Tampa Bay’s Preseason Top 25 Rankings
In this article:
Tampa Catholic leads the pack by bringing back key players
Skoot Donald
Skoot
Donald
6'0" | PG
Tampa Catholic | 2027
State
FL
and Willie Piggott, along with a promising newcomer,
Neomar Flores
Neomar
Flores
6'0" | PG
SLAM | 2027
State
FL
(2027). Flores's addition not only strengthens their backcourt but also provides the depth required to make a serious run for the state title.
Sickles is assembling a formidable team that is poised to dominate the scoreboard. Keep an eye on rising star
Chase Weismiller
Chase
Weismiller
6'3" | PG/SG
Sickles | 2027
State
FL
, whose presence on the court can significantly impact the game's outcome with his unique ability to score.
Plant High, after a strong fall season, defeating teams like Gibbs and North Tampa Christian, is poised to make significant waves this season.
Armwood has made a significant improvement this season. They have acquired several key talents and a formidable scorer named Sebastian Lefranc. With these additions, they are poised to win their districts and make a strong push into the post-season.
Bell Creek is high on this list because of their formidable schedule. The team has made some significant additions, including
Jarvis Pope
Jarvis
Pope
6'0" | PG
Specially Fit Academ | 2026
State
FL
, Ariel Muniz, Derrick Muse,
Ocean Thompson
Ocean
Thompson
6'5" | SG/SF
Bell Creek Academy | 2026
FL
, and Baran Barnes. Additionally, sophomore
Jaylan Johnson
Jaylan
Johnson
6'2" | PG/SG
Bell Creek Academy | 2028
FL
is leading the charge for their new offense, which is coached by Jasric Johnson. This season, Bell Creek plans to run-and-gun with one of the strongest schedules in the state.
| Boys Top 25 | |
| 1 | Tampa Catholic |
| 2 | Sickles |
| 3 | Plant High |
| 4 | Armwood |
| 5 | Bell Creek Academy |
| 6 | Seffner Christian |
| 7 | Berkeley Prep |
| 8 | Jesuit |
| 9 | Winthrop Prep |
| 10 | Chamberlain |
| 11 | Sumner |
| 12 | Gaither |
| 13 | Carrolwood Day School |
| 14 | King High |
| 15 | East Bay |
| 16 | Tampa Prep |
| 17 | Wiregrass |
| 18 | Slam |
| 19 | Strawberry Crest |
| 20 | Brooks Debartolo |
| 21 | Bloomingdale |
| 22 | Robinson |
| 23 | Freedom |
| 24 | Morgan |
| 25 | Plant City |
