Fla Spring Player Showcase Day 2

ORLANDO, Fla. – Day 2 of the Hoop Exchange Spring Player Showcase gave the Florida high school juniors, seniors and post grad players a chance to display their skills, and in some cases, show improvements in their game.

Anfernee Simons 2018 – The Louisville commit played his usual game with confidence. Simons made shots off the bounce, got to the rim to finish and set up his teammates well. The 6-foot-2 four-star point guard also used his athleticism to block shots at the rim.

Nassir Little 2018 – Known for his athleticism and above the rim finishes, Little showed an improved jump shot and the best ball handling we’ve seen from him thus far. The No. 49 ranked player in the junior class started fast breaks and in the half court he got to the rim off the bounce going left or right.

Michael Devoe 2018 – Devoe is a three level scorer and a very good rebounder for his position. He looks comfortable at either guard position and at 6-foot-3 has good size for the point guard position at the next level. He likes to get into the paint to score or dish when the help defender arrives. The lefty’s jump shot must be respected because he has range to the NBA three-point line and a very smooth shooting stroke. Ranked No. 142 in the junior class, Devoe holds offers from Georgia, Georgia Tech, Miami, SMU, Stanford, USC and Virginia with interest coming from Florida and UCF

Ronaldo Segu 2018 – “Rondo” has the speed and quickness to push the ball in transition and get the ball deep in the paint at will. He plays under control and probes the defense until either his defender makes a mistake allowing Segu to knock down his shot or he spots a teammate that he can deliver a pass to and get an assist. He showed good decision making and leadership qualities. Segu holds offers from FGCU, FIU, Florida State, Georgia State, Murray State, North Florida, UAB, UCF and VCU.

Shaquan Jules 2018 – Jules is a big time athlete. He has a great first step to the basket from the wing and is explosive when attacking the rim. His outside shooting comes and goes and his decision making as a passer on the move needs improving, but Jules has great tools to work with. He listed his measureables as 6-foot-7, 220-pounds and a 7-foot-1 wingspan. Jules interest from Georgia Tech and Stetson.

Lahat Thioune 2018 – A lean big forward with good ball handling skills for his position. Thioune can grab rebounds and push it up the court. He’s a good pick-and-pop guy with the ability to knock down open shots to the arc off the catch. Thioune runs well, has a good motor and a nice jump hook. He does need to do a better job of boxing out. Thioune holds offers from FGCU, Louisville, Pittsburgh, UAB and UNLV.

Jose Placer 2018 – A cerebral point guard with a terrific feel for the game. Placer contributed with assists, steals and rebounds. He has good range on his jumper and knows how to set his teammates up. Placer is an active defender in half court or transition. He has an offer from North Florida plus interest from Kansas State, Wake Forest and Wichita State. Placer said he plans to unofficially visit Wichita State next weekend.