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Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational: Day 3 Standouts (Part II)

Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational: Day 3 Standouts (Part II)
Ross Van De Griek
Ross Van De Griek
December 30, 2022 @ 11:04 PM
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Michael Jones
Michael Jones 6'8" | CG | 2023
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Xavier Finney
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The 7th Annual Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational continued on Friday with high level games at Carrollwood Day School and the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Wesley Chapel. Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek was on hand for the event and here is who stood out on Day 3.

Michael Jones

Michael Jones

HEIGHT 6'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Michael
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Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational: Day 3 Standouts (Part II)
The 6-8 small forward was a force for SLAM Tampa today, finishing with a near double-double (19 points...
Written by Ross Van De Griek
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Michael Jones

State: Florida
School: Slam Tampa
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Te'Vaunt Smith

Te'Vaunt Smith

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2023

Te'Vaunt Smith

School: Northeast
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Voorhees
Xavier Finney

Xavier Finney

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Finney SF
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Bishop Mclaughlin
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Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational: Day 3 Standouts (Part II)
The 6-4 senior combo guard finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in today’s 69-52 win...
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Voorhees
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Kyler Hayes

Kyler Hayes

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2025

Kyler Hayes

School: Cocke County
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