Game Forum: North Broward Prep @ Westminster Academy
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Nobody did it…until tonight. The Westminster Academy Lions handed North Broward Prep their first loss of the season, 53-47. The Lions took a 39-26 lead into the fourth quarter and were able to hang on to secure the victory. Westminster…
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The Westminster Academy Lions handed North Broward Prep their first loss of the season, 53-47. The Lions took a 39-26 lead into the fourth quarter and were able to hang on to secure the victory. Westminster won despite not having 2022 sharpshooter Aidan Abell Aidan Abell 6'6" | SG Westminster Academy | 2022 State FL .
This game was up for grabs during the final eight minutes. A few more outside buckets from Guilherme Tesch Guilherme Tesch 6'8" | SF North Broward Prep | 2023 FL and North Broward Prep might have overcome a tough first three quarters. I would add this was probably the best atmosphere I encountered all season.
Standouts:
Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL – Westminster Academy
2022 Jaylen Carey Jaylen Carey 6'8" | PF Westminster Academy | 2023 State #129 Nation FL scored 15 points and grabbed five rebounds (unofficial) in the victory. I thought the 6-foot-8 forward was effective with his spin move into a right jump hook. Carey did a great job using his athleticism to create space in these situations. In addition, I thought Carey used his mass on a few occasions to get deep into the paint against Justin Abson Justin Abson 6'9" | PF North Broward Prep | 2022 State #230 Nation FL . His ability to create that room was just enough to score over the terrific rim protector. Where Carey could do more damage is to continue to stretch the floor. I think that could make him very difficult to stop given his natural size.
Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL – Westminster Academy
2025 Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL was the best player on the court on this night. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard scored 18 points using his explosiveness to get to the rim. Lloyd can simply get past his defender and explode to the bucket. Similar can be said when he’s in the open floor in transition. A defense in flux is going to have a hard time adjusting to Lloyd on the run when he’s going to his left or right. From there, Lloyd can explode off one foot and score above the rim. He’s a superstar already with time to grow.
Justin Abson Justin Abson 6'9" | PF North Broward Prep | 2022 State #230 Nation FL – North Broward Prep .
2022 Justin Abson Justin Abson 6'9" | PF North Broward Prep | 2022 State #230 Nation FL is one of the best post defenders I’ve seen this season. The 6-foot-9 forward had at least 11 rebounds and four blocks against a powerful Westminster Academy front. Abson did a great job holding his ground and anticipating when to jump. He is patient and rarely puts himself in bad position on defense. Abson can compose himself and block multiple shots during one sequence. He also has the athleticism to block shots as a trail defender. He added 12 points on offense, mostly right around the bucket.
Michael Kalina Michael Kalina 6'0" | PG North Broward Prep | 2022 State FL – North Broward Prep
2022 Michael Kalina Michael Kalina 6'0" | PG North Broward Prep | 2022 State FL had a fairly solid game with 12 points. I thought the 6-foot-1 guard did a nice job with his scoop and score on his way to the basket. Kalina had good body control and ball English in these instances. I also thought he found Justin Abson Justin Abson 6'9" | PF North Broward Prep | 2022 State #230 Nation FL with a few nice feeds underneath. A couple of turnovers, and team turnovers, is where Kalina and company could clean up. He battled though when the game could have easily ballooned in the fourth quarter.
Adren Roberts Adren Roberts 6'5" | SG Somerset Canyons | 2022 State FL – North Broward Prep
2022 Adren Roberts Adren Roberts 6'5" | SG Somerset Canyons | 2022 State FL finished with ten points and hit two 3-pointers. The 6-foot-5 wing is a versatile scorer than can use his frame and athleticism to get to the basket. I also like Roberts’ confidence to jut out and pop an outside shot. He brings a lot of value on both ends of the floor.
Rickey Ballard Rickey Ballard 6'6" | CG Westminster | 2022 State FL – Westminster Academy
I thought Rickey Ballard Rickey Ballard 6'6" | CG Westminster | 2022 State FL showed his versality during two critical plays. The 6-foot-7 wing hit a 3-pointer and drove past long-armed Maximus Fuentes Maximus Fuentes 6'2" | CG North Broward Prep | 2022 State FL for a nice bucket off glass. On defense, Ballard offers a ton of problems with his length, especially around the perimeter. The official book had him with seven points. Ballard could be key as Westminster Academy gears up for the playoffs.
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