Roundtable Discussion: 2024 Rankings
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The 2024 class might be the most loaded class we have in Florida. Between the depth and star power, we have up top there are players we left off the top 100 that will undoubtedly be on our next update.…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 class might be the most loaded class we have in Florida. Between the depth and star power, we have up top there are players we left off the top 100 that will undoubtedly be on our next update. I gathered a few scouts around the state to discuss some noteworthy prospects from their area.
Who’s your favorite riser?
Allen Pettigrew Jr.: I’ll start off cheating by choosing a pair of teammates in Sammie Yeanay Sammie Yeanay 6'7" | PF AZ Compass Prep | 2024 State #98 Nation AZ and Kameren Wright Kameren Wright 6'6" | SF Orlando Olympia (FL) | 2024 State #247 Nation FL . They paired up to push The Rock to an SIAA state championship with stellar games from both beating teams filled with Division 1 talent. Yeanay has always been an overwhelming athlete. When you look at how he’s translated from combo forward to a legitimate wing with the size of a college four, it’s easy to peg him as the next national star out of Florida. Wright is in a similar bag of athleticism with him coming into the season as a freak athlete looking to put it all together. You could pencil him in for a poster dunk every other game early in the season. Midway through, he converted that athleticism to halfcourt play and a reliable three point shot. My honorable mention goes to Ramone Seals Ramone Seals 6'4" | CG SLAM Tampa | 2024 State FL . The 6’4 wing rose nearly 80 spots thanks to fluid athleticism, transition play, and an elite finishing package.
Mark Holland: Anakin Brown Anakin Brown 6'4" | CG N/A | 2024 State FL (Bolles)
Mike Costeines: Christian Reid Christian Reid 6'5" | SF Mater Lakes | 2024 State FL
Which prospect from your area is ranked too low?
Allen Pettigrew Jr.: Jordin Bell Jordin Bell 6'3" | SG West Oaks Academy | 2024 State FL of Brooks Delbarto is one of the hidden gems in the Tampa area. His quick shifty handle and deep range have helped him jump from 6.5 points per game to 19.6. He uses his speed to produce on the defensive end with steals and deflections. The only knocks I have on Bell are a small school, strength of schedule, and questionable shot selection.
Mark Holland: Caleb Williams Caleb Williams 6'5" | PG Sumner | 2025 #191 Nation KS (Ribault)
Mike Costeines: Jeremy Elyzee Jeremy Elyzee 6'6" | SF Flanagan | 2024 State FL
Who has the potential to outplay their ranking next season?
Allen Pettigrew Jr.: My money is on Jordan Tillery Jordan Tillery 6'3" | CG Dr. Phillips | 2024 State FL and Dominic Issa Dominic Issa 6'6" | SF Sagemont | 2024 State FL . Both have good size for the wing position and played teams that played for state title teams. Tillery played a tough hard-nosed style of game to support a start studded senior laden roster. Issa was in a similar position with several of his seniors leaving for good college programs. The number 86 played used his 6’6 size and IQ to make plays for the state runner-up. They’ll both be able to expand their offensive roles. If Sagemont or Dr. Phillips plan on making another deep playoff run, both guys will have to perform and they’re both in the position to do so.
Mark Holland: Bryce Gee Bryce Gee 6'0" | SF Bartram Trail | 2024 FL (Beachside High)
Mike Costeines: Jordyn Kee Jordyn Kee 6'5" | CG Coranado | 2024 NV
Anyone you think will play their way onto this list?
Allen Pettigrew Jr.: Blake Maddox Blake Maddox 6'3" | SF South Fort Myers | 2024 FL is on the outside looking in from the top 100, but his toes are right on the line. The 6’4 wing has the body, athleticism, and tenacity that we can’t deny. As he continues to stack up big performances and improve as a shooter, he’ll work his way up the list.
Mark Holland: Kyle Troupe (Wolfson), Myles Simmons – (St. Augustine), Ronald Durham (Andrew Jackson), Jack Sullivan Jack Sullivan 6'8" | PF Nease | 2024 State FL (Nease)
Mike Costeines: Jeremy Elyzee Jeremy Elyzee 6'6" | SF Flanagan | 2024 State FL