Deriante Jenkins 6’6 Upward Stars SE
(West Oaks FL)
Again, people know Jenkins. However, he has taken his game to a new level. He left Lake Merion HS to head down to West Oaks, and with his reclass his game developed. Now people should be looking at Jenkins as a Top 100 type player in the 2016 class. He has great court awareness as a passer and play maker. He is also very long and athletic, allowing him to get to the rim as he pleases. The upside is there for more.
Larry McLeod 6’5 Team Loaded NC
(Southern Lee NC)
Wow, this kid is long and incredibly explosive. Its funny what a change of setting can do for a young man. The times we watched McLeod with his high school team, he was a second or third option. However, you put him around some great players and his confidence and production takes off. McLeod finished multiple dunks per game. He defended multiple areas on the floor, and showed good rebounding ability. Expect McLeod to make a huge jump in our 2016 rankings, and D1 schools get in while you can.
Chevez Goodwin 6’8 Upward Stars SE
(Hammond School SC)
Goodwin gets better each time out, and this time he was one of the best on the floor each time he walked onto it. Goodwin has always had the skill set and intrigue, but over the past 6-8 months he has added toughness. Goodwin is skilled offensively, he has touch to 18’ some handle and nice footwork in the post. However, in this event Goodwin carved his niche as a paint work horse. He grabbed boards and attacked in the low post. As he continues to get stronger and more comfortable in what he is, keep an eye the look out.
Robert Colon 6’1 NC Juice All Stars
(Northside HS NC)
Colon has been on the local radar for a bit, even earning an invite to the prestigious NC Top 80 Showcase Camp. However, his play in this event opened eyes on the regional level. Colon is a thick bodied guard that has a crafty handle to go along with good court vision. Colon is a confident scorer and just an overall tough player.