Notable Playoff Standouts: Rising To The Occasion

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kellson “KJ” Sandi | G | 2027 | STA | @KellsonSandi</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sandi delivered a breakout performance in the region semifinals, leading his team with 20 points in a crucial 60-53 win over a tough Miramar squad. The sophomore guard has been stepping up under the bright lights, and with his brother Drake, the Sandi duo has only boosted their stock this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2406961' first='Ryan' last='Baxley'] | G | 2026 | North Broward Prep | @RyanBaxley2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baxley shined in a statement 61-40 victory over a talented Bishop Verot team. The 2026 guard posted 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, proving he's built for big-game moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Pitts | G | 2025 | TMA | @JTPitts0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pitts continues to be a clutch performer, recently dropping 28 points—including the game-winner—to lift TMA over The First Academy (Orlando) for the district title. He just followed that up with another strong showing in a nail-biting 50-48 win, securing a spot in the region finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1416738' first='Chasion' last='Wilson'] | G | 2025 | Hawthorne | @ChasionW</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson dominated the paint against defending state champion Williston, posting a monster double-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks to fuel Hawthorne's playoff push.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1633075' first='Tucker' last='Fox'] | G | 2026 | Victory Christian | @tuckerfox15</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fox knocked down his 100th three-pointer of the season in a regional semifinal win over City of Life Academy. A dynamic two-sport athlete, he's been a sharpshooting threat for Victory Christian all year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1633082' first='Toby' last='Lane'] | G | 2026 | SFC | @TobyLane2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lane led the way with 19 points and 6 assists in a dominant 68-24 win over Benjamin, helping SFC secure a spot in the region finals. With senior [player_tooltip player_id='1450225' first='Tate' last='Darner'] (20 points) alongside him, SFC looks poised for another big game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2276460' first='Spencer' last='Clayton'] | G | 2025 | Barron Collier | @Spencer1Clayton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clayton capped off his high school career with an electric 35-point performance, hitting seven threes in a tough 48-44 playoff loss to Stranahan. One of Florida's most consistent scorers, his shooting ability will be missed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2306311' first='Mario' last='Forbes'] | F | 2025 | St. John Paul II | @MarioForbes23</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forbes put up one of the state's top playoff scoring performances with 36 points in a heart-wrenching 69-70 loss to Eagles View. At 6-7, 200 pounds, his blend of size and skill will make him a strong prospect at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players to Keep an Eye On:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Jorden Pittman | 2025 | Seminole | @JordenPittman10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='1301787' first='Jalen' last='Reece'] | 2025 | Oak Ridge | @jalen_reece – 31 points, 10 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='2306304' first='Amare' last='Robinson'] | 2025 | FSUHS | @Amare2raw_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='1301748' first='Trey' last='Card'] | 2025 | FSUHS | @Amare2raw_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Silas Williams | 2025 | Colonial | @Silas50722355</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->