Scouting Update: South Florida 2.0
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District playoffs are essentially in full swing as we begin the month of February. That means we are one step closer to Lakeland and the state tournament. Let’s take a look at some player news on my radar. Please reach…
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Continue ReadingDistrict playoffs are essentially in full swing as we begin the month of February. That means we are one step closer to Lakeland and the state tournament.
Let’s take a look at some player news on my radar. Please reach out to me at my socials below regarding any information.
Ian Smikle Ian Smikle 6'9" | C Suncoast | 2024 State FL – Suncoast
2024 Ian Smikle Ian Smikle 6'9" | C Suncoast | 2024 State FL is having a great season for Suncoast. The 6-foot-8 forward is averaging 13.1 points and 12.4 boards per game while shooting 57 percent from the floor. Against Dwyer (2/02), Smikle had 16 points and 13 boards on 8-of-11 from the field. He has 15 double-doubles overall. Smikle is a powerful kid with 111 offensive rebounds. Moreover, he has 34 blocks and three or more rejections in six games. Point being, Smikle is tough to move around inside. Furthermore, his footwork and athleticism continues to improve. The sky is the limit for this kid. Suncoast is 17-4 overall behind elite point guard Stone Bureau Stone Bureau 6'0" | PG Calvary Christian Academy, Ft. Lauderdale | 2024 State FL (14 ppg/5.4 apg) and guard Nate Sasser Nate Sasser 6'6" | SG Suncoast | 2023 State #207 Nation FL (12.2 ppg/7.4 rpg).
Kevin Pazmino Kevin Pazmino 6'2" | CG Cypress Bay | 2022 State FL – Cypress Bay
2022 Kevin Pazmino Kevin Pazmino 6'2" | CG Cypress Bay | 2022 State FL scored 22 points and hit five 3-pointers to help the Lightning defeat Boyd Anderson at the Big 8. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard added eight rebounds. Pazmino hit a game-tying 3-pointer with just seconds remaining in regulation. He has plenty of length and great form to get off that type of shot. Cypress Bay has won 11 straight games. 2022 Noah Kattan Noah Kattan 6'3" | CG Cypress Bay | 2022 State FL added 14 points and sealed the victory from the free-throw line. 2022 Maxwell Gordon chipped in with 10 points while dishing out eight assists. Cypress Bay is a tough team to beat when its seniors are clicking. The Lightning are 19-4 overall under head coach Jason Looky.
Javi Rosell Javi Rosell 5'11" Belen Jesuit Preparatory | 2023 FL – Belen Jesuit
2023 Javi Rosell Javi Rosell 5'11" Belen Jesuit Preparatory | 2023 FL scored 13 points and dished out 12 assists to help the Wolverines defeat Monsignor Pace. The 5-foot-11 point guard also added six boards. Rosell is a natural passer and has improved as a shooter during his junior season. Belen Jesuit finished the regular season at 16-6. Rosell and company now turn to districts.
2022 Caleb Mackrey Caleb Mackrey 6'2" | CG Olympic Heights | 2022 State FL (Olympic Heights) scored 29 points and dished out six assists in an overtime loss to Park Vista. The 6-foot-3 guard reached a personal milestone with his 1000th career point.
2022 Sagemont guard Adrian Cruz Adrian Cruz 6'3" | PG Sagemont | 2022 State FL has helped the Lions to a 18-6 record. The 6-foot-3 point guard is averaging 26 points, seven rebounds and four assists per game. Cruz is shooting around 35 percent from three and 80 percent from the line. I’ve been impressed with him all season.
Keep 2026 Alexander Constanza (Mater Academy Charter) on your radar. The 6-foot-8 forward is averaging just over 14 points per game. Constanza scored 22 points and grabbed five rebounds against Miami Country Day this week. This is just the beginning for him. Mater Academy Charter is 11-4 overall.
2023 Blake Wilson hit a game-winning 3-pointer against Suncoast. The 6-foot-5 wing finished with 19 points. Per information, Wilson is shooting 38 percent (35-of-93) from deep. Overall, he has averaged 10.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Wilson holds a 3.7 GPA. Dwyer is 18-2 overall and have won eight straight games. The Panthers two defeats were by a combined 13 points. Dwyer faces Forest Hill (18-3) on Saturday. 2023 Kyle McNeal Kyle McNeal 6'1" | PG Dwyer | 2023 #297 Nation FL leads the way with 15.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
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