Windermere Prep vs Foundation Academy Standouts
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Windermere Prep is a factory of young talent, and Foundation Academy is a consistent force in the Orlando area. The two teams duked it out in a battle, shooting, and athleticism. By my count, there were seven players with a…
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Continue ReadingWindermere Prep is a factory of young talent, and Foundation Academy is a consistent force in the Orlando area. The two teams duked it out in a battle, shooting, and athleticism. By my count, there were seven players with a chance to play at the collegiate level. Let’s get into the names.
Windermere Prep
The son of former 12-year NBA vet Brandon Bass has established himself as one of the premier scorers in Florida’s loaded 2026 class. The 6’4 guard can set the offense but starts many sets off the ball to attack defenders off screens. He’s already adept at reading defenses and knows when to pull up or get to the basket. He shoots beyond the college line, rebounds well for the position, and becomes a one-man fast break in transition. His size, effort, and athleticism make him a good defender who can get in passing lanes for deflections and dive on the floor for a loose ball.
Sinan Huan
I’m buying stock in the 7 foot freshman today. He moves really well for someone of his size and age. He sets hard screens, showed a handle on the break, and nimble feet in the post. His ability to contain quick guards, size, and shot blocking have me set on his defensive upside.
Mason Williams
Williams is undersized for the forward at 6’4 but plays hard and has a motor. The energy plays and willingness to do the dirty work keep him on the floor. He deflected passes, blocked a shot, and grabbed offensive rebounds. He’s not called on to score but shows athleticism to make plays in transition.
Division 1 programs have already keyed in on the athletic 6’5 wing. Watts looks the part and has the physicality and skills to back it up. He scores above the rim on the break, and in the half court, midway through the season, he halfway has a gallery of posters. Watts shoots well off the catch, cam plays out of the post, and is one man fast break. He can create shots for himself in the halfcourt.
Foundation Academy
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Jacob Crain
Jacob
Crain
6'3" | SG
Foundation Academy | 2024
State
FL
didn’t have his normal output but did his shotmaking off the catch and dribble. There were flashes of three level scoring, but Windermere Prep’s size and athleticism made it difficult. He showcased his quickness and anticipation on the defensive with a pair of steals. Crain’s been good on the boards this year and snatched four from an athletic group.
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Isaiah Gillard Isaiah Gillard 6'3" | PG Bell Creek Academy | 2026 State FL had his best shooting and scoring game of the season against a talented group. I’ll chop up his inefficiency this season to being a freshman but going 5 for 10 from three when defenses keyed in one Crain is big. He’s 6’1, shows an advanced handle in isolation, and can get downhill to draw fouls. Gillard played varsity as an eighth grader and should develop into a guard worth tracking over the next three and half seasons.