Prospect that caught my eye in week 3
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The action keeps rolling down here in Florida. Week three notes contain a breakout sophomore, a stock rising senior, and a cast of players that can fill roles at the next level. Let’s see what our standouts have to honor.…
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Continue ReadingThe action keeps rolling down here in Florida. Week three notes contain a breakout sophomore, a stock rising senior, and a cast of players that can fill roles at the next level. Let’s see what our standouts have to honor.
Reyes is doing everything he can to raise his stock during his senior season. At 6’4, he’s showing combo guard skills like deep three point shooting, accurate passing, and athleticism on the break. His combination of skills, size, and athletic pop have earned him offers and interest throughout the offseason.
EJ Horton
Horton is emerging as a sophomore to watch out of Polk County. He played spot minutes as a freshman on a loaded team and returned as the leading scorer on a talented younger squad. Horton has good speed and plays with a pace that keeps defenses on their toes. He’s constantly looking for open teammates on the break and out of pick and roll. The 2025 prospect is a talented guard we’ll hear more from over the next few seasons.
Jayson Williams
Williams is a tough 2024 off-guard. He is a forceful finisher that looks to draw contact on drives. He runs the floor, has passing instincts, and does the dirty work. Bartow has a solid backcourt to build around.
Russell’s stats took a significant leap from his junior campaign. He’s scoring 20 points per game through seven games behind hot three points shooting and shooting, making 86% of his five free throws a game. Smaller schools or JUCOs looking for a scoring guard should track the six-foot guard.
Noah French Noah French 6'4" | SG Barron Collier | 2023 State FL and Brayden Touchette
Barron Collier doesn’t have a ton of size after their 2022 class departed. French (6’4) and Touchette (6’5) have taken over as the team’s inside presence. French is a known shooter with size out of SWFL but banging with bigs and rebounding have increased his versatility. Touchette is having a breakout senior season. He’s improved his scoring from four points to 13 while grabbing eight boards a game. His physicality allows him to play bigger than his position, and his playmaking gives him an advantage on the perimeter. Once he gets a head of steam, it’s hard to stop him from making plays and finishing through contact on drives.