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Talent showing up right out the gates – Combo Guard Edition

Talent showing up right out the gates – Combo Guard Edition
Gregg Ramsey
Gregg Ramsey November 22, 2025 @ 08:52 AM
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Austyn Brown
Austyn Brown 5'9" | PG/SG | 2027
FL
Derrick Muse Jr.
Derrick Muse Jr. 6'4" | SF/PG | 2027
FL
Akiem Young
Akiem Young 6'2" | SG/SF | 2026
FL
Lennox Zelaya
Lennox Zelaya 6'0" | CG/SG | 2028
FL
Jayson Lewis
Jayson Lewis 5'10" | PG | 2027
FL
Jarvis Pope
Jarvis Pope 6'0" | PG/CG | 2026
FL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is opening week for high school seasons. These players really had a great start to their season. Some very familiar names and some new emerging talent to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3077452"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692075bc03da2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Write this name down you will hear it all season. Derrick is a problem to anyone trying to stop him on the court. He has come out the gates with a 22.5 points, 4.5 boards, and 3.5 steals per game. Muse can get whatever shot he wants when he wants. His athletic-ness and competitive nature will keep him top of the pack all season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2912865"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692075bc03df9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lennox made a nice impact against a top 5 Plant team this week. Zelaya had 14 points, 3 boards and 2 steals on the night. The sophomore is climbing up the charts and showing he can be a top guard in Hillsborough County this season. Lennox lit up the mid range and was getting downhill with ease to score. He also can shoot beyond the arc at anytime. What was impressive he was 6/7 and took all the right shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3067032"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692075bc03e45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Senior guard is letting it fly this season. Young knows his veteran leadership is crucial to Plant City's success. Kiem put up 17 the other night against Newsome. Young knows he has to show up and play hard every night for his team. As the season goes on expect Young to lead in many different categories. At the end of the season he will be in the running for all districts team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1658582"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692075bc03e8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pope has shown his presence to be a team leader for Bell Creek from game 1. Jarvis is already averaging 19.5 points 7 boards, 5 assists and 3 steals a game. Pope is a fierce competitor and his will to win is unmatched on the court. This floor generals stock will rise all season. Expect pope to be in the running for Hillsborough County player of the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2294510"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692075bc03edc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewis is starting with a bang out the gates. He is already averaging 14.5 points 4 boards, 7.5 assists and 2 steals in the first two games. This guard can get out and move. His uptempo pace and crisp passing have helped Crest start off 2-0 in the regular season. Lewis is coming into his own and helping Crest win games right out the gates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3077468"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692075bc03f23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown is the 6th man for Crest this season. Austyn comes off the bench and is an instant spark on offense and defense immediately when he touches the floor. Coming off the bench versus Hillsborough High he had 11 points, 4 assists and 5 steals. His contribution and spark off the bench is pivotal for Crests success this season. Brown will be impact all season with his speed and grit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This is opening week for high school seasons. These players really had a great start to their season. Some very familiar names and some new emerging talent to watch this season.

Derrick Muse Jr.

Derrick Muse Jr.

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF/PG
CLASS 2027
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Derrick
Muse Jr. SF/PG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Bell Creek Academy
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FL
Talent showing up right out the gates – Combo Guard Edition
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Lennox Zelaya

Lennox Zelaya

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Lennox
Zelaya CG/SG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Bloomingdale
|
FL
Talent showing up right out the gates – Combo Guard Edition
Lennox made a nice impact against a top 5 Plant team this week. Zelaya had 14 points, 3...
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School: Bloomingdale
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Akiem Young

Akiem Young

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2026
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Akiem
Young SG/SF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Plant City
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FL
Talent showing up right out the gates – Combo Guard Edition
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School: Plant City
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Jarvis Pope

Jarvis Pope

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PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Jarvis
Pope PG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Bell Creek Academy
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FL
Talent showing up right out the gates – Combo Guard Edition
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Jayson Lewis

Jayson Lewis

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PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Lewis PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Strawberry Crest
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Talent showing up right out the gates – Combo Guard Edition
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School: Strawberry Crest
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Austyn Brown

Austyn Brown

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POS PG/SG
CLASS 2027
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HS
Strawberry Crest
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FL
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