Area 305: Best of the Best
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Who is the best player in the Miami area? The question is simple but offers a ton of candidates. With all the talk about the “transfer portal”, you have talented unsigned prospects right in our backyard! A local program can…
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Continue ReadingWho is the best player in the Miami area? The question is simple but offers a ton of candidates.
With all the talk about the “transfer portal”, you have talented unsigned prospects right in our backyard! A local program can recruit the area and be rewarded with high quality kids.
I’m leaving out the Class of 2022 for this argument. Otherwise, many prospects in that class would be in here. ( Jimel Lane Jimel Lane 6'7" | PF Palmetto | 2022 State FL / Esteban Lluberes Esteban Lluberes 5'10" | PG Riviera Prep | 2022 State FL , etc).
Here are my picks…
Mister Dean Mister Dean 6'4" | SF Southridge | 2023 State FL – Southridge
Mister Dean Mister Dean 6'4" | SF Southridge | 2023 State FL will be one of the top seniors in the county. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard has plenty of movement and length to score from anywhere on the floor. Watch him off the dribble and attack using his size. Dean has an array of moves using his long arms to finish from there. He averaged over 21 points per game as a junior. Dean holds an offer from Bryant. His teammate, 6-foot-6 Koree Cotton Koree Cotton 6'4" | SF Souhtridge | 2023 State FL , is also in this conversation. Cotton is reliable at both guard spots. He will also rebound at a high rate from the backcourt. Cotton averaged over 17 points per game.
Marcus Allen Marcus Allen 6'6" | SF Norland (FL) | 2024 State #56 Nation FL – Miami Norland
Marcus Allen Marcus Allen 6'6" | SF Norland (FL) | 2024 State #56 Nation FL is clearly a top player around Miami. The 6-foot-7 prospect can slash off the perimeter while shooting from deep as well. Allen converted about 35 percent of his three-point attempts as a freshman and sophomore. He offers a lot of scoring options and is only getting stronger. Allen is equally as tough as a rebounder and plays great help defense. He holds offers from multiple D-1 programs.
Christian Reid Christian Reid 6'5" | SF Mater Lakes | 2024 State FL – Mater Lakes Academy
I think Christian Reid Christian Reid 6'5" | SF Mater Lakes | 2024 State FL has the potential to skyrocket over the next few years. He is already a physical prospect that can muscle smaller players and finish around the rim. Add-in his bounce in open space and Reid can be tough to contain. He averaged over 15 points and eight rebounds as a freshman at Miami SLAM! and 16 points and nearly 11 rebounds with the Bears. Furthermore, his shooting efficiency is only getting better with each season.
Cameron Boozer Cameron Boozer 6'9" | PF Columbus | 2025 State #2 Nation FL / Cayden Boozer Cayden Boozer 6'5" | PG Columbus | 2025 State #28 Nation FL – Columbus
The Boozer brothers are already top 25 players in the country. 6-foot-8 Cameron Boozer Cameron Boozer 6'9" | PF Columbus | 2025 State #2 Nation FL shoots from the perimeter like a two guard. Cayden is 6-foot-4 with an elite handle and ability to flash towards the rim.
Shon Abaev Shon Abaev 6'7" | CG Calvary Christian | 2025 State #24 Nation FL – Miami Country Day
2025 Shon Abaev Shon Abaev 6'7" | CG Calvary Christian | 2025 State #24 Nation FL might be the best shooter in the area. The 6-foot-6 lefty prospect has a quick release and can score in bunches. Abaev is very smooth and has good shooting rotation, especially from outside. Don’t undersell his play off the bounce and finish above the rim. Abaev can be an effective player at the 1-3 or more as he gets stronger. His teammate, Jasai Miles Jasai Miles 6'5" | CG Miami Country Day | 2023 State #241 Nation FL , is also a strong candidate. The 6-foot-6 guard is a tough player in transition and can finish above the rim. If he can improve a bit as a shooter, Miles will be very tough to stop.
Justin Johnson Justin Johnson 6'7" | PF Doral | 2023 #229 Nation FL – Doral Academy
Justin Johnson Justin Johnson 6'7" | PF Doral | 2023 #229 Nation FL is a tough player in the halfcourt. The 6-foot-7 wing can handle the ball like a guard while using his size to create. He averaged over 22 points and six boards per game while shooting 49 percent from the field as a junior.
Dante Allen Dante Allen 6'5" | SF Riviera Prep | 2025 State #57 Nation FL – Riviera Prep
2025 Dante Allen Dante Allen 6'5" | SF Riviera Prep | 2025 State #57 Nation FL is a player I saw frequently this past season. Allen runs the floor well and is strong in transition. He is also capable as a shooter out to the 3-point line. Allen gained a ton of experience on a good Riviera Prep team this past season. See how talented the 2025 class is?
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