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. After revealing the Top 100 seniors across the Sunshine State, we will now feature the junior class. The following players are ranked by their collegiate potential and the impact they made during the 2023-2024 season.
#20 Jermal Jones Jr.– DME Academy– @JermalJonesJr0 on X
Height: 6’5
Position: Combo Guard
Offers: California, Clemson, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, Purdue, Stetson
The 6-5 junior combo guard has a smooth edge to his game where he can be a traditional three level scorer. He also adds a ton of toughness in his game on the defensive end where he frustrates the opposition. He is creative in a lot of ways on the offensive end where he is a smooth passer with great court vision from the guard position. Jones is an emerging prospect you are going to want to keep on your radar.
#19 Joseph Hartman– The Rock School (Gainesville)– @Joseph32Hartman on X
Height: 6’5
Position: Combo Guard
Offers: Butler, California, Charleston, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Liberty, Omaha, Penn State, Saint Louis, South Florida, Tulane, Tulsa, Virginia Tech, Wichita State
A 6-5 junior combo guard does a sensational job at applying pressure on defenses with his ability to create for himself as well as his teammates. On the offensive end, he is explosive when it comes to finishing around the rim through contact. His ability to be a threat from the three-point line has also taken a huge stride in his offensive game. He also adds a ton of physicality on the defensive end, where he doesn’t let you get an easy look at the basket, using his athleticism to challenge shots.
#18 Kevin Thomas– Sagemont– @_kevinthomas1 on X
Height: 6’7
Position: Small Forward
Offers: Auburn, California, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State
The 6’7 junior wing has a soft and reliable touch where he can be effective on the interior as well as on the perimeter offensively. Thomas can create effectively off the catch as well as the bounce, where his change of speed allows him to be a threat on all three levels. Defensively, Thomas can guard multiple positions using his length and athleticism, where he can challenge shots against anybody on the floor. Fully expect Thomas to get more college interest by the time this upcoming season comes to an end.
#17 Drake “DJ” Sandi– St. Thomas Aquinas– @DJSandi_ on X
Height: 6’2
Position: Point Guard
Offers: Albany, American, Bethune-Cookman, Jacksonville, North Carolina A&T
I have been impressed with his offensive skillset. Sandi can connect from the perimeter as well as finishing on the attack getting to the free throw line often. On the defensive side, he is very underrated when it comes to his footwork and his activity in the passing lanes where he uses his length to get tips and deflections. He currently holds offers from Albany, American, Bethune-Cookman, Jacksonville, and North Carolina A&T but expect the offer list to continue to grow as his high school career rolls on.
#16 Felipe Quinones– IMG Academy– @FAQ2026 on X
Height: 6’4
Position: Point Guard
Offers: Baylor, California, Cincinnati, Illinois, Kansas, Memphis, Michigan, Ole Miss, Purdue
The 6’4 junior point guard can impact the game in a variety of ways and scores on all three levels at the offensive end. He does a great job in the pick-and-roll offense, where he can score effectively at the front of the rim and is unafraid when it comes to drawing contact. Already holding several power four offers, I fully expect Quinones to have a stellar junior season where he could rise in the player rankings by seasons end.
#15 Collin Paul– Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale)– @big_game_collin on X
Height: 6’7
Position: Small Forward
Offers: Bethune-Cookman, Florida State, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Iowa State, Miami, Mississippi State, TCU, Virginia Tech
The 6’7 junior forward is a rim protector and a dominate rebounder for his size, as well as running the floor exceptionally well. He is a traditional back-to-the-basket type of player who has great footwork and hands on the interior. He is also gaining more confidence in his mid-range game and will look to expand his game into becoming a true three-level scoring threat. On the defensive end, Paul has expanded his range when it comes to guarding multiple positions as he has solid length where he can challenge shots at all three levels.
#14 AJ Williams– DME Academy– @_ajwilliams_ on X
Height: 6’8
Position: Small Forward
Offers: Creighton, Georgetown, Mississippi State, Wake Forest
The 6’8 junior forward is one of the most intriguing prospects in the class. He has a strong first step where he can finish above the rim whether it’s off the catch or bounce. He does a great job using his size and strength to an advantage as well as growing more confidence in the mid-range jumper on the offensive end. On the defensive end, he has the length where he can guard multiple positions and is very underrated when it comes to playing the passing lanes. Williams is a talented prospect who can put up some efficient numbers this upcoming season at DME Academy.
#13 Dhani Miller– Montverde Academy– @_DhaniMiller on X
Height: 6’3
Position: Point Guard
Offers: Florida A&M, Mercer, NJIT, UCF
The 6-3 guard plays with a load of energy on both ends of the floor where he gets assists, steals as well as rebounds well for his size. On the defensive end of the floor he covers a lot of ground where he can guard several positions on the floor. He can read passes using his length to turn his defense into offense where when he scores he can score in bunches.
#12 Herly Brutus– The Villages Charter– @HerlyBrutus on X
Height: 6’7
Position: Small Forward
Offers: California, Jacksonville, South Florida, Stetson
The 6-7 junior small forward transferred from Umatilla to The Villages Charter during the off-season plays with a lot of length and toughness on both ends of the floor. He is a respectable and highly-skilled three-level scoring threat along with a solid driver and finisher at the front of the rim. He does a great job at finding his teammates while using his court vision and ball-handling skills. Brutus is also a solid defender where he can guard multiple positions whether it’s challenging perimeter shooters or defending the rim. Brutus also has a strong knack when it comes to jumping the passing lanes as he makes tips which can cause him to get buckets on the other end.
#11 Marcis Ponder– West Oaks Academy– @Marcis_P2026 on X
Height: 7’0
Position: Center
Offers: Alabama, Chicago State, Florida A&M, Florida State, Georgia, Georgetown, Kansas, Illinois, Mississippi State, Murray State, Providence, Rutgers
The 7-0 junior power forward is a coveted and traditional big man who has a soft touch at the front of the rim. Ponder also plays with a high motor and has an imposing figure to have a huge upside as he gears up for his junior season. He has also shown great footwork and can punish defenders with his strength around the rim while absorbing contact. After spending last season with Overtime Elite, Ponder has put on a ton of muscle to his frame where he will make a huge impact playing for West Oaks Academy this upcoming season.
