Top 5 Games To Watch: Tuesday, January 10
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As we enter in the second half of the regular season across high school basketball in the Sunshine State. Prep Hoops Florida will always be your destination for the best coverage from across the state. Here is a look at…
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Continue ReadingAs we enter in the second half of the regular season across high school basketball in the Sunshine State. Prep Hoops Florida will always be your destination for the best coverage from across the state. Here is a look at the top five games to keep our eye on this Tuesday night.
Centennial at Dwyer: This matchup has the making to become a nominee for the Game of the Year in the Treasure Coast area, as the Centennial Eagles travel to West Palm Beach and come in with a 12-3 record, as well as a current 8-game winning streak. On the other side, the Dwyer Panthers roll in with a 13-0 record and are ranked No. 30 in the nation, according to the latest MaxPreps’ national rankings. Keep an eye on both guards starting with 6’0 senior Ty Owens Ty Owens 6'0" St lucie west centennial | 2023 FL for Centennial, who is averaging 14.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. On the other side will be 6’5 junior guard Mason Brown Mason Brown 6'7" | SF Dwyer | 2023 State FL who is averaging 13.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for Dwyer and has scored 15 or more points in each of the last three games. Other names to keep an eye on will be 6’6 senior forward Joseph Lezeau Joseph Lezeau 6'6" | SF Centennial | 2023 State FL II for Centennial and 6’5 senior wing Blake Wilson Blake Wilson 6'5" | SG Dwyer | 2023 State FL for Dwyer.
Blake at Jesuit: One of the top matchups to watch in the Tampa Bay area features the Blake Yellow Jackets who will look to snap a 5-game losing streak since beginning the season 9-0. Keep an eye on 6’7 sophomore forward Joshua Lewis Joshua Lewis 6'7" | SF Blake | 2025 State #94 Nation FL in this one who is averaging a team-best 14.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game this season. Also keep an eye on 6’4 senior guard King Asad King Asad 6'4" | CG Blake | 2023 FL who is averaging 14.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game this season for the Yellow Jackets. On the other side for Jesuit, keep an eye on 6’1 junior guard Christopher Moliere who is leading the team averaging 16.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Also keep an eye on 6’2 junior guard Nathan Boakye who is averaging 12.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game this season for the Tigers.
Bolles at Providence School: A marquee matchup in Northeast Florida brings us to Jacksonville, as the Bolles Bulldogs who look to bounce back after sustaining a 57-45 loss to Episcopal School of Jacksonville back on January 6. Keep an eye on 6’7 junior forward Garrett Watterson Garrett Watterson 6'7" | SF Bolles | 2024 State FL in this matchup. On the other side, the Providence Stallions come in with a 13-1 record and the No. 1 ranking in Class 3A, according to MaxPreps’ latest rankings. Keep an eye on the Stallions’ “Big 3” that feature 6’6 junior guard Chris Arias (Jacksonville University commit), 6’6 senior forward Mason Lee Mason Lee 6'6" | SF Providence | 2023 State FL (University of North Florida signee) and 6’7 junior forward Jaylen Robinson Jaylen Robinson 6'6" | SF DME Academy | 2024 State FL .
Calvary Christian at Tampa Catholic: The game of the night in the greater Tampa Bay area features the Calvary Christian Warriors who come into tonight’s game on a 6-game winning streak. Keep an eye on 6’1 junior guard Daniel MacGregor Daniel MacGregor 5'11" | PG Clearwater Calvary Christian | 2024 State FL in this one who is averaging a team-best 21.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game this season for the Warriors. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’6 junior forward Ace Taylor Ace Taylor 6'4" | SF Calvary Christian | 2024 State FL who is averaging 16.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game this season. On the other side, the Tampa Catholic Crusaders have played one of the toughest schedules across the entire state and also have one of the top ranked players in the state in 6’6 junior forward Karter Knox Karter Knox 6'6" | SG Tampa Catholic | 2024 #6 Nation GA . Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’0 sophomore guard Isaiah Campbell-Finch Isaiah Campbell-Finch 6'1" | PG Tampa Catholic | 2025 State #361 Nation FL who has been on a tear for the Crusaders this season.
Cardinal Mooney at Gateway Charter: The Cardinal Mooney Cougars (10-4) come into this matchup on a 3-game winning streak, averaging 26.6 points per margin of victory. Keep an eye on 6’1 junior guard Dylan Higgins for Cardinal Mooney, as he is averaging 12.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game this season for the Cougars. On the other side, the Gateway Charter Griffins (13-2) had their 11-game winning streak snapped in their last game, losing 69-60 to Clearwater Calvary Christian. Keep an eye on 6’4 senior combo guard Jahmari Johnson Jahmari Johnson 6'4" | CG Gateway Charter | 2023 State FL who is averaging a double-double in four of the last five games for the Griffins. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’7 sophomore power forward Patrick Johnson Patrick Johnson 6'7" | PF Gateway Charter | 2025 State FL who has averaged 11.5 rebounds in each of the last two games.