Mike’s Takes: Best of the Best…so Far (Pt. 3)
I’ve been to a number of games and events through the first half of the season. As we close 2021, which players have stood out? Click here for part one and two. Andrew Akuchie Andrew Akuchie 6'8" | PF St.…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been to a number of games and events through the first half of the season. As we close 2021, which players have stood out? Click here for part one and two.
Andrew Akuchie Andrew Akuchie 6'8" | PF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State FL – St. Thomas Aquinas
2022 Andrew Akuchie Andrew Akuchie 6'8" | PF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State FL has been doing his thing for the Raiders. The 6-foot-8 wing is averaging 17.1 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.3 blocks per game. Akuchie’s rejections are currently 2nd best in the state. The Rice commit swatted six against Lake Worth and five against St. John Paul II Academy and Blanche Ely. Overall, Akuchie is shooting 47 percent from the floor and 31 percent from beyond the arc. He has been one of the best stretch players throughout his high school career. St. Thomas Aquinas is 6-3 behind him.
Brandon Cox – Flanagan
2022 Brandon Cox has been one of the better defenders in South Florida. The 5-foot-9 guard is averaging 12.1 points, 4.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game. Overall, Cox has three or more steals in 11 of 12 games. Against Coral Glades, he had a triple-double with ten points, ten rebounds and ten assists. Cox and company have helped Flanagan to a 8-4 record.
Stone Bureau Stone Bureau 6'0" | PG Calvary Christian Academy, Ft. Lauderdale | 2024 State FL – Suncoast
2024 Stone Bureau Stone Bureau 6'0" | PG Calvary Christian Academy, Ft. Lauderdale | 2024 State FL has been one of the best guards in South Florida. The 6-foot prospect is averaging 13.5 points, seven rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. Bureau’s helpers are currently 12th best in the state. Overall, he has 37 assists to 15 turnovers. Against Southwest Florida Christian, Bureau had a triple-double with 13 points, ten rebounds and ten assists. Bureau and company have positioned Suncoast as one of the better teams in Palm Beach County.
Anthony Knowles Anthony Knowles 5'10" | CG Mater Lakes | 2025 State #93 Nation FL – Mater Lakes Academy
2025 Anthony Knowles Anthony Knowles 5'10" | CG Mater Lakes | 2025 State #93 Nation FL is a freshman to know in South Florida. The 5-foot-11 guard is averaging 11.5 points and 5.5 assists per game while shooting 50 percent from the field. Moreover, Knowles is shooting 48 percent (11-of-23) from deep. Against Calvary Christian Academy, he scored 18 points and dished seven assists. His helpers are currently 22nd best in Florida. The Bears are a team to watch with Knowles as its floor general.
Malachi Hyppolite – South Miami
2022 Malachi Hyppolite has performed well for the Cobras. The 6-foot guard is averaging 19.9 points while shooting 46 percent from the floor. Hyppolite’s scoring average places him inside the Top 50 in Florida. Against Miami Country Day, he scored 21 points and knocked down three 3-pointers. His season-high thus far is 32 points against Archbishop McCarthy (6-2). Hyppolite scored another 22 points and hit four 3-pointers against Divine Savior Academy. He has played well in virtually every game for South Miami.
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