Kale Stephens, Florida Central Point Christian Acad. (FL), 2020:
6-foot-2, 188-pound point guard has exemplified leadership with his shot-making ability and aptitude in the drive-and-kick game. Stephens was the catalyst who helped pioneer CPCA to a pulsating, signature win over then-NO.4 nationally Eastern Florida Junior College. The Fort Wayne, Indiana native hit three consecutive 3-pointers down the stretch, including the game winner with 0.8 seconds remaining. He sees the floor well and knows how to turn in tactical, winning plays. He possesses LM-MM potential.
Sebastian Dager, Florida Central Point Christian Acad. 2020: 6-foot-6, 185-pound guard/wing has the potential to be a real sleeper “get” on the low Division-I or high Division-II market. The local Orlando product has some sneaky bounce and athleticism along with length and the ability to guard multiple positions on the defensive end. Averaged 13.2 PPG at The First Academy as a high school senior.
Torrin Andrews, Florida Central Point Christian Acad., 2020: *6-foot-2, 185-pound combination guard is a skilled scorer who recently scored 18 points against Montverde Academy’s post graduate team.The West Palm Beach native is a consistent shooter who can knock down pivotal 3-pointers and make the extra pass. He’s got the body and physical attributes translatable to the Division-I level, where he could provide as a scoring option and thorough on-ball pest.
Hasahn Abdul-Hakim, Florida Central Point Christian Acad., 2020
Versatile 6-foot-7 guard is a fluid athlete who can create mismatch issues with his ability to handle the ball and shoot the 3-pointer with consistency. He’s able to guard multiple positions and has become more adept at getting to the rim and finishing through contact. Has LM-MM Div. 1 potential. Similar to a Lamar Odom type, Abdul-Hakim has the ability to put the ball on the floor like a guard and initiate offense while also knocking down shots on the perimeter.
Nnamdi Nwaogwugwu, Florida Central Point Christian Acad. Post Grad: *The bullish 6-foot-4 guard/forward is adept at manufacturing points on the drive, finishing at the basket, and corralling rebounds over bigger interior cogs. He’s got the strength to maneuver his way to the rim and provides instant jolt of energy off the bench. Still needs to simplify and diversify his game a bit. Would be an ideal undersized forward at the JUCO or Division-II level.
Abdiel Echevarria, Central Point Christian Acad. Post Grad: *The poised 6-foot-4 sharpshooter is a reliable 3-point threat who has turned in several 4-point plays this season.
He has a smooth handle and ability to score off the dribble and via step-backs and pull-ups and corner jumpers. He’s unselfish and improved at knifing his way to the rim with either hand. Still needs to be more talkative and communicative as his game evolves. Schools such as Western Kentucky and other MM-HM programs are beginning to keep tabs on him. has shown flashes of sneaky bounce. Had an illustrious high school career in Puerto Rico.
Jean Woody, Florida Central Point Christian Acad., 2020:
While very raw at 6-foot-9, the Haitian big shows flashes where he can really finish above the rim and be a high percentage threat. Still needs to be more aggressive offensively and hunt for his back to the basket game underneath. Has all of the appealing attributes with height, raw strength and power, and staggering 7-foot-3 wingspan. A work in progress, Woody has the potential to really maximize his game with a year or two of junior college.
Darryon Bandy, Florida Central Point Christian Acad, 2020: The 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard from Gary, Ind. contains high level and raw athleticism. This is evident with his finishing ability (dunks it from three feet away from the rim, springy hops and hangtime) and ability to grab boards and supply putback points.
His jumper is a bit unconventional and needs some tweaking but he’s improved steadily with that compartment of his game.
He was a 16PPG scorer in high school who thrived at knifing to the rim and manufacturing points at the free throw line. If he can channel his athleticism into routinely gutsy performances–like he did with a 27-point, 12-rebound showing in a win over a downtrodden Rocktop Academy (PA) program–his stock should heighten. Would be a steal at the Division-II or high Division-III level.
Mamadou Gueye, Florida Central Point Christian Acad. , 2020 :Gueye would be an intriguing pickup for any program with his size at 7-foot-1, albeit he still needs to put a skill set behind the flashes he shows. While he’s raw offensively, he’s had multiple games of four and five or more blocked shots, an area he specializes in.
Adept at protecting the rim, Gueye has upside with his mobility and wingspan. He has improved at scoring the ball with his soft touch and consistent short-range jumper, although he’s very much a work-in-progress style of recruit. With more bulk to his spindly frame, he’s got tremendous potential for any program willing to invest in a project.
Sam Benton, Florida Central Point Christian Acad. 2020– At just 5-foot-8, the Class of 2020 guard from North Carolina has a very cerebral tool with his floater. He’s been able to consistently score via the floater and also slither into tight spaces and get his shot off. He knows how to ramp up the pace and change speeds in transition and accelerate the attack with his handle. A heads up passer who can also knock down the outside shot with consistency, Benton has scored 30+ points this winter. If he can gain muscle and a more imposing frame, he’s got the tools to be a good Division-II player.
Jack Ramsey, Scotland Campus Sports 2020: The 6-foot-4, 190-pound lefty is a high-energy, high-motored finisher who can really get above the rim and finish. He’s active on the glass at his size and can hit the outside shot with consistency. A high academic prospect with a 4.2 GPA and a high SAT score, Ramsey has the attributes to be a steal at a high academic DIvision-II or Division-III program. Originally from Colorado, Ramsey’s work ethic and defensive focus are bedrock attributes of his game.
