Northeast Fl- It was a great year in boys basketball as several players showed why they were the best of the best in basketball. Many players led their teams to tremendous success on the court, and Duval Sports followed them all the way to the state championships in Lakeland, Florida. Now that the NBA Finals is in the books, it’s time to read all about the top boys basketball players of the year in Northeast Florida. We may see them at the top level one day. Check them out!
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First Team
G- Nathan Bunkosky, Ponte Vedra, 6’0, Senior, Avg 9.2 ppg, 6.4 apg, 2.4 spg <– Click to view profile
Nate the great was the 6A District 6 player of the year, a 2x State Finalist, a 2x Region Champion, a 2x District Champion. He led is team to these many accomplishments while becoming Ponte Vedra’s all-time leader in steals. He finished 2nd all time in assists for the Sharks. The two-sports star committed to St. Cloud State to play basketball.
G-Caleb Williams, Ribault, 6’2, Junior, Avg 13.9 ppg <—– Click to view player profile
Williams led the resurrgence for Ribault to the Final 4 for the first time since 2017. He averaged a team-high 13.9 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.7 steals. Three years ago, Williams was leading his Springfield ( Kirby Smith) middle school basketball team to back 2 back County Championships. This year he saw Springfield win another chip, while also leading his High School basketball team to the Final 4!
PF-Travon Miller, Temple Christian, 6’5, Senior, Avg 25.7ppg<—– Click link to view player profile
The highest scorer in Duval County (Jacksonville) was Temple Christian’s Travon Miller. When it was all said and done, Miller ended the year as the 11th highest scorer in the state of Florida (25.7ppg). Led Temple Christian to wins at the FCAL championship over Redeemer Christian, winning the MVP honors for the entire tournament.
F- Jaylen Robinson, Providence, 6’6, Junior, Avg 13.1 ppg
Led the most talented basketball team in Northeast Florida in points as they advanced to the State Final 4. Robinson is athletic strong, able to terrorize down low in the paint, but also able to get out and push the fast break. He has several D1 offers including George Mason, Ohio, USF, and JU.
F- Isaac Taveras, NFEI, 6’7, Senior, Avg 22.1 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.7 SPG <—-Click the link to view profile
Isaac Taveras is a freak-ish athlete on the court, able to control the tempo of a game in so many ways by scoring and collapsing defenses to him. He can jump out of the gym, and compliments that athleticism with style and clutch play making ability. He didn’t finish the season for NFEI, however in his 13 games he showed why he is arguably the best player in the area. He averaged 22.1 points per game, and was a huge reason NFEI got off to a fast start and gained confidence to go all the way back to the Final 4. The previous year Taveras went off in the Final 4 scoring 44 points against Sagemont.
Taveras was voted the Duval Sports Boys Basketball Player Of The Year!
C-Kennan Johnson, San Jose Prep, 6’8, Senior, Avg 9.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.4 BPG Click here to view profile!
The ultimate team player, Johnson has the athletic ability to take over a game. Yet what makes him special is his coachability to play within the system to help his team achieve success. No better example of this was when he helped lead San Jose Prep to the win at Prep Nationals in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Johnson was active all over the court, coming away with co-MVP honors. Every team needs a “big man” and at 6 foot 8 he can not only play down low, but he is probably the best shooting big in the area knocking down eight 3-pointers . He committed to Erskine College, and with his 6 foot 8 frame is sure to be a dream come true for college coaches.
Second Team
G- Karl Knighten Jr, Matanzas, 6’0,Senior, Avg 26.6ppg
The Polk State signee finished his amazing senior year ranked #7 in the state in scoring at 26.6 points per game. The 5’11 Guard is an explosive scorer, who uses his strong frame to get to the rack. Many tried to stop him, but couldn’t.
G- Mandon Seapoe, First Coast Christian, 6’0, Senior, Avg 29.3 PPG
The second leading scorer in the entire state is Mandon Seapoe of First Coast Christian. Averaging 29.3 points per game, Seapoe can score the basketball relentlessly. He can run the fast break on offense and pressures consistently while maintaining position on defense.
SG- C.J Hall, Hilliard, 6’2, sophomore, Avg 20.8 PPG
If you turn on the tape and look at his game, there’s no mistaking why he’s listed here. Confident, aggressive, and athletic, the sophomore jumps out of the gym at just 6 foot 3. Was one of the leading scorers in the area for a reason. Look out for this dynamic star in the years to come.
G- Anakin Brown, Bolles, 6’3, Junior, Avg 19.9 PPG
Anakin Brown showed time and time again just how talented he was for Bolles. He stood out as the most athletic player on the court with the ability to carry the team offensively. Averaging 20 points per game in a pass first system was extremely impressive. It’s the reason he’ll be following in the foot-steps of his father, former NBA star Dee Brown as he committed to play at JU.
G- Orel Gray, University Christin, 6’0, Senior, Avg 19.5 PPG <— Click To View Profile
What can’t Orel Gray do? Already committed to Famu in fotball, Gray showed that he is one of the best basketball players in the area as well. He solidified himself on this list by exhibiting maximum effort that translates from the football field to the basketball court. He averaged nearly 20 points per game for the Christians.
C–Cameron Coachman, Oakleaf, 6’8, Senior, Avg 9.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 5.8 BPG
Everyone in the city knew where the block party was going to be. It was over in Oakleaf, as center Cameron Coachman led the area in blocks to the tune of 5.3 per game. To put that in perspective, no other player in the area averaged more than 3.4 blocks per game. The senior not only controlled the paint he dominated it, finished third in the entire state in blocks. He committed to Daytona State College to play at the next level.
