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We have officially entered the second half of the regular season across the state of Florida. Prep Hoops is taking a deeper and closer look on what matchups are to watch for this week. Camden (NJ) at Columbus- Wednesday at…
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Continue ReadingWe have officially entered the second half of the regular season across the state of Florida. Prep Hoops is taking a deeper and closer look on what matchups are to watch for this week.
Camden (NJ) at Columbus- Wednesday at 7:00pm: If this matchup doesn’t excite you, I’m not sure which matchup will. This is a matchup between two of the top 10 teams in the country as the Camden Panthers make their way to South Florida. The Panthers are led by the nation’s top recruit for the upcoming class DJ Wagner, who is committed to Kentucky. The host Explorers are led by sophomore twins Cameron and Cayden Boozer Cayden Boozer 6'5" | PG Columbus | 2025 State #28 Nation FL who are coming off excellent performances at the City of Palms Classic finishing as the runner-up.
Impact Christian Academy at Ribault- Thursday at 7:00pm: The city of Jacksonville will be on deck in this particular matchup, as the Impact Christian Academy Lions travel to Ribault to take on the host Trojans. The Lions are coming off a 2-1 performance at the Kreul Classic where they were led by 6’6 junior power forward Jordan Mikell Jordan Mikell 6'7" | SF Impact Christian | 2023 FL who is coming off a team-high 16 point performance in their 54-48 loss to South Gwinnett back on December 19. On the other side, the Ribault Trojans are led by 6’0 junior combo guard Caleb Williams Caleb Williams 6'5" | PG Sumner | 2025 #191 Nation KS who is averaging a team best 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.
University School (Fort Lauderdale) at Saint Andrew’s (Boca Raton)- Thursday at 7:00pm: The University School Sharks are riding a four-game winning streak and off to a 9-1 start heading into the New Year. Keep an eye on 6’1 sophomore shooting guard Kohl Rosario in this matchup for University School as he is shooting 44 percent from beyond the arc this season. Rosario also currently holds an offer from Southern Miss. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’3 junior guard Anthony Ferrer Anthony Ferrer 6'3" | CG NSU School | 2024 FL who is averaging 16.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game this season. On the other side for Saint Andrew’s, keep an eye on 6’6 senior small forward Andrew Sineway Andrew Sineway 6'7" | SF Saint Andrew’s | 2023 State FL who is averaging a team high 18.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season for the Scots. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’0 junior point guard Brooklyn Vick who is averaging 15.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game this season.
Victory Christian Academy at Auburndale- Thursday at 8:00pm: This premiere matchup is one of the top tier matchups in the greater Tampa Bay area kicking off the New Year. The Victory Christian Academy Storm are led by 6’3 junior guard Lorenzo Cason Lorenzo Cason 6'2" | PG Victory Christian | 2024 State #75 Nation FL who has had three games this season with 40 or more points. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’3 junior guard Jordan Lanier Jordan Lanier 6'4" | PG Victory Christian | 2024 State FL who has been a dynamic playmaker this season for the Storm. On the other side for Auburndale, the Bloodhounds are led by 6’1 senior combo guard Kervin Knaggs Kervin Knaggs 6'1" | PG Auburndale | 2023 State FL who has transitioned into being one of the best all around players in the greater Tampa Bay area. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’9 senior forward Nehemiah Turner Nehemiah Turner 6'8" | PF Auburndale | 2023 State FL who is coming off a 26 point and 14 rebound performance in their 53-52 win over Taylor Allderdice (Pennsylvania) back on December 29.
Calvary Christian Academy vs North Florida Educational Institute- Saturday at 8:30pm: The Pre-MLK Shootout hosted by Andrew Jackson High School wraps up with a spectacular matchup with the reigning Class 4A champion Calvary Christian Academy Eagles making their way north to take on a talented NFEI squad. The Eagles have been led by 6’5 senior guard Carl Cherenfant Carl Cherenfant 6'4" | CG Ft. Lauderdale Calvary Christian | 2023 State #68 Nation FL , who is committed to the University of Memphis. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’2 senior guard Jaylen Curry Jaylen Curry 6'1" | PG Calvary Christian | 2023 State #109 Nation FL who is averaging 16.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game this season. On the other side for NFEI, keep an eye on 6’6 senior guard Isaac Taveras who still remains at one of the best unsigned senior prospects across the state. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6’2 senior guard Tommie Hall who is averaging 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game this season.