Kedrick Stockman, Scotland Campus Sports-, 2020-The 6-foot guard has been a revelation as a shot-maker, consistently knocking down deep jumpers and 3-pointers. He’s got a crafty scoring arsenal around the rim and can play either back-court positions.
Johannes Kirsipuu, Scotland Campus, 2021 -The 6-foot-1 guard has been a high-level scorer since his freshman season, when erupted for 43 points (on the strength of 10 3-pointers) against St. Augustine. As a junior and having led the team in scoring as a sophomore, he inherits even more of a leadership role. He’s developed an adeptness at finishing at the rim and carving his way to the basket. This is a necessary way to balance his outside shooting, which his game has always been synonymous with especially given his knack for heating up in a hurry. North Alabama recently saw him as did East Carolina, with both programs impressed with the Estonian’s two-way grit. He plays like an American.
Jayson Woodrich, Scotland Campus , 2020: The 6-foot-6 sharpshooter may be the biggest sleeper in the entire program. West Virginia’s coaches were instrumental in placing the full scholarship off guard to Scotland, where he’s been a consistent double digit scorer with his deft, long range 3-point shooting. He’s been active on the glass as a consistent 6-7 per game rebounder. Defensively, the Ohio native is tough and can guard forwards and guards. While West Virginia recently hosted the close to qualifier on an unofficial visit, Woodrich is wide open. Fairfield, Cleveland State, Bryant, and several other programs have offered Woodrich, who scored 31 points during the Knights’ win over Vermont Academy during the prestigious Prep National Showcase, followed this performance up with 23 points (5-for-12 3FG) during a dizzying 91-88 loss to Putnam Science (CT).
Norance Berry, Scotland Campus, 2020: The 6-foot-3 guard is a defensive catalyst, with his long reach and 6-foot-10 wingspan and ability to apply on-ball pressure and block shots exceptionally well for a guard. Berry averaged 15 PPG and 9 rebounds while leading BMaze Elite to a berth in the national title game on the UA circuit. He’s been a stabilizing force with his ability to hit the mid-range and outside shot with consistency, an aspect of his game that was lacking the last two years. A hard-driving guard, Berry holds offers from Toledo, West Virginia, Tennessee, Auburn, Bryant, LIU-Brooklyn and heavy interest from Butler, Cal, and several others.
Brenden Kelly, Scotland Campus 2020 : The shifty, high-energy 5-foot-9 point guard is an adequate play-maker who knows how to make the right reads. He’s got a quick release from beyond the arc and has shown an ability to score it with consistency. What he may lack in size he makes up for in grit and crafty finishing ability. Handle wise, he’s got an ability to ramp up the breakneck attack and manage the game offensively. The New Jersey native is a Division-II caliber player who could be a steal at the high Division-III level.
Angelo Santiago, Scotland Campus 2020 :Bullish, 6-foot-4 guard/forward exemplifies multi-positional versatility on both ends of the floor. As a lefty, he can hit outside shots or bully his way into the rim and score through contact. With his physicality and imposing size, has the opportunity to play at the Division-II level. From Peekskill, NY originally.
Ilija Kovacevic, Scotland Campus 2020 *Deft, long range 3-point ace from Serbia has piled up several 20+ point performances and knocked down 5+ 3-pointers in multiple games. Recently shot 9-for-10 from the free throw line in a game. Consistent scorer with his ability to hit from the outside with consistency. At 6-foot-2 and working daily while improving in the skill components, Kovacevic would be an ideal Division-III player.
Cameron Wilson, Scotland Campus 2020 : The 6-foot combination guard is an absolute gym rat and a work horse, who continues to improve as a timely-shot maker. He’s got a finely-tuned scoring arsenal and has been a stout on-ball defender, aspects which have helped his game grow. His ability to knock down straight-away three-pointers and also find gaps and attack them have enabled him to really increase in stock this season.
Zeke Blauner, St. Thomas More (CT), 2020:
The Class of 2020 guard has been extremely efficient, producing early and often while supplying a major spark off the bench for legendary head coach Jere Quinn. Against a star-spangled Brewster lineup which included the likes of Terence Clark (Kentucky), Jamal Mashburn Jr. (Minnesota), Matt Cross (Miami) and a slew of other high major commits and highly touted recruits, Blauner established himself as an uber-efficient scorer and two-way threat.
In just 15 minutes, Blauner scored 16 points on six shots, as he connected on 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Blauner, who easily leads the team in points per minute and plus/minus (similar to former New York Knick Lee Nailon), is a necessary spark that STM takes for granted by now.
His ability to provide thorough on ball pressure throughout is another intriguing component of Class of 2020 guard/wing’s game. He’s starting to play up to the Division-I standard, which has been noteworthy with the barrage of coaches in the gym.
Blauner, forever embedded in Section 1 lore for his 30 points to catapult Ardsley (NY) to 47-31 victory over New Paltz in the Class A State Regional Final, has a knack for ramping up his game on big stages. During the prestigious Prep National Showcase in New Haven, Conn., last month, Blauner was the difference maker with his 11 points (including three timely 3-pointers) en route to a win over The Skill Factory (GA).
A high character kid with the intangibles necessary for a seamless transition into the NCAA, Blauner’s two-way presence was pivotal during St. Thomas More’s win over Vermont Academy. While Blauner scored 16 points in 15 minutes, he also instigated a critical turnover with a steal. He ultimately wound up icing the game with a pair of free throws.
During a 10-point win over previously undefeated New Hampton, Blauner again turned in an efficient account of himself. Blauner scored 12 points (4-for-6 3FG), including a momentum-bolstering 3-pointer, while supplying thorough and blanketing on ball pressure on the other side of the floor.
