Season Warm-Up: Recent Standout Performers to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marcus Williams | G | 2026 | Process Academy | @_mwilliams2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams plays with poise and purpose. His pace, decision-making, and ability to read defensive shifts allow him to control games without forcing action. He's added versatility as a shot-maker and has become more effective relocating off the ball. Coming off a 27-point performance — including the late go-ahead bucket — Williams looks ready for a breakout season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2865300' first='Jredyn' last='Bufford'] | F | 2026 | Crestview | @jrehoops2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bufford continues to expand his identity from pure scorer to well-rounded playmaker. His improved physicality shows up on both ends, and he's grown as a handler, defender, and communicator. He impacts the game through effort, toughness, and versatility — scoring, defending, rebounding, and doing the small things that win possessions. With strong grades and stronger production, he's off to the start of a big senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Akani Sithole | G | 2026 | Montverde Academy | @akani_sithi</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sithole's confidence jumps off the screen. He has a deep offensive bag, combining tight handles with creative finishing and a developing perimeter shot. If he continues to level up his consistency as a shooter and brings flashes of defensive impact on a nightly basis, he's a name that could rise quickly in the 2026 guard conversation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2242995' first='King' last='McMillian'] | G | 2028 | Hilliard | @king_mcmillian0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last game: 14 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 5 STL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McMillian keeps proving why he's one of the premier prospects in Florida's 2028 class. His shot creation is smooth, his jumper continues to sharpen, and he plays with an advanced feel for spacing. Defensively, he competes with effort and length, turning stops into transition offense. With tools, production, and upside all trending up, expect his recruitment to accelerate as he matures.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2826597' first='Ajayden' last='Jenkins'] | G | 2027 | Wiregrass Ranch | @aj_jenkins1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jenkins plays the point with confidence and a steady hand. He can score at all three levels, uses his body well at the rim, and shows a soft touch on his pull-up. What stands out most is his balance between scoring and facilitating — keeping his team organized while serving as a reliable shot creator. He's quickly establishing himself as one of the more complete guard risers in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2114484' first='Diego' last='Brito'] | G | 2026 | Montverde Academy | @TheRealDBrito07</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brito embodies consistency. He brings the same toughness, leadership, and defensive pride every night. His production is steady — 14 PPG, 7 APG, 2 STL, 2 REB during Montverde's recent 4–0 stretch — and he rarely deviates from what wins games. A true floor general whose reliability and decision-making continue to anchor his team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->