Prep Hoops Edition: Polk Watchlist (Part II)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hoops scene in Polk County is heating up as some of the most talented ballers in the area are drawing attention to themselves with their impressive skill sets during the AAU summer session. With the academic year approaching, Prep Hoops scout Drew Johnson has compiled a list of must-know prospects in the Polk area for coaches and readers. Watch for updates on their progress and see who rises to the top. Stay tuned for more exciting developments!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1578326' first='Sevastian' last='Rosado'] | G | Class of 2024 | Lakeland | @vashh_1</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 stats: </strong><em>26.4 ppg | 3.8 assists | 3.1 steals </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rosado is one of the more exciting products in the Polk County area that is simply a bucket with the ball in his hands. Scoring nearly 30 per game last season he can get his in a variety of ways. No matter the size this kid has heart and determination. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers:</strong> <em>United International College </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/vashh_1/status/1681745021937106952?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/vashh_1/status/1681745021937106952?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2217891' first='Axel' last='Acevedo'] | F | Class of 2025 | McKeel Academy | @axelacevedo310</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Acevedo has a good frame that he uses to eat in the paint as he can tower over many defenders his age. He'll be even more dangerous once the technique and footwork come together. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offers:</strong> Trinity Baptist College </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/axelacevedo310/status/1674442428378492929?s=46u0026amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/axelacevedo310/status/1674442428378492929?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1295941' first='Hudson' last='Dykhuizen'] | F | Class of 2024 | Santa Fe | @HudsonDykhuizen </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 stats: </strong><em>9.9 ppg | 4.9 rebounds | 1.3 assists </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dykhuizen has been an integral part of Santa Fe's recent success on the hardwood because of his high motor and leadership mentality that boosts his team when he's on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MikeBlicher/status/1680534647015456768?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MikeBlicher/status/1680534647015456768?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2306295' first='Isaiah' last='Medina'] | C | Class of 2025 | Kathleen | @saucyboyzay </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A nearly 7-foot rising Red Devil that's the definition of under the radar. Watch the buzz generate around his recruitment once the fall season approaches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/saucyboyzay/status/1671352338064310272?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/saucyboyzay/status/1671352338064310272?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1578328' first='Sylvester' last='Lewis'] | F | Class of 2024 | Sebring | @sylvesterlewis0</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 stats:</strong> <em>9.7 ppg | 5.3 rebounds | 4.5 blocks </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis is a lengthy forward prospect standing at 6-foot-10 with good athletic ability and defensive instincts as he racked up nearly five blocks per game last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/sylvesterlewis0/status/1637812199157649408?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/sylvesterlewis0/status/1637812199157649408?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2197805' first='Willie' last='Wilson'] | G | Discovery | Class of 2024 | @WWilson3_6</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 stats: </strong><em>17.0 ppg | 5.0 rebounds | 3.0 assists | 3.0 steals</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hudl: <a href="https://twitter.com/WWilson3_6/status/1636164165516623875?s=20">https://twitter.com/WWilson3_6/status/1636164165516623875?s=20</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Brenton Mckinney Allen | G | Class of 2024 | Lake Region | @BJ_mckinney2</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 stats: </strong><em>13.9 ppg | 1.4 rebounds </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The two-sport athlete gets it done on both the gridiron and hardwood as he lead Lake Region in points per game last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->