2018: Fast Risers (Part 3)
The summer is crucial for all of the talent across the United States. In Florida, there are a ton of players looking to not only improve their overall games but also draw more attention from the top college programs.
Here is a look at five more fast risers in the class of 2018. Part 1, Part 2.
Elijah Weaver (Oldsmar Christian)
At 6’5″, 195 lbs., Elijah Weaver is a very crafty point guard. His drive to the rack is impressive and his vision sets up his offense wherever he plays. He’s matured at Oldsmar Christian and he’s currently upping the ante with Team Breakdown. Colleges love this kids passion game for the game and rightfully so. Our No. 1 player in the 2018 class rankings has 29 offers right now.
Offers: Illinois, Oklahoma State, Butler, NC State, Cincinnati, UCLA, Maryland, Clemson, Tennessee, UL Lafayette, LSU, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Iowa State, Connecticut, Missouri, Virginia, Wake Forest, FSU, Memphis, Miami, Villanova, USF, UCF, USC, UF, Louisville, FIU and Nebraska.
Emmitt Williams (IMG)
Currently our No. 3 player overall in the 2018 class rankings, Williams has a non-stop motor and a relentless mentality. He makes you pay with his drive and dunking ability. He’s working on maturing his game and developing a sure fire jump shot while playing for E1T1 this summer. If he does, that will make Williams dominant. At 6’8″, 200 lbs., Williams is a dynamic athlete.
Offers: Duke, FSU, Kansas, Louisville, LSU, UF, Baylor, Kansas State, N.C. State, Penn State, TCU, Vanderbilt, USC, Oklahoma and Texas A&M.
Darius Days (The Rock)
This kid is really blowing up. Darius Days has earned 11 offers since the summer started with the most recent coming from Kansas on May 9. The 6’6″, 180-pounder is a dangerous forward in transition. He pushes the ball down the floor and finds openings in defenses. He’s running with the Florida Vipers this summer. Days currently ranks No. 7 overall in our 2018 class rankings.
Offers: Kansas, LSU, Georgia Tech, Butler, Wyoming, Xavier, Pittsburgh, Missouri, Providence, Wake Forest, Boston College, Rutgers, Texas A&M, USC, Cincinnati, Memphis, Illinois, VCU, Virginia, Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, USF and UAB.
Nassir Little (Orlando Christian Prep)
When I last sat down with Nassir Little, he talked about how versatile he could be as an inside and outside shooter. He continues to work on his mid-range and ballhandling game. He’s earning the love on the circuit with 1Family, with 10 offers coming in since April 30. The 6’6″, 205-pounder ranks No. 8 in the 2018 rankings. He could be even higher by the end of the year.
Offers: TCU, SMU, Illinois, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis, Mississippi State, Creighton, NC State, Wichita State, Clemson, Vanderbilt, St. John’s, LSU, Oklahoma State, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Auburn, VCU, Stanford, Virginia Tech, Georgia, Georgia Tech, FGCU, Louisville, Virginia, USC, George Washington, FSU, Miami, UF, UNF and UCF.
Michael Devoe (Oak Ridge)
The 6’3″, 165-pounder picked up his latest offer from Dayton on Thursday. At Oak Ridge, he’s excelled as the point man and it looks as if he can take his game to new heights this fall. Devoe is running with Nike South Beach this summer on the EYBL circuit. Look for him to continue to improve and show off his all-around game. He’s simply too good with the ball in his hands. Devoe is our No. 11 player in the 2018 class rankings.
Offers: Dayton, Pittsburgh, Wichita State, Wake Forest, UF, Clemson, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Connecticut, Rhode Island, FGCU, SMU, LSU, UCF, Georgia, Saint Louis, TCU, UMass, George Washington, USC and Miami.
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