2023 Marcus Overstreet (Feltrim): Overstreet may have been my favorite big man to watch, as he was incredibly productive, showcased his ability and impact at 6'9, and really filled it up around the basket. Overstreet simply catches your eye with his motor and activity around the basket, cleaning up on the glass, scoring effectively at the rim or around defenders, running the floor, and making his presence felt on the defensive end. Absolutely loved what we saw from him. College coaches should be all over him.
2023 Zaquien Whitehead (North Florida Prep): Whitehead is another athletic forward that can be used in a variety of ways. He is a fluid, mobile big man that stays active, uses his wingspan to get on the glass, and finishes strong or with touch around the basket. Really liked his ability to operate from a variety of areas on the court, and continues to display his ability to get above the rim with ease.
2023 James Morrow (Fork Union): Morrow was a player we were familiar with before, and he continues to attract eyes his way. He ultimately earned his first D1 offer, but when you talk about his game overall, you have to recognize his motor, his physicality, and his awareness of how to operate in the paint. He likes to really battle down around the basket and on the boards, but also shows a glimpse in stepping out as well.
2024 Richard Goods (Piedmont Classical): Goods continues to attract eyes with his overall impact on the court, as he is growing on many with his game. Goods is at his best when he is that physical, dominant prospect around the basket, simply outworking and bullying opponents on the glass and around the basket. But you see he also runs the floor well and can step out from time to time. A lot of intrigue with his game.
2023 Yulian Montero (Florida Coastal Prep): Montero was a new name that captured our eyes more with his game. A 6'10 prospect that has good strength and mobility, Montero has the appeal of being a strong defender but also be a forward that stretches the floor with his outside shot. Mobile, effective off the bounce, and moves well on the court. Intriguing prospect.
2024 Eric Ihekwaba (Montverde PG): One can't deny Ihekwaba on the court, as the 6'9 junior big man captures your eyes with how strong and physical he can be with his frame. He passes the eye test with his mature frame (and could only get stronger), how physical he can be in the paint, and his presence overall down low. He seals defenders well, finishes with touch, rebounds hard, and creates second-chance opportunities.
2023 Edwin Linares (Our Savior Lutheran): A 6'8 forward, Linares was able to impact the game on both sides of the court. Really liked his activity level and how he was able to make a variety of plays. Defensively, he plays hard and understands how to protect the rim and really attack the glass, while offensively he moves well, scores off drop-offs, finishes lobs, and is a good passer out of the post.
2024 William Shortt (DME Academy): Shortt might not immediately grab your attention, but the more you watch him, he shows you flashes of his impact. He moves well and has good footwork, is crafty in being able to finish around the basket or defenders inside, and was able to give us glimpses of his ability to run the floor and a little bounce in his game.
