Under the Radar Prospects (Part II)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the spring and summer high school basketball sessions conclude around Florida, Prep Hoops Scout Drew Johnson wants to highlight some of the rising Under the Radar recruits who can play at the next level. As noted frequently, Prep Hoops Florida aims to provide adequate coverage of all athletes for college coaches At All Levels for readers to evaluate. Let's get into some of the stats, and Hudl films from some of the rising prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1055723' first='Nicho' last='Simes'] | G | Class of 2024 | Clearwater | @nicho2fly</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The 6'1 rising senior stands out with his menacing defense but he can score the rock in a variety of ways. Has put together some solid performances during the AAU period, good enough for DII, DIII, and NAIA interest. Still plenty of time to develop before the 2023 fall season.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2022 stats: </em></strong><em>12.0 ppg | 3.5 assists | 2.8 rebounds&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/nicho2fly/status/1681468019485073410?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://twitter.com/nicho2fly/status/1681468019485073410?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1295936' first='Damon' last='Folds']&nbsp; | Class of 2024 | Morningside Academy | @dskinsballer3</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>No matter the size, [player_tooltip player_id='1295936' first='Damon' last='Folds'] is a magician with the rock in his hands. He led the state in assists for 2024s with 9.3 per game (250 total) during his junior season and looks ready to generate some interest around his recruitment heading into the fall.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2022 stats: </em></strong><em>16 points | 9 assists | 6 rebounds | 2 steals&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/dskinsballer3/status/1624486211652841476?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://twitter.com/dskinsballer3/status/1624486211652841476?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1055768' first='X'Zavion' last='McCoy']&nbsp; | Class of 2024 | Forest High | @iamzaymccoy</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2022 stats: </em></strong><em>14.5 ppg | 7.2 assists (195 total) | 6 rebounds&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>McCoy has a smooth jumper combined with a nice touch around the rim. He's a sniper behind the arc with another year to add weight to his frame but can add a valuable shooting component at the next level while finishing second in the state in assists for juniors (7.2). He recently transferred to SFA Academy for his senior season and has been putting in notable work during the off-season.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15189836/63f437830c5e340bdc9b4fc8"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15189836/63f437830c5e340bdc9b4fc8</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Jaden Wolner | G | Class of 2024 | Naples | @JadenWolner&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2022 stats: </em></strong><em>15.0 ppg | 8.0 rebounds&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The 6'4 guard has a reliable jumper and is shifty with the rock in his hands. Has a good set of physical tools with a solid frame as he's starting to put it all together during this AAU season. One of the sleeper prospects in the SWFL area that can generate some buzz around his recruitment this fall season.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jadenwolner/status/1656119203340906503?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://twitter.com/jadenwolner/status/1656119203340906503?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1163363' first='Triston' last='Wilson'] | G | Class of 2024 | Norland | @triston_2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the more underrated guards in South Florida had a real solid junior season. Has a college-ready frame with time to add to his bag of skills. The 6-foot-6 versatile lefty has a decent jumper, reliable defensive skills, and adds that DOG mentality with the number of charges he can rack up.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2022 stats: and </em></strong><em>16.9 ppg | 4.8 rebounds | 2.6 assists | 1.2 steals&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/soh_elite/status/1672037394109935618?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://twitter.com/soh_elite/status/1672037394109935618?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->