Best Tandems (South Florida – Pt. 2)
Few places have as much athletic talent as South Florida. You might recognize that by watching the NFL draft and all the players that come out of this area. In addition, you have plenty of basketball talent right here as…
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Continue ReadingFew places have as much athletic talent as South Florida. You might recognize that by watching the NFL draft and all the players that come out of this area. In addition, you have plenty of basketball talent right here as well.
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Alexander Constanza/Calvin Russell – Mater Academy Charter
2026’s Alexander Constanza and Calvin Russell have bright futures in South Florida. Both players are long, athletic guards that averaged in double-figures for the Lions. The 6-foot-7 Constanza recorded 14.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 49 percent from the floor. The 6-foot-5 Russell averaged 12.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, four assists and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 47 percent from the field. Their numbers translated to a winning record for Mater Academy Charter (14-5).
Christian Reid Christian Reid 6'5" | SF Mater Lakes | 2024 State FL / Anthony Knowles Anthony Knowles 5'10" | CG Mater Lakes | 2025 State #93 Nation FL – Mater Lakes Academy
2024 Christian Reid Christian Reid 6'5" | SF Mater Lakes | 2024 State FL and 2025 Anthony Knowles Anthony Knowles 5'10" | CG Mater Lakes | 2025 State #93 Nation FL have Mater Lakes Academy on the right track. The 6-foot-4 Reid is a strong guard/forward prospect with toughness around the glass. He averaged 16 points and 10.8 rebounds per game while shooting 59 percent from the field. Reid can muscle his way into the paint for a bucket or create off the bounce and finish above the rim. He will finish with power if left unguarded. The 5-foot-11 Knowles is a steady point guard that plays terrific defense. He averaged 2 steals per game thanks to strong on-ball position and constant pressure. Knowles can shoot out to the perimeter while being effective off the drive.
Gavin Aydelotte Gavin Aydelotte 6'11" | C Benjamin | 2023 State FL / Darrell Sweeting Darrell Sweeting 5'11" | PG Benjamin | 2023 FL – Benjamin
2023 Gavin Aydelotte Gavin Aydelotte 6'11" | C Benjamin | 2023 State FL is positioning himself as one of the better bigs in South Florida. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 16.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 55 percent from the field. His classmate, guard Darrell Sweeting Darrell Sweeting 5'11" | PG Benjamin | 2023 FL , also shot an efficient 54 percent from the floor while averaging over 12 points per game. Sweeting is also a highly talented football player with D-1 offers.
PJ Paulk PJ Paulk 6'3" | CG Northwestern | 2023 State FL / Jamai Hager-Tejada Jamai Hager-Tejada 5'10" | CG Mater Lakes | 2023 FL – Miami Northwestern
2023’s PJ Paulk PJ Paulk 6'3" | CG Northwestern | 2023 State FL and Jamai Hager-Tejada Jamai Hager-Tejada 5'10" | CG Mater Lakes | 2023 FL have helped put the Bulls on the basketball map. The 6-foot-2 Paulk averaged over 15 points and five rebounds per game while shooting 73 percent from the field. His athleticism and ability to drive to the basket is tough to contain. Paulk can also fly in the open court. The 5-foot-11 Hager-Tejada is a compact guard that plays strong off the dribble. His toughness allows him to create separation and finish at the rim. Hager-Tejada averaged over 14 points per game and knocked down 37 3-pointers.
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