#FLDreamMLK Underclassmen Spotlight

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The #FLDreamMLK Challenge was loaded with talent, and here are some of the underclassmen (Sophomores and Freshman) who put their talent on display…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2323702,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","className":"is-style-default"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium is-style-default"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Nick-Mirabal-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Nick-Mirabal-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2323702" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Nick Mirabal </strong>(5'6/PG/'26/Chaminade Madonna) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _nickmirabal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @nicky_mirabal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Nick is a small lead guard who provided a steady presence for his squad. He has a low center of gravity, which aids him on his attacks to the basket. He is a good decision-maker with the rock in his hands when he gets into the heart of the defense. He plays in the backcourt with a dynamic scoring guard, which takes a lot of pressure off, as he can always lean on [player_tooltip player_id='1296047' first='Isaac' last='Mothersill'] when pressure situations arise. Nick is gaining valuable experience and will be a key piece to his squad for the remainder of the year and the final two years of his high school career.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2323886,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Tristan-Sylvera-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Tristan-Sylvera-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2323886" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Tristan Sylvera</strong> (6'5/PF/'27/Chaminade Madonna) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: _tristansylvera</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tristan could have easily been honored as one of the rebounders in my daily superlatives, as he is a rebounding machine. He goes hard to the glass and does a good job chasing the ball off the rim. He is a freshman with good positional size who brings a lot of production to the interior. He finishes well around the rim and protects the rim on defense. There is a lot of excitement about Tristan as he has a lot of potential that hopefully can develop into production.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2323887,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Zachariah-Story-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Zachariah-Story-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2323887" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Zachariah Story</strong> (6'3/PF/'27/Douglas) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: yam_time3k</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Zachary is a highly active two-way player who brought a lot of energy and effort to the floor. He doesn't need the ball in his hands or plays to be run for him to be an effective piece on the floor. He manufactures points by hitting the offensive glass and getting easy putbacks. He is a blue-collar caliber player who makes a lot of hustle plays and gives up his body for 50/50 balls. If I were doing an article on glue guys, Zachariah would definitely be in it.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2323888,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Kerry-Parks-Jr.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Kerry-Parks-Jr.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2323888" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2210621' first='Kerry' last='Parks'], Jr.</strong> (6'1/SG/'26/Fort Pierce Central ) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Kerry.hoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Kerryp2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kerry isn't a primary scoring option on his squad, as he is surrounded by some top-level scorers. He makes his presence felt and impacts the game without having to score the rock. He has a good physical profile and plays a physical brand of basketball. He goes to the board and rebounds at a high rate. Kerry's play makes life easy for his teammates as he focuses on the dirty work while allowing his teammates to focus on scoring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2323889,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Artem-Sirak-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Artem-Sirak-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2323889" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Artem Sirak</strong> (5'10/CG/'26/Hallandale High) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: artemsirak.7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @artemsirak_15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Artem is a skilled backcourt prospect who could have easily found himself in my 3-point specialist article as he shot the ball very well from behind the arc. He has deep range, is shifty on the drive, and is a creative passer. His ability to knock down the trey ball helps to keep the defense honest, as defenders have to stay alert to Artem's location, which helps keep the floor spaced.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2323890,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Isaiah-Adams-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/PH-Isaiah-Adams-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2323890" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Isaiah Adams</strong> (5'8/PG/'26/Somerset Prep NL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Toflyzay3030</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Isaiah is a prolific scorer from the lead guard spot. He is a score-first point guard who can put his team on his back at any moment of the game. He can be a bucket-getter or a facilitator, which shows his ability to balance scoring and running the show. He shoots the ball well from behind the arc, can get into the paint at will, and finishes with floaters and runners. Even though his calling card may be scoring, he does a good job facilitating. He is small, but he is a willing defender with defensive prowess to defend either guard position.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->