Postseason Hoops — State Semifinal Preview
The regular season has officially ended for high school basketball. As the postseason continues the stakes are higher than ever for teams vying for state championship titles. We’ve seen it all this season, from buzzer-beating shots to nail-biting finishes. Who…
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Continue ReadingThe regular season has officially ended for high school basketball. As the postseason continues the stakes are higher than ever for teams vying for state championship titles. We’ve seen it all this season, from buzzer-beating shots to nail-biting finishes. Who will rise to the occasion and take home the coveted state championship hardware? Let’s dive in and find out.
7A
1 Columbus
4 Evans
A premier Columbus team will take on a talented Evans squad.
Columbus has steamrolled their way to the state semifinal matchup with only four losses this season. One of the nation’s premier national prospects, Cameron Boozer Cameron Boozer 6'9" | PF Columbus | 2025 State #2 Nation FL has dominated the 7A class the past couple years and has his team going in the right direction midway through the state tournament. This kid holds major Power 4 offers from nearly every school in the country. The 2x state champ is currently the #1 ranked junior because of his sheer college-ready frame and versatile ability on the court. Senior Jase Richardson Jase Richardson 6'2" | PG Columbus | 2024 State #49 Nation FL and junior Cayden Boozer Cayden Boozer 6'5" | PG Columbus | 2025 State #28 Nation FL have also made huge impacts to give this team a chance to win back-to-back 7A state championships.
This Evans team is led by a talented junior standout, including SG Arosco Dubois, who averages 18.3 PPG with 6.5 rebounds. He leads the team in both categories and has been a notable 2025 riser throughout the season. 2025 G Antonio Pollard has also provided solid scoring output with 11.4 PPG while adding 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
2 Winter Haven
3 Oak Ridge
A must-see postseason rematch from a year ago.
This Winter Haven basketball team is the Real Deal! Senior Yale commit Isaac Celiscar Isaac Celiscar 6'6" | SG Winter Haven | 2024 State #263 Nation FL has blossomed into a problem for opposing defenses as he seems to be on a mission in his final high school season. Senior guard Jamie Phillips Jamie Phillips 6'5" | CG Winter Haven | 2024 State FL has contributed immensely to his team’s success. He’s a smart big guard who can score at will but is more comfortable creating for his teammates and pushing the floor. Role players such as Zay Mosley (F), and Tyrese Mayo (G) could push this team over the hump for a state championship.
Oak Ridge boasts a versatile lineup that features various Division I athletes including an elite junior in 2025 G Jamier Jones Jamier Jones 6'5" | SF Sarasota Riverview | 2025 State #16 Nation FL who recently recorded 1000 career points for his high school campaign. When you combine the production Jones provides with three DOGS in seniors Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson 6'6" | SF Oak Ridge | 2024 State #175 Nation FL and Cameron Simpson Cameron Simpson 6'6" | SF Oakridge | 2024 State FL along with rising 2025 G Jalen Reece Jalen Reece 5'11" | PG Oak Ridge | 2025 State #92 Nation FL , you have a well put together roster that can push deep into the state tournament. The Pioneers made it to the state semifinals last year but have another chance at earning some big-time hardware.
6A
1 Edgewater
4 Charlotte
Solid season for Edgewater who went through a tough slate of games this year and came out as the top seed in class 6A. Talk about being a versatile squad, the Eagles have three players who average double digits. Donovan Williams Jr. Donovan Williams Jr. 6'3" | CG Edgewater | 2026 State FL leads the pack with 16.7 points as the 2026 G has been among the more impactful sophomores. College coaches and attendees should also look out for 2025 Myles Mayfield Myles Mayfield 6'7" | SF Edgewater | 2025 State #208 Nation FL and Zion Mitchell Zion Mitchell 6'1" | CG Edgewater | 2024 State FL to impact this game.
Charlotte Players to Watch:
Jordan Attia Jordan Attia 5'11" | PG Charlotte | 2025 FL | G | 2025 | @J_attia11
Chris Cornish Chris Cornish 6'4" | SF Charlotte | 2024 State FL | F | 2024 | @jamil_chris
Jah Chin Jah Chin 5'10" | PG Port Charlotte | 2025 FL | G | 2025 | @chin_jah
2 Pembroke Pines Charter
3 Ponte Vedra
Players to Watch:
Josh Harris Josh Harris 6'8" | SF Pembroke Pines Charter | 2024 State FL | F | 2024 | PPC
Jeremy Elyzee Jeremy Elyzee 6'6" | SF Flanagan | 2024 State FL | F | 2024 | PPC
Ramez Zayed Ramez Zayed 6'1" | PG Ft. Lauderdale | 2024 State FL | G | 2024 | PPC
Sam Ritchie Sam Ritchie 6'2" | SG Ponte Vedra | 2024 State FL | G | 2024 | Ponte Vedra
Tyler Cowan | F | 2024 | Ponte Vedra
David Sanchez Barrera | G | 2025 | Ponte Vedra