By james art 
Florida High School High School Show: New 2a Claimant North Tampa Christian
North Tampa Christian joins Allen Pettigrew -JR. In the first episode of High School Show Florida hoops
Rock Joseph Hartman’s Kombo Impaire Hartman enhances his stock every time he steps on the hardwood of spring 2024. Adidas championship this summer with his best friend Marta Barnes is just an additional bonus.
Since he has played in several high -profile tournaments, including the Iverson Blackout Showcase signature series, hosting the villages of villages, additional attention helps to recruit Gainesville locals and high multiple programs are calling.
In the last two weeks, we have also talked to Hartman and several other perspectives on basketball in Florida High School, which have been listening to colleges across the country. Let’s break them down and what they do to improve their game.
Hartman, a native of Gainesville, enters the update of 247Sports on the latest charts as the 141st perspective in the country. On the 2nd day of Iverson Classic, he rests after scoring 21 points in the first half of victory over Crossroads (Quincy). The 6 feet-5 combo guard raises steam in circles with a high set of summer. He calls Michigan, among others, showing interest in the 2026 perspective. Hartman holds offers from Butler, Wichita State, Virginia Tech and recently visited Cal.
Josia Brooks, 2029, Hyaliah Education Academy
Prospects like Brooks have scouts eager for the 2029 class, while most players of his age deviate against the opponents of high school, he distinguishes 20 matches in his career in Varsiti. Brooks is a quick swelling guard who uses his speed to throw himself at the basket and heads of the balls for pressure in defense. After Brooks scored with 24 points, Valdosta and Wichita were the first programs to reach Hialeah’s coaching staff.
Symon Ghai, 2026, Academy of Central Florida
The 7-foot-3 muscle frame makes it excellent on any basketball court where it is stepping on. For three years, organized basketball has shown protective potential, ability to manage the floor and great physical genetics with a father 7 feet-1 and 6 feet-7 mother. He caught the attention of Ole Miss, Mississippi, Kansas, Oklahoma, Bryant, Missouri and UCF. Junior improves his discipline, fights for a position and works on his touch on what the breakthrough may be.
Delancy enters as the fifth best guard in the country in the class of 2027. His 18 points per match step Gibbs High School, the 40th ranked team in the high school basketball. He counts Texas A&M and Rice as newly renowned programs. Oregon, West Virginia, Kenesau, Hampton, Florida A&M, USF and Georgia South have all extended offers. Delancy develops the middle -class game, trying to get spots and learn to influence the size of the elite to expand its game.
Martha Barnes, 2027, Academy of Central Florida
Barnes saw a light slide in his ranking, but remains a combined guard of the top five in the nation. The electric goal scorer fell 36 points against Westminster on 1 day at the Iverson showcase. After the match, he talks about expanding his game through the intensity of defense, leadership and shooting. A sophomore guard has an offer from UCF. Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio and Florida were in contact with his coaches this season.
Jared Thompson, 2026, villages
Thompson made a school history when he preserved nine threesomes in 14 attempts against Westminster. As a 6-core-3 combo guard who can protect both guards spots, make an intelligent game and a place on the floor, he has collected a handful of offers. He quoted offers from Queens and the University of Stetson and interest from Samford, Florida Gulf, Mercer and North Carolina A&T University.
Lyrique Sartin, 2025, Bell Creek Academy
Sartin has taken his supreme leading role seriously. Its 23.4 points per game are ranked 25th in the state, and its 5.4 assists per game is 21st. His excellent season was invited to a handful of programs in Florida such as Florida South, Hilsborough College College, Pasco Hernando, Ecker College and St. Leo. Betun Kukman has visited him in practice, will host him soon and is planned to watch him play the continent on Saturday, February 1st.
Tony Bryant, 2026, Christian Academy in North Tampa
Bryant’s shares have risen in the last year, as the 6-foot 10 ahead continues to show elite potential on both sides of the court. At the most national recruitment update, he was declared the best perspective for 2026 in the country. Given the depth and talent of the class, it is an honor and enough for NBA scouts to notice. Its name has already appeared on the NBA draft of NBA 2027, with over two dozen large offers from Kansas, Texas, Florida, Michigan and Illinois. UCF and Duke are also interested.