Prep Hoops Spotlight: Best Available 2023s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the high school recruiting scene becomes more dominated by the transfer portal bonanza, I want to highlight some of the notable 2023 prospects that are still available. This series will be broken into multiple articles which will feature various recruits who regional scout Drew Johnson thinks can make an impact at the next level. The main goal for <strong>Prep Hoops Florida</strong> is to shed light on all student-athletes working day in and day out to earn a spot on a college roster. 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