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<p>The 2023 Florida High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball State Championships have concluded. Prep Hoops Florida is taking a deeper dive at the all tournament teams across all seven classifications. We will start with Class 1A and make our way through 7A.</p>
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<p><strong>First Team</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1450211' first='Jacob' last='Daniels']- The 5-9 sophomore guard is as tough as nails and is a hard-nosed defender who uses his quickness and speed to stay with his opposition. He increased his scoring averages from 12.1 points per game last season to 16.8 this season. He finished with a game-high 21 points in the semifinal loss to Mater Lakes Academy.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1055719' first='Christian' last='Reid']- The 6-5 junior forward brought in his multi-talented skills to the floor, with his scoring and rebounding in both the semifinal and championship games. He averaged 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game to help lead his school to their first state championship in school history.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='709221' first='Michael' last='Bradley']- The Barry University commit was nearly perfect from the field shooting 9-of-11 from the field and 2-of-3 from the free throw line, in route to his 20 point performance in the championship game against The Villages Charter.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='709259' first='Sam' last='Walters']- The University of Alabama signee finished with a game-high 19 points and 8 rebounds in their semifinal win over Ribault. Followed up with a 12 point performance in the championship game against Mater Lakes Academy. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1301710' first='Anthony' last='Knowles']- The 6-0 sophomore guard was scoring and facilitating in the championship game, finishing with 13 points and a game-high six assists. He played with control and poise throughout the game. </p>
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<p><strong>Honorable Mention</strong></p>
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<p>Christopher Washington Jr.- The 6-7 freshman used his size and length to impact his game, finishing around the rim and not allowing second chance opportunities. Finished with 8 points and four rebounds in the championship game, which was followed by his 8 points and four rebound performance in the semifinal game. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='962440' first='Marcus' last='Calvin']- The 6-4 senior guard used his frame and body to make plays. His precision passing and ability to shoot from the perimeter kept his team afloat in the semifinal game against Mater Lakes Academy.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1055784' first='Caleb' last='G. Williams']- The 6-3 junior guard was active on the defensive end jumping into passing lanes, recording a game-high five steals in the semifinal game against The Villages Charter. His accurate passing and ability to score in a variety of ways will look to make a big jump from his junior to senior seasons. </p>
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The 2023 Florida High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball State Championships have concluded. Prep Hoops Florida is taking a deeper dive at the all tournament teams across all seven classifications. We will start with Class 1A and make our way through 7A.
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