FHSAA Boys Basketball 5A Tournament Preview
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The Florida High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Regional Playoffs get underway this week. Prep Hoops Florida will be taking a deeper dive at each class providing a tournament outlook, players to watch and state title predictions. We will be…
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Continue ReadingThe Florida High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Regional Playoffs get underway this week. Prep Hoops Florida will be taking a deeper dive at each class providing a tournament outlook, players to watch and state title predictions. We will be getting started with Class 1A and making our way through 7A.
Who Are The Favorites?
Barron Collier, Belen Jesuit, Booker T. Washington (Pensacola), Columbia (Lake City) and St. Petersburg appear to be the favorites to reach the Final Four in Lakeland which is two weeks away.
Who Is A Sleeper Team To Keep An Eye On?
The Jesuit Tigers in Region 2 are the 3-seed and are seeking to make a Final Four run, which will mark their second appearance in the last three seasons.
Who Are The Top Seniors To Watch For?
5’10 combo guard Joshua Whitehurst Joshua Whitehurst 6'2" | CG Pine Forest | 2023 State FL , 6’4 wing Josh Vedrine, 6’5 combo guard Tristan Gross Tristan Gross 6'4" | CG St. Pete | 2023 State #194 Nation FL , 6’1 combo guard Isaac Broxey Isaac Broxey 6'1" | PG Columbia | 2023 State FL and 6’4 shooting guard Bryce Clayton Bryce Clayton 6'3" | CG Barron Collier | 2023 State FL
Who Are The Top Juniors To Watch For?
6’2 combo guard Trey Murray Trey Murray 6'2" | PG Wesley Chapel | 2024 State FL , 6’6 shooting guard Tristan Wilson, 6’1 point guard Christopher Moliere, 6’7 wing Ian Smikle Ian Smikle 6'9" | C Suncoast | 2024 State FL and 6’3 shooting guard Randall Pompey
Who Are The Sleeper Sophomores To Keep An Eye On?
6’2 combo guard Justin Snell Justin Snell 5'11" | CG Archbishop McCarthy | 2025 FL , 6’7 wing Joshua Lewis Joshua Lewis 6'7" | SF Blake | 2025 State #94 Nation FL , 5’10 point guard Jah Chin Jah Chin 5'10" | PG Port Charlotte | 2025 FL and 6’4 combo guard Tae’shaun Gelsey
Who Are Your Final Four Teams?
Barron Collier, Columbia (Lake City), Miami Norland, Jesuit (Tampa)
What Is Your State Championship Prediction?
Miami Norland over Barron Collier