Team Preview: Westminster Academy
Throughout this month, I will be highlighting selected teams across South Florida. This article takes me to Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy. The Lions went 9-9 last season under Ehren Wallhoff. Ben Middlebrooks (Clemson) and James Nichols (Stetson) are key departures.…
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Continue ReadingThroughout this month, I will be highlighting selected teams across South Florida. This article takes me to Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy. The Lions went 9-9 last season under Ehren Wallhoff. Ben Middlebrooks (Clemson) and James Nichols (Stetson) are key departures. 2022 Kamren Ramsarran also transferred to Western.
2025 Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL is a name that was mentioned on our watch list. The 6-foot-4 guard has plenty of size and length to play the position. Add in Lloyd’s athleticism and you have a prospect with a lot of promise. I think he will give Westminster Academy an edge/spark on offense. Lloyd has a strong handle and can attack the rim off the bounce. I believe his playmaking ability and overall awareness will grow as the season progresses. He is coming off a good travel season with Nightrydas Elite. Lloyd holds offers from Florida Gulf Coast and Chicago State.
2022 Aidan Abell Aidan Abell 6'6" | SG Westminster Academy | 2022 State FL has the ability to shoot Westminster Academy into a win. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard averaged 15.1 points, seven rebounds and four assists per game while shooting 47 percent from deep. In addition, Abell shot 80 percent from the free-throw line. The 3-star prospect is efficient and a great athlete. Abell can beat you off the bounce and finish above the rim. His stock should be high after a great summer with Florida Pro. Abell holds an offer from Stetson.
2023 Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL is where I believe Westminster Academy can really exploit teams. The 6-foot-8+, 235-pound power forward can either bruise you inside or stretch a defense with his 3-point shot. His conditioning is a point I have continuously touched on. Carey has good footwork and durability to stay on the floor for 32 minutes. Add in his mature frame and you’re looking at a big time prospect. Carey holds offers from Ole Miss and Florida Gulf Coast.
2022 Rickey Ballard Rickey Ballard 6'6" | CG Westminster | 2022 State FL is a jack of all trades. The 6-foot-7 wing can score around the post or flex out along the outside. His athleticism to slash in the halfcourt will be tough to contain. Ballard will also exploit this in transition. He is an overall tough guard and mismatch given his length. Ballard holds offers from Old Dominion and Chicago State.
Taking a bit of a wait-and-see approach with 2025’s Mason Fuentes and Gustavo Guimaraes. Fuentes is a 6-foot guard while Guimaraes is a 6-foot-10 forward. At the very least, Westminster Academy has a strong freshman class to build around Lloyd.
The Lions were three-time state champions from 2017-2019. I think last seasons .500 record was more of an outlier. They have too much talent to repeat that record this season.
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