Regional Semifinals Preview: 3A South Florida
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The regional semifinals across all classes are set to begin tomorrow night across Florida. In this article, I will take a look at the four South Florida matchups in Class 3A Region 4. No. 1 seed Westminster Academy vs No.…
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Continue ReadingThe regional semifinals across all classes are set to begin tomorrow night across Florida. In this article, I will take a look at the four South Florida matchups in Class 3A Region 4.
No. 1 seed Westminster Academy vs No. 5 seed Florida Christian
Westminster Academy is on a 12-game winning streak as it meets Florida Christian on Tuesday night. 2025 Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL has been a spark plug with his 23.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Moreover, the 6-foot-4 guard is shooting 73-of-178 (41 percent) from deep. Lloyd is a three-level scorer with his athleticism while decision making is improving. Any sort of containment on Lloyd would be a win for Florida Christian. Don’t turn the ball over and let this kid throw a tomahawk down above the rim. 6-foot-8 power forward Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL could be difficult to stop inside. Carey is averaging 17.7 points and 12.2 rebounds per game this season. His overall athleticism, specifically off his pivot, is where Carey can be difficult. He already has the size to create separation and finish around the basket. Maybe you play the odds and look for him to beat you on the free-throw line. Even so, Carey has improved in this area. 2025 Gustavo Guimaraes (6’10) is an additional big body that is developing his offensive game. Defensively, I think the combination of 6-foot-5 Aidan Abell Aidan Abell 6'6" | SG Westminster Academy | 2022 State FL , 6-foot-7 Rickey Ballard Rickey Ballard 6'6" | CG Westminster | 2022 State FL , as well as Lloyd, could create some perimeter problems for Florida Christian given their size, length, and athleticism. However, the Patriots can still spread the wealth and shoot with four players having 25 or more 3-pointers. 5-foot-10 Nicholas Mate Nicholas Mate 5'10" | CG Florida Christian | 2022 State FL (98 3pm) and 5-foot-9 Jose Amat Jose Amat 5'9" | CG Florida Christian | 2022 State FL III (47 3pm) are likely candidates. Both players can create and fire in a hurry. I think the Patriots’ ability to rebound with players like Levertis Williams Levertis Williams 6'3" | SG Coral Reef | 2022 State FL (5.6 rpg), Jacob Holcombe (5 rpg), and Tyler Greene Tyler Greene 6'2" | CG Florida Christian | 2022 State FL (4.5 rpg) could give them extra possessions to score. It can be a collective effort to counter Carey and company.
No. 2 seed Riviera Prep vs No. 6 seed Somerset Prep
Somerset Prep secured an impressive victory over Miami Christian in the quarterfinals on Thursday night. The Hurricanes have two double-figure scorers in forward Deshayne Montgomery Deshayne Montgomery 6'2" | SF Somerset North Lauderdale | 2022 State FL (18 ppg) and guard Jaiden Miller Jaiden Miller 6'0" | PG Somerset North Lauderdale | 2022 State FL (15.6 ppg). The senior pair account for over half of Somerset Prep’s scoring. The 5-foot-10 Miller can dish (5.3 apg) and is a strong on-ball defender (2.5 spg). The 6-foot-4 Montgomery is a versatile playmaker on defense with six rebounds, three steals and 2.5 blocks per game. I think 6-foot-1 Ricardo Corvil (14.6 rpg) is going to need a big day on the glass. Riviera Prep counters with 6-foot-10 Edward Nnamoko Edward Nnamoko 6'10" | C Riviera Prep | 2022 State FL (11.1 rpg) and 6-foot-5 Joachim Ametepe (8.2 rpg). 5-foot-9 point guard and Lynn commit Esteban Lluberes Esteban Lluberes 5'10" | PG Riviera Prep | 2022 State FL could set the pace/tone for Riviera Prep. Lluberes is averaging 18.2 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. In addition, he has made 51 3-pointers. His overall decision making and leadership during this time in the season is a plus. 6-foot-4 Dante Allen Dante Allen 6'5" | SF Riviera Prep | 2025 State #57 Nation FL (11.8 ppg/6.1 rpg) could be a problem in transition with his ball skill and athleticism.
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