Prospects by class: Admiral Farragut vs North Tampa Christian

Admiral Farragut and North Tampa Catholic played for a Division 2 SSAC championship. There's a lot of young talent between the two teams. They've got prospects to watch in every high school class.   2023   EJ Bryant is a good athlete with college wing size. He scores well in transition, has all the physical tools you could ask for, and plays with a lot of energy. He rebounds well for a 6'5 perimeter player and can guard multiple positions on defense.   Logan Hundt is a 6'7 forward that knows how to play the game. He can knock down threes, score on putbacks, and plays with a lot of confidence. Could be a small school swingman that could be a skilled small ball four.   2024   Kaleb Oriol looks like a slightly taller version of his older brother Kamrin. He's a quick athletic shot maker that knocked down four of his seven threes. Oriol has a quick first step and gets out in transition for lay-ups. He finishes well with both hands. This 2024 is definitely a diamond in the rough.    [player_tooltip player_id='1055594' first='Vuk' last='Lazarevic'] is coming into his 6'9 frame. His physical maturity helped him finish around the rim, even though it took him a while to adjust to Bryant's length. He rebounded well on the offensive boards. Lazarevic is a lefty with post moves and a willingness to create contact. He's a good roller to the basket. Improving his touch around the rim should be a focus over the summer.   2025    [player_tooltip player_id='1301766' first='Sian' last='Morris'] is a quick attack guard. He uses his speed on both ends of the floor to create offense. Morris can pester ball handlers and intercept or deflect passes. He gets downhill and can make moves on drives. He finds shots in the flow of the offense. It showcased his shot making with a corner three, midrange jumper, and looks at the rim.   Jeremiah Oriol may be awhile but he's fast and a good pick and roll passer. He hustles on both ends of the court. He may be more productive in a larger role.   Talon Brooks didn't shoot well and still left the game with 12 points. He's a stocky off guard that score in transition, midrange jumpers, and hit a corner three.   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/IMG_0647.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/IMG_0647.jpeg?w=150&h=150&crop=1" alt="Julien Barnett | The Traveling Hoopers" class="wp-image-1770586" /></a></figure>   Julien Barnett has the size, motor, and scrappiness to be a player. He's young in the game but at 6'5 there's a path to him being a diamond in the rough next season. He plays hard, is a jumping jack athlete, and causes deflection. Offensively he's a bit limited, but he finishes around the basket, draws fouls, and can hit the corner three.   2026    [player_tooltip player_id='1658584' first='Toni' last='Bryant'] has the tools and skillset of a high upside prospect. The 6'9 forward is agile and fluid. He high points rebounds, runs the floor, and blocks shots. It's all natural timing and talent at the moment. Offensively, he's a bit raw, but he's so productive it doesn't matter. Bryant knocked down two threes in the wing, a third in the corner. His shot is a bit slow, but the form looks good and he has a high release point. He wants the ball in the mid to high post and can pass out of those spots when double teamed. Bryant's only played organized ball for the past year and a half. His talent, natural skill, and physical tools can put him in the role of shot blocking stretch four with the upside of a combo forward with reliable wing skills. Definitely one to watch early and often.   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-thumbnail"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/IMG_0642.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/IMG_0642.jpeg?w=150&h=150&crop=1" alt="[player_tooltip player_id='2134674' first='Archie' last='McFadden'] | The Traveling Hoopers" class="wp-image-1770588" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='2134674' first='Archie' last='McFadden'] is an athletic guard with a herky jerky game. When he turns on the jets, he can blow by his defender and get to the basket. He has enough speed to throw off the timing of bigs. McFadden is a great penetrate and kick point guard that can get downhill any time. He has a tight creative handle and has good court vision. It doesn't seem to be his biggest strength, though he knocked down a corner three. He uses his speed on defense to turn turnovers into scoring opportunities.    [player_tooltip player_id='1658583' first='Evan' last='Kramer'] played the knock down shooter role to perfection. He scored 19 points while shooting 5 for 11 from the three point line. Kramer shot his way out of a cold streak early, then went three straight. He's a 6'2 guard with a history of doing damage off the bounce. Kramer is a deceptive athlete that can score in transition and attack passing lanes.

Admiral Farragut and North Tampa Catholic played for a Division 2 SSAC championship. There's a lot of young talent between the two teams. They've got prospects to watch in every high school class.