Breast Cancer Awareness Classic: Upperclassmen Standouts
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The 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Classic was held at Oak Ridge High School where there were several prospects on display, including some thrilling finishes. Prep Hoops Florida scouts Allen Pettigrew and Ross Van De Griek were covering the event.…
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Continue ReadingThe 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Classic was held at Oak Ridge High School where there were several prospects on display, including some thrilling finishes. Prep Hoops Florida scouts Allen Pettigrew and Ross Van De Griek were covering the event. Here are the prospects who stood out from the Class of 2024 and 2025.
The 6-4 junior has evolved his game to a whole new level this season where he is consistently mixed up his inside-out scoring presence. Lloyd is a dominant point guard who displayed his pure passing skills and brought his athleticism with him crashing the glass against several players. His recruitment is expected to take a huge leap this season as he has received offers from Dayton, Florida Atlantic, Florida State and several others.
The 6-5 senior guard and Stetson commit is able to play multiple positions utilizing his versatility where he can score at the front of the rim as well as from the mid-range. Phillips did a good job using his size, frame and athleticism in the win over Olympia where he finished with a game-high 24 points and seven rebounds.
The 6-7 junior forward was electrifying to watch as he was making plays with and without the basketball in his hands. He has a multi-level skillset where he is smooth around the rim playing with a soft touch. Lewis displayed his length and athleticism on the defensive end where he was getting deflections which led to fast break points on the other end. Look for Lewis to have more upside as the season rolls on as he’s received several offers from numerous Power 5 schools.
The 6-5 senior forward and University of Florida commit was quick to turn defense into offense in the win over Oviedo. Brown was very explosive when it came to attacking the rim where he was finishing with authority utilizing his athleticism. Brown also showed his length when it came to guarding multiple positions as well as showcasing his improved footwork in the paint.
Highlights
The 6-7 junior forward showed his aggressiveness and athleticism in the second half as he was attacking the glass throughout the game finishing with 19 points and 9 rebounds, including knocking down the game-winner against Oak Ridge. Wimbley played a big role on the offensive end where he created for his teammates as well as knocking down shots on his own.
The 6-0 junior point guard was electric from the opening tip as he knocked down three 3-pointers within the first five minutes of the game. Reece showed his high IQ on display where he was knocking down big-time shots throughout the night as he finished with 17 points. Reece continues to show reasons why he is receiving high D-1 offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, Kansas State, LSU and several others.
The 6-6 senior guard and Virginia Tech commit continues to evolve his game where he was showing his aggressiveness around the rim. Johnson was unafraid when it came to scoring through contact as well as getting to the free throw line. On the defensive end, Johnson also utilized his versatility when it came to guarding against multiple positions.
Caleb Pennyfeather
Caleb Pennyfeather
The 6-9 senior power forward used his height and length to his advantage when it came to scoring around the rim. Pennyfeather finished with just 11 points and three blocked shots for the game in the loss to Orlando Christian Prep. His fluidity is what continues to stand out as he has put on some muscle where he is finishing around the rim with more aggressiveness. Pennyfeather also has great length where he should be getting on college coaches’ radars at some point this season.