2018 Sickles F Bryce Workman talks state title, E1T1 and recruitment
Sickles put it all together a season ago winning its first-ever Class 8A state title.
2018 forward Bryce Workman was essential to the Gryphons success and 29-4 overall record.
The 6’8″, 230-pounder is a gifted inside presence and he worked this summer on his jumper, which he flashed often in both travel ball and fall league.
Workman thoroughly enjoyed winning the state title as a junior.
“Last season was great, it went as I planned it would,” Workman told Prep Hoops Florida. “We practiced hard & played every game like it was our last. Winning states was awesome, no one expected us to win so we played with a chip on our shoulder to prove everyone wrong.”
He says he learned that his team and him had to play together to get where they wanted to be. Workman plans to be a core leader once again this season.
This summer, he ran with E1T1, a program he’s been with since 10th grade. He called the experience fun being able to go to different states to play against the top players in the country.
Workman credited his parents for his opportunities, saying it would be possible without them supporting him.
Basketball started at age 8 for Workman at the YMCA. He has followed his father Haywoode’s footsteps. Haywoode was the 49th overall pick in 1989 by the Atlanta Hawks. He spent time in the NBA, CBA, a league in Italy and Israel.
For Bryce, he has potential to get where his father once was. He currently has offers from USF, UCF, Loyola Maryland, James Madison and Georgia Southern.
Workman also has interest from South Alabama, Murray State, NC State, Arkansas Little Rock, Georgia and Towson.
He pointed to his biggest strengths as his inside scoring, rebounding and mid-range jumper. Workman wants to continue to improve his ball handling, post game and outside jumper.
There’s no doubt in my mind that Workman will make an instant impact at the next level. He’s one of the hardest workers in the state. Not only does he have a bright basketball mind, he never argues with referees, coaches or other teammates. He plays the game for the love of it and to get better with each game. Workman will earn plenty of more offers during his senior season.