SWFL 2025’s To Keep An Eye On This Summer, Second Five

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the high school season in the rear view mirror let's take a closer look at some of the area's top players who will look to make a name for themselves over the summer. The 2025 class is loaded with talent and it will be on full display this travel season, not only in SWFL but across the entire state. Keep an eye on these prospects as they continue to grow their game and look to build their stock this offseason and into their final year of high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2276460"],"_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":"Clayton is a tremendous 2-way player who can score in bunches.  He has good size and length from the point guard position, and loves to play the game with the ball in his hands.  He has great handles and always plays the game under control and with a purpose.  Clayton is an exceptional shooter who can knock down the 3-ball consistently, but can also find the bottom of the net with a 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both hands, and can also keep the defense honest with a nice little mid-range game.  Taylor is a tremendous rebounder on both ends of the floor and his athleticism allows him to guard multiple positions on defense.  He is great in the transition game where he likes to get out and run and play above the rim.  Taylor will be fun to watch this summer as he builds on his game in hopes of making it back to the Final Four.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2351590"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Gollopp is Lehigh's Mr. Everything, as he fills the stat sheet night-in and night-out.  He is a great two-way player who plays the game fast yet under 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