Prep Hoops Edition: Polk Watchlist (Part II)
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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…
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Continue ReadingThe 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!
Sevastian Rosado | G | Class of 2024 | Lakeland | @vashh_1
2022 stats: 26.4 ppg | 3.8 assists | 3.1 steals
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.
Offers: United International College
Axel Acevedo Axel Acevedo 6'6" | PF Mckeel Academy | 2025 State FL | F | Class of 2025 | McKeel Academy | @axelacevedo310
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.
Offers: Trinity Baptist College
Hudson Dykhuizen Hudson Dykhuizen 6'3" | PG Mckeel Academy Of Technology | 2024 State FL | F | Class of 2024 | Santa Fe | @HudsonDykhuizen
2022 stats: 9.9 ppg | 4.9 rebounds | 1.3 assists
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.
Isaiah Medina Isaiah Medina 7'1" | C Gibbs | 2025 State FL | C | Class of 2025 | Kathleen | @saucyboyzay
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.
Sylvester Lewis | F | Class of 2024 | Sebring | @sylvesterlewis0
2022 stats: 9.7 ppg | 5.3 rebounds | 4.5 blocks
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.
Willie Wilson Willie Wilson 6'3" | PG Discovery | 2024 State FL | G | Discovery | Class of 2024 | @WWilson3_6
2022 stats: 17.0 ppg | 5.0 rebounds | 3.0 assists | 3.0 steals
Brenton Mckinney Allen | G | Class of 2024 | Lake Region | @BJ_mckinney2
2022 stats: 13.9 ppg | 1.4 rebounds
The two-sport athlete gets it done on both the gridiron and hardwood as he lead Lake Region in points per game last season.