Regional Finals Standouts: St. Petersburg Versus Barron Collier
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3 points decided the difference of this regional final. Both teams had incredible backcourts, wings that made game changing plays, and forwards that made huge defensive impacts. These 8 prospects below have a chance at the next level. Barron Collier…
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Continue Reading3 points decided the difference of this regional final. Both teams had incredible backcourts, wings that made game changing plays, and forwards that made huge defensive impacts. These 8 prospects below have a chance at the next level.
Barron Collier
Yvens Paul Yvens Paul 6'7" | PF Barron Collier | 2022 State FL is a beast of an athlete. Despite early foul trouble and eventually fouling out, Paul finished with a double-double. He added on 4 devastating blocks to his stat line. The unsigned senior rebounds out of his area, skies above the rim, and plays with physicality. Paul is developing a post game and holds an eye popping second jump. He recently revived an offer from St. Thomas Univeristy.
Anthony Cancelleri plays a smooth game. The 6’6 guard gets downhill with quick athletic bursts. Cancelleri can score on all three levels with a reliable jumper from distance, pull up shooting, and finishing against contact at the rim. The senior gets to the line where he made 5 of his 6 attempts. He’s a solid distributor that can hit guys on the drive. Canceller is currently garnering interest from schools in the Sunshine State Conference.
Michael Reyes Michael Reyes 6'4" | PG Barron Collier | 2023 State FL made plays on both ends of the court. The 6’4 guard established a defensive presence racking up a total of threes steals using quick hands in passing lanes and on ball defense. He had a quiet night in the scoring column with four points off a midrange pull and two hand transition dunk. Reyes starred as a playmaker who routinely made reads that turned into assists.
Bryce Clayton Bryce Clayton 6'3" | CG Barron Collier | 2023 State FL played a prominent three and D role. The 6’4 wing hit 5 threes and knocked down three of his four free throws for 18 points. Clayton has a quick high release. His length helped him pull in three steals and bother defenders in traps.
St. Pete
Tristan Gross
Tristan
Gross
6'4" | CG
St. Pete | 2023
State
#194
Nation
FL
scored a game-high 20 points while being the focal point of a defense with next level size. Gross had 10 trips to the line and knocked down 9 of them. When the 2023 prospect got his offense rolling in the second half, he rained in a pair of threes off the catch and another off the dribble. His effort on defense allowed him to take a steal down the court for a transition finish.
Dylan Kramer is a tough inside presence. Kramer finished dump off passes below the rim. He showed his touch around the rim with reverse finishes and drives out of size ups. The 2023 forward tanks contact thanks to his muscular frame.
Quez Curry Quez Curry 5'9" | PG St. Pete | 2023 State FL brings a flair to the court. The 5’9 guard is a spark plug with a shifty handle, next level quickness, and a creative way of finding offense. Curry made threes well beyond the college line, tough layups against a shot blocker, and six assists against a staunch defense. As the team’s primary ball handler, Curry only coughed the ball up once.
Sam Ducksworth Sam Ducksworth 6'1" | CG St. Pete | 2023 State FL is a strong athletic combo guard. Ducksworth rebounds well above his 6 foot listing with a quick second and third jump that rivals his bouncy first. He scores with a balanced jumper and contact finishes out of drives.