As we get set for another high school basketball season, we will be revealing our Top 100 players to watch for in their respective classes. We will start with the senior class, followed by juniors, and then sophomores. The following players are ranked by their collegiate potential and the impact they made during the 2023-2024 season.
#40 Darius Washington– Edgewater– @Dmwash35 on X
Height: 6’5
Position: Combo Guard
Commitment: Uncommitted
The 6’5 senior guard is a versatile scorer when it comes to the offensive end, as he is a fantastic finisher when he’s around the rim. He’s also very comfortable when it comes to taking shots from out on the perimeter. Defensively, he has very quick hands where he can turn steals into scores as he has become very comfortable and confident with his ball-handling in transition. He also has a ton of length where he can get a block or two on the defensive end.
#39 Sean Owens– Windermere– @Sean_JOwens5 on X
Height: 6’2
Position: Combo Guard
Commitment: Uncommitted
The 6-2 senior combo guard plays with a combination skillset of speed and purpose. Owens isn’t afraid when it comes to scoring at the rim while absorbing contact. He is also unafraid when it comes to providing a sweet shooting stroke from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, Owens is a solid rebounder for his size and very active in the passing lanes where he can force turnovers.
#38 Romari Robinson– Miami High
Height: 6’4
Position: Combo Guard
Commitment: Uncommitted
The 6-4 senior combo guard plays with a ton of athleticism where he can get downhill and finish on both sides of the rim. He has a smooth release where he can also score on all three levels whether it’s off the bounce or the catch. Robinson can score in transition as he is exceptionally quick getting the basketball up the floor.
#37 BJ Plummer– Rickards (Tallahassee)– @BJPlummer3 on X
Height: 6’6
Position: Combo Guard
Commitment: North Florida
The 6’6 senior combo guard plays a long and athletic game on both ends of the floor whether it’s finishing over bigger defenders on the offensive end or rim protecting on the defensive end. Plummer is a capable passer where he is very accurate at finding the open guy whether he’s on the move or stationary. Defensively, Plummer is very active when it comes to jumping the passing lanes as well as having the quickness to turn steals into scores on the other end.
#36 Samuel Shoptaw– Windermere Prep– @ShoptawSamuel on X
Height: 6’3
Position: Point Guard
Commitment: South Alabama
Shoptaw displays a great feel whether it’s his leadership on the floor or his ability to score on all three levels. His ball handling and touch have gradually improved since the beginning of the season as well as his rebounding. He is also very good when it comes to passing through crowds as well as unafraid when it comes to finishing around the rim through contact. His ability to slow down the tempo and bring a high IQ every time he steps onto the floor has gradually improved.
#35 Maodo Niang– Academy of Central Florida– @MaodoMalickNi17 on X
Height: 6’8
Position: Power Forward
Commitment: Uncommitted
Niang has a unique skillset with his length, size, and athleticism. Niang is very productive when it comes to finishing around the rim as he can score off put-backs or lobs. On the defensive end, he has very good foot speed when it comes to spacing the floor whether he’s in the post or guarding the perimeter. Look for college coaches to start showing a ton of interest in him before the start of the season.
#34 TJ Drain– Windermere– @tjdrain on X
Height: 6’8
Position: Power Forward
Commitment: Liberty University
Drain is a 6’9 forward who’s making his case to move up in the 2025 rankings. He has a soft touch on his shots from inside and outside the paint. Drain is showing strides as a shooter but relies on scoring within ten feet with a consistent right hook to anchor his scoring. He’s all over the boards on both ends. He produces at a high level without plays being ran for him and without flashy moves. An easy double double threat who will challenge shots at the rim with his length and quick leaping. Definitely a prospect with a high ceiling because of his effort level, slight frame, and raw skillset on both ends of the floor.
#33 Darius Livingston– Discovery– @DariusLjr on X
Height: 6’2
Position: Point Guard
Commitment: Robert Morris University
The 6-2 senior point guard is the definition of a score-first point guard where he can get buckets across all three levels. Livingston is a quick decision maker and he can make strong, crisp passes while on the move. He is also very good when it comes to finishing the attack while absorbing contact. Livingston can make havoc by drawing fouls and getting to the free throw line on numerous occasions. He is a very active defender where he understands ball-reads as well as being very active in the passing lanes. He is also an underrated rebounder for his size where he is very quick to push the ball up the floor in transition.
#32 Anthony Knowles– Sagemont– @AnthonyKnowles2 on X
Height: 6’1
Position: Combo Guard
Commitment: Uncommitted
The 6-1 senior combo guard doesn’t get rattled when it comes to defenses applying pressure on him when he has the ball in his hands. Knowles is also known to be a solid passer whether it’s off the bounce or on the move. He also brings a good combination skillset of size and speed on the defensive end where he is able to jump the passing lanes. Knowles also has a strong knack of making havoc for opposing guards when he is on the ball forcing tough shots as well as rebounding well for his size.
#31 Tate Darner– Santa Fe Catholic– @TateDarner_ on X
Height: 6’3
Position: Combo Guard
Commitment: Chattanooga
The 6’3 senior combo guard has become very adaptive to shooting across all three levels on the offensive end. Darner can score whether it’s off the bounce or catch as he had a big-time summer playing for 1Family Hoops on the NXTPRO Hoops circuit. His court vision and decision-making have also improved where he has become more of a primary ball-handler for his high school team. Defensively, Darner does a great job when it comes to guarding on and off the ball as well.
