Early Matchups to Watch: South Florida
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Preseason tournaments/showcases are underway across Florida. In South Florida, particularly in Broward County, you have a ton of quality teams. Therefore, fans can expect to see many interesting games during the season. Let’s look at a few… Westminster Academy @…
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Continue ReadingPreseason tournaments/showcases are underway across Florida. In South Florida, particularly in Broward County, you have a ton of quality teams. Therefore, fans can expect to see many interesting games during the season.
Let’s look at a few…
Westminster Academy @ Pembroke Pines Charter – 12/4
The Jaguars looked very good during the Sunshine State Preseason Classic led by 2022 St. John’s commit Kolby King Kolby King 6'2" | PG Pembroke Pines | 2022 State FL . Moreover, the senior trio of Caelum Ethridge, Geoffrey Sprouse Geoffrey Sprouse 5'11" | CG Pines Charter | 2022 State FL , and Elijah Wyche Elijah Wyche 6'4" | PF Pembroke Pines | 2022 State FL provide a tough challenge for opponents. Emerging big Sami Elkamel Sami Elkamel 6'8" | PF Pembroke Pines Charter | 2023 State FL looks to be getting more comfortable on both ends of the floor. 2025 Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL appears to be the real deal for Westminster Academy. The 6-foot-3 guard should see a big test against a mostly senior unit. I’d be interested to see how Pembroke Pines Charter defends 2023 Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL . The 6-foot-8 power forward is nearly automatic around the rim. 2022’s Aidan Abell Aidan Abell 6'6" | SG Westminster Academy | 2022 State FL and Rickey Ballard Rickey Ballard 6'6" | CG Westminster | 2022 State FL can both carry Westminster Academy over stretches. This is a good test for both teams early in the season.
Miami Norland @ Dillard – 12/3
This Friday night tilt has a ton of star power. The Vikings have one of the top sophomores in the region in Marcus Allen Marcus Allen 6'6" | SF Norland (FL) | 2024 State #56 Nation FL . The 6-foot-7 wing provides a ton of versatility and can slash his way into the lane with his athleticism. 2022 Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson 6'5" | SF Norland | 2022 State FL provides additional scoring and is a great rebounder. The Panthers have two great young players in 2024 Jordyn Kee Jordyn Kee 6'5" | CG Coranado | 2024 NV and 2025 Dwayne Wimbley Jr. In addition, I expect a big game for 2022 Gabriel Kincy Gabriel Kincy 6'7" | CG West Oaks | 2022 State FL . Kincy has improved his handle and appears leaner since I saw him with McArthur High School. This group should continue to gel as the season moves along.
St. Thomas Aquinas @ Blanche Ely – 11/30
I was very impressed with the Tigers during preseason play. Both Dez Brown and Armon Forrest Armon Forrest 5'9" Blanche Ely | 2022 FL give Ely a nice jolt in the backcourt. Their defensive pressure and scoring ability off turnovers really stood out. The Raiders have a quality shooting guard in 6-foot-5 Matthew Cadogan Matthew Cadogan 6'5" | SF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State FL . I think Cadogan needs to be aggressive and use his length on the offensive end. He could be a problem off dribble penetration when his shot is on. 2022 Andrew Akuchie Andrew Akuchie 6'8" | PF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State FL is very reliable around the rim and can stretch the floor for the Raiders. Therefore, getting quality minutes from those two players is a good recipe for success. 2023 Markos Myrtidis Markos Myrtidis 5'10" | PG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 FL could be an X-Factor if he knocks down some shots. I like the 5-foot-10 guard on defense as he is highly athletic.
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