“Got A Triple Double”

<p>I heard "<strong>It Was A Good Day</strong>" on the radio and it got me thinking!</p> <p>What Florida prospects have the best chance to "mess around" and get a triple-double? This is another accomplishment that is not easy to do. The one person with little trouble doing it was 2021 [player_tooltip player_id="818705" first="Taderrius" last="Davis"]. The 6-foot-7 wing from Miami High was a one-man show.</p> <p>Let’s look into some picks...</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1161407" first="Adrian" last="Cruz"]</strong> - <em>Sagemont</em></p> <p>This is an easy one because 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1161407" first="Adrian" last="Cruz"] did it for <strong>Miami Southwest</strong> last season. The 6-foot-2 point guard had 24 points, 12 rebounds and ten assists against <strong>Miami Palmetto</strong>. In fact, Cruz almost had a <em>quadruple</em>-<em>double</em> against <strong>Coral Park</strong> with 19 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and seven steals. In both of those games, he shot a combined 19-of-42 (45 percent) from the floor. Therefore, it wasn’t like Cruz was chucking up shots at a low volume. Cruz is a tough-kid with excellent passing skills. His switch to Sagemont should result in more exposure.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="712125" first="Kuran" last="Bryant"]</strong> - <em>Coral Gables</em></p> <p>Per MaxPreps, 2022 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="712125" first="Kuran" last="Bryant"]</strong> led the state in rebounds (17.5) per game. The 6-foot-5 forward also averaged 20.5 points per contest according to the page. If you look at the numbers closely, Bryant had <em>some </em>gaudy numbers that might make you question the information. Regardless, Bryant is highly athletic and has the length to control the glass. He essentially looks like a football player and will bully lighter players in the paint. Therefore, he will be a tough person to defend for guards or forwards. UPDATE: [player_tooltip player_id="712125" first="Kuran" last="Bryant"] is now at <strong>Miami High</strong>.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814984" first="Rickey" last="Ballard"]</strong> - Westminster Academy</p> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="814984" first="Rickey" last="Ballard"] is a name I mention quite often. The bottom line is he’s a 6-foot-7 wing that can score off the dribble and grab rebounds with his length. Ballard’s athleticism will also be a problem in transition. He will multiply assists with help from great teammates that can score. When you have a mismatch like Ballard, chances are you’re able to contribute in multiple categories. I would also add he plays with a <em>motor</em>. I’d bet on Ballard grabbing loose rebounds or contested boards off the glass. He’s going to be a great college addition once his time at Westminster Academy is over. Ballard is a Swiss-Army knife on the court.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="709232" first="Osmar" last="Garcia Araujo"]</strong> - Riviera Prep/Shabazz Elite</p> <p>It’s been awhile since I mentioned 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="709232" first="Osmar" last="Garcia Araujo"]. <strong>Riviera Prep</strong> did not play last season and I haven’t see him since. What I can tell you is he impressed me as a freshman against <strong>Chaminade-Madonna</strong>. The 6-foot-7 forward had <em>really </em>good footwork and was an excellent passer around the paint. He did this against current <strong>Florida Gulf Coast</strong> center <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="827901" first="Andre" last="Weir"]</strong>.I assume Garcia Araujo is even more polished now. He’s a big body that can finish around the rim. Garcia Araujo has excellent fundamentals and plays with poise on the offensive end.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="812637" first="Greg" last="Spate"]</strong> - <em>Coral Springs</em></p> <p>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="812637" first="Greg" last="Spate"] could easily accomplish this feat as a junior. The 6-foot-6 prospect can dish out assists as a guard and rebound like a forward. As a sophomore, Spate averaged 14 points and six rebounds per game. He has since added more muscle and crushed the <strong>Keiser</strong> team camp this summer. Spate has been offered by <strong>Samford. </strong>Furthermore<strong>, </strong>he has received calls from <strong>FIU</strong>, <strong>St. John’s</strong>, <strong>Dayton</strong>, <strong>South Dakota State</strong>, <strong>Toledo</strong> and <strong>FAMU. </strong>Spate is a nightmare for opposing coaches to game plan for.</p> <p><strong><em>For any South Florida Prep Hoops news or information...please contact Michael Costeines @Steins_23 on Instagram or follow him on Twitter @Mungertown_Mike23.</em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>