2024 New Faces in New Places (Part I)
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The 2023-2024 High School Basketball Season is right around the corner and we have some new faces in our class by class rankings. Take a look at some of the new faces in new places for the upcoming senior class.…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023-2024 High School Basketball Season is right around the corner and we have some new faces in our class by class rankings. Take a look at some of the new faces in new places for the upcoming senior class. If there is someone we are missing, please send @RossVDG14 on X (Formerly known as Twitter) a direct message.
The 6-0 rising senior point guard has transferred from Suncoast to Calvary Christian Academy. Bureau is a true definition point guard as he plays a mature game where he gets his teammates involved early and often. Bureau also has a smooth shooting stroke from the perimeter and also does a great job at finishing at the front of the rim through traffic.
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Jemeh Jones Jemeh Jones 6'4" | SF Mainland | 2024 State FL
Jemeh Jones Jemeh Jones 6'4" | SF Mainland | 2024 State FL
The 6-5 rising senior wing transferred from Deltona to Mainland over the summer and put up some significant numbers. Jones plays an all-around game on both ends of the floor whether it’s his three level scoring, rebounding or blocking shots. Jones also has a knack where he can guard multiple positions on the defensive end using his versatility to guard on the perimeter. He also a sensational finisher around the rim on both ends and has a smooth mid-range game.
The 6-2 rising senior combo guard transferred from Stranahan to Mater Lakes Academy this summer. Burbridge continues to display his confidence when it comes to shooting from beyond the arc as well as get to the front of the rim through traffic. Burbridge is strong, athletic and quick when he has the basketball in his hands and doesn’t force up a tough shot. On the defensive end, Burbridge has a knack and displays a ton of quickness when guarding on the ball where he uses his length to force the opposition into taking a tough shot.
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The 6-2 rising senior guard transferred from Master’s Academy to Edgewater during the summer. Mitchell can play both guard positions at a high level displaying a ton of confidence in his game. Mitchell makes good decisions when he has the basketball in his hands whether it’s scoring off the bounce or setting his teammate up to get an assist. Mitchell has a knack where he can catch fire when he is shooting from beyond the arc as well as scoring on the attack. On the defensive end, he can play a versatile role where he uses his length to contest his opposition and is a havoc in mismatch opportunities.
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The 6-4 rising senior guard transferred from Miami Palmetto to Columbus during the summer. Smith has a heavy dose of athleticism as well as versatility where he can guard against multiple positions on the defensive end. On the offensive end, Smith is crafty and get downhill where he has a strong attack to finish at the front of the rim. He is at his best when he’s at the catch-and-shoot where he can be dangerous when it comes to scoring from beyond the arc. Smith will look to add depth for the Explorers at the guard position where they will be led by Cayden Boozer Cayden Boozer 6’5″ | PG Columbus | 2025 State #28 Nation FL , Jaxon Richardson Jaxon Richardson 6’5″ | SF Columbus | 2026 State FL and Jace Richardson.