Sunshine State Winter Challenge: Players to Watch

<p>The Sunshine State Winter Challenge will take place December 28th-30th at <strong>Somerset Academy High School</strong>. The 14-team field will highlight some of the best talent in South Florida. The event is run by <strong>Marcus McGee</strong>.</p> <p>Players to Watch:</p> <p>Michael Cooper - Forest Hill</p> <p>Cooper is a high-flying guard that I’ve mentioned in the past. The 6-foot-1 senior is averaging 16.8 points per game while shooting 54 percent from the field. I would hedge my bets on Cooper being one of the more athletic players in the field.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1055719" first="Christian" last="Reid"] - Mater Lakes Academy</p> <p>Reid is another prospect I’ve mentioned in the past (this is a good field). The 6-foot-4 guard/forward has the size and athleticism to play multiple positions. Reid has bounce and power to the tin.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1065482" first="Tyvon" last="Thomas"] - Elite Academy</p> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1065482" first="Tyvon" last="Thomas"] has a lot of talent. The 6-foot guard is averaging 19.7 points per game for the 10-0 Eagles. He could have a big few days.</p> <p>Jordan Glass - Fort Lauderdale</p> <p>Do not leave 2022 Jordan Glass open. The 6-foot guard is averaging 11.7 points per game while shooting 28-of-68 (41 percent) from three. Glass has knocked down three or more 3-pointers in six games. Against <strong>South</strong> <strong>Broward</strong>, he scored 19 points while shooting 6-of-12 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Malachi Hyppolite - South Miami</p> <p>Hyppolite should be one of the top scorers of the tournament. The 6-foot guard is averaging 19.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game while shooting 53 percent from the floor. Against <strong>Miami Country Day</strong>, Hyppolite had 21 points and knocked down three 3-pointers. This could be a nice showcase for him.</p> <p>Daniel Jordan - Cardinal Gibbons</p> <p>2022 Daniel Jordan might very well be the heart and soul of the Chiefs. The 5-foot-8 guards plays with a ton of passion on both ends of the floor. Jordan has a strong handle and enough athleticism to get to the rim. In addition, he is a scrappy defender that will pressure you right over the halfcourt line. Jordan is the type of player you want when things get tight.</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>