Sun Bash Gems : Tampa
In this article:
The 5th annual Sun Bash at Northside Christian was another big event to round out the year. Some of Florida’s big-name programs and big-time players were in attendance for this event. It was a luxury to watch some of the…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe 5th annual Sun Bash at Northside Christian was another big event to round out the year. Some of Florida’s big-name programs and big-time players were in attendance for this event. It was a luxury to watch some of the top talents in Florida compete under one roof. Here are some of my top performers from the event.
Michael Kalina Michael Kalina 6'0" | PG North Broward Prep | 2022 State FL l 6-1 l North Broward Prep
He is a smooth ballplayer that gets his team involved on both sides of the court. Kalina has a good change of pace in transition. He knows how to get his teammates the ball and knows how to run the floor. His intangibles and IQ are what stood out to me. Kalina is crafty around the rim, displaying a plethora of finishes. Solid around the perimeter but knows how to get in the lane and make plays. Tourney Avg. 12.3 PPG
Eiram Cuevas l 6-3 l SFCA
Cuevas can shoot the ball at a high clip. He had multiple games where he would hit multiple three-pointers with a high degree of difficulty. Jay White Jay White 6'1" | PG Southwest Florida Christian | 2022 State FL and Cuevas make a solid backcourt for SFCA. Cuevas kept his team in contention and showed the heart to compete. Tourney Avg. 13.6 PPG
Nehemiah Turner Nehemiah Turner 6'8" | PF Auburndale | 2023 State FL l 6-8 l Auburndale
Turner is a big body that demands attention. He is a hard worker around the rim. Averaged a double-double for the tourney and was a defensive anchor with his rim protection and rebounding for the Blood Hounds. The tandem of him and Kervin Knaggs Kervin Knaggs 6'1" | PG Auburndale | 2023 State FL was on full display. This team can be dangerous down the stretch more come playoff time. **Cover Athlete** Tourney Avg. 12.6 PPG, 11 RPG, 2 BPG
Jalen Gilmore Jalen Gilmore 6'3" | CG Bishop Snyder | 2022 State FL l 6-2 l Bishop Snyder
Gilmore’s consistent play during the tournament showed off his floor general skill set. His contributions played a significant role in their win over the #2 ranked team in Florida, Olympia. It’s arguably a game-of-the-year candidate. Gilmore showed up in crunch time. Tourney Avg. 11 PPG
For any North Florida Prep Hoops news or information, contact Mark Holland on Twitter @Mark__Holland