Griffin Starks
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Scout Report
Southeastern Prep's frontcourt is loaded, but the guy playing the four next to two future high-major bigs might be the most fascinating projection of the bunch. Griffin Starks is 6-7 and still figuring out exactly what he wants to be on a basketball court. That's not a knock — it's the whole story with him right now.
Background
Starks grew up in Orlando and has stayed local, landing at Southeastern Prep as part of a loaded 2027 class that includes five-star point guard Beckham Black and top-five forward CJ Rosser. Playing alongside that kind of talent — plus Louisville-bound center Obinna Ekezie Jr. — has forced him to sharpen his role fast instead of dominating the ball. His AAU circuit reps have come mostly in the Florida grassroots scene, where physical, athletic forwards are a dime a dozen and standing out takes more than just length. He's had to earn his minutes in a program that isn't lacking for future D1 talent.
Playing Style
Starks plays like a connector forward, not a primary option, which makes sense given the company he keeps. He runs the floor hard in transition and finishes above the rim when he gets a runway, but he's at his best facilitating the offense rather than trying to force it. Defensively he's got the frame to guard multiple positions and the instincts to rotate on time, though his lateral quickness against smaller, shiftier wings is still a work in progress. On the glass he's a solid team rebounder more than a dominant one — he boxes out and finishes the possession rather than hunting highlight putbacks. His decision-making with the ball has improved; he's not forcing tough shots into traffic and understands when to swing it to Black or dump it down to Rosser or Ekezie in the post. The tempo he plays at is deliberate, almost patient for a kid his age, which suggests a basketball IQ that outpaces his current physical development.
Strengths
His feel for spacing is the standout trait — he understands where to be relative to the ball-handler and doesn't clog driving lanes, which is rare for a young forward. He's a willing, capable passer out of the short roll and from the elbow, reading rotations instead of just dumping it. Coaches watching tape will also notice his motor on the defensive glass and in transition; he doesn't take plays off just because he's not the focal point. There's real touch on his mid-range jumper too, even if the volume isn't there yet to call it a strength across the board.
Areas to Watch
The jump shot needs to extend consistently past the arc — right now it's more mid-range comfort than perimeter threat, and at 6-7 that range matters for his projection at forward. Physically he needs to add strength to hold up against bigger fours in the post and to finish through contact instead of around it. More aggression creating his own shot, rather than defaulting to the connective role, would raise his ceiling considerably.
Player Comparison
His game brings to mind a young Cameron Johnson-type role player — a forward who spaces the floor, moves the ball, and doesn't need touches to impact winning, even if the shooting numbers aren't there yet to fully back that up. The connective-tissue skill set and the frame are similar; the outside shot just has to catch up.
Recruitment
Starks currently holds three D1 offers — Florida State, Penn State, and Ohio — which is a solid start for a 2027 prospect ranked #250 nationally, especially playing in the shadow of two top-two guys at his own school. Expect that offer list to grow over the next year as his shot develops and more programs get extended looks at him outside of Black and Rosser's shadow. Florida State's proximity to Orlando makes it a name worth watching long-term, but with over a year until any binding decisions, this recruitment is still very much in its early stages. No commitment timeline has been indicated yet.
Projection
At the high-major level, Starks profiles as a rotation forward who can guard multiple spots, move the ball, and knock down open jumpers if that part of his game continues to progress. The ceiling is a stretch-four role player who does the little things — good size, good IQ, low turnover rate — without needing to be a primary scorer. The floor, if the shot doesn't come along, is a solid mid-major contributor who wins with effort and feel rather than shot creation.
Updated Sep 28, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
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