The Hoop Feast: 5 Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The inaugural Thanksgiving Hoop Feast is coming to the greater Tampa Bay area and will be held from November 24-25, 2023 at the prestigious Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Wesley Chapel. Prep Hoops Florida scouts will be on the grounds of the event. Here are five games to keep an eye on this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coral Glades vs Leto- Friday at 2:00pm</strong>: This is one of the most intriguing matchups of the early window at the inaugural Hoop Feast that features multiple prospects on both sides. The Jaguars are led by 6-3 senior combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1055728' first='Tahir' last='Bond'] as well as 6-8 senior power forward [player_tooltip player_id='1055758' first='Dylan' last='Burrowes']. Another name to keep an eye on in this matchup will be 5-10 freshman guard Donovan Swain who does a great job when it comes to facilitating by playing unselfish, as well as bringing a huge presence on the defensive end of the floor playing with good energy. The Falcons are led by the two-headed senior backcourt duo featuring 6-1 [player_tooltip player_id='1163620' first='Daniel' last='Delgardo'] III and 6-2 [player_tooltip player_id='1055777' first='Derek' last='Delgardo'] Jr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tampa Catholic vs Edgewater- Friday at 2:00pm</strong>: There were several questions heading into the season in where the Tampa Catholic Crusaders are heading, following the departure of 5-star wing Karter Knox. Keep an eye on 6-1 senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1055790' first='Christian' last='Cole'] who is one of the top sharpshooters in the greater Tampa area. 6-0 junior point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1301730' first='Isaiah' last='Campbell-Finch'] remains as one of the best elite playmakers from the guard position as he doesn't need to have the basketball in his hands to make an impact. The Eagles are likely to bring a heavy dose of pressure as they are led by 6-7 junior wing [player_tooltip player_id='1620353' first='Myles' last='Mayfield'], 6-3 senior combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1055709' first='Zion' last='Mitchell'] and 6-4 sophomore combo guard Donovan Williams. Another name to keep an eye on for the Eagles will be 6-3 junior wing Malachi Washington who brings great court vision and playmaking skills to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Burlington School (NC) vs Winter Haven- Friday at 6:00pm</strong>: The reigning Class 7A runner-up Winter Haven Blue Devils will be tested by a loaded Burlington School Spartans team who come into play on a 5-game winning streak. Winter Haven is led by their dynamic senior duo between 6-5 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1055762' first='Jamie' last='Phillips'] Jr. (Stetson commit) and 6-6 wing [player_tooltip player_id='1055750' first='Isaac' last='Celiscar'] (Yale commit). On the other side, The Burlington School have gotten huge contributions from 6-2 senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1098355' first='Zion' last='Walker'] (Averaging 23.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game). Another name to keep an eye on will be 6-4 freshman guard [player_tooltip player_id='2238210' first='King' last='Gibson'] (Averaging 9.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game) on the young season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Southern Coast Academy vs PHHoenix Prep (AZ)- Friday at 8:00pm:</strong> The marquee matchup of the night features a loaded amount of talent on both sides. Keep an eye on 6-4 senior guard Moses Horne who displays a remarkable presence around the rim whether it's finishing off lobs or protecting the opposition from getting second chance scoring opportunities. Another name to watch will be 6-6 senior wing Aidan Agnew who is a matchup nightmare where he can defend positions 1 through 5 utilizing his length and athleticism whether it's out on the perimeter or at the rim. A name to keep an eye on for Phoenix Prep will be 6-6 junior guard Ty Virgil who is one of the best left-handed point guards in the nation as he can make strong reads on the defensive end, as well as score across all three levels on the offensive end. Also keep an eye on 6-8 senior forward Jinup Dobuol who is crafty on the boards where he can play with good energy on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hialeah Educational Academy vs Wesley Christian Academy (KY)- Friday at 8:00pm: </strong>Several prospects will be on the headlines in this matchup as you have to keep your eyes on 6-7 sophomore wing Jayquan Freeman who plays with a physical presence as he has a strong ability to get to the basket off of cuts as well as bring above-average athleticism. Another name to keep an eye on in this matchup will be 6-4 senior wing [player_tooltip player_id='1163360' first='Ian' last='Pascal'] who can cover a lot of ground on the offensive end of the floor, where he gets to his spots and has a smooth release. Wesley Christian comes into this matchup with loaded talent of upperclassmen, led by 6-5 senior guard Fedor Portnoi who is multi-positional and has high potential to play at the next level. Another name to keep an eye on in this matchup will be 6-9 senior power forward Victor Okojie who brings a ton of length and athleticism to his game. Okojie has also improved his 3-point shooting game where he can score off the catch as well as off the bounce. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->