Kyle Edison, SG, St. John Paul II Academy senior: The reigning Sun Sentinel 5A-1A player of the year helped the Eagles stun St. Andrew’s 58-53 in overtime for the district title last season and averaged 16.2 points, 8 rebounds, and three steals while playing every position on the court.
Matthew James, PF/C, Jupiter Christian senior: He is a dual-sport athlete committed to Georgia Southern University where he will play basketball and football. This is his fifth year on varsity and said he was happy to come to the school and lead the team last year. He averaged 11 points 8.5 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and 2.2 blocks per game.
Kyle McNeal, G, Dwyer senior: Repeat Fab 5 selection averaged 14.8 points per game, 6.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.4 blocks for the Panthers last year. Helped Dwyer reach the state title game two years ago and the regional semifinals last year where they fell 68-65 to the eventual Class 6A state champion Martin County.
Calvin Sirmans, PG, Lake Worth senior: Last year’s Sun Sentinel 7A-6A player of the year helped the Trojans reach the state semifinals where they fell to the eventual state champion Miami Columbus. Sirmans, who hopes to attend Albany State, averaged 17.1 points, 5.4 assists, 3 rebounds per game, and 2.8 assists.
Brooklyn Vick, PG, St. Andrew’s junior: Third-year varsity member averaged 15 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds and two steals per game. Being recruited by UCF, Rutgers University, Syracuse University, Utah State and Texas A&M. Had a career-high 29 points last year versus North Broward Prep. Said proudest moments last season were helping his team break the school’s scoring record and getting 8 steals in one game.
Palm Beach next five
Gavin Aydelotte, C, Benjamin senior
Stone Bureau, G, Suncoast junior
Marvin Golf, F, Lake Worth senior
Nate Sasser, F, Suncoast senior
Andrew Sineway, SF, St. Andrew’s senior