7th Annual Orlando Health Hoopfest Shootout Preview
In this article:
The Windermere Prep boys basketball program has been hosting one of the most prestigious shootouts in the Central Florida area since 2016. Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek will be covering all six games on Saturday. All games…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe Windermere Prep boys basketball program has been hosting one of the most prestigious shootouts in the Central Florida area since 2016. Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek will be covering all six games on Saturday. All games will be broadcasted LIVE on https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=windermere+prep+athletics
Game 1: Santa Fe Catholic vs Windermere Prep- Friday at 4:30pm: Leading us off are the Santa Fe Catholic Crimson Hawks who are led by head coach Mike Blicher taking on the host Windermere Prep Lakers coached by Brian Hoff. The Hawks have been led by 6’0 sophomore guard Tate Darner Tate Darner 6'0" | SG Santa Fe Catholic | 2025 State FL who can light it up from beyond the arc, averaging 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Darner already holds an offer from Youngstown State. The Windermere Prep Lakers have a youth movement in the program, led by one of the toughest freshman duos you will find in 6’3 forward Brandon Bass Jr and 6’5 guard Shiva Atwal Shiva Atwal 6'5" | CG Lake Highland Prep | 2026 FL .
Game 2: Ponte Vedra vs Poinciana- Friday at 6:00pm: Our next game has a battle of unbeatens in the early stages of the regular season, as the Ponte Vedra Sharks come in with a 4-0 record. They will be taking on a young and exciting Poinciana Eagles squad who are 3-0 on the young season. The Sharks are led by 6’4 forward Israel Nuhu who is averaging a team-best 16.5 points per game so far this season. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’1 senior point guard Nathan Bunkosky Nathan Bunkosky 6'0" | PG Ponte Vedra | 2023 State FL who is shooting 56 percent from beyond the arc in the first four games this season. For the Eagles keep an eye on the junior duo between Hakeem Alvena and Elijah Davis.
Game 3: Riverside (Jacksonville) vs Orlando Christian Prep- Friday at 7:30pm: The Riverside Generals have been getting big-time scoring performances from 6’4 senior guard Dominick Scott Dominick Scott 6'5" | SF Riverside | 2023 State FL who had a 26 point, 10 rebound performance back on November 29 against Ribault High School. The 3-time defending state champion Orlando Christian Prep Warriors will be led by 6’0 junior guard Ameer Ramadan Ameer Ramadan 6'0" | PG Orlando Christian Prep | 2024 State FL , 6’4 junior guard Isaiah Brown Isaiah Brown 6'5" | SG Orlando Christian Prep | 2024 State #177 Nation FL and 6’6 senior forward Isaiah Sutherland Isaiah Sutherland 6'7" | SF Orlando Christian Prep | 2023 State FL .
Game 4: Horizon vs The First Academy (Orlando)- Saturday at 12:00pm: The Horizon Hawks have gotten off to a little slow start on the young season, as they’ve been led by 6’5 sophomore forward Lucas Robertson who is averaging 6.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. The First Academy Royals are coming off a tough 49-46 loss to Windermere Prep back on Tuesday night, where they were led by 6’2 junior guard Lorenzo DeJesus who finished with a game-high 18 points. Through the first three games this season, The First Academy is averaging 56 points per game.
Game 5: Tampa Catholic vs Ponte Vedra- Saturday at 1:30pm: The Tampa Catholic Crusaders have the top ranked prospect in the state for the junior class in 6’6 shooting guard Karter Knox Karter Knox 6'6" | SG Tampa Catholic | 2024 #6 Nation GA . The Crusaders will also be led by 6’3 senior guard Eddrin Bronson Eddrin Bronson 6'3" | PG Tampa Catholic | 2023 State #266 Nation FL and 6’0 sophomore point guard Isaiah Campbell-Finch Isaiah Campbell-Finch 6'1" | PG Tampa Catholic | 2025 State #361 Nation FL . The Ponte Vedra Sharks will be playing their second game in as many days. The Ponte Vedra Sharks are led by 6’4 forward Israel Nuhu who is averaging a team-best 16.5 points per game so far this season.
Game 6: Calvary Christian (Clearwater) vs Oak Ridge- Saturday at 3:00pm: What a game we have in store as the Calvary Christian Warriors who are led by 6’1 junior guard Daniel MacGregor Daniel MacGregor 5'11" | PG Clearwater Calvary Christian | 2024 State FL and 6’6 junior forward Ace Taylor Ace Taylor 6'4" | SF Calvary Christian | 2024 State FL . The Oak Ridge Pioneers will bring in one of the state’s top prospects for the sophomore class in 6’0 point guard Jalen Reece Jalen Reece 5'11" | PG Oak Ridge | 2025 State #92 Nation FL . Also keep an eye on 6’5 junior forward Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson 6'6" | SF Oak Ridge | 2024 State #175 Nation FL as well as 6’5 junior guard Jordan Tillery Jordan Tillery 6'3" | CG Dr. Phillips | 2024 State FL , who came over from Dr. Phillips during the offseason.
Game 7: Riverside (Jacksonville) vs Windermere- Saturday at 4:30pm: Another name to keep an eye on for the Riverside Generals will be 6’3 senior combo guard Antonio Harrison who is averaging 14.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game so far this season. The Windermere Wolverines have one of the toughest junior guards in the Central Florida area in Jalen Debose Jalen Debose 6'1" | CG Windermere | 2023 State FL . Other names to keep an eye on for the Wolverines will be 5’7 junior point guard Ta’Veon Jones Ta’Veon Jones 5'7" | PG Windermere | 2024 State FL and 6’1 senior guard Isaiah Dorceus.
Game 8: Gateway Charter vs Lake Highland Prep- Saturday at 6:00pm: The Gateway Charter Griffins bring in one of the best scorers in the Southwest Florida area in 6’4 senior guard Jahmari Johnson Jahmari Johnson 6'4" | CG Gateway Charter | 2023 State FL . Another name to keep an eye on for the Griffins will be 6’0 senior guard Jaden Arzola Jaden Arzola 6'0" | CG Gateway Charter | 2023 FL who is leading the team in assists. For the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders keep an eye on 6’1 junior point guard Julian Clarke Julian Clarke 6'0" | SG Lake Highland Prep | 2024 State FL who has scored in double figures in all five games so far this season for Lake Highland Prep.
Game 9: Berkeley Prep vs Windermere Prep- Saturday at 7:30pm: Our final game of the 7th Annual OrlandoHealth Hoopfest is a battle of I-4 between the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers and the host Windermere Prep Lakers. For Berkeley Prep keep an eye on 6’1 senior point guard George Kimble who is coming off a 21 point performance in their season-opening win over Cypress Creek. For Windermere Prep they will be led by 6’5 junior forward Chandler Watts Chandler Watts 6'4" | CG Combine Academy | 2024 State NC , 6’5 freshman guard Shiva Atwal Shiva Atwal 6'5" | CG Lake Highland Prep | 2026 FL and 6’3 freshman forward Brandon Bass Jr Brandon Bass Jr 6'5" | SG Windermere Prep | 2026 State FL