2024 Stock Risers: Inside The Top 100
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The 2023-2024 Florida High School Basketball season is officially underway. Prep Hoops Florida is taking a deeper dive at who has provided the biggest stock heading into the season. We will start with the upcoming senior class and make our…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023-2024 Florida High School Basketball season is officially underway. Prep Hoops Florida is taking a deeper dive at who has provided the biggest stock heading into the season. We will start with the upcoming senior class and make our way down to the freshmen by the end of the week.
The 6-1 senior guard continues to make strides in his game as he has improved his court vision and has a great feel for the game. Vick can make strong, accurate passes on the move as well as distributing into the post. Vick is a true three-level scorer as well who can knock down shots off the bounce as well as off the catch. On the defensive end, he does a great job at maintaining both guard positions challenging shots out on the perimeter with his explosiveness.
The 6-4 senior guard does a great job finishing above the rim whether it’s as a lob threat or on put-backs. Shackelford plays with a good amount of energy on the defensive end as well where he can guard multiple positions as well as adjust to a pick-and-roll where he challenges shots at the rim using his length. He is a high-level rebounder from the guard position as he uses his athleticism to an advantage as well. He has received high interest from Central Connecticut State and Presbyterian College heading into his senior season.
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The 6-4 senior combo guard and Jacksonville University commit is a dominate on-the-ball defender where he can guard out on the perimeter as well as move laterally challenging shots at the front of the rim. On the offensive end, Brown plays with a ton of fluidity where he can score off the bounce as well as off the catch. He can also operate the offense where he finishes efficiently around the rim in the pick-and-roll offense. On the defensive side, Brown is the true definition of a playmaker where he is active in the passing lanes winning all the hustle plays. Look for Brown to have a big senior season this year.
The 6-7 senior wing is an elite two-way player using his length to an advantage where he can finish tough shots around the rim or blocking shots on the other end. He does a great job in the low post where his footwork has continued to improve over the off-season as he finishes with a ton of intensity. Mahoney has also continued to improve his jump shot from 15-feet and in where he has a smooth release. On the defensive end, he has a strong nose for rebounds and can quickly push the ball up the floor in transition. Look for Mahoney to gain some interest from college coaches as the season approaches.
The 6-0 senior point guard is very effective on the offensive end where he is quick enough to blow by defenders finishing around the rim, as well as brings a smooth release from beyond the arc. Patterson also does a great job at knowing when to shoot versus pass the basketball with his great IQ as well as bring great court vision. On the defensive end, Patterson brings physical and mental toughness to his game where he can be found guarding mismatches and challenging shots in the paint. He is also an above-average rebounder for his size where he can get the ball up the floor in transition and in a half-court offense.
The 6-3 combo guard is a fluid scorer from all three levels and is also a top-tier on the ball defender. White has a great blend of size, speed and athleticism where he can finish above the rim as well. He is also a great off the ball defender where he causes havoc and makes it difficult for opposing guards to find open teammates. White will be a name to keep an eye on this season as he makes his presence felt on both ends of the floor. He is also an above-average rebounder for his size.