Recruiting Notes and Updates (Part I)
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College camps and AAU showcases have taken over the recruiting scene in the high school basketball world with colleges such as FSU and UCF hosting many rising prospects that deserve recognition. Prep Hoops Scout Drew Johnson has witnessed the results…
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Continue ReadingCollege camps and AAU showcases have taken over the recruiting scene in the high school basketball world with colleges such as FSU and UCF hosting many rising prospects that deserve recognition. Prep Hoops Scout Drew Johnson has witnessed the results first-hand of the amount of experience high school kids gain from touring around different schools and meeting various coaching staff. It’s something the older generation of student-athletes would have dreamed of, grasping the understanding of what this can mean to recruits’ future. Let’s get into some notable camp standout prospects that have earned offers or gained interest during this cycle.
Marcis Ponder Marcis Ponder 7'0" | C Miami Norland | 2026 GA | C | Class of 2026 | Miami Norland | @Marcis_P2026
7’0
The 7’0 behemoth rising sophomore has earned recent offers from Power 5 universities including Alabama, UCF, and FSU.
Jayden Joseph Jayden Joseph 6'2" | PG West Oaks | 2026 State FL | PG | Class of 2026 | Makers Lake Academy | @_jayd3nnn
6’2
Another rising sophomore that has excelled during the offseason, earning big-time offers from UCF and Mississippi State with USC on the list as well.
Recent offers: UCF, Mississippi State, USC
Jalen Reece Jalen Reece 5'11" | PG Oak Ridge | 2025 State #92 Nation FL | PG | Class of 2025 | Oak Ridge | @jalen_reece
5’11
One of the top rising prospects in the Orlando area earned his name on this list because of the noise he made during the regular season which has translated into the AAU period.
Recent offers: USF, UCF, SMU, Cincinnati, New Mexico State, Illinois, Xavier, Virginia Tech
Ramone Seals Ramone Seals 6'4" | CG SLAM Tampa | 2024 State FL | CG | Class of 2024 | SLAM | @RamoneSeals
6’5, 190
Seals is one of the most versatile scoring threats in the Tampa area who deserves a lot more offers than he has. Expect an uptick in interest with more exposure and eyes on his game.
Recent offers: North Carolina A&T
Ian Parham Ian Parham 6'4" | SG Four Corners | 2026 State FL Jr | CG | Class of 2026 | Calvary Christian | @IanParhamJr
6’5
This kid Ian Parham Ian Parham 6'4" | SG Four Corners | 2026 State FL Jr has the potential to be a top guard on the board in 2026 from the state of Florida. Has a few small offers at the moment but is guaranteed to see an uptick with more game film.
Recent offers: Jacksonville University, Radford, Jackson State