Top 5 Shooting Guards in Tampa Bay (Class of 2023)
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Over the course of the next couple weeks, Prep Hoops will be evaluating the top players by position for the upcoming classes. Today, we will resume with the top shooting guards to keep an eye on for the upcoming season…
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Continue ReadingOver the course of the next couple weeks, Prep Hoops will be evaluating the top players by position for the upcoming classes. Today, we will resume with the top shooting guards to keep an eye on for the upcoming season in the senior class.
Jason Jackson Jason Jackson 6'4" | CG Sarasota Riverview | 2023 State #136 Nation FL (Sarasota Riverview/Florida Rebels) (2023)
The future Texas Tech Red Raider had a highlight reel of a junior season for Sarasota Riverview, averaging 17.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in 25 games played for the Rams. Jackson was a huge help leading the Rams into the regional semifinals last season.
Tristan Gross Tristan Gross 6'4" | CG St. Pete | 2023 State #194 Nation FL (St. Petersburg/Florida Rebels) (2023)
Gross, in his first year in St. Pete after transferring from Clearwater Calvary Christian had a huge year for the Green Devils. Gross averaged 20.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and nearly two steals per game to help reach the state championship game. Gross has currently received offers from Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, SMU, USF and Wake Forest.
Max Sims Max Sims 6'5" | SG Jesuit | 2023 State FL (IMG Academy/Pro Holmes Elite) (2023)
Prior to his transfer to IMG Academy; Sims posted a career high 10 points and 3.5 rebounds per game with Tampa Jesuit. The 6-5 185-pound shooting guard received his first offer from Binghamton University last month after the live period.
Kjei Parker Kjei Parker 6'1" | CG Bartow | 2023 State FL (Winter Haven) (2023)
The 6-1 senior guard is coming off a season where he averaged 17 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game for the Yellow Jackets. Parker has received offers from Appalachian State, Elon, Florida A&M, Murray State, North Florida, South Florida and Southeastern Louisiana. He has also received interest from Chattanooga, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, Jacksonville State and Stetson. Parker announced over the summer he has transferred from Bartow to Winter Haven to pair up with Dylan James Dylan James 6'8" | SF The Rock | 2023 State #48 Nation FL and Isaac Celiscar Isaac Celiscar 6'6" | SG Winter Haven | 2024 State #263 Nation FL .
Canaan Burnett Canaan Burnett 6'4" | SG Calvary Christian | 2023 FL (Calvary Christian Clearwater) (2023)
Burnett, a 6-4 quick and athletic guard looks to pick up right where he left off last season. He averaged nine points and three rebounds in 27 games played last season for the Warriors, while shooting 45 percent from the field. Burnett will also look to become the replacement of sharp-shooter Trevor Parks who graduated last year.