Team Preview: Stranahan
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Throughout this month, I will be highlighting selected teams across South Florida. Today, my focus is on Fort Lauderdale Stranahan. The Mighty Dragons 5-5 last season under head coach Edward Schuler. 2021’s Thaddeus Squire Thaddeus Squire 6'5" | CG Stranahan…
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Continue ReadingThroughout this month, I will be highlighting selected teams across South Florida. Today, my focus is on Fort Lauderdale Stranahan. The Mighty Dragons 5-5 last season under head coach Edward Schuler. 2021’s Thaddeus Squire Thaddeus Squire 6'5" | CG Stranahan | 2021 State FL (12.6 ppg) and London Previlon London Previlon 6'6" | PF Stranahan | 2021 State FL (10.1 ppg) are key departures. The Mighty Dragons won back-to-back state titles from 2018-2020. 2024 Reece Randolph (Chaminade-Madonna) is a key departure.
Can they get back to that level?
2022 Houston Culpepper Houston Culpepper 6'3" | CG Stranahan | 2022 State FL has championship experience at the forward spot. The 6-foot-4 forward averaged 6.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Culpepper is physical presence that can score in the post. In addition, his frame gives him leverage to create with either hand. Culpepper is a fighter and will prove his mettle on the offensive glass. He has improved off the dribble and can score from the free-throw line out. I think he wants to set his own legacy after his brother, Chayse Culpepper Chayse Culpepper 6'0" | CG Stranahan | 2020 State FL , led Stranahan to back-to-back championships. He is the son of former NFL star, Daunte Culpepper.
2023 Hykeem Williams Hykeem Williams 6'4" | PF Stranahan | 2023 FL is a bruising power forward with athleticism. The 6-foot-4 Williams averaged 8.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Also a wide receiver, his explosiveness to score above the rim is unmatched. Williams is likely headed the football route with offers from everywhere in the country. He’s a fantastic athlete.
2022 Jaquan Adams is a super athletic guard. The 6-foot-4 Adams averaged 4.8 points per game. He is explosive in the open floor and can finish above the rim. This kid has bounce, pure and simple. Adams’ nickname is “Miami”, so you know he has some flash. He reminds me a bit of former Stranahan star Dave Herard.
2022 DeAndre Williams is a 6-foot-7 rim protector that is getting better offensively. You can never have enough guys that are long and play tough defense.
2023 Jaylin Jackson is a undersized big that knows how to use his body to rebound and set screens. He is very valuable in his role. 2024 Mekhi Murray is a stock riser as a 6-foot-4 forward. He has post moves and can finish around the basket. 2022 Jamil Youte is a transfer from Boston. The 6-foot guard is quick and can defend at a high level. 2022 Khalani Bush is long and can defend. The Mighty Dragons have plenty of depth and top talent to win a significant amount of ball games this year.
This is a family oriented team that is well-coached. Stranahan is a tough place to play and they will be a difficult to beat out in Fort Lauderdale.
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