Fortegra Invitational: Ten Players To Watch
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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…
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Continue ReadingThe 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.
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.
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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. McAbee plays with a ton of purpose who not only makes an impact this season, but could be a big-time player when he gets to the next level.
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The 6-4 senior small forward continues to play with purpose whether it’s on the attack offensively or playing with a ton of energy on the defensive end. He is a deep threat when it comes to shooting from beyond the arc as well as making the right plays without the basketball in his hands. He is a strong on-the-ball defender where he gets a load of activity whether it’s applying pressure on opposing guards or taking charges in the paint.
The 6-1 senior guard is a crafty scorer who can impact the game in a variety of ways. Ritchie has a reliable jumper where he can score off the bounce as well as off the catch from either wing or corner. He also develops a strong IQ on whether to shoot versus pass the basketball. On the defensive end, he adds a ton of strength and physicality where he can frustrate the opposition into taking tough and contested shots.
Trace Westercamp, Is A 6-9 sophomore wing who has a ton of versatility in his game where he can shoot from the perimeter as well as on the interior. Westercamp plays with a smooth inside-out touch with much improvement in his footwork where he can cover a ton of ground on both ends of the floor. He plays with a ton of length as well where he is a double-double machine on the glass.
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The 6-4 sophomore guard plays with a ton of upside and defend against multiple positions. Palmer has a smooth handle whether it’s bringing the basketball up the floor as a primary point guard or finishing at the rim on the attack. His IQ is very advanced for his age where he shoots and passes very efficiently without hesitation. Palmer is sneaky athletic as well as playing with a ton of quickness guarding on and off the ball.
The 6-2 senior guard and Jacksonville University commit has a deep shooting touch where he can knock down shots effectively from well beyond the arc. He also has a strong ability to break down defenses where he can finish effectively around the rim with either hand. Jackson’s defense has also improved where he is more active in the passing lanes as well as guarding against multiple positions.
The 6-8 senior forward is strong and physical when it comes to scoring from the interior as well as providing a good skillset where his outside shooting continues to improve. When he has a mismatch on the inside he takes advantage of it scoring through contact where he gets to the line on occasion. Look for Schwartz to make a strong impact this season as he is currently committed to the University of Tampa.
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. Look for Ojeda to be apart of an intriguing backcourt for NFEI not just this season, but for the next two years as well.
The 6-3 sophomore combo guard is very effective when it comes to the transition game as he can push the basketball up the floor in a hurry. He has a strong IQ as well as great court awareness where he can be effective when it comes to scoring on the attack against multiple defenders. Dupree is already receiving offers from Georgia Southern, Mercer and North Carolina A&T. 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.