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<p>The postseason is well underway across the state of Florida and on Thursday night the regional quarterfinals took place in Class 2A through 7A, while the regional semifinals were taking place in Class 1A. Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek is taking a deeper dive at who the top standouts were from the opening round of the 2023 FHSAA Boys Basketball playoffs.</p>
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The postseason is well underway across the state of Florida and on Thursday night the regional quarterfinals took place in Class 2A through 7A, while the regional semifinals were taking place in Class 1A. Prep Hoops Florida scout Ross Van De Griek is taking a deeper dive at who the top standouts were from the opening round of the 2023 FHSAA Boys Basketball playoffs.
HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
PG
CLASS
2023
State:
Florida
School:
Tampa Catholic
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
PG
CLASS
2024
State:
Florida
School:
Clearwater Calvary Christian
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
CG
CLASS
2024
State:
Florida
School:
Impact Christian Academy
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
SG
CLASS
2023
State:
Florida
School:
Southeast
Club:
Blacktop Basketball
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HEIGHT
6'6"
POS
CG
CLASS
2023
State:
Florida
School:
Crossroads
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
SG
CLASS
2023
State:
Florida
School:
Port Charlotte
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