#PHTop250Expo: 2025 Prospects To Watch
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The Prep Hoops Florida Top 250 Expo is approaching in just a couple of days. Prep Hoops Florida scouts will be headlining who to look out for the in senior, junior and sophomore classes. Today, we will be headlining our…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Florida Top 250 Expo is approaching in just a couple of days. Prep Hoops Florida scouts will be headlining who to look out for the in senior, junior and sophomore classes. Today, we will be headlining our top juniors to watch for in the event.
Axel Acevedo Axel Acevedo 6’6″ | PF Mckeel Academy | 2025 State FL , A 6-5 junior power forward is your traditional back-to-the-basket post player who has a smooth finish on both sides of the rim. Acevedo can also score off the bounce and on dribble-drives where he brings a smooth handle for his size. Since the start of his sophomore season, Acevedo has also gained more confidence in shooting from the perimeter as well as his precision passing to get his teammates involved in the action. On the defensive side, he has good rotations and footwork where he can guard out on the perimeter with his length.
Xavier Kirkpatrick Xavier Kirkpatrick 6'2" Forest | 2025 FL
Xavier Kirkpatrick Xavier Kirkpatrick 6'2" Forest | 2025 FL
Xavier Kirkpatrick Xavier Kirkpatrick 6’2″ Forest | 2025 FL , A 6-1 junior combo guard had a limited summer due to an ankle injury but when he is at full strength, Kirkpatrick plays with a ton of quickness and has a knack to score on all three levels. On the defensive end, Kirkpatrick has a strong skillset where he can guard on the ball as well as off the ball at a high level. Expect Kirkpatrick to have a strong junior season where college coaches show attraction in the two-way combo guard.
Ian Kyler, A 6-3 junior combo guard has a dangerous shot from beyond the arc where he is explosive in the open court where he initiates the offense. He is also an underrated rebounder for his size where he can get the basketball in transition. Kyler also has a strong skillset on the defensive end where he is very active in the passing lanes where he can get steals and deflections turning into offense in a hurry. Kyler’s IQ is off the charts with his decision making and is always finding an open teammate to set them up for a great shot selection.
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Caleb Sanders, A 6-5 junior forward has proven he can be a great playmaker and decision maker for any offense. Sanders can control the game at his own pace making the right plays. Sanders averaged 16.0 points, nearly eight rebounds and nearly four assists per game as a sophomore last season. Sanders does most of his offensive work on the interior where he can score against multiple defenders and is unafraid to finish with contact. College coaches should start taking a look at Sanders as he continues to polish into becoming one of the top junior prospects across the state.