Early Look: Notable Scoring Threats (Part II)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school basketball season is here! Prep Hoops Florida will continue delivering updated player standouts and stock risers who deserve the recognition throughout the season. This week, let's look at a few scoring threats that have caused problems for opposing defenses to start the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1679384"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cpu003eu003cbu003e2023 stats: 14.0 PPG - 5.8 rebounds - 1.2 stealsu003c/bu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eCastro has been on my radar since balling out at our Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo Event where he showed off great toughness and resilience to finish as a top standout. 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Just look at the production and accolades from a season ago: u003cspan data-mce-bogus=u00221u0022 data-mce-type=u0022format-caretu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003e1stu003c/strongu003e in Rebounds Per Game 6A District 1 (8.6) - u003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003e1stu003c/strongu003e in Assists Per Game 6A District 1 (4.5) - u003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003e1stu003c/strongu003e in Double-Doubles 6A District 1 (10) - u003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003e3rdu003c/strongu003e in Points Per Game 6A District 1 u003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e(14.9) - u003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eT-3rdu003c/strongu003e in Steals Per Game 6A District 1 u003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e(2.0).u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis kid is a future production combo guard at the next level that has decent size and upside to be a consistent scoring threat. He's averaging over 20.0 PPG and will be crucial for him to continue with the overall output in all categories. Cunningham is su003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022 data-mce-style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eet for a huge senior season that can land him on a college roster.u0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1433153"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e2023 stats: 19.0 PPG - 5.6 rebounds - 3.9 assists - 3.0 stealsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe 6-2 Jesuit product is on one to start the season as he's helped lead the Tigers to a 6-1 hot start to get the season going. 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Another North Florida recruit who has made noise but continues to be slept on but not for much longer. Nicholson has contributed to a 5-2 start for the Jaguars who are looking to bounce back from a tough year a season ago. This kid will be a crucial part of the offense with his athleticism and decent jump shot while he also provides solid defense on guards because of his frame and longer reach.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1620358"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003e2023 stats: 24.4 PPG - 4.4 assists - 3.8 rebounds - 3.8 steals u003c/strongu003ernrnThe highest scoring output recruit on the list is Livingston Jr. who lit it up during the offseason AAU period. He's taken that confidence and scoring ability into the regular season for the Spartans who are 5-0 to start the season. College coaches, look out for the junior to continue making noise this season with his scoring ability. Still has time to grow into his body but his speed, athletic ability, and DOG mentality has taken him to new heights this junior year.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6575d8e6e9fc3"} /-->