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With the 2022 Florida High School Athletic Association boys basketball playoffs tipping off this week, we’re taking a look at the top players to watch, class by class.

Here’s an inside look at the Top 20 juniors:

TOP 20 JUNIORS IN FLORIDA BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS

(The list is in alphabetical order)

Marvel Allen, Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale)

Allen is averaging 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game this season for the Eagles.

Eddrin Bronson, Tampa Catholic

In 17 games so far this season, Bronson is averaging 14.7 points and nearly five rebounds per game this season for the Crusaders.

Jaylen Carey, Westminster Academy

Carey is averaging nearly 9 points and 9 rebounds per game this season for the Lions.

Carl Cherenfant, Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale)

Cherenfant is averaging 12.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game for the Eagles.

John Gamble, Charlotte (Punta Gorda)

Gamble is averaging 15.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and nearly two steals per game this season for the Tarpons.

Tristan Gross, St. Petersburg

Gross is averaging 20.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and nearly three assists per game this season for the Green Devils.

Jayden Hastings, Orlando Christian Prep

The 6-foot-10 junior isn’t your typical scorer but is averaging six rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this season for the Warriors.

Mason Lee, Providence School (Jacksonville)

Lee is averaging 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season for the Stallions. Lee is also a 34 percent shooter from long range.

Jason Jackson, Sarasota Riverview

Jackson is averaging 17.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game this season for the Rams.

Camerin James, Leesburg

James is averaging 18 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game this season for the Yellow Jackets.

Dylan James, Winter Haven

James is averaging 15.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2 assists and 3.1 blocks per game.

Jizzle James, Olympia

James is averaging 25.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game this season for the Titans.

Dylan Kramer, St. Petersburg

Kramer is averaging 10.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game this season for the Green Devils.

Kjei Parker, Bartow

Parker is averaging 17 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and nearly two steals per game this season for the Yellow Jackets.

Kris Parker, Crossroad Academy

Parker is averaging 18.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game this season.

Eduardo Placer, Windermere Prep

Placer is averaging 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game this season for the Lakers.

Nate Sasser, Suncoast

Sasser is averaging 11.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season for the Chargers.

Sean Stewart, Windermere

The Duke commit (pictured above) is averaging 21 points, 13.5 rebounds and nearly five blocked shots per game for the Wolverines.

Guilherme Tesch, North Broward Prep

Tesch is averaging 15.9 points, 5 rebounds and nearly two assists per game this season for the Eagles.

Tyler Williams, Lakeland

Williams is not just a star on the football field but is also shining on the hardwood as well. The 6-foot-5 junior guard is averaging 15.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and nearly three steals per game this season.