#BOTBFL Immediate Takeaways

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='2748873' first='Marcus' last='McGee'] assembled some of the top talent across the southeast, and here are my immediate takeaways…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>As I often say with players in this age group, regardless of what I place in the write-up, it is just a snapshot, and all players listed need to continue to work on their overall game in all facets on both ends of the floor.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2739843,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Khalife-Washington-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Khalife-Washington-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2739843" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Khalife  Washington</strong> (5'4/PG/'31/Renaissance Charter School at University) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Wiz.Washington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The strength of Khalife's game is simple: he is a downhill attacking guard who constantly puts pressure on the rim. He did the same thing time and time again, yet no one was able to stop him or contain him. There is a lot of work to do as he has to add to his game, but as a 6th grader who is learning the game, his ability to get to the cup off the bounce was second to none in comparison to his peers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2739844,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Jacob-Caldera-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Jacob-Caldera-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2739844" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jacob Caldera</strong> (5'8/PG/'29/Homeschooled) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: @iamjacobcaldera</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The first player that caught my eye at the showcase was Jacob. He was in 3v3 action and was more engaged and assertive than anybody else. He was competing on both ends, aggressive off the bounce, and defending at a high level. His play carried over to 5v5, and he continued to show his ability to get to his spots off the bounce and create for others. I really liked his functionality as a triple-threat player who contributes as a shooter, passer, and driver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2739846,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Caleb-McMorris-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Caleb-McMorris-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2739846" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Caleb McMorris</strong> (4'9/CG/'32/Abundant Life Christian Academy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: callme_cay22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Caleb is a young player learning to play the point guard position. He showed aggressiveness off the bounce, which is where he did most of his damage throughout the day. Whether he was creating for his teammates or creating his own opportunities, he showed where the strength of his game was early in his young career: his ability to penetrate off the bounce.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2739850,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Jordan-Flanders-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Jordan-Flanders-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2739850" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jordan Flanders</strong> (5'0/PG/'31/Abundant Life Cristian Academy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: jordan_flanders14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jordan was one of the best iso scorers I saw the entire day. He is a lead guard who initiated the offense but had an aggressive mindset as he looked to create his own offense. He is a shifty ball-handler and was able to get to and score from wherever he wanted. At this point of the process, his game is a little more advanced than his peers, yet he has so much to work on. As good as Jordan is at putting pressure on the rim, I liked his willingness to be an active on-ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2739867,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Chamari-Robinson-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Chamari-Robinson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2739867" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Chamari Robinson</strong> (5'9/PG/'29/Somerset Prep North Lauderdale) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: hotboy_chamari</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: hotboymari0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chamari is a lead guard who plays both ends of the floor with energy, effort, and intensity. He plays extremely hard, and his play is contagious to those around him. He initiates the offense, has a really good set-up ability, and can make the necessary passes to get the ball to his teammates. He competes at both ends of the floor and impacts the game with his energy. As he continues to develop, he will learn how to channel that energy, as sometimes he plays so hard that he loses his assignment. He has a budding PQ IQ, and his development is one to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2739868,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Matthew-Jean-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/PHN-Matthew-Jean-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2739868" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Matthew Jean</strong> (5'8/Shooting Guard/2029/Franklin Academy ) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Born2ball_27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Matthew is an off-guard with an aggressive mindset on the offensive end of the floor. He was very physical off the bounce, embracing the contact without being knocked off his course. He finished well in traffic and through contact. He was at his best when he was able to put his head down and attack off the dribble. I like his competitive nature on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Omar Chaviano</strong> (5'3/Point Guard/2030/Mater Middle High) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Omar is a young lead guard with a budding understanding of the game. He made really good decisions while running the offense and plays very unselfish. He has a solid skill set that he can build upon, and his poise at a young age impressed me. We will see how much growth will take place over the next year as he prepares for life in high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->