Best Single-Game Performances: South Florida (Pt. 2)
Lakeland is complete and circuit season is about to begin. It was definitely an exciting time with a few state champions down here in South Florida. But before we turn the page… What were the best single-game performances of the…
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Continue ReadingLakeland is complete and circuit season is about to begin. It was definitely an exciting time with a few state champions down here in South Florida.
But before we turn the page…
What were the best single-game performances of the season? Most my selections are from games I witnessed or reviewed.
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Andrew Akuchie Andrew Akuchie 6'8" | PF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State FL – St. Thomas Aquinas
2022 Andrew Akuchie Andrew Akuchie 6'8" | PF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State FL had a great season for St. Thomas Aquinas. The Raiders went 20-8 overall behind Akuchie’s team-best 15.3 points and 9.3 boards per game. Against Dillard, the 6-foot-8 forward had 17 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks while shooting 50 percent from the floor. It was one of nine double-doubles for the Rice commit on the season. He had another strong game against Westminster Academy with 22 points and 11 boards.
Tamarrien Thorpe – Stranahan
2022 Tamarrien Thorpe was an excellent shooter for the Class 5A state champions. The 6-foot-2 guard went for a season-high 27 points and hit eight 3-pointers against Stoneman Douglas. That was three more 3-pointers than Thorpe hit in a game all season. For context, the sharpshooter still knocked down three or more treys in eight games. Overall, Thorpe averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
Marouf Moumine – Cardinal Newman
2023 Marouf Moumine is a name to know in Palm Beach County. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward went for 14 points and 17 rebounds (ten offensive) in a game against Lake Worth (21-4). Moumine also tied a season-high with 29 points while shooting 11-of-20 from the field against Stranahan. This kid played big in big games.
Kyle McNeal Kyle McNeal 6'1" | PG Dwyer | 2023 #297 Nation FL – Dwyer
Kyle McNeal Kyle McNeal 6'1" | PG Dwyer | 2023 #297 Nation FL is well-known for being one of the best athletes in the region. Back in late January, the 6-foot-3 guard had 22 points, 12 rebounds, four blocks, three assists and three steals while shooting 9-of-12 from the field against Martin County. McNeal holds a football offer from Florida Atlantic.
Kolby King Kolby King 6'2" | PG Pembroke Pines | 2022 State FL – Pembroke Pines Charter
2022 Kolby King Kolby King 6'2" | PG Pembroke Pines | 2022 State FL had a tremendous high school career and is heading to St. John’s in the fall. Earlier this season, the 6-foot-2 guard tied a season-high with 25 points while grabbing six boards against Westminster Academy. King was relentless to the rim, which was pretty much his m.o. throughout his entire career. Overall, he averaged over 15 points per game for the 25-4 Jaguars.
Daniel Ribeiro – Ransom Everglades
2023 Daniel Ribeiro was one of the best scorers in Miami-Dade County. The 6-foot-2 guard dropped a season-high 40 points on 15-of-30 from the field against Coral Reef. Moreover, Ribeiro hit nine 3-pointers. He also added four other games with 30 or more points. Overall, Ribeiro averaged 19.7 points per game while shooting 43 percent from the floor.
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