Checking on 2023 prospect stock risers
Allen Pettigrew
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<p>The Christmas break gives us a chance to review prospects' first 10 games of the season. We've seen these players in competitive holiday tournaments and play solid non-district schedules.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1060244' first='Mason' last='Sword']</p>
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<p>Sword has improved his ball skills and feel for the game. He's dunking in crowds in transition, making mid range shots off the bounce, and hitting the three at a decent rate. At 6'4 he gives the energy needed to matchup on the defensive end. Sword rebounds well on both ends for his position.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1463279' first='Deondrian' last='Washington']</p>
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<p>Washington has one of the best stat lines in the state with a 20 point 12 rebound double double with three blocks, two steals, and two assists per game. At 6'7 he has the size to finish above the rim in traffic, knock down jumpers from all levels, and guard up and down lineups. Washington is running under the radar, but his production may change that.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='709227' first='Jaylen' last='Carey']</p>
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<p>Carey is the best undersized big man in the state. At 6'7 he's a physically imposing player on both ends of the court. He rebounds at a high level, finishes through contact, keeps a high activity level, and spaces the floor on occasion.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='709258' first='Nehemiah' last='Turner']</p>
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<p>Turner is a walking double double that's just scratching the surface of his play. At 6'9 he moves with fluidity on the block, rebounds outside of his area, and can stretch the floor. After almost averaging 18 and 9 as a junior he's taken a major leap in his team's success. Auburndale is only four wins from their total last year and Turner is a big reason why.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='962589' first='Dylan' last='Diaz']</p>
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<p>The Daytona State commit is proving himself as a scorer once again. He's now infused his game with fast paced playmaking. Diaz is shooting 48% from three on 6.5 attempts per game and knocking down 58% of his shots. Efficiency and pace have made Diaz one of the best players in central Florida.</p>
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The Christmas break gives us a chance to review prospects' first 10 games of the season. We've seen these players in competitive holiday tournaments and play solid non-district schedules.
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