VOTE: Who Will Win The Class 5A Player of The Year
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The 2023-2024 Florida High School Basketball season tips off in a little over a month and Prep Hoops is your destination for basketball coverage 365 days a year. Prep Hoops Florida is taking a look at the preseason all-state teams…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023-2024 Florida High School Basketball season tips off in a little over a month and Prep Hoops is your destination for basketball coverage 365 days a year. Prep Hoops Florida is taking a look at the preseason all-state teams for the upcoming season. We have a lot of new faces in new places this season and are excited to tip-off next month. Here are the nominees for the Class 3A Player of the Year this season. Voting will end on Thursday, October 19.
The 6-7 senior power forward and recent University of Missouri commit is back in the Sunshine State after spending his junior season at AZ Compass Prep.
Ian Smikle Ian Smikle 6'9" | C Suncoast | 2024 State FL
The 6-9 senior center and recent University of Tulsa commit showcases a ton of size, length and athleticism. Smikle is a strong finisher around the rim who has built confidence in shooting from the perimeter.
Nathan Kirk Nathan Kirk 5'11" | PG Mainland | 2026 State FL
The 6-1 sophomore guard who plays with a lot of quickness where he can shoot from the mid-range as well as at the front of the rim. Kirk was named to the All-State 2nd Team as a freshman last year.
Talerio Pringle
The 6-0 senior guard who plays with a lot of quickness can get into the lane in a hurry, has a smooth finish around the rim. Led Orlando Jones in scoring as a junior last season.
Carter Reins Carter Reins 6'8" | SF Jesuit Tampa | 2025 State FL
The 6-8 junior power forward has a smooth inside-out game for his size. Good hands and footwork on the defensive end, above-average rebounder.
Justin Lewis Justin Lewis 6'0" | SG Mariner | 2024 FL
The 6-0 senior guard is one of the top two-way prospects in the Southwest Florida area. Averaged 14.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game as a junior last season for Mariner.
Calvin Russell Calvin Russell 6'6" | SF Northwestern | 2026 State FL
The 6-5 sophomore guard put up above-average numbers as a freshman last season. Big-time football prospect with superb athleticism around the rim.
Jordyn Buchanan Jordyn Buchanan 6'5" | SF Booker T. Washington | 2024 FL
A 6-6 senior wing who can occasionally play both guard positions as he brings strength, length and athleticism to his game.