Early Look: 2024 Prospects To Watch

<!-- 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 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='1163376' first='Jordan' last='Gonzalez'] | G | Class of 2024 | Ferguson | @jordanbabyj24</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 stats&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Points:</strong> <em>27.3 (Led stats in 7A class)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Assists: </strong><em>3.6</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rebounds: </strong><em>5.1</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Steals: </strong><em>3.1</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the top scoring guards in the South Florida area, led the state in points per game for the 7A class last season. The 5-10 rising senior is a reliable scorer around the rim and can make it happen in ISO sets.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Elijah Lubsey | PF | Class of 2024 | North Port | @elijahlubsey</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2022 stats&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Points:</strong><strong><em> </em></strong><em>20.2&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rebounds: </strong><em>9.7&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Assists: </strong><em>2.5</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The 6-7 versatile forward prospect has good size and athleticism to be effective around the rim or the mid-range. Lubsey has a good motor to stay active on the boards and displays solid agility to get up and down the floor.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1858996' first='Randy' last='Smith'] | G | Class of 2024 | Columbus | @randysmithhh</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2022 stats&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Points: </strong><em>18.6</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rebounds:</strong><strong><em> </em></strong><em>6.3</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Assists:</strong><em> 4</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Steals: </strong><em>2.5</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the more underrated guards in the South Florida area had a solid junior season that led into the off-season. He's a do-it-all type of guard no matter the frame that can light it up behind the arc or take your best defender to the cup with impressive strength on the drive. Coaches have to get eyes on him now.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1055737' first='Ryan' last='Rodriguez'] | PG | Class of 2024 | Port St. Lucie | @ryanrodd</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2022 stats</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Points: </strong><em>23.2</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rebounds: </strong><em>4.8</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Assists: </strong><em>4.1</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Rodriguez is another sleeper rising senior with a good frame and ball handle to be a reliable point guard at the next level. The 6-5 scoring machine led the state in points per game for the Class 6A while showing off sneaky athleticism and deadeye shooting for the lefty. College coaches are missing out on a true gem who has plenty of time to add to his bag of skills and add weight to his frame.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/ryanrodd_/status/1606441816156299264?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ">https://x.com/ryanrodd_/status/1606441816156299264?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->