Connor Quigley

Director of Scouting

Week 2

April 20th-29th

 

Top Florida Grassroot Prospects 2019 Point Guards

 

Tre Mann (6’3/PG/HM+) The Villages, Florida / E1T1

PPG: 17.8 / FG%: 46.0 / 3FG%: 38.1 / FT%: 73.7 / RPG: 4.1 / APG: 2.8 / TOPG: 2.1

- High Major scoring point guard, can score from all three levels and plays above the rim

- Has improved tremendously since adding muscle to lanky frame, grew 2in since Oct.

- Impressive playmaker, creates separation w/ no wasted movement-High IQ makes right play   

- Saw both games he scored 20+ in - effortless shooting stroke, took some tough shots which led to poor percentage - potential to be special  

Kyle Sturdivant (6’2/PG/MM+) Norcross, Georgia / Nike Team Florida

PPG: 19.0 / FG%: 53.2  / 3FG%: 36.4 / FT%: 87.8 / RPG: 5.2 / APG: 4.0 / TOPG: 2.9

- Strong body point guard, relentlessly attacks the rim - difficult to stop in transition

- Has great body control, finishes w/ both hands (1 and 2 foot finishes)

- Very efficient scorer, takes high percentage shots, great shooting mechanics

- Tough defender, stays in stance, quick feet, strong upper body - difficult to get by

Antonio Daye Jr. (6’2/PG/MM+) Fort Lauderdale HS / Team Breakdown          *Class of 2018

PPG: 9.1  / FG%: 45.6   / 3FG%: 30.8 / FT%: 75.8 / RPG: 4.0  / APG: 5.3 / SPG: 2.4

- Explosive playmaking point guard, gets in the paint effectively and looks to create for others

- Finishes well at the rim - good body control, finishes with both hands - draws fouls

- Tough defender, great at cutting ball handler off, making him change directions - quick hands

- Crafty handle, keeps defender off balance and explodes into the paint, good decision maker out of pick and roll

Bryan Greenlee (6’0/PG/MM+) The Rock / Team Knight

PPG: 6.1 / FG%: 39 / 3FG%: 25 / FT%: 62.4 / RPG: 2.3  / APG: 3.1 / TOPG: 1.1

- Floor General, gets his guys in their spots and delivers passes accurately  

- Solid all around game, keeps his composure and plays to win

- Strong build, quick feet - potential to be a lockdown defender

- 4-16 from 3 but has solid mechanics, expect those numbers to go up

- Crafty handle, hesitates effectively - able to hit pull up or explode to the rim

Maximus Demeus (6’0/PG/MM-) Boca Raton / Team Knight

PPG: 4.0 / FG%: 44.8  / 3FG%: 18.2 / FT%: 50.0 / RPG: 0.8  / APG: 2.2 / TOPG: 1.0

- Quick & shifty Point Guard with an explosive step and great vision (Lefty)

- Lightning first step - Gets in the paint, reads the defense and finds the open man

- Great at stopping on a dime and pulling up, range extends beyond 3pt line

- Harrasses ball handler - Quick feet, quick hands and relentless pressure

Xavier Johnson (6’1/PG/LM+) Episcopal / CP25

PPG: 8.1 / FG%: 50.0 / 3FG%: 23.5 / FT%: 75.0 / RPG: 1.6 / APG: 2.5 / TOPG: 0.8

- Crafty playmaker, shoots the ball better than his numbers indicate - gets to the FT line a lot

- Finds the gaps, draws the defense and hits the open man with accuracy

- Doesn’t strike you as an elite athlete, but he’s deceptively quick and has great timing

- Creates separation with a crisp in&out crossover combo, can step back or explode to the rim

AJ Cajuste (6’0/PG/MM-) Oxbridge Academy / E1T1                         *Injured has not played

 

Top Florida Grassroots Prospects 2019 Shooting Guards

Marsei Caston (6’3/CG/MM+) Potters House, Florida / E1T1

PPG: 16.1 / FG%: 48.9 / 3FG%: 25.0 / FT%: 81.0 / RPG: 3.8 / APG: 1.9 / TOPG: 2.6

- Relentless attacker, plays off hesitation and explodes to the rim - Finishes w/ both hands

