SWFL Impact Transfers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some SWFL summer transfers that will have an immediate impact on their new teams:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jeremiah Oliveras | 6'4" | Guard | Class of 2027</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Returning to Southwest Florida by way of a move to Island Coast from Cape Coral High School, Jeremiah Oliveras, a 6'4" guard, is poised to make a significant impact. As one of the top sophomores in the area, he is a hyper-athletic guard known for his capable shooting, solid ball-handling, and tough, hard-nosed play on both ends of the floor. Jeremiah could be one of the more exciting sophomores to watch in the region this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jose "Pito" Marquez III | 6'3" | Guard | Class of 2027</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jose "Pito" Marquez III, a 6'3" guard in the class of 2027, is looking for a big season as he joins Immokalee High School from Gateway Charter. After a stellar outing with his Southwest Florida Hoops travel team, Pito has showcased his capability as a rebounder, shooter, and his excellent ability to use his body to create contact and finish at the basket. As he steps into the role of the main scorer on a young Immokalee team, I am excited to watch his development and impact this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1293157' first='Austin' last='Leslie'] | 6'7" | Wing | Class of 2025</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1293157' first='Austin' last='Leslie'] is now part of the Bishop Verot High School team. He will provide much-needed three-point shooting for the squad. In addition to his shooting prowess, Austin will assist with rebounding duties and possesses a high basketball IQ along with a lengthy frame. I had the opportunity to see him play once during the FABC Live period, and he looked great. I'm excited to see him shine on his Bishop Verot team this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2140424' first='Cooper' last='LaSalle'] | 6'0" | Guard | Class of 2027</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Transferring to Estero High School, the 6'0" guard is a recent addition expected to make an immediate impact. The deep-range threat looks to be a crucial player for his Estero squad. He played significant minutes coming off the bench for Gateway Charter this past season and now aims to move into a main role for the Estero team. I'll be keeping a close eye on this one. I love his game and am excited to see how his game develops over the season in a lead role.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1532911' first='Giordan' last='Easley'] | 6'1" | Guard | Class of 2025</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Switching from Cypress High School to Gateway Charter, [player_tooltip player_id='1532911' first='Giordan' last='Easley'] has impressed this summer playing for SWFL Hoops. He's a skilled finisher with a high basketball IQ, consistently demonstrating the ability to take care of the ball and make smart decisions. Expect him to share lead guard responsibilities with [player_tooltip player_id='1753406' first='Myles' last='Jones'], forming a formidable backcourt duo. I'm eager to see the impact he'll have on Gateway Charter High School's talented squad this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->