Third Team
F- Chris Arias, Providence, 6’6, Junior, Avg 11.3 PPG<—- Click to view profile
G- Kent Jackson, Episcopal, 6’2, Junior, Avg 18.0 PPG
G- Darian Frazier, Wolfson, 6’0, Junior, Avg 18.8 PPG
F-Camden Cooper, St. John’s Country Day, 6’3, 7th Grade, Avg 17.4 PPG, 3.1 APG <— Click to View Profile
C-Isaac Edwards, Impact, 6’7, Senior, Avg 11.0 PPG
G- Malcom Warthen, West Nassau, 5’11, Senior, Avg 25.7 PPG
Honorable Mention
F- Mason Lee, Providence, 6’6, Senior, Avg 10.7 PPG, 4.6 APG
G-Juan Bruce, Fletcher, 6’2, Senior, Avg 17.9 ppg, 2.2 SPG
F- Jordan Mikell, Impact, 6’5, Senior, Avg 10.9 PPG
F- Brett Corbitt, Eagles View, 6’5, Senior, Avg 11.1 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 3.4 BPG
G- Jeremiah Ways, Westside, 6’4, Senior, Avg 14.5 PPG, 11.8 RPG
F -Trent Williams, Palatka, Junior
G- Juan Barbista, NFEI, 6’2, Senior, Avg 13.4 PPG, 2.1 SPG
G- Sam Ritchie, Ponte Vedra, 6’1, Junior, Avg 11.3 PPG
F –Ronald Durham, Jackson, Junior
G -Diego Dinonisio, Bishop Kenny, Senior
G- Noah Salazar, Beaches Chapel, 6’0, Freshman, Avg 18.5 PPG
F- Ethan Williams, Fleming Island, Senior, 14.9 PPG, 7.7 RPG
C- Odaine Clahar, NFEI, 6’10, Junior, Avg 5.8 RPG
F –Keron Jackson, Ed White, 6’6, Sophomore, Avg 26 PPG
F- Israel Nuhu, Ponte Vedra, 6’4, Senior, Avg 12.6 PPG, 6.1 RPG
F-Troy Jenkins, Temple Christian, 6’5, Senior, Avg 18.0 ppg, 12.5 RPG
G –Taylor Thompson, Impact Christian, 6’0 Junior, Avg 11.3 PPG
G –Landon Geren, Bartram Trail, Sophomore
G- Sulimon Koko, San Jose Prep, 6’2, Senior, Avg 11.8 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 5.9 APG
F- Dominick Scott, Riverside, 6’4, Senior, Avg 12.8 PPG, RPG 6.7
G- Pierce Shirk, Bolles, 6’4, Senior, Avg 12.3 PPG
G- Curtis Phillips, Tocoi Creek, 6’3, Senior
F- Martez Holland, Baker County, 6’4 Senior
G -Mason Sword, St. Joseph
G- Dylan Lewis, Oakleaf, 6’4, Senior, 9.5 PPG, 5.0 APG
G-George Woods, Ribault, Senior
G- Tommie Hall, NFEI, 6’2, Senior, Avg 10.5 PPG
F- Kyle Jones, Paxon, 6’4, Senior, Avg 13.9 PPG
SF- Ben Ritchie, Ponte Vedra, 6’4, Senior, Avg 11.7 PPG
G- J’den Golding, Clay, 6’4, Senior
G- Aaron Rivers, Oakleaf, Junior Avg 10.8 PPG
G- Mike Swift, Potter’s House, 6’3, Senior
G- Conner Bailey, Eagles View, 5’11 Senior, Avg 17.2 PPG, 4.8 APG
G- Joshua Robinson, Trinity Christian, 5’11, Senior, Avg 17.0 PPG
G- Brandon DeMartino, Fort White, 6’5, Junior, Avg 17.7 PPG, 6.1 RPG
G- Adrian Walker, Harvest Community, 6’1, Junior, Avg 11.6 PPG, 6.8 RPG
G- Issac Broxey, Columbia, 6’1, Senior, Avg 17.0 PPG, 3.2 APG
F- Isaiah Brunson, Harvest Community, 6’5, Junior, Avg 10.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG
G- Zaire Brunson, Harvest Community, 5’10, Senior, Avg 10.3 PPG
G Joseph Bargeron, Jackson, Junior
F- Antonio Harrison, Riverside, 6’4, Senior, Avg 10.7 PPG, 6.3 RPG
C- Tae’ Shaun Gelsey, Riverside, 6’5, Sophomore, Avg 9.6 PPG, 6.6 RPG
G Jake Larson, Nease, Senior
F- Kalvin Gilbert, Ribault, 6’5, Senior
G Hampton Riedl, Creekside, 6’3 Senior, Avg 12.3 PPG
F Trent Williams, Palatka, Junior
F Ty’jahn Wright, Columbia, Senior, 11.9 PPG
G Josiah McClary, Atlantic Coast, Senior Avg 14.8 PPG, 3.2 SPG
F Grady Schwartz, Episcopal, Junior
G Kareem Preston, Menendez, Freshman
G- Beza Miller, Episcopal, 6’1, Senior, Avg 14.4 PPG, 5.3 APG
G Sam Ritchie, Ponte Vedra, Junior
G- Barrett Baker, Bishop Kenny, Senior, Avg 9.8 PPG
G Jesse Basse, Fernandina Beach, Sophomore
G- Jordan Gist, Bishop Kenny, Junior, Avg 9.2 PPG
C- Axel Holmquist, Fleming Island, Senior, Avg 12.9 PPG, 9.3 RPG
F Jye Thompson, Yulee, 6’5, Senior, Avg 13.3 PPG
G Bryson Utter, Nease, Junior