- Respectable shooter, takes good shots from 3 - smooth at hesitating into pull up  

- Bounce to play above rim, but usually hangs and maneuvers around shot blockers

- Willing playmaker, draws the help and kicks to open man when he’s cut off

Niven Glover (6’3/CG/MM+) Oak Ridge / Team Knight

PPG: 9.1 / FG%: 50.0 / 3FG%: 29.2 / FT%: 50.0 / RPG: 1.6  / APG: 0.5 / TOPG: 0.1

- First thing I noticed was his attitude - Team was down and struggling, he kept them positive

- Really explosive and bouncy - Tough to stay in front of, a serious threat in transition

- Effective playing on and off the ball - Range extends to 3, crafty with the ball in his hand

- Saw him takeover second half & win a game, apparently playing through injury - couldn’t tell

- Slept on, could be a difference maker for the right program

Darin Green Jr (6’5/SG/MM-) Paul R. Wharton HS / CP25

PPG: 15.8 / FG%: 51.0 / 3FG%: 52.4  / FT%: 75 / RPG: 3.0 / APG: 1.1/ TOPG: 0.3

- Crafty Scoring Guard, has a natural ability to put the ball in the basket

- Excels at running off screens, setting his feet, and letting it fly with no time or space needed

- Uses his shot fake well, smooth pull-up/floater game

- High IQ player, not an elite athlete but uses his body intelligently

- True shooter, doesn’t get discouraged by a miss

Kmani Doughty (6’5/SG/MM-) Florida Prep / CP25

PPG: 8.1 / FG%: 44.0 / 3FG%: 44.5 / FT%: 61.5 / RPG: 1.6  / APG: 1.1 / TOPG: 0.5

- Has all of the physical tools to compete at a High Division I Level, defends multiple positions

- High motor - Competes on both ends of the floor, impacts the game by doing the little things

- Aggressive slasher, plays above the rim and finishes through contact with both hands

- Catch and shoot threat from 3, also showed effective shot fake - 1 dribble pull up

Byron Smith (6’1/CG/LM+) The Villages / Nike Team Florida

PPG: 2.2  / FG%: 28.6 / 3FG%:  20 / FT%: 40 / RPG: 1.2  / APG: 0.5 / SPG: 1.0

- Long and athletic well rounded guard who can do a little bit of everything for you

- Effective playing off the ball, finds the open space to spot up - Uses shot fake well

- Versatile defender, can guard any of the perimeter positions - anticipates passing lanes

- Stock will rise as he grows comfortable with his role on this team   

Jimmy Beane (6’5/SG/MM+) Potters House, Florida / E1T1             *On roster, not in Dallas

 

Top Florida Grassroot Prospects 2019 Wing’s

Demari Monsanto (6’6/Wing/MM+) American Heritage, Florida / Team Breakdown

PPG: 13.1  / FG%: 34.0  / 3FG%: 33.0 / FT%: 83 / RPG: 5.25 / SPG: 1.25

- If he’s in the building he’s open, and he’s letting it fly with no hesitation

- Crafty, plays off his shot fake and jab step when isolated, ability to create open pull up

- Took a lot of tough shots which had a negative effect on his percentage - but a lethal shooter

- Strong body, gets after it on the glass - not afraid of contact - anticipates passing lanes well  

Toumani Camara (6’6/Wing/MM+) Chaminade - Madonna / Team Knight

PPG: 8.7 / FG%: 50.8  / 3FG%: 17.6 / FT%: 66.7 / RPG: 4.6  / APG: 1.0 / TOPG: 0.4

- Long and agile swingman, high ceiling - Stock will rise as jumper continues to improve

- Handles the ball well, has the ability to breakdown his man in the half-court or transition

- Uses his length effectively to get by his defender, finishes in a variety of ways (left or right)

- Skilled footwork, can attack and finish left or right - uses his jab well

- Finishes above the rim with both hands, can jump off 1 or 2 feet - has HM flashes

Isaiah Turner (6’9/Wing/MM-) Auburndale, Florida / Team Breakdown

PPG: 4.3  / FG%: 54 (14-26)  / 3FG%: 0-8 / FT%: 64.0 (7-11) / RPG: 1.88

- Long and skilled forward with a guard skill set - numbers don’t match his talent level

