Early Look: Must-Watch 2025 Prospects
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As the fall high school basketball season approaches around Florida, Prep Hoops Scout Drew Johnson wants to highlight some of the rising recruits who can produce at the next level. As noted frequently, Prep Hoops Florida aims to provide adequate coverage of…
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Continue ReadingAs the fall high school basketball season approaches around Florida, Prep Hoops Scout Drew Johnson wants to highlight some of the rising recruits who can produce 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.
The 6’5 rising junior forward is one of the true overall riser prospects in the 2025 class. Sanders physically attacks the boards because of his well-built frame at 6’6 and plays competitive defense throughout the game. On the offensive end, he’s developed a smooth jumper combined with a nice playmaking ability to get to his spots or contribute to other teammates. Will be one of the premier prospects to take the court for his junior season. 2022 stats: 16.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 3.5 steals Twitter: @calebsanders_25
This kid has really developed into a Division 1 prospect who will be a floor general at the next level. He’s put schools on notice during this off-season while flashing his acrobatic layup skills/package and overall ability to control an offense while being a scoring threat. Sterck is one of the top rising guards and perimeter shooting threats in the 2025 class. He also combines his ability to score with the understanding of how to operate an offense with good vision and leadership while creating space for his own shots. The now 6-foot-3 playmaker is transitioning into a high percentage shot maker who can provide essential defensive prowess for college coaches.Recent Offers & Interest: Jacksonville University, Samford, Virginia Tech, FAU, Marshall, South Carolina, and Dayton. Twitter: @EvanSterck
Locossade recorded video game-like numbers last season with nearly 30.0 points per game playing for Vanguard (Lake Wales). He has the college-ready frame at 6’6, 195-pounds with plenty of time to develop his overall game. Locossade is a versatile prospect who can play inside or outside. He also flashes a decent jump shot from behind the arc and uses his quickness/physicality with controlled drives to the basket.2022 stats: 27.1 points, and 13.3 rebounds last season.
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Mayfield is also a member of the talent-rich 1Family squad that has made some noise during the off-season. There are plenty of D1 colleges who can benefit from a long and lengthy forward who forces attention because of his size and high motor while providing solid rim protection on the defensive end. Mayfield fits that description and has made a name for himself during the summer camp session period. Mayfield runs the floor well for his frame and is always actively cutting to the basket to create near the rim. Recently picked up his second D1 offer but the Edgewater product should surely see an uptick in offers heading into the fall. 2022 stats: 11.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocksRecent Offers & Interest: Tennessee at Chattanooga, University of Portland, Rhode Island, Stetson, Richmond, Loyola Chicago, Murray StateTwitter: @MayfieldMyles
Justin Smith Justin Smith 5'10" | PG Ocoee | 2025 FL
Justin Smith Justin Smith 5'10" | PG Ocoee | 2025 FL
Another must-watch 2025 prospect who has competed with well-known 1Family during the off-season AAU period. He’s put the work in heading into his junior season with the mindset of separating himself from the competition. Smith is a flashy guard that has solid handles and body control which he uses to beat defenders to the basket. He’s a player who can radiate competitive toughness through his effort and is not afraid to take the big shot. Smith is an intelligent prospect primed to lead Ocoee this 2023 fall season and continue to put the spotlight on himself with solid performances this summer.Twitter: @icebucket_jus
Drain is starting to pick up some college interest heading into the fall season. The 6-8 forward lefty prospect is a good-framed junior who has plenty of time to add weight to his frame while working on his footwork mechanics near the basket. Drain is a lengthy product that can run the floor and finish consistently at the rim. On the opposing side, he’s a scraper for a forward who isn’t afraid to make a play with his body whether it’s drawing a charge or meeting scorers at the rim. The sleeper jump shot will surprise a lot of defenders as he can extend the floor with three-range ability.
Twitter: @tjdrain
The Maxon Twins have made it well-known for their deadly shooting abilities during the off-season period. For this article, we focus on rising junior combo guard Christian Maxon. The Fort Pierce Central product continues to impress heading into the regular season with consistent shooting performances. Maxon possesses good ball-handling skills and leadership for the guard position but his lights-out shooting ability will take him to the next level. Both Christian and Christopher Maxon Christopher Maxon 6’2″ | CG Fort Pierce Central | 2025 State FL are a must-see twin duo package that will have a huge impact this fall. 2022 stats: 15.8 ppg | 2.7 assists | 2.0 stealsRecent Offers and Interest: Penn, Yale, Princeton, and more