Prep Hoops: Paint Beasts (Part I)
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As the 2023 season approaches, Prep Hoops scout Drew Johnson will produce a list of some of the most notable paint beasts who have made waves during the offseason. From dominating forward and center prospects who eat in the paint…
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SubscribeAs the 2023 season approaches, Prep Hoops scout Drew Johnson will produce a list of some of the most notable paint beasts who have made waves during the offseason. From dominating forward and center prospects who eat in the paint to clutch paint defenders, these talented athletes were instrumental during the 2022 season which has translated to the offseason AAU period. Let’s get into our first round of prospects who deserve the recognition!
Elijah Payne
Elijah
Payne
6'7" | SF
Bell Creek | 2024
FL
| F | Class of 2024 | Bell Creek | @ElijahPayne2024
2022 stats: 10.5 ppg | 10.1 rebounds | 2.1 blocks | 62% FG
Jaylen Robinson
Jaylen
Robinson
6'6" | SF
DME Academy | 2024
State
FL
| F | Class of 2024 | Providence | @yk_jaylen
2022 stats: 13.1 ppg | 4.4 rebounds | 45 total blocks | 64% FG
Oluwaji Eziemefe | F/C | Class of 2024 | Bishop Kenny | @theoj0
2022 stats: 7.4 ppg | 7.9 rebounds | 222 total rebounds | 25 blocks | 49% FG
Manuel Castro
Manuel
Castro
6'3" | SG
Cypress Creek | 2025
FL
| G | Class of 2025 | Cypress Creek | @DominicanMamba7
2022 stats: 15.7 ppg | 7.2 rebounds | 1.9 steals
JJ Chapman | F/C | Class of 2024 | Hudson | @jjchapman23
Adiel Lopez | F | Class of 2025 | BCAT | @yaboiadiel_
2022 stats: 13.6 ppg | 9.1 rebounds | 320 total rebounds (213 defensive and 107 offensive)
Ryan Eaton
Ryan
Eaton
6'8" | C
Cypress Creek | 2024
FL
| F/C | Class of 2024 | Cypress Creek | @_ryaneaton
