5 Upperclassmen Gems Of The Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nayvin Perez has an intriguing skill set for a 6'5 guard. His handle isn't flashy, but it aids him in creating space for his mid-range jumper and driving lanes. His feel for the game is evident by the level of craft he plays with. He rarely speeds up, plays in and off the ball, and has the size to contribute on the defensive end. Perez is a lengthy two-way player that can fill several roles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2306288' first='Kalvin' last='Venegeto'] gas has taken the last few months to physically develop. The 6'9 big looks more coordinated running the floor has put on size and handles the physicality of post-play better. This has improved his defense and rebounding for his new squad. He's still raw offensively, but as the size and strength come together, he can carve out a role as a rim running energy big to make an impact early in his career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rising junior David Neely could be asked to provide scoring for the defending 6A champion after losing two D1 prospects. Neely, a 6'4 wing, may feel the hole with his three-point shooting. He was dialed in from the wing and corner as a spot-up shooter. His size, shooting, athleticism, and the experience he'll gain playing a competitive schedule make him a monitor to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Troy Boswell emerged as an athletic 6'5 forward who made plays on Winter Haven's final-four teams. This season, he looks like he'll be a main focal point for a younger team. He's an incredibly physical and active player who developed wing skills to take advantage of his physical gifts. Now he's grabbing rebounds and pushing the ball up the court with the intent to score, but he will make the right decision in a crowd. His physicality helps him draw fouls. Boswell gets paint touches and stands out as a switchable defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coaches looking for an athletic 6'7 forward who runs the floor blocks, shots, and hustles, add Iyran Francis to your watch list. He runs rim-to-rim on every possession and plays with a hot motor. Francis gets off the ground quickly on both ends of the floor. He's a capable finisher who uses his length and explosiveness to help him finish in traffic. Francis will rebound outside of his area. Has the length and foot speed to flash and recover in space and the pick and roll.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->