Team Preview: Cypress Bay

<p>Don’t sleep on the Lightning in <strong>Weston</strong>. Cypress Bay has a good squad under head coach <strong>Jason Looky</strong>. The team is mostly compiled of seniors and juniors. The Lightning went 7-9 last season led by 2021’s <strong>Jordan Hinds</strong> and <strong>Jaylen Bernard</strong>.</p> <p>Roster/key players:</p> <p>2022 Sergio Gonzalez</p> <p>2024 CJ Krivitzkin</p> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="829477" first="Kevin" last="Pazmino"]</p> <p>2022 Nick Yanckowitz</p> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1062420" first="Noah" last="Kattan"]</p> <p>2022 Max Gordon</p> <p>2023 Joaquin Pineyrua</p> <p>2023 Max Turner</p> <p>2023 Leo Fried</p> <p>2023 Garrison Griffith</p> <p>2022 Brian Pinchinat</p> <p>2022 Nick Almonte</p> <p>2023 Sebastian Martinez</p> <p>2022 Hector Orea</p> <p>2023 Xavier Alvarado</p> <p>2023 Terrik Woodward</p> <p>Kattan was a really key player last season. The 6-foot-3 combo guard can create his own shot off the dribble. Kattan has enough athleticism to attack the rim as well. I think his ball skill and awareness will be counted on more with the loss of Hinds. Kattan showed it as a junior and it should only be exemplified this season. Back in June, Kattan scored 37 points and hit seven 3-pointers against <strong>Miramar</strong>. Point being, this kid can score at will and carry an offense. Kattan holds a 4.1 GPA.</p> <p>I think 2022 shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id="829477" first="Kevin" last="Pazmino"] is going to have a big season. The 6-foot-5 prospect can shoot the ball and explode off the perimeter. Pazmino’s length and athleticism give him an edge over defenders. In addition, he can score inside or outside using his frame. I think his scoring versatility is a huge plus in this offense. Pazmino holds a 3.5 GPA. Watch out for 6-foot-5 Max Turner as well. Per twitter, he holds a 4.5 GPA. The Lightning have a good rotation of shooters with some size.</p> <p>2022 Maxwell Gordon is a tough kid that can run this offense. The 5-foot-10 point guard will attack the rim when given an opportunity. Gordon can create off the drive or dish out to an open teammate on the perimeter. He has a good handle to keep opponents on their toes. Gordon holds a 4.91 GPA. Others to watch include sharpshooter Nick Yanckowitz and 6-foot-6 Brian Pinchinat.</p> <p>I think Cypress Bay has more than enough offensive firepower to compete. Any game where they shoot efficiently can lead to wins. A number of players on their roster can play in college.</p> <p>For any South Florida Prep Hoops news or information...please contact Michael Costeines @Steins_23 on Instagram or follow him on Twitter @Mungertown_Mike23.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>