Impactful Freshmen to watch this summer.

With the high school season in the books here are some impactful High school freshmen who should stand out this summer during the travel ball season.    Shannon has been a player to watch in the Tampa area for a few years now. As a freshman, he played a crucial role on a young Winthrop team. He gained valuable experience, and his impact and potential are evident in the statistics. Shannon is a player with good size who excels on both offense and defense. During the high school season, he averaged 7.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. As the pace of play increases during travel ball, we can expect to see a significant improvement in his numbers.     Lefranc is a versatile player from the guard position, capable of playing both on and off the ball. He is a committed defender who competes effectively on the defensive end. This past high school season, as a freshman, he earned opportunities at the varsity level and recorded respectable statistics, averaging 6.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. With Bell Creek set to lose one of the best players in the county, [player_tooltip player_id='1301767' first='Lyrique' last='Sartin'], Lefranc is expected to take on a larger role next season. Look for him to make significant improvements this summer as he prepares for the upcoming challenges.     Brown may be one of the smallest players on the court, but as the saying goes, "Heart over Height." He brings incredible energy to the game and is a tenacious defender who doesn't back down from anyone. Playing with a chip on his shoulder allows him to perform bigger than his actual size. He is quick and can drive downhill in a blur, putting significant pressure on the defense. This past season at Fivay, he became a key contributor, averaging 6.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. Fivay has a young core, and Brown is expected to play a crucial role in their development in the coming seasons.     Lonberger played on the Lake Nona junior varsity team during this past high school season. As a freshman, he had an impressive stat line, averaging 9.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. He has demonstrated significant potential, showcasing above-average athleticism and a strong work ethic. Lonberger is very active on both ends of the court and could become one of the best playmakers in his class. He has the ability to score at all three levels. Expect him to thrive during the travel season with more freedom on the court.      Bird was the only freshman on the Osceola varsity basketball team. With many upperclassmen on the roster, he had limited opportunities to play during his first season. However, as he heads into his sophomore year, he is likely to see more action. Bird plans to get significant on-court work this summer. When he plays, he demonstrates the ability to be a dynamic, pass-first point guard. His skills as a playmaker create many open shooting opportunities for his teammates. He handles the ball very well and possesses excellent court vision. The man can also knock down an open jumper and has a sneaky change of pace and hesi pickup that allows him to get easy layups.     Andrade is truly a hidden gem. He stands tall at 6'4" and weighs 230 lbs, giving him a commanding physical presence on the court. As a freshman this season, he contributed to the varsity team with averages of 8.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and nearly 1 steal per game. Andrade is poised to be a key player for Clearwater next season. If he uses this summer to improve his ball-handling skills and become a proficient facilitator from the power forward position, he could become a challenging matchup for opposing teams as his career develops.

With the high school season in the books here are some impactful High school freshmen who should stand out this summer during the travel ball season.