Gauntlet On The Gulf: Top 16U Players To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gauntlet on the Gulf is coming down to Bradenton at the prestigious IMG Academy this weekend. Prep Hoops scouts will be on the grounds of the event to provide coverage of the event. Here are some of the Top 16U Players To Watch this weekend. Coaches if we are missing someone from the list, please send us a direct message on Twitter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620356"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The 6-8 power forward is a Top 10 ranked prospect in the state of Florida for the Class of 2025 and will be playing with the SWFL Hoops 17U team this weekend. Johnson nearly does it all as he brings a ton of athleticism and versatility on the floor. Johnson can score on all three levels as well as finish viciously around the rim.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"Jahari Simmons","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"Andrew Jackson","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"OTOD 2025 Black","_player_evaluations_1_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_1_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_1_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The 5-10 guard plays with a ton of speed off and on the ball. Simmons is also a knock down shooter from all three levels making havoc for most defenses. His ability to defend multiple positions has also taken a huge leap in his game.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1620363"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"The 6-5 wing plays with a ton of length and physicality on the floor. Moody can also create a ton of versatility on the floor whether he's playing as a guard or a forward. He has elite on the ball speed which forces the opposition to take tough shots.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1529389"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"The 6-2 guard is a high-level scorer who can impact the game in a variety of ways. Rodefeld has a limitless touch to his game and is a top-tier defender as well. Rodefeld is an unselfish guard who also likes to get his teammates involved early and often during the game.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1579754"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The 5-10 guard plays with complete control and pace as well as facilitating by getting his teammates involved in the action. This past season for Port Charlotte, Chin averaged 13.8 points per game while shooting 54 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc. Chin is playing for the SWFL Hoops 16U team this spring and summer.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646e29b990a11"} /-->