Top 10 freshmen to watch in 2022 Florida high school boys basketball playoffs
With the 2022 Florida High School Athletic Association boys basketball playoffs under way, we’re taking a look at the top players to watch, class by class.
Here’s a closer look at the Top 10 freshmen:
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TOP 10 FRESHMEN IN FLORIDA BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS
(The list is in alphabetical order)
Shon Abaev, Miami Country Day
The 6-foot-6 forward is putting up stellar numbers this season for the Spartans. Coming into the playoffs, Abaev was averaging 21 points, four rebounds and nearly three assists per game.
Dante Allen, Riviera Prep
Allen is averaging 12.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and nearly two steals per game this season.
Cameron Boozer, Columbus (Miami)
The son of former NBA standout Carlos Boozer, Cameron is putting up big numbers, averaging 19.5 points and 11.8 rebounds per game this season for the Explorers.
Cayden Boozer, Columbus (Miami)
Cayden is the twin brother of Cameron and is averaging 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game this season.
Isaiah Campbell-Finch, Tampa Catholic
Campbell-Finch is already receiving Division I interest. During the regular season, he averaged 10.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Crusaders.
Tate Darner, Santa Fe Catholic
Darner is averaging nearly eight points per game and shoots 39 percent from 3-point distance for the Hawks.
Jamier Jones, Sarasota Riverview
Jones is averaging 20.1 points, 5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season for the Rams.
Anthony Knowles, Mater Lakes Academy
Knowles is averaging 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game this season for the Bears.
Patton Pinkins, PK Yonge
Pinkins is averaging 18.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and nearly two steals per game this season for the Blue Wave.
Jalen Reece, Oak Ridge
In 24 games played so far this season, Reece is putting up impressive numbers averaging 12.1 points, 3 rebounds and nearly seven assists per game for the Pioneers.