2024 Rankings: Players to Watch Outside the Top 25
The 2024 rankings have been released. You can find the updated rankings by clicking here. The list compiles 100 prospects with a supplemental watch list. Karter Knox Karter Knox 6'6" | SG Tampa Catholic | 2024 #6 Nation GA out…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 rankings have been released. You can find the updated rankings by clicking here.
The list compiles 100 prospects with a supplemental watch list. Karter Knox Karter Knox 6'6" | SG Tampa Catholic | 2024 #6 Nation GA out of Tampa Catholic is at the top spot. The first South Florida player on the list is Marcus Allen Marcus Allen 6'6" | SF Norland (FL) | 2024 State #56 Nation FL at No. 4 overall.
Which area prospects should you watch outside the top 25?
Let’s jump into it…
Austin White Austin White 6'2" | SG Durant | 2024 State FL – Durant (PH: 94)
Nobody knocked down more 3-pointers in the state than Austin White Austin White 6'2" | SG Durant | 2024 State FL . The listed 5-foot-10 point guard went 114-of-282 (40 percent) from deep. White connected on a season-high 9 3-pointers against Lakewood Ranch and finished with 33 points. He also added eight from deep against Riverview Sarasota. Overall, White averaged just over 17 points per game. I think this is a spot where he can make a quick jump as he expands his scoring ability.
Braylon Burbridge Braylon Burbridge 6'2" | PG Miami Palmetto | 2024 State FL – Miami Palmetto (PH: 57)
Braylon Burbridge Braylon Burbridge 6'2" | PG Miami Palmetto | 2024 State FL is a prospect I’ve been impressed with since his days at Sagemont. The 6-foot-1 point guard averaged 8.4 points, 4.2 assists, 3.2 steals and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 40 percent from the floor. Burbridge also hit 18 3-pointers at a 30 percent clip. He has a strong handle and plenty of ability to attack the basket. Burbridge could rise further as he increases his shooting efficiency and cuts down on his turnovers. Regardless, I like his potential to move up in the future.
Jeremiah Police Jeremiah Police 6'4" | SF Suncoast | 2024 State FL – Suncoast (PH: 81)
Jeremiah Police Jeremiah Police 6'4" | SF Suncoast | 2024 State FL is a versatile prospect for Suncoast. The 6-foot-4 guard/forward averaged 8.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 49 percent from the floor. Police posted four double-figure outings where he shot at least 50 percent from the floor. The other was a 15-point effort against Palm Beach Lakes where he shot 43 percent from the field. Police also grabbed five or more boards in eight contests. He has solid upside along with being on a good Suncoast team.
Dominic Issa Dominic Issa 6'6" | SF Sagemont | 2024 State FL – Sagemont (PH: 86)
Dominic Issa Dominic Issa 6'6" | SF Sagemont | 2024 State FL helped a strong Sagemont team go 25-7 overall and reach the 2A state final. The 6-foot-6 small forward averaged 6.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while shooting 57 percent from the field. Moreover, Issa shot 27-of-54 (50 percent) from deep. Therefore, he has shown ability to shoot at an efficient level from all areas. Issa also grabbed 171 boards. I think he can take the next step with a strong summer.
Hedrens Barthelus Hedrens Barthelus 6'6" | SF Lake Worth | 2024 State FL – Lake Worth (PH: 66)
Hedrens Barthelus Hedrens Barthelus 6'6" | SF Lake Worth | 2024 State FL flashed his potential with the Trojans this season. The 6-foot-6 forward scored 19 points on 8-of-13 from the field against Forest Hill (20-6) and 17 points on 7-of-8 from the floor against Dwyer (21-4). Those are two of the better teams in Palm Beach County. I think Barthelus could advance his progression with more of those type of performances moving forward.
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