Florida 2023 Rankings Round table

Allen Pettigrew

November 11, 2022 @ 03:10 PM

The senior class had huge summers all over the state. It's a deep group that landed a few high major transfers and lost a few more. We've seen these prospects for three years, but they're still surprising with off-season play. I answer a few burning questions on this class below.   Who's your favorite riser? [player_tooltip player_id='709246' first='Carl' last='Parrish'] is my guy. Last year I saw him shooting from the volleyball, but they didn't connect early. This summer in the EYBL, he was taking and making those same shots. He's grown as a playmaker and saw his stock rise substantially in June and July. Parrish will take the confidence of being committed to Presbyterian University into his senior season.   Which prospect from your area is ranked too low? [player_tooltip player_id='1463281' first='Joseph' last='Lezeau'] feels low in the late 40s. He's an athletic, high motor 6'6 forward that excels in a fast paced game. He dominated the Prep Hoops Circuit, giving teams more than they could handle on both ends. He rebounds well, defends multiple positions, is a good slasher, and makes open jumpers. He'll need to sharpen his tools to play on the wing at the next level. There's a lot to like about the hidden gem.   Who has the potential to outplay their ranking next season? My guess would be [player_tooltip player_id='1642704' first='Latrell' last='Davis']. The British product had a monster summer overseas and a nice performance against Sierra Canyon in August. He's a powerful 6'2 guard that can defend and play both backcourt positions. It's his first year playing in the southwest Florida area. Few will be able to handle what Davis offers.   Will anyone play their way onto this list? This is easily the hardest question. The 2023 class is filled with guys who can play lower-level hoops at college. There are so many that our 200 players cut off, leaving at least 20 guys that our team considered at spots 170-200. Jahmier Henderson is my pick. We're talking about an extremely bouncy wing that's made strides over the last few months. If he can turn it into a memorable season that shows off his athleticism, defensive tools, and spot shot making, he'll earn his spot in the rankings.

The senior class had huge summers all over the state. It's a deep group that landed a few high major transfers and lost a few more. We've seen these prospects for three years, but they're still surprising with off-season play. I answer a few burning questions on this class below.