First-Team All-State Tournament Team
27 games this week took place at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland for the FHSAA boys basketball state tournament. Nine champions were crowned. 9A: Osceola 8A: Blanche Ely 7A: Crestview 6A: Stranahan 5A: University 4A: Westminster 3A: St. John…
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Continue Reading27 games this week took place at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland for the FHSAA boys basketball state tournament.
Nine champions were crowned.
9A: Osceola
8A: Blanche Ely
7A: Crestview
6A: Stranahan
5A: University
4A: Westminster
3A: St. John Paul II
2A: Central Florida Christian
1A: Madison County
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Here is a look at the First-Team All-State Tournament Team.
Diwun Black (Osceola)
The 2019 6’4″ forward was basically unstoppable in the Class 9A state final, dropping 35 points and 10 boards while connecting on 10-of-10 from the free throw line including two free throws to put his team ahead by five points with 45 seconds left. He also had 15 points and eight rebounds in a semifinal win over South Miami. Committed to UF to play linebacker, perhaps the Gators will want him on their basketball team as well. He said he hasn’t talked to head coach Mike White, FYI.
Marcus Niblack (Wildwood)
Three straight state Final Fours will make you comfortable and 2020 6’3″ guard Marcus Niblack was red hot in a semifinal win over Franklin County with 33 points, six assists, six steals and five rebounds. He followed that up with 18 points in a single overtime loss to Madison County in the Class 1A state final. Niblack continues to get better as a playmaker and pure shooter.
Jordan Preaster (Central Florida Christian)
Despite playing just 21 minutes due to foul trouble in a semifinal win over Crossroad, the 2019 6’5″ Bethune Cookman signee still managed to contribute 10 points and eight rebounds. He then worked all game long in the Class 2A state final against North Florida Educational to record 30 points and eight rebounds. Preaster is a stellar athlete who uses his length well and can get into the mid-range and hit often.
Mike Trigg (Seffner Christian)
With three Division I offers for football, it is very apparent that 2021 6’6″ guard Mike Trigg is simply different. He had an okay 15 point and five rebound performance in a semifinal win over Riviera Prep. But in the Class 4A state final, he turned up the heat on Westminster with 33 points, seven rebounds in the loss. He shot 10-of-17 overall from the field, 10-of-11 from the free throw line and 3-of-5 from deep. Trigg is a bruiser and a guy who can use his mix of upper body strength and smarts to his true advantage.
Sam Griffin (Westminster)
2019 UT Arlington signee Sam Griffin was solid all season long and in the state tournament, he had 24 and 25 points respectively. He shot 15-of-16 from the free throw line in two games in Lakeland. Griffin’s ballhandling, IQ and ability to get into open space and hit floaters is a clear advantage. He will thrive right away at the next level.
Roger McFarlane (University)
2020 6’4″ guard Roger McFarlane was one of the standouts for University with 2019 Duke signee Vernon Carey Jr. in a walking boot due to an ankle injury. He had 25 points in a semifinal win over The Villages before adding a reliable 13 points in the 72-46 victory in the Class 5A state final. McFarlane shot a magnificent 16-of-22 from the field in two games in Lakeland.
Chase Johnston (Westminster)
Apart of the Lions team since 8th grade, 2019 IPFW signee Chase Johnston is a natural born shooter, who can burn you from deep in a split second. He did just that on the way to Westminster’s third straight state championship with 20 points in a semifinal win over University Christian and 19 points in the Class 4A state final win over Seffner Christian. Johnston shot 7-of-15 from 3-point land all in all. He is going to make his new school super happy in the fall with his work ethic and seasoned jumper.
Jaden Voisin (Crestview)
The Bulldogs captured their first state title since 1985 and with a smaller team, the speed, strength and basketball grittiness came from 2019 guard Jaden Voisin most consistently. The South Alabama football signee had 21 points and five rebounds in the Class 7A state final win over Dillard. Prior to that, he posted 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in a semifinal win over Lehigh. He is a tough athlete and at 6’0″, he plays way above his stature.