#BOTBFL Standouts (HS Showcase)

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I dropped my immediate takeaways from the #BOTBFL camp; now, here are some standouts I wanted to share…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Disclaimer: None of the players mentioned in this article stopped by to have their picture taken or to complete the player profile form. All information listed here was from a previous article or a coach who provided the players' info!&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1620357' first='Joseph' last='Gayle']&nbsp;</strong>(6'3/SF/'25/Ft. Pierce Central HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: _josephgayle_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Joseph was one of the most explosive players at camp, and I am tempted to say the most explosive player. This kid is a young human highlight reel as he can rise and throw it down with the best that I have seen in a while. He attacks the rim with tenacity, and anything standing in his way will be in the rim along with the ball. Thankfully, no one challenged him when he took flight. The highlight dunks were amazing, but he also showed that he is a tough shot-maker as he made some tough shots. He can really score the rock off the bounce and was one of the toughest covers in camp. He is an excellent finisher at the rim, as he lived in the paint from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301752' first='Christian' last='Maxon']</strong>&nbsp;(6'2/SG/'25/Fort Pierce Central HS)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: _christianmaxon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @MaxonTwins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Christian had the entire toolbox open as he showed just how gifted of a scorer he is. He shot the ball exceptionally well from behind the arc and displayed his playmaking abilities with the rock in his hands. Christian likes to operate at the point of attack to create offense for himself and his teammates and is most comfortable with the ball in his hands. He is a high-end decision-maker and is very knowledgeable of the game and how to play. He does a great job manipulating defenders by using the threat of his scoring to open up teammates. Often, you have players at different levels at camp, and it was the same with this camp. Unfortunately, there were some players who looked intimidated when having to step up and defend Christian. A lot more ink will be placed on Christian, so stay tuned.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Alex Davis</strong>&nbsp;(6'9/F|C/‘26/Matanzas HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Alex had to leave camp early, but he left a huge mark before he left. No one at camp matched his size and interior play. When it came to the interior, he dominated everything on both ends of the floor. He bullied his way through the paint and got whatever he wanted at the rim. He can be a bit heavy-footed and doesn't change directions particularly well, but the space he occupies he owns. In a camp where 95% of the players were 1-3 and not many standing over 6'6, Alex had his way, and getting a better evaluation of his game is needed. I will look to see if I can find time to get to a game this upcoming season where I can see Alex compete against similar size. As far as the camp, Alex was just too big and dominated every aspect of the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1301751' first='Christopher' last='Maxon']</strong>&nbsp;(6'2/CG/'25/Fort Pierce Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: snipatwins2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @MaxonTwins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chris is a highly skilled guard who can produce on and off the ball. During camp, he allowed the game to come to him instead of going out and aggressively forcing the issue. He scored the rock from all levels and did a great job balancing his scoring and his times of orchestrating. Christopher commands the game and commands the flow of the offense. Good things happened for his team during the 5v5 games when the ball was in his hands. He is so skilled that he can adjust and bend his game to whatever is needed during a possession. Christopher will be a reason why Ft. Pierce Central is competing late down the stretch.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->