Dade and Broward are loaded with boys’ basketball prospects. Here’s a look at the top 20
Perhaps no high school in Broward County has a better collection of talent than Westminster Academy.
But it’s not just Westminster.
Calvary Christian and Sagemont have elite recruits, too.
In Miami-Dade County, Columbus has enough top recruits to field its own all-star team.
But it’s not just Columbus.
Riviera Prep, Norland and Mater Lakes are flooded with talent also.
Here’s an attempt to rank the top college prospects in the two-county area, using sources such as 247 Sports, MiamiDadebb.com and espn.com as well as conversations with coaches:
1. Cameron Boozer (Columbus), 6-9, 215, junior PF: Boozer is the second-ranked junior in the nation, and he has offers from Kentucky, Duke and more. He powered Columbus to a Class 7A state title last season, leading his team in scoring (22.1) and rebounds (11.3). He added 4.2 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals. His twin brother Cayden is also a prospect. Their father is former NBA player Carlos Boozer.
2. Alexander Constanza (Westminster Academy), 6-9, 205, sophomore CG: The seventh-ranked sophomore in the nation, he averaged 15.0 points and 9.1 rebounds as a freshman. He has more than a dozen offers, including Miami, Auburn and more.
3. Cayden Boozer (Columbus), 6-3, 185, junior PG: Boozer is the 16th-ranked junior in the nation, and he has the same offers as his brother. Cayden last season ranked second on his team in scoring (15.1) and first in assists (4.3).
4. Alex Lloyd (Westminster Academy), 6-4, 180, junior SG: The 45th-ranked junior in the nation, he averaged 19.0 points as a sophomore last season. The four-star recruit has offers from Miami, Florida State, Florida and more.
5. Jase Richardson (Columbus), 6-3, 180, senior combo guard: A lefty, he has committed to Michigan State. He played last season for Las Vegas Bishop Gorman. He’s the son of NBA player Jason Richardson. Brother Jaxon is also a prospect.
6. Marcus Allen (Norland), 6-6, 190, senior SF: After one year in Arizona, he has returned to Norland, where he will flash his elite defensive skills. A University of Missouri recruit, he is also improved offensively and is a tough rebounder.
7. Shon Abaev (Calvary Christian), 6-7, 185, junior SF: The four-star recruit is ranked sixth in Florida for the Class of 2025. He has offers from LSU, Kansas and more.
8. Dante Allen (Riviera Prep), 6-4, 210, junior SG: He powered Riviera Prep to a state title last season, leading the Bulldogs in points (21.6); rebounds (7.7); assists (3.7); and steals (2.3). He has offers from Miami, Villanova and more. His father, Malik Allen, played 12 years in the NBA and is now a Miami Heat assistant coach.
9. Christian Reid (Mater Lakes), 6-5, 185, senior SF: He’s a Southern Miss signee. As a junior last season, Reid led Mater Lakes to its first state title, topping the squad in scoring (14.1) and rebounds (10.1).
10. Calvin Russell Jr. (Northwestern), 6-6, 180, sophomore SG: He is ranked as the No. 1 sophomore in Miami, but he will likely play college football. He is a four-star recruit as a wide receiver with offers from Alabama, Auburn and more. But he is so good in basketball – with little practice – he is nicknamed “Urban Legend.”
11. Dwayne Wimbley Jr. (Westminster Academy), 6-6, 210, junior SF: He averaged 16.1 points and 5.6 rebounds and has offers from Florida State, Chicago State and more. His dad played for the University of Miami as a 6-9, 245-pound center.
12. Myles Fuentes (Riviera Prep), 6-0, 175, freshman PG: He averaged 9.9 points as an eighth-grader on a state-title team. He is incredibly athletic, able to go 360, between the legs and do a windmill dunk. He already has offers from Stetson and Radford.
13. Cayden Daughtry (Calvary Christian), 5-11, 150, freshman PG: He already has an offer from Florida State and is top-five in his class in the U.S. He is a big-time scorer already on varsity, and he has growth potential since his father is 6-foot-4.
14. Kevin Thomas (Sagemont), 6-7, 190, sophomore SG: Thomas, who averaged 7.7 points and 5.3 rebounds as a freshman last season at Stoneman Douglas, already has offers from Mississippi State and Auburn.
15. Jaxon Richardson (Columbus), 6-6, 185, sophomore SF: He is a lob threat, an excellent defender and a strong rebounder. Richardson is the second-ranked sophomore in Miami and the younger brother of Jase.
16. Romari Robinson (Miami High), 6-5, 190, junior PG: He averaged 15.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 4.0 steals, he’s getting offers from FIU, FAU and more.
17. Kohl Rosario (Florida Christian), 6-4, 185, junior SG: He averaged 16.5 points and 5.6 rebounds and has offers from Southern Miss and FIU. He’s athletic, has long arms and is an elite shooter with NBA range.
18. Malik Abdullahi (Columbus), 6-8, 215, senior PF: He committed to Princeton University. Last season, he averaged 8.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks.
19. Triston Wilson (Norland), 6-6, 200, senior SG: He led Norland in scoring last season (16.9), and he ranked second in rebounds (4.8), assists (2.6) and steals (1.2). He has committed to Presbyterian College, a Division I program.
20. Josh Harris (Pines Charter), 6-8, 210, senior SF: Harris is a tremendous rebounder who can make 3-pointers. He averaged 15.0 points and 10.0 boards last season, and he has committed to the University of North Florida.
OTHERS TO WATCH
▪ Gustavo Guimaraes, a 7-0, 220-pound junior center from Riviera Prep, is an elite shot-blocker and a stellar passer. The Brazil native has offers from Evansville and Stetson, but he will likely go high-major.
▪ Thiago Sucatzky, a 5-11 Divine Savior junior point guard who played this fall for the Argentina Under-17 team and has an offer from Kansas.
▪ Enrico Borio, a 6-8 power forward at North Broward Prep with all-around skills, signed with Jacksonville. He is a Brazil native.
▪ Jeremy Elyzee, a 6-7 senior wing at Pines Charter, averaged 14.4 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He has offers from Georgia Southern, Tulane and more.
▪ Kenneth Lopez, a 6-9, 220-pound senior forward at Sagemont, is an elite shot-blocker. The Puerto Rico native has an offer from Southern Miss.
▪ Jeremy Jenkins, a 6-8, 230-pound freshman forward for Riviera Prep, appears destined to be a high-major recruit.
▪ Jordyn Kee, a 6-4 senior point guard at Sagemont, has interest from Florida State, Missouri and more.
▪ DJ Sandi, a 6-1 sophomore point guard, led St. Thomas Aquinas in scoring (11.1), assists (4.0) and steals (4.3).
▪ Ricky Liburd, a 6-6 junior shooting guard at Sagemont, has interest from Ivy League schools.