Zachary Lyon:
Future150 Regional Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball: NC, SC & VA
Tallahassee, FL (Future150) -- Leonard Hamilton has done an excellent job with the 2016 class and even though he missed out on some big pieces, he still has a top ten class and one elite uncommitted prospect that could very well end up in a Seminole jersey.
Future150 will take a look, and breakdown the Seminoles current prospects headed to Tallahassee next year.
Jonathan Issac (#16 in top-150), IMG Academy (FL): If you would of heard that Issac committed to FSU about a year or so ago not many would of thought much of it. Other than Issac was going to be a quality 4-year player with good length and potential. Now when people talk about Issac going to FSU it's all about instant impact and one-and-done oppurtunity. Issac has earned this new kind of reputation for good reason, as he exploded on the EYBL circuit this past summer picking up a ridiculous amount of offers that included blue-bloods like Kentucky and North Carolina. Issac is a 6'10 SF that has the handles and pure shooting touch to play SG as well. His versatility and overall skill-set on offense will be an amazing addition to this team.
Trent Forrest (#70 in top-150), Chipley (FL): Forrest is a top 10 prospect at his position and should be a fine two or three year player. His immediate impact will depend on the decisions of Xaiver Rathan-Mayes and Dwayne Bacon whether they decide to go pro or not. Assuming at least one leave (Bacon more likely than Rathan-Mayes), Forrest should see a good amount of playing time either way, especially if both wind up leaving. He will bring a true scoring option with good rebounding abilities.
C.J. Walker (3-star prospect), Arsenal Tech (IN): Even though Walker is out of the top 150 he should still have a pretty heavy impact since the Seminoles are losing three guards to graduation in Devon Bookert, Michael Saxton, and Montay Brandon. Walker deffinitely has plenty of experience of going against some of the top talent in the country while playing with the Spiece Indy Heat on the Nike EYBL circuit. So unlike most lower rated prospects, Walker should transition to the next level a bit smoother. Expect Walker to stick around for at least three years and develop into a great floor general under Coach Hamilton.
Hamilton Waiting For One More?
2016 PF/C Udoka Azubuike of Potters House Christian Academy in Florida is Future50's #8 rated prospect in the nation and still considering the Seminoles along with North Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky, and others. FSU has been considered a favorite for quite some time now, but it is vital for Coach Hamilton and staff to seal the deal with Azubuike. He could possibly vault them into one of the top five classes in the country.
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