Team Preview: Windermere Prep Lakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops staff is taking a closer look inside the elite Florida high school basketball programs, as they gear up for the 2023-2024 season. Our first team feature is the Windermere Prep Lakers who reached the Class 3A Championship Game back in March. The Lakers are destined favorites to get back to the state championship game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Brian Hoff, 6th Season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class: 3A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022-2023 Record: 24-8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660048"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eKey Returners: u003c/strongu003eBrandon Bass Jr. 6-5 CG (2026) has a respectable all-around game who can score on all three levels. 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Huan is versatile on the offensive end where he could either be out on the block or occasionally knock down a shot or two from beyond the arc. He has a smooth left-handed mid range shot as well that he can knock down with space. Huan already holds offers from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi State and several others.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1477728"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eKey Addition: u003c/strongu003eSamuel Shoptaw 6-2 CG (2025). Shoptaw comes into Windermere Prep from Valdosta (Georgia) where he is one of the top perimeter shooters in the class. Shoptaw also does a great job at initiating the offense as well as getting his teammates involved with his crisp passes. On the defensive end, he plays with a ton of physicality and does a great job at getting the opposition out of the lane. He also has a knack for mismatches where he is often at times guarding along the interior as he is an underrated rebounder for his size.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1301731"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eKey Addition: u003c/strongu003eMalachi Martis 6-5 Wing (2025). Martis comes to Windermere Prep from Calvary Christian Academy where he was defined as a combo-forward. 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He can score off the catch as well as off the bounce at a high level. Roca moves exceptionally well with and without the basketball in his hands. Roca has high potential to be one of the best freshman in the state by season's end. Roca holds offers from New Mexico State and Stetson.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1659512"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eSleeper Prospect: u003c/strongu003eIan Parham Jr. 6-5 CG (2026). Parham comes to Windermere Prep from Calvary Christian Academy is a highly touted two-way prospect. 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