7. This kid is athletic and can defend the post. I trust him to block a fair amount of shots and grab rebounds. Swaby averaged 3.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. A little more production out of him and watch out.
Michael Kalina Michael Kalina 6'0" | PG North Broward Prep | 2022 State FL – North Broward Prep (PH. 238)
Michael Kalina Michael Kalina 6'0" | PG North Broward Prep | 2022 State FL is a high reward pick here. The 6-foot point guard was a great player for Boca Raton before transferring to North Broward Prep. In addition, he is coming off a good travel season. He averaged 14.2 points, five assists and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Bobcats. I think Kalina is up for the challenge.
Nedas Zukauskas Nedas Zukauskas 6'8" | PF Sagemont | 2022 State FL – Sagemont
You can almost always bank on me taking a 6-foot-8 forward that can stretch and hit 3-pointers. That is what Nedas Zukauskas Nedas Zukauskas 6'8" | PF Sagemont | 2022 State FL is and he does it well. Put him in the right situation and he can produce. In addition, Sagemont has the pieces around him to be successful.
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