Early Risers and Oldies: HS and Post Grad Prospects
Ange Dibwa, Miami Triple Threat Prep
The 6-foot-10 behemoth has the body of a blacksmith and has erupted for countless games of double digit rebounds this season. Beyond his massive hands and footwork, Dibwa has transformed himself into a fluid athlete with the build of an NFL tight end and an evolving offensive game.
He's steadily developed as a catch and score threat and one dribble, attack the rim threat. His physical attributes and commanding interior presence will enable him to transition seamlessly to collegiate basketball.
Bryan Allan, Miami Triple Threat Prep
The 6-foot-5 point forward is a guy coaches tend to have pegged as "the toughest man in the gym." A skilled and physical guard, Allan employs a high wired style. He's become adept at createing his shot off the dribble.
Defensively, he possesses the versatility to guard from the 3-5. Beyond seeing the floor well, Allan knows how to take the right shot. He can reel off points in a hurry when he sticks consecutive 3-pointers and finishes traditional 3-point plays.
Allan fled obscurity with an eye opening performance during Post Grad Bash at Krop High School in Miami. With his outside shot, Allan is able to spread out floor out against bigs. He's proficient at overpowering smaller guards, backing them down into the post. He knows how to work the mismatch to his favor. Allan registered his imprint with a convincing 15-point, 10-rebound performance against Palm Beach State College. He's been a consistent threat and has posed a matchup headache for foes ever since.
Klein Alexandre, Miami Triple Threat Prep
The former Oxbridge Academy star is a bullish, thick guard containing a high level skill set and polish to his game. He's got a fluid shot and knows how to hit difficult shots, contested shots, and create for himself off the dribble and through traffic. He's able to use his 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame to his advantage, barreling his way into the rim and finishing through contact.
His build and athleticism helps him instigate turnovers and elicit disruption all over the defensive end. He's also an active piece on the offensive and defensive glass. Alexandre's pull-up jumper and all around scoring arsenal have helped him take over many games during the South Florida native's prep career.
Dillon Hod, Scotland Campus
Becoming stronger and subscribing to the workout fiend philosophy has paid dividends for Hod, who is a workmanlike threat with his rebounding and ability to finish around the rim as a multi-positional 6-foot-3 Class of 2020 prospect.
Hod recently scored 15 points during Scotland Campus Prep White's loss to CPCA Blue, albeit the grit and swift passing he enforces were evident factors. The Long Island native has always had an adept feel for the game and his vastly improved outside shooting has mirrored the toughness that he brings on a day to day basis.
Koby Isaac, Miami Triple Threat Prep
The 6-foot-3 guard is one of the top remaining knockdown guys available, a pure shooter who has always had a beyond his years catch and stick game. Isaac scored 20 points and added four steals during a recent game against CPCA Gold during the HOOPMIA Post Grad Bash in Miami this weekend.
A fluid athlete with quickness and a deft handle, Isaac is becoming more comfortable as a combination guard who can initiate offense and then put his stamp on the game with timely shots.
Tony Cheng, Scotland Campus
At 6-foot-8 and 225 pounds, the Class of 2022 Cheng also brings a physical presence and a lot of promise as an interior scorer and presence on the backboards. He's developed a consistent 15-18 foot jumper and has put a wing's skill set onto the table he arrived at the doorstep with last May. Given how well he's improved since then, the potential down the road is very realistic.
“(Tony) is an absolute sponge, learning and incorporating new concepts everyday,” said Sullivan Brown, Scotland Campus Sports’ Director of Player Development.
“Since arriving at Scotland, he’s improved at all levels. He came in very raw and wanting to learn and get better. He’s coachable. (Tony) has enjoyed the process of grinding and sprucing up all facets of his game. With his 6-foot-8 frame and the combination of his post and perimeter game, he’s got the tool-set to eventually be a matchup nightmare.”
Jack Ramsey, Scotland Campus
The cerebral 6-foot-4 Class of 2020 prospect from Colorado hit several timely shots in Scotland Campus' defeat of CPCA White on Monday's matchup at Polytechnic University in Orlando on Monday. Ramsey established himself as a dependable left handed shooter who could get into the lane and finish through contact. He's plenty capable of guarding the 2-5 out there, creating a tandem with versatile 6-foot-6 teammate Jahvon John.
Ramsey is also academically elite, possessing a 4.2 grade point average and already thriving in a chock full of collegiate courses. He's got imposing size as a stronger guard with sneaky bounce.
Brenden Kelly, Scotland Campus
The quick 5-foot-9 guard from New Jersey is never rattled on the court and always employs the next play mentality. He scored 11 points and facilitated for hot handed 5-foot-11 teammate/scoring cyborg David Coit (game-best 32 points) during Scotland Campus Prep Black's defeat of Central Point Christian Academy on Monday. Kelly has a smooth all around game, with the ability to create space for his shot and score the ball in crafty fashion. He's a workmanlike player who always wins the plus/minus when he's on the floor.
Antewan Webber, Central Point Christian PG: The lean 6-foot-2 guard has been a revelation as a shot-maker this second semester.
Having developed more of a necessary killer instinct while simultaneously scoring off the dribble and in the open court, Webber has inherited some ownership of head coach Evan Boucher's team. He recently scored 19 points during a loss to Game Changers Academy, albeit his work rate and scoring pace were evident.
A Minnesota native, Webber can spot up and hit the outside shot with consistency. He's fearless at knifing to the rim, also permeating the nooks and crannies of defenses and scoring via the floater. He's paid special devotion to his mid range game, taking a few dribbles and stopping on a dime to quickly let it fly.
Petar Kripokavic, Miami Prep
The big guard is an absolute 3-point assailant, one capable of turning a game completely open when he seizes the hot hand. He's had multiple 30+ point games under Art Pilin Alvarez this season and it all begins when he rattles off a few 3-pointers in succession to kick-start it.
The well built guard is also more athletic than he's credited for, capable of attacking and fending off defenders in the one on one game. His IQ and poise as a scorer are other noteworthy factors for Kripokavic, who is being pursued by Florida International, Lipscomb, and a bevy of others.
Abdiel Echeviarra, Central Point Christian Academy
The 6-foot-5 off guard catalyzed the White Tigers in a recent win over Miami Triple Threat on Sunday. The Puerto Rican Class of 2020 guard hit a number of momentum-bolstering three-pointers early on and was able to get into the nooks and crannies of the defense and score ambidextrously in the second half. Echeviarra has a sneaky explosive component to his game. It's been translatable to his recently play as he's had soaring buckets and a thunderous dunk here and there.
Fernando Caballero, KEBA Prep: After an impressive 22-point performance against Huntington Prep, Caballero continues to show out as a deft, long-range shooter who can spread out defenders and also carve his way into the driving lanes and finish.
He's got a college-ready body, possessing the strength and build to play sturdy on-ball defense and also fight through picks with ease. Caballero's attitude, coupled with his high academic status, would make him tailor-made for a collegiate program that should plan on utilizing him as a poster boy.
"Besides being a good shooter, I believe being a team player is where I stand out the most," said Caballero, who has quickly learned the offensive system at KEBA and developed a rapport with his teammates.
"Defensively, I take great pride on giving 100 percent of my effort in order to motivate my team and get them involved. I feel I have the leadership inside me to get my team going once I’m on the court.Offensively, I constantly work on refining my court vision and enhancing my basketball IQ. I’ve noticed the value of a good passer has slightly declined over the past years, now that everyone wants to be a shooter. Thus, for me it’s all about facilitating my teammates desire to score the ball in various ways."