Tony Cheng, Scotland Campus: At 6-foot-8 and an incrementally improved ability to protect the rim and snatch boards, the imposing forward from China oozes of upside in the Class of 2022. He has all the attributes (length, monstrous sized hands) to become a menacing shot blocker and steer drivers clear away from the rim. Working under Sullivan Brown, Cheng’s all around skill set has been polished up. He recently garnered his first Division 1 offer from Tennessee Tech.
Jose Amat III, Florida Christian: They say experience is the best teacher. For this beyond his years gym rat, those words prove prophetic. The quick and witty guard has played varsity basketball since he was in 7th grade, working under and alongside highly acclaimed Miami area talent.
A surgical passer who posted nine games of six assists or more as a sophomore at Florida Christian this year, Amat III has the IQ and intangibles to be one of the state’s best passers next year. With good elevation on his shot and a mid range jumper, Amat III poses a threat to defenders who will try to stymie is first step and surges to the rim. State Fair College (Mo.) and Western New England College (MA), which is known to groom point guards, have already expressed interested in the seasoned sophomore.
Stephan Dieujuste, Central Pointe Prep: The 6-foot-2 guard from Palm Bay brings a smooth game, one predicated on crafty scoring and the ability to create his shot off the bounce.
He erupted for 23 points against Scotland Campus’ national team back in November, a 38-point loss against a team loaded with Division I players such as Tres Berry (Rhode Island), Darlinstone Dubar (Iowa State), Abou Ousmane (North Texas), and Jayson Woodrich (Cleveland State), to name a few.
The kid they call “Juice” showed his electrifying finishing ability and knack for carving his way to the rim with ease during a 22-point pummeling of Impact Academy at Sarasota.
The lefty proved he could hit the outside shot and get defenders to bite on his step back and other moves in his toolbox.
