Five more unsigned seniors to track in the late signing period
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We’re weeks away from seeing where the final hidden gems of the 2023 class will fall. Florida has a talented bunch that could add depth to a college roster. Let’s break down the game of five prospects that coaches should…
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Continue ReadingWe’re weeks away from seeing where the final hidden gems of the 2023 class will fall. Florida has a talented bunch that could add depth to a college roster. Let’s break down the game of five prospects that coaches should focus on.
Moore is a 6’7 stretch four big man with premier bounce. He finishes above the rim, blocks shots, and spaces the floor. Moore is a great lob threat out of the pick and roll. He allows contact to come to him before affecting shots to avoid foul calls. His frame could feel out in the right weight program. He plays hard, rebounds, and has the potential to play the four at the next level.
Whenever I see Owens, he does something to remind me how athletic he is. The 6’1 guard uses his quickness in the open and halfcourt to get by his man. He’s a high-volume scorer that’s improved as a distributor. He has deep range on off the catch shots and can knock pull jumpers out to the college three. Owens understands playing with pace and lulls defenders to sleep before blowing by them. He uses his speed on the defensive to get steals and deflections.
Bess will be in the state final four for the second time in his career. He’s the ultimate compliment for a team that needs a scoring safety valve. Bess doesn’t need the ball to get to his scoring spots. He’s a quick decision-maker who can break down his man in less than three dribbles. His microwave scoring has helped Columbus succeed over the last two seasons. He has a good size in the backcourt at 6’2.
What Raines gives up in height, he gives back in mass. He is a muscular lead guard who can fill up the cup and makes plays for his teammates. His strength helps him get past defenders, and his shooting touch makes him a consistent midrange pull-up threat. Raines knows how to play with other talented players without sacrificing his production.
Johnson was the heart and soul of his team. He clocked another 20 point season, but it’s far from the high-volume shooting you expect from the leading scorer on a bad team. He shot well from all three levels, got to the free throw line eight times a game, and showed off his IQ on every possession. Anyone looking for a heady lead guard that can play off the ball should check in with Johnson.