Five things we learned from the Kingdom of the Sun

The longest running 16 team tournament in the country did not disappoint. Winter Haven won back-to-back championships, with [player_tooltip player_id='1055750' first='Isaac' last='Celiscar'] closing the deal for his second consecutive MVP. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Let's find out who impressed.    [player_tooltip player_id='2294525' first='Kellson' last='Sandi'] shot the cover of the ball during his four-game run in Ocala. He finished three weeks with more than 20 made threes while shooting above 50% from the field. The freshman exploded for nine threes in one of the best shooting performances in the tournament's 49-year history. The younger Sandi brother has a quick release, is always ready to let it fly, and is establishing himself as one of the best catch-and-shoot options in the class and possibly the state. He also flashed touch on his floaters and a feel for cutting.    [player_tooltip player_id='1296001' first='Mike' last='Andino'] is a confident shot maker with a consistent pull up jumper. He specializes in hitting shots in the face of his defender with a quick release and sudden takeoff. The six foot combo guard can initiate the offense and be set in motion to hit shots off on downs, curls, and flares. Andino can score in the paint with floaters and has consistently got to the foul line in his senior season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1859283' first='Sam' last='Ritchie'] is a high IQ shot maker. He's a crafty lead ball handler who can break down a with quick crossovers and head fakes. He attacks angles and is a dynamic midrange and long range pull up shooter. He's a good off-ball scorer who hits shots off movement at a high rate. Ritchie is a good playmaker with the passing and feel to get his teammates involved.    [player_tooltip player_id='1424461' first='Rey' last='Daniels'] is a dynamic combo guard with burst and scoring instincts to punish a defense. He's a quick athlete who gets to the rim, knocks down outside shots, and turns defense into offense. Daniels was one of the tournament's best scorers with an efficient. He's a solid three point shooter and attacks defenses in transition. Daniels is constantly attacking downhill and finishes over the top of defenses.    Terrance Shannon is a speedy playmaking guard with sneaky athleticism. He gets to the rim, where he has the touch to convert floaters at a high level and finish around the rim against size. Shannon is a good ball handler who collapses defenses and finds the open man. He can push the pace in transition and slow things down in the halfcourt. His combination of court vision, decision making, athleticism, and consistent shotmaking make him a 2025 to track.

The longest running 16 team tournament in the country did not disappoint. Winter Haven won back-to-back championships, with Isaac Celiscar Isaac Celiscar 6'6" | SG Winter Haven | 2024 State #263 Nation FL closing the deal for his second consecutive MVP. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Let's find out who impressed.