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<p>Inside the Long Center in Clearwater, FL, the Central FL Classic gave local talent a chance to shine. This group of prospects stood out with their poise, playmaking, and production on both ends of the floor. Whether it was scoring, facilitating, or impacting the game defensively, these five made their presence felt all weekend.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Bird impressed with his ability to control the tempo and break defenders down off the dribble. The freshman guard had a quick first step and great change of direction, allowing him to create space and get to his mid-range pull-up, which he hit with consistency. He finished with finesse around the rim and showcased strong court awareness, threading passes to rolling bigs in tight windows. Bird also knocked down threes on the move, proving himself as a legit shooting threat and crafty playmaker.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Spinazzola was one of the most complete point guards at the Central FL Classic. The 5'10 floor general played with excellent pace and awareness, always keeping the defense guessing. His no-look dimes and sharp court vision set the tone offensively, while his deep range made him a threat the moment he crossed half court. Spinazzola had the ball on a string, using quick shifts and hesitation moves to keep defenders off balance. He's clearly added muscle, which helped him finish through contact and draw fouls at the rim. A vocal leader and selfless playmaker, Spinazzola made everything look effortless.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Bastien stood out as a versatile two-way presence who made an impact all over the floor. Defensively, he anchored his team with his ability to block and alter shots at the rim, while also showing the mobility to switch onto guards. Bastien was a rebounding machine on both ends, consistently winning battles in the paint. Offensively, he showcased his advanced handle for his size, pushing the ball in transition and initiating fast breaks. His physicality and motor gave his team an edge throughout the weekend.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Dyals brought a strong interior presence throughout the weekend, using his big frame to dominate the offensive glass. He was relentless on second-chance opportunities, cleaning up missed shots and finishing plays around the rim with soft touch. Dyals had reliable hands, able to catch tough passes in traffic and convert them into easy points. His physicality and willingness to do the dirty work made him a key piece in the paint on both ends of the floor.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Deeleeuw made his presence felt on both ends of the court with his sharp shooting and active defense. He knocked down threes off the catch and the dribble, showing off his smooth release and confidence from deep. Deeleeuw also made his mark defensively, collecting deflections and turning them into fast-break opportunities. His ability to finish in transition and impact the game without needing the ball in his hands stood out all weekend.</p>
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Inside the Long Center in Clearwater, FL, the Central FL Classic gave local talent a chance to shine. This group of prospects stood out with their poise, playmaking, and production on both ends of the floor. Whether it was scoring, facilitating, or impacting the game defensively, these five made their presence felt all weekend.
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5'7"
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PG
CLASS
2028
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
PG
CLASS
2026
School:
Indian Rocks Christian
Club:
Florida Rain
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HEIGHT
6'4"
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PF
CLASS
2026
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
PF
CLASS
2026
School:
Osceola
Club:
Birdball Select
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5'10"
POS
PG
CLASS
2027
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