Top 10 Uncommitted Prospects- Class of 2023

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are my Top 10 uncommitted prospects, regardless of position and area in the state of Florida for the upcoming senior class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='814550' first='Dylan' last='James']- Winter Haven/1Family</strong></li></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier last month, James has narrowed down his school choice list to five that features Georgia, Georgia Tech, Iona, UCF and VCU. James is a double-double machine averaging 15.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, as well as 12 double doubles to help lead the Blue Devils reach the state semifinals. Despite his 6-6 frame, James has transitioned from a perennial post player to a two-way guard. Expect James to have a big impact again this season and the Blue Devils to make another push at reaching the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. <strong>Edgerrin "Jizzle" James, Jr.- Olympia/Florida Rebels</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week, James narrowed down his top schools that are recruiting him down to three, featuring Cincinnati, Georgia and LSU. The three-star prospect is the son of former NFL running back Edgerrin James is providing a highlight reel on the hardwood. The 6-2 point guard has a couple more official visits with Cincinnati and LSU before he is expected to announce his college decision in November. Last season for Olympia, James averaged 25.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.3 steals per game. James has been compared to Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant with his pure athleticism and his will to attack the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812630' first='Kris' last='Parker']- Crossroad Academy</strong>/<strong>Nightrydas Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the grassroots circuit, Parker averaged 12.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, two assists and 1.5 steals per game while playing for Nightrydas Elite based out of South Florida. During the latest live period, Parker picked up offers from Alabama and Robert Morris bringing his total to a dozen. In our latest Prep Hoops Rankings, Parker is the 12th overall ranked player in the upcoming senior class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='957021' first='Jacoi' last='Hutchinson']- IMG Academy/Team Takeover</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hutchinson can score in a variety of ways, whether it's off the bounce or attacking the basket. The Maryland native currently holds offers from Bryant, George Washington, James Madison, LSU, Maryland, Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech. At the Peach Jam, Hutchinson squared off against John Bol, the younger brother of Bol Bol. Expect Hutchinson to have a big senior season for the Ascenders, replacing former point guard Jaden Bradley who is now at the University of Alabama.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='709236' first='Jayden' last='Hastings']- IMG Academy/Florida Rebels</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last month, Hastings has transferred from Orlando Christian Prep who are three-time defending state champions in Class 2A to national powerhouse IMG Academy. The 6-9 power forward has a handful of offers so far in his recruitment process that feature Boston College, Clemson, Florida, Georgia Tech, Miami, SMU, St. John's, USC and USF. Not only does Hastings provide a rim protection, but he also has good footwork on the offensive side where he has a great post game. Hastings has not announced a date for his college decision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='709228' first='Carl' last='Cherenfant']- Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cherenfant spent the last grassroots season playing for Atlanta Express, out of the Under Armour Association. Last season for Calvary Christian Academy, Cherenfant averaged 9.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and two assists per game helping lead the Eagles to their second straight state title and their first national championship in school history. Last month he narrowed down his top schools to seven: LSU, Memphis, Mississippi State, South Carolina, South Florida, St. John's and UCF. In our latest Prep Hoops Rankings, Cherenfant is the 8th overall ranked player in the upcoming senior class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='709227' first='Jaylen' last='Carey']- Westminster Academy/Nightrydas Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carey, the younger brother of former University School and Duke University standout Vernon Carey Jr. lands at No. 7 on our Top 10 uncommitted prospects for the upcoming senior class watch list. Carey has a big frame and provides a ton of physicality on the interior and is a tenacious rebounder. The 6-8 power forward has received offers from Florida Gulf Coast, Ole Miss, Stetson, Ohio, Bowling Green, Chattanooga and Florida International University. Carey is scheduled to take an official visit with Ohio University later this month. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812626' first='Camerin' last='James']- Leesburg/Florida Rebels</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-5 combo guard is one of the best two-way guards in the state of Florida and can score in a lot of ways. James has just two reported offers so far from Penn State and SMU, but could receive more as the high school season is on the rise. Last season for the Yellow Jackets, James averaged 18.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game helping lead Leesburg into the regional semifinals. In the latest Prep Hoops Rankings, James is the 22nd overall ranked player in the state for the upcoming senior class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='955591' first='Justin' last='Johnson']- Donda Academy (CA)/Nightrydas Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson, a 6-7 forward has a very smooth attribute to his game whether it's being in the mid-range or cleaning up the glass for the Firebirds. Last season for Doral Academy, Johnson averaged a team best 22.2 points per game. Last month, Johnson announced he is transferring to Donda Academy in California, where he'll play with former Tampa Wharton combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1463277' first='Trent' last='Lincoln']. Johnson has received offers from Florida Gulf Coast, Georgetown and Texas-Rio Grande Valley during his recruitment process so far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='709233' first='Tristan' last='Gross']- St. Petersburg/Florida Rebels</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gross, is a can not miss product if you are in the Tampa/St. Pete area this upcoming season. Last season for the Green Devils, Gross averaged 17.7 points per game helping lead them to a state runner-up finish marking their best season since 2016. So far in his recruitment process, Gross has received offers from Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, SMU, USF and Wake Forest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->