Team Preview: Charlotte (Punta Gorda) Tarpons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops staff is taking a closer look inside the elite Florida high school basketball programs, as they gear up for the 2022-2023 season. Our next feature is the Charlotte Tarpons, who are coming off a 19-10 season in 2021-2022. The Tarpons also have a new head coach after Tom Massolio resigned after 25 seasons during the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HC: Mike Williams, 1st Season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class: 6A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2021-2022 Record: 19-10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_633af9cc74601","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1310825"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eKey Returners: u003c/strongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1578301' first='John' last='Gamble'] 6-6 CG (2023)rnrnGamble is a slasher and a finisher at the rim, whether he's getting put backs or collecting rebounds. He is long and athletic, as well as capable of playing multiple positions. Gamble currently holds offers from Florida Gulf Coast, Mississippi Valley State, North Carolina Au0026amp;T, Ole Miss, Portland and Stetson. Last season, Gamble averaged 15.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game for the Tarpons.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1055718"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eKey Returners: u003c/strongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1055718' first='Chris' last='Cornish'] 6-4 SF (2024)rnrnCornish is at his best when he's finishing lobs at the rim, as he provides superb athleticism and quickness to his game. He has made a strong case to be one of the best wing guards in the state. Last season, Cornish averaged 4.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Tarpons. Cornish is also unafraid to finish at the rim with contact and has a dangerous mid-range game to him as well. Expecting a big junior season for the two-way player.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1055585"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eSleeper Prospect: u003c/strongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1055585' first='Noah' last='Cutler'] 5-9 PG (2024)rnrnWhile he may be underestimated due to his size, Cutler is one of the best decision makers in the SWFL area when it comes to making the right play. Cutler has tremendous basketball IQ and is always getting his teammates involved. During the travel season, Cutler was averaging a double-double while running for SWFL Hoops.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1067656"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eKey Newcomer: u003c/strongu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1067656' first='Kirby' last='Schmitz'] 6-6 PF (2023)rnrnSchmitz comes to Charlotte High from Urbandale (Iowa) where he was a force in the post. His presence will be a huge help this upcoming season for the Tarpons as he will be running the frontcourt alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1578301' first='John' last='Gamble']. Expecting a big senior season for Schmitz, as he averaged near a double-double last season in Iowa.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1579753"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eSleeper Prospect: u003c/strongu003eJordan u0022JTu0022 Taylor 6-7 PF (2025)rnrnTaylor has the size and the length to be one of the best sophomores in the state, now it all comes down to his confidence level. The 6-7 wing shined at the FABC Showcase over the summer where he was a force in the paint. Taylor is going to continue to get better and stronger, so be on the lookout as he enters his sophomore season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /-->