Exciting 2023 Defensive Prospects
The Class of 2023 is on the clock for college. The South Florida region has four prospects in the top 25 of our rankings. This group is still very strong despite Marvel Allen Marvel Allen 6'4" | SG Ft. Lauderdale…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2023 is on the clock for college. The South Florida region has four prospects in the top 25 of our rankings. This group is still very strong despite Marvel Allen Marvel Allen 6'4" | SG Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2023 State #46 Nation FL moving on to Montverde Academy.
As always, the top tier are excellent all-around players. Their production on offense and playmaking ability on defense transcend to the college level. Today, my focus is on the defensive side of the court. Here are some of the best.
Juan Bell-Rodriguez Juan Bell-Rodriguez 6'7" | C Jupiter | 2023 State FL – Jupiter/Ball4Lyfe (PH: 116)
Juan Bell-Rodriguez Juan Bell-Rodriguez 6'7" | C Jupiter | 2023 State FL appears to bring a ton of power around the defensive paint. The 6-foot-8, 215-pound forward is a vertical wall when offensive players drive into him. I think that is a credit to his upper body strength. More so, Bell-Rodriguez keeps a strong posture and avoids unnecessary contact. He also will explode in the air when given an opportunity to block a shot. Overall, his physical presence offers a lot of value.
Carl Parrish Carl Parrish 6'3" | PG Miami Norland Sr | 2023 State FL – Miami Norland/Nightrydas Elite (PH: 95)
Carl Parrish Carl Parrish 6'3" | PG Miami Norland Sr | 2023 State FL has his best basketball ahead of him. The 6-foot-2 point guard is a high-flyer that can rebound off his position at a reliable rate. Parrish had five or more boards in eight contests with the Vikings this past season. In addition, he is becoming a solid on-ball defender.
PJ Paulk PJ Paulk 6'3" | CG Northwestern | 2023 State FL – Miami Northwestern (PH: 76)
PJ Paulk PJ Paulk 6'3" | CG Northwestern | 2023 State FL is a dual-sport prospect in basketball and football. The 6-foot-2 guard is more often than not the best athlete on the floor. Paulk mixes it up as a rebounder and scrappy on-ball defender. He finished second on the glass (5.2 rpg) while recording a team-best 1.8 steals per game this past season.
Sami Elkamel Sami Elkamel 6'8" | PF Pembroke Pines Charter | 2023 State FL – Pembroke Pines Charter (PH: 128)
Sami Elkamel Sami Elkamel 6'8" | PF Pembroke Pines Charter | 2023 State FL is a stable rim protector with upside in the paint. I think the 6-foot-8 power forward has room to pack on more size which will only make him more effective. His explosiveness is evident as a rim protector.
Cole McCabe Cole McCabe 6'7" | SF Miami Country Day | 2023 State FL – Miami Country Day (PH: 148)
I saw Cole McCabe Cole McCabe 6'7" | SF Miami Country Day | 2023 State FL a couple of times for Miami Country Day. The 6-foot-7 forward has length and adequate athleticism around the defensive key. Moreover, I believe McCabe has upside in his overall movement in the paint. Put that with his frame and you could have a very good player. McCabe pulled down 10 or more boards in three contests this past season. At this spot, he could move up quickly.
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