Practice Notes: Westminster Academy
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I took an afternoon trip to Westminster Academy to watch the Lions’ practice. Westminster Academy will be playing in the Sunshine State Preseason Classic this week. I expect a big year from this group after going 9-9 last season. Here…
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Continue ReadingI took an afternoon trip to Westminster Academy to watch the Lions’ practice. Westminster Academy will be playing in the Sunshine State Preseason Classic this week. I expect a big year from this group after going 9-9 last season.
Here are some observations…
First impressions are often important and Gustavo Guimaraes strikes at that moniker. The 6-foot-10 forward has long arms and runs the floor well for a player of his size. You would think he might be stiff or herky jerky….no. Remember, we are talking about a freshman here. Guimaraes will develop a shot over time. It kind of has an elevator look to it. For whatever reason, I thought of former NBA player Brad Daugherty.
Really like what I saw from 2025 Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL . You can tell in layup drills that Lloyd has an extra hop. He is already about 6-foot-3 and moves well in the halfcourt. He holds an offer from Florida Gulf Coast. I also like what I saw from Mason Fuentes. Westminster Academy has some young talent behind its senior core.
2022 Rickey Ballard Rickey Ballard 6'6" | CG Westminster | 2022 State FL looked like Xavien Howard in drills. The 6-foot-7 wing picked off a bunch of passes using his length. Those are transitional buckets in games all day. Opponents that make mistakes in his vicinity are going to pay for it on the other end. Ballard is a huge mismatch problem. He holds offers from Chicago State and Old Dominion.
I would argue very few players (if any) have the athleticism and shooting capability of Aidan Abell Aidan Abell 6'6" | SG Westminster Academy | 2022 State FL . You have a 6-foot-5 kid that can put the ball on the floor and spot up from the perimeter. Abell will carry that athleticism over on the defensive end. Considering how topsy-turvy last season was (Covid), I think Abell will have a consistent year.
2023 Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL looks to be getting better with each passing day. I think his endurance and longevity on the floor will be a problem when you factor in his 6-foot-8/9 size. He holds offers from Ole Miss and Florida Gulf Coast. I would expect Carey’s list to pickup this season.
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