Prep Hoops Spotlight: 2025 Rising Big Men
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As the high school basketball season has concluded the time for travel ball and AAU tournaments has taken hold of national attention. This time during the year is when prospects begin to make names for themselves and generate even more…
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Continue ReadingAs the high school basketball season has concluded the time for travel ball and AAU tournaments has taken hold of national attention. This time during the year is when prospects begin to make names for themselves and generate even more noise around their recruitment before returning back to the high school season mindset. Prep Hoops Florida will be highlighting some of the notable recruits that deserve recognition. Let’s get into some of the stats, and Hudl films from some of the rising 2025 big men recruits in the state of Florida.
Roldjudson Lacossade Roldjudson Lacossade 6'5" | PF Vanguard | 2025 GA | Class of 2025 | Vanguard | @showtime_smoove
- Good frame at 6’6, 195-pounds with time to develop his overall game.
- Can play inside or outside. Nice shot from behind the arc with controlled drives to the basket.
- Averaged 27.1 points, and 13.3 rebounds last season.
Gustavo Guimaraes Gustavo Guimaraes 6'10" | C Westminster Academy | 2025 State FL | Class of 2025 | Riviera Prep
- Paint beast standing at 6’11 with a 7’2 wingspan.
- Elite shot blocker with decent athleticism and basketball IQ.
- Rim protector that recorded 13 blocks in one game while averaging nearly 2 blocks in the regular season.
Tijan Barrie Tijan Barrie 6'8" | PF Pottershouse | 2025 State FL | Class of 2025 | Potter’s House Christian | @tbgtb11
- Recently took home the MVP award in the BigShotsGlobal Carolina event.
- 6’8 British Native with good speed and explosiveness to his game.
- Fearless posterizer when driving to the basket with a decent jump shot with room to grow.
Notable Risers:
James Bass James Bass 6'8" | C Campbell Hall | 2025 State CA-S | Class of 2025 | Central Pointe | @basjames21
Samuel Osayi | Class of 2025 | Potter’s House Christian
Jerry Ashley Jerry Ashley 6'7" | PF Bishop Verot | 2025 State FL | Class of 2025 | Canterbury | @jerry_ashley11