- Uses crafty handle to create space, has ability to pull up or use long strides to get to the rim

- Has reputation as a good shooter, expect his numbers to rise as he gets comfortable  

- Finishes well at the rim w/ both hands, can be crafty and finish around/under guys or rise up and finish over the defense

Isaiah Palermo (6’6/Wing/MM-) Osceola / CP25

PPG: 4.67 / FG%: 44.4 / 3FG%: 0-6 / FT%: 58.8 / RPG: 2.2 / APG: 1.6 / TOPG: 0.6

- Long & crafty slasher with a high ceiling

- Still looks like he’s possibly growing, has room to fill out and grow into his frame

- Crafty around the rim, ability to finish with both hands

- Drawing offers from mid majors, interest from high majors

Ahren Freeman (6’6/Wing/LM+) Providence / Team Knight

PPG: 6.67 / FG%: 64.9 / 3FG%: 0-2 / FT%: 66.7 / RPG: 3.78 / APG: 1.2 / TOPG: 1.1

- Strong athlete, difficult to stop once he’s got his feet going downhill - Uses his body well  

- Ability to guard multiple positions on defense - Stays in a stance, anticipates well  

- Strong defensive rebounder - Great at initiating the fast break by himself but will hit the outlet

- High IQ player, initiates offense & makes winning plays - plays within himself, takes the right shots

 

Top Florida AAU Prospects 2019 Combo Forwards

DeAntoni Gordon (6’8/CF/HM) Leflore, Alabama / Nike Team Florida (Signed to Wichita State)

PPG: 3.5 / FG%: 60 (6-10) / 3FG%: 1-1 / FT%: 1-4 / RPG: 3.8 / BPG: 0.8  

- Long & wiry strong dynamic forward - versatile, can play 3-5 on both ends of the floor  

- Numbers are low due to the presence of Carey and Barnes, kid is a big time player

- Plays off his jab step, great at ripping the ball and exploding to the rim - nice spin move

- Good looking shot-mechanics, shows ability to pull up for mid-range and knockdown the 3   

Luke Anderson (6’8/Stretch4/HM-) Lakeland / Team Knight

PPG: 8.5 / FG%: 52.6 / 3FG%: 25.0 / FT%: 81.3  / RPG: 3.2 / APG: 1.2 / TOPG: 1.1

- Skilled stretch 4 that can score in a variety of ways - long & strong, uses length effectively

- Great option off the pick & pop - can stretch the floor & cause mismatch problems

- Solid footwork in the post, showed he can face up & attack or back down & finish with hooks

- Strong finisher inside with both hands(impressive left), ability to absorb contact & adjust in the air
 

Kuany Kuany (6’10/CF/MM+) Victory Rock Prep, Florida / Florida Sons

PPG: NA  / FG%: NA  / 3FG%: NA / FT%: NA  / RPG: NA / APG: NA / BPG: NA

- Incredibly long & dynamic prospect, has the potential to play a number of different positions

- Ball handling & shot making ability to play on the perimeter - length & mobility to defend 1-5

- As he continues to fill out into his frame his ceiling will only rise, potential to be a HM player

- Finishes well around the rim (nice touch on floater), looked more comfortable attacking from perimeter than the post - Shoots the ball comfortably & showed he can knock down the 3 ball

Dakota Rivers (6’8/CF/MM-) Windemere / CP25

PPG: 4.4 / FG%: 54.8 / 3FG%: 1-4 / FT%: 35.7 / RPG: 3.5  / APG: 0.7 / BPG: 0.7

- Long and explosive athlete with a ton of potential, versatility to play multiple positions

- Had a number of impressive finishes above the rim (tip slams, oops, dump offs)

- Doesn’t shoot many 3’s but when he does he looks comfortable, potential to be a threat

- Great timing while rebounding and contesting shots - On ball and off ball shot blocker

Jonathan Dos Anjos (6’8/Wing/MM-) Victory Rock Prep / Florida Sons

PPG: NA / FG%: NA / 3FG%: NA  / FT%: NA / RPG: NA / APG: NA / BPG: NA

- Powerful athlete, all about the bully ball - can play 3 or 4 on offense, can guard 3-5

- Attacks from the wing or post, didn’t get to see him shoot it enough to get a good feel

