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Hillsborough County Report: 2026 Top Performers (Part 4)

Hillsborough County Report: 2026 Top Performers (Part 4)
Eric Wallace
Eric Wallace February 27, 2026 @ 11:51 AM
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Jerren Rodriguez
Jerren Rodriguez 6'3" | SG/SF | 2026
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Kai Brookins 5'7" | PG | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hillsborough County continues to be one of Florida's most competitive and talent-rich areas, and the Class of 2026 is no different. From dynamic backcourt playmakers to versatile wings and emerging frontcourt prospects, several seniors have taken significant steps forward this season. Here's a closer look at the top 2026 performers and prospects from this season across Hillsborough County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Vernon Lee Jr","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Seffner Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a1d9afeacdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lee is an athletic, strong, high-scoring unsigned senior wing who has put together an impressive season, averaging 19.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. He is a confident shot maker with range, capable of stretching the floor from beyond the arc and rising comfortably in the midrange. A true three-level scorer, Lee can create his own offense off the dribble, using strength and body control to finish through contact at the rim. His combination of production, physical tools, and scoring versatility makes him an intriguing late senior prospect still available.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Caden Martinez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cambridge Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a1d9afeae16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the state's leading scorers at 26.8 points per game, the senior eclipsed the 1,000-point milestone earlier this season. A quick, aggressive guard, Martinez plays with confidence and maintains strong command of the basketball, allowing him to dictate pace and create opportunities off the dribble. He is a creative finisher in the paint, using body control, touch, and angles to convert against size. In addition, he is a capable open shot maker from the perimeter, making him a true three-level scoring threat who consistently puts pressure on opposing defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Amir Stafford","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Tampa Bay Tech","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a1d9afeaf23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stafford turned in a highly productive season for Tampa Bay Tech, averaging a double-double with 13.1 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. He is a strong interior presence who finishes effectively in the paint, using his frame and touch to convert around the rim. Playing with a consistently high motor, he attacks the glass on both ends and competes for position every possession. His combination of strength, effort, and rebounding production makes him a dependable and impactful frontcourt contributor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3034128"],"_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-69a1d9afeafb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rodriguez led the Spartans in scoring at 16.0 points per game and earned First Team All-Western Conference honors for his production. A strong, physical perimeter player, he thrives attacking downhill and is most effective operating in the midrange and at the rim. He uses his strength well to absorb contact and finish through defenders. Beyond his scoring, Rodriguez rebounds effectively from the perimeter, tracking the ball aggressively and contributing on the glass. His blend of toughness, scoring ability, and all-around effort makes him a steady and impactful presence on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1633118"],"_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-69a1d9afeb04b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brookins is a quick, confident lead guard who plays comfortably with the ball in his hands. He averaged 11.3 points per game this season while shooting an efficient 37% from three-point range, proving to be a reliable perimeter threat. A solid shooter with good mechanics, he can knock down open looks and make defenses pay when they go under screens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beyond his shooting, Brookins handles the ball well, changes speeds effectively, and makes sound decisions as a primary playmaker. His combination of quickness, shot-making ability, and steady ball control makes him a dependable presence in the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Hillsborough County continues to be one of Florida's most competitive and talent-rich areas, and the Class of 2026 is no different. From dynamic backcourt playmakers to versatile wings and emerging frontcourt prospects, several seniors have taken significant steps forward this season. Here's a closer look at the top 2026 performers and prospects from this season across Hillsborough County.

Vernon Lee Jr

Vernon Lee Jr

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Vernon Lee Jr

School: Seffner Christian
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Caden Martinez

Caden Martinez

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Caden Martinez

School: Cambridge Christian
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Amir Stafford

Amir Stafford

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS C
CLASS 2026

Amir Stafford

School: Tampa Bay Tech
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Jerren Rodriguez

Jerren Rodriguez

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2026
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Rodriguez SG/SF
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Height
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Spoto
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Hillsborough County Report: 2026 Top Performers (Part 4)
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Kai Brookins

Kai Brookins

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Brookins PG
Class
2026
Height
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HS
Winthrop Academy
|
FL
Hillsborough County Report: 2026 Top Performers (Part 4)
Brookins is a quick, confident lead guard who plays comfortably with the ball in his hands. He averaged...
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