Tampa Area Edition: Five rising prospects in the 2024 class
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Tampa’s Metro area features a talented group of rising high school basketball prospects in the class of 2024. The region offers talent at various skill positions and this list provides some of the top guard prospects making noise in the…
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Continue ReadingTampa’s Metro area features a talented group of rising high school basketball prospects in the class of 2024. The region offers talent at various skill positions and this list provides some of the top guard prospects making noise in the area.
Isaac Celiscar Isaac Celiscar 6’6″ | SG Winter Haven | 2024 State #263 Nation FL | Winter Haven
Celiscar certainly passes the eye test with a long frame and athletic build to help him score at will and defend multiple positions. He has good anticipation skills in the passing lane resulting in steals where he finishes strong at the basket. He also crashes the boards and can rack up rebounds on offense and defense. The 6’6 guard broke the 1000-point barrier this season, averaging 17.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Celiscar earned Kingdom of the Sun MVP honors after showing off his developing jumper and impressive, contested finishes.
Trey Murray Trey Murray 6’2″ | PG Wesley Chapel | 2024 State FL | Wesley Chapel
The 6’3 junior guard is a floor general that uses good ball-handling skills to create separation and attack the rim. Murray is one of the state’s top scores with 29.1 points per game while shooting 50 % from the field this season for Wesley Chapel. He has scored 40 points or more in three games and 25 or more points in nine consecutive games.
Lorenzo Cason Lorenzo Cason 6’2″ | PG Victory Christian | 2024 State #75 Nation FL | Victory Christian Academy
The 6’2 point guard is a versatile scorer that can contribute in a variety of ways. Cason plays the game downhill with controlled ball-handling skills, making it tough for defenders to predict his next moves. Cason impressed many with his 57-point performance in Victory Christian Academy’s previous matchup against Auburndale. He is someone to keep an eye on as the season progresses.
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Ramone Seals Ramone Seals 6’4″ | CG SLAM Tampa | 2024 State FL | SLAM Academy
Seals is aggressive with the rock and attacks the basket with ferocious athleticism. Has limitless range, a consistent mid-range jumper and can defend multiple positions with his 6’5 frame. Seals is averaging 18.2 points and 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists through 12 games this season.
Jamie Phillips Jamie Phillips 6’5″ | CG Winter Haven | 2024 State FL | Winter Haven
Phillips is a do-it-all type of player that can score effectively in the pick-and-roll offense and create plays with his vision. He excels in the rebounding department because of his size and adds a decent defending component. The junior guard is averaging 15.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists with plenty of time for growth.