Team Preview: Pembroke Pines Charter
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My last team preview takes me to Pembroke Pines Charter. The Jaguars went 13-3 and won the Class 5A state championship over Choctawhatchee. 2021’s Pete Laidley and Ismael Baqai are key departures. The Jaguars are led by head coach Dave…
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Continue ReadingMy last team preview takes me to Pembroke Pines Charter. The Jaguars went 13-3 and won the Class 5A state championship over Choctawhatchee. 2021’s Pete Laidley and Ismael Baqai are key departures. The Jaguars are led by head coach Dave Roca.
The good news is Pembroke Pines Charter brings back its top four scorers. The “Fab Four” are Kolby King Kolby King 6'2" | PG Pembroke Pines | 2022 State FL , Geoffrey Sprouse Geoffrey Sprouse 5'11" | CG Pines Charter | 2022 State FL , Caelum Ethridge Caelum Ethridge 6'3" | SG Pembroke Pines | 2022 State FL , and Elijah Wyche Elijah Wyche 6'4" | PF Pembroke Pines | 2022 State FL . Of the Jaguars 68 points per game, 53 came from that group. You can argue Pembroke Pines Charter has the best senior class in the area.
King signed with St. John’s in early November. The 6-foot-2 guard is a tough kid that can score from all three levels. I’ve always liked his defensive ability as an on-ball defender and rebounder. King seems perfect for the bright lights of New York City.
Ethridge signed with Catawba College. The 6-foot-6 guard has morphed into a three-level scorer with added size and athleticism. Ethridge can get to the rim more frequently and finish. He’s always been a good shooter and multiplied that with a good summer on the circuit. He averaged 18.5 points per game at the GBCA team camp.
Elijah Wyche Elijah Wyche 6'4" | PF Pembroke Pines | 2022 State FL played very well over the summer for Florida Pro. The 6-foot-5 wing is underrated in my mind due to his versatility. Wyche is also an excellent student with a 4.4 GPA.
Sprouse is a 6-foot-2 guard that has a knack for the big shot. He was one of the top scorers at the GBCA team camp (16.5 ppg) back in June. Sprouse has great vision and gives this team an extra gear.
I’m interested to see how Sami Elkamel Sami Elkamel 6'8" | PF Pembroke Pines Charter | 2023 State FL fairs after moving over from Calvary Christian Academy. The 6-foot-8 forward is a big body that just needs playing time. He could be a huge bright spot for this team as it looks to repeat in Class 5A. Elkamel has good footwork and could be a problem around the rim.
Overall, the Jaguars have every opportunity to do so with a great 2022 class.
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