Team Preview: Riviera Prep

<p>Throughout this month, I will be highlighting selected teams across South Florida. Today, my focus is on Miami Riviera Prep. The Bulldogs did not play last season due to Covid-19. The team has since been running  under <strong>Shabazz Elite</strong>. Riviera Prep’s head coach is<strong> Anthony Shabazz</strong>.</p> <p>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="709232" first="Osmar" last="Garcia Araujo"] is a 6-foot-7 wing with immense potential. The Venezuelan product has good footwork and creativity around the post. Garcia Araujo is a nice passer for his size and shows good awareness. At 235-pounds, he has plenty of muscle to bang in the paint. Watch out for his mid-range game as well. He holds an offer from <strong>South Florida</strong>. Garcia Araujo should pile up more offers as a junior.</p> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id="1301788" first="Dante" last="Allen"] is a freshman to watch in South Florida. The 6-foot-4, 205-prospect has an early edge with his size and athleticism on the court. Allen can flash his way up and down in transition. He has a solid handle and raw basketball skill. Allen is the son of Miami Heat assistant coach <strong>Malik Allen</strong>.</p> <p>You will not miss [player_tooltip player_id="1062414" first="Edward" last="Nnamoko"]. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound center is not a stiff running the floor. Nnamoko can finish around the rim with solid hands and touch. He has plenty of body and enough athleticism to grow his offensive game. Nnamoko offers a ton of value on the glass with his ability to rebound and block shots. Furthermore, his sheer presence will be a problem in the paint. Nnamoko holds offers from <strong>Temple</strong>, <strong>Old Dominion</strong>, <strong>Samford</strong>, <strong>Tulsa</strong>, <strong>Winthrop</strong> and <strong>Longwood</strong>.</p> <p>2022 <strong>Esteban "Blast" Lluberes</strong> lives up to his nickname. The 5-foot-7 point guard has been a lighting bolt in the backcourt for Riviera Prep. Lluberes is an aggressive playmaker that can score from multiple levels. He has plenty of athleticism and a good handle to finish at the rim. Lluberes changes speeds well and has good vision in the halfcourt. He plays fantastic in pressure situations and commits few mistakes. Lluberes is exactly the type of player Riviera Prep needs to make a championship run.</p> <p>Riviera Prep will be one of the top teams in Miami-Dade. They have a wall in the middle with Nnamoko and solid playmakers that can score around him. Garcia Araujo should multiply his offers with a good season. Watch for Allen to improve in the months ahead.</p> <p><em><strong>For any South Florida Prep Hoops news or information...please contact Michael Costeines @Steins_23 on Instagram or follow him on Twitter @Mungertown_Mike23.</strong></em></p>