Practice Breakdown: Stranahan
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I stopped by Stranahan High School to watch the Mighty Dragons’ practice. The team is looking for a big season after a Covid-19 shortened year in which they went 5-5. Projected starters: 2022 Jaylen Black 2022 Tamarrien Thorpe 2022 Darrin…
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Continue ReadingI stopped by Stranahan High School to watch the Mighty Dragons’ practice. The team is looking for a big season after a Covid-19 shortened year in which they went 5-5.
Projected starters:
2022 Jaylen Black
2022 Tamarrien Thorpe
2022 Darrin Garrett
2022 Houston Culpepper Houston Culpepper 6'3" | CG Stranahan | 2022 State FL
2022 Deandre Williams
As you can see, the Mighty Dragons will run out five seniors this season. Williams is a 6-foot-6 center that moves well for his size. He will be a problem with his length around the basket on both offense and defense. Williams represents a number of players on this roster that are athletic and have length. I think Stranahan can and will run the floor with anyone.
Culpepper appears to be in great shape and has good footwork. I expect him to play multiple roles (guard/forward) for this team. Not to mention, he will be a team leader. He has plenty of muscle to play with his back to the basket or execute off the perimeter. In particular, I like their speed at guard. (see below).
Black is a transfer from Blanche Ely and will be running the point. The 5-foot-9 prospect has a good handle and vision. I think Black has plenty of quickness to create in the halfcourt or transition. Garrett is also a transfer from the Tigers.
Thorpe is a shooting guard that averaged just over five points and two rebounds per game.Stranahan will be counting on him for more production. The Mighty Dragons lost two great 2021’s in Thaddeus Squire and London Previlon.
You also have senior production off the bench with Hykeem Williams Hykeem Williams 6'4" | PF Stranahan | 2023 FL and Jaquan Adams. The 6-foot-4 Williams is a physical prospect that could work himself into the starting lineup after football season. His explosiveness and size is unmatched. Adams is a high-flier in transition. He will be a tough guard in open space with his quickness. Moreover, 2022’s Khalani Bush and Jamil Youte will provide depth.
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