- From the post he’s great at opening up & exploding past/through his defender

- Tough in the paint, throws his body around & explodes for rebounds

Dante Wilcox (6’6/CF/LM) Oxbridge, Florida / E1T1

PPG: 2.7  / FG%: 56.2  / 3FG%: 0-0 / FT%: 1-1 / RPG: 3.3 / BPG: 1.8

- Strong/Explosive athlete with a lot of upside - can defend 1-5, growing perimeter game

- Great rebounder, rebounds ball at its peak - can take dribble or two to extend outlet

- Times shots very well, had 4 blocks against Mac Irvin Fire

- Improving jump shot, will continue to improve after he reaches the next level

 

Top Florida AAU Prospects 2019 Big’s

Vernon Carey (6’10/Forward/Pro) University School, Florida / Nike Team Florida

PPG: 17.3 / FG%: 54.0 / 3FG%: 33.3 / FT%: 65.5 / RPG: 6.3  / APG: 1.2 / BPG: 1.0

- A physical force with deceptive speed and an explosive offensive repertoire

- Great footwork, attacks with both feet and finishes with both hands in the post

- Shot 9 free throws a game in Dallas, went 10-12 in his last game -  Improving Jump Shot

- Dynamic defender, moves his feet on the perimeter - covers ground for weak-side blocks  

- High IQ player, crafty passer when he draws a double-team

Omar Payne (6’10/Forward/HM-) Osceola, Florida / CP25

PPG: 8.5 / FG%: 62.0 / 3FG%: 0-2 / FT%: 62.5 / RPG: 6.2  / APG: 1.0 / BPG: 2.5

- Dynamic athlete- Long & explosive, runs the floor at elite level, strong finisher around the rim

- High level rebounder, times the ball well off the rim -  explodes & uses long reach

- Great outlet as screener, catches passes in traffic - can pop & hit consistent 10-18 ft shot

- Elite rim protector - uses length/athleticism to “Wall Up” without fouling, strength to hold his ground

Ibrahima Diallo (7’0/Center/MM+) Victory Rock Prep / Florida Sons

PPG: NA / FG%: NA  / 3FG%: NA / FT%: NA  / RPG: NA / APG: NA / BPG: NA

- Long and mobile for his size, ceiling will grow as he continues to expand his post game

- Big time rim protector - takes up a ton of space & contests shots consistently without fouling

- Sets big ball screens, holds his position and rolls to the rim well

- Hedges well as screener’s man, able to move his feet and get back to his man  

CJ Walker (6’7/Forward/MM+) Orlando Christian Prep / E1T1

PPG: 14.6 / FG%: 55.6 / 3FG%: 50.0(4-8) / FT%: 56.5 / RPG: 9.9 / BPG: 2.6 / SPG: 1.0

- Long explosive athlete, very disruptive on the defensive end - Can defend 3-5

- Pick and roll/pop threat - great lob finisher, catches passes in traffic, effective 15ft shooter

- Improving his perimeter game, can handle the ball and beginning to extend range to 3

- Has shown ability to handle the ball effectively, could potentially transition to the wing or be a versatile stretch 4

Kai Jones (6’9/Forward/MM+) Orlando Christian Prep / Team Breakdown

PPG: 6.25  / FG%: 67.0 / 3FG%: 0-5 / FT%: 66.7 (6-9) / RPG: 5.75 / BPG: 2.5

- Incredibly long and wiry rim protecting forward with quick feet

- Threat as a rim runner, has good hands and showed he can catch passes and finish

- Continues to expand his game as he adds weight to his frame, might still be growing

- Stock is rising fast, numbers and offers should continue to improve throughout the summer

Kenny Isnord (6’9/Forward/MM-) Ely Branch, Florida / Team Breakdown

PPG: 2.5  / FG%: 33.0 (8-21)  / 3FG%: 0-0 / FT%: 42.0  / RPG: 3.25 / BPG:0 .8

- Explosive athlete, defends 3-5 effectively and rebounds the ball at its peak   

- Great 5 man for small ball, can switch everything and run the rim on offense

- As he continues to improve his footwork and feel for the game his ceiling will rise

- Class of 2018 - most likely going to post grad - Played on State Championship team