Fortegra Invitational: Ten Players To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sixth annual Fortegra High School Basketball Invitational will take place on December 7-9, 2023 at the South Campus of FSCJ. The teams are Oakleaf, Ribault, Providence, Paxon, NFEI, Ponte Vedra, Episcopal, and Southwest Macon. Here are ten (10) prospects worth keeping your eyes on for the next three days.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1052381"],"_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":"The 6-6 senior and Jacksonville University commit has the ability to score and get his teammates involved at a high level. Arias is a reliable three-level scorer who can score off the catch as well as off the bounce as he has gained a ton of confidence in his shooting touch. On the defensive end, he adds a ton of length and quickness where he can guard multiple positions.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1163413"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The 6-1 senior point guard has gradually improved his versatility where he can impact the game on the glass where he is giving his team extra possessions as well as his ability to score from anywhere within the half court. McAbee has a strong IQ where he can make strong, crisp passes to open shooters as well as flash towards the basket finishing effectively on both sides of the rim. 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Look for Schwartz to make a strong impact this season as he is currently committed to the University of Tampa.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1658585"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"The 6-2 sophomore guard does a great job at playing under control where he's not forcing many mistakes on the offensive end. He can score off the dribble as well as off the catch on all three levels on the offensive end. His defensive versatility has also improved where he can defend against both guard positions using his elite footwork and quickness. 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On the defensive end, he plays with a ton of versatility and doesn't take any possessions off. Keep your eyes on this kid for the next two years as he is the real deal of a future college prospect.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65720fab91f51"} /-->