#PHGauntletOnTheGulf: Day 2 16U Standouts (Part I)
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The Gauntlet on the Gulf is well underway at the IMG Academy in beautiful Bradenton, Florida. Prep Hoops scouts Allen Pettigrew, Kyle Sandy and Ross Van De Griek are on the grounds of the event. Here are the 16U players…
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Continue ReadingThe Gauntlet on the Gulf is well underway at the IMG Academy in beautiful Bradenton, Florida. Prep Hoops scouts Allen Pettigrew, Kyle Sandy and Ross Van De Griek are on the grounds of the event. Here are the 16U players who stood out on Saturday morning:
The 6-1 sophomore guard continues to have an impressive weekend at the Gauntlet on the Gulf. His perimeter shooting took a step to a new level as he knocked down 7 3-pointers in a win over Liberty Edge. Kyler is averaging over 20 points per game in three games so far this weekend for the Tampa Wardogs.
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The 6-0 guard is a bucket getter when his team needs it. Clements finished with a team-high 17 points and knocked down a pair of 3-pointers for OTOD 2026 in a 63-32 win over Nine Strong 2026. Clements impact was a huge spark and plays with great energy as well as a high IQ.
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The 6-5 wing has had a stellar spring so far for SWFL Hoops and continues to impress this weekend at Gauntlet on the Gulf. He played with huge athleticism and finishing well around the rim. Lambert can also get the job done defensively as he is really active on the ball as well as off. Huge upside for Lambert going into just his sophomore season.
Vinny Carbonara
Vinny Carbonara
The 5-8 guard plays with a ton of poise and didn’t let the moment get to big for him. Carbonara is a true three-level scorer who finished with a game-high 24 points and 4 rebounds helping lead Florida Elite to a win over SWFL Hoops 2026. Carbonara was also getting it done defensively with his ability to jump in the passing lanes for steals and deflections.
Jacob Kesilewski
Jacob Kesilewski
The 5-11 guard has a smooth touch to his game where he can score in transition or off the bounce. Kesilewski played with a chip on his shoulder finishing with 10 points and 3 rebounds in a win over Camden Elite. His ability to rebound against taller players has also been improving as the spring has gone.