Friday Night Games To Watch
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The 2023-2024 Florida High School Basketball season has officially tipped off. Prep Hoops Florida will be providing an in-depth look at the top matchups to watch each night during the season. Here are five games from across the Sunshine State…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023-2024 Florida High School Basketball season has officially tipped off. Prep Hoops Florida will be providing an in-depth look at the top matchups to watch each night during the season. Here are five games from across the Sunshine State on this Friday evening:
Columbus at Montverde Academy
The Sunshine Classic features two heavyweight programs as the Columbus Explorers (2-1) led by 6-10 junior power forward Cameron Boozer Cameron Boozer 6'9" | PF Columbus | 2025 State #2 Nation FL , 6-5 junior point guard Cayden Boozer Cayden Boozer 6'5" | PG Columbus | 2025 State #28 Nation FL and 6-3 senior guard Jase Richardson Jase Richardson 6'2" | PG Columbus | 2024 State #49 Nation FL . The two-time defending state champion Explorers travel to Montverde Academy where they’ll face the nation’s top ranked recruit in 6-8 senior wing Cooper Flagg in a nationally-televised contest.
Plant at Blake
The Tampa Bay Area game of the night features the Plant Panthers (2-0) led by 6-3 senior wing Dillon Costello Dillon Costello 6'3" | SF Plant | 2024 FL and 6-3 senior guard Niko Bavaro. On the other side, The Blake Yellow Jackets (3-1) are led by the three-headed monster trio featuring 6-7 junior wing Joshua Lewis Joshua Lewis 6'7" | SF Blake | 2025 State #94 Nation FL , 6-6 junior guard Kentrell Martin Jr Kentrell Martin Jr 6'7" | CG Blake | 2025 State FL . and 6-8 sophomore wing Jojo Philon. Expect this game to be close throughout as both teams have multiple prospects.
Lake Highland Prep at Bishop Moore
The Lake Highland Prep Highlanders (1-0) are coming off a 43-30 win over Orlando Boone back on November 21. Keep an eye on 6-1 senior guard Julian Clarke Julian Clarke 6'0" | SG Lake Highland Prep | 2024 State FL (UNC-Asheville commit), 6-0 senior guard Kellan Lewis Kellan Lewis 6'0" | SG Lake Highland Prep | 2024 State FL (Hampton commit) and 6-5 sophomore wing Shiva Atwal Shiva Atwal 6'5" | CG Lake Highland Prep | 2026 FL who has the tendency to knock down shots from anywhere within the half court. The Bishop Moore Hornets (3-1) are led by 6-2 senior point guard Cameron Codio Cameron Codio 6'2" | PG Bishop Moore Catholic | 2024 FL who is dangerous when it comes to scoring on the attack. Also keep an eye on 5-10 junior guard Justin Suarez Justin Suarez 6'2" | SG Mourning | 2025 FL who is averaging a team-best three assists per game.
Sagemont vs Providence School (Game at Jacksonville University)
The Sagemont Lions (2-1) are coming off wins over American High & Miami to kick off the 2023-2024 season. The Lions have a two-headed duo between 6-4 senior guard Jordyn Kee Jordyn Kee 6'4" | CG Sagemont | 2024 State FL and 6-7 sophomore wing Kevin Thomas Kevin Thomas 6'7" | SF Sagemo0nt | 2026 State FL who are off to solid starts on the young season. Another name to keep an eye on will be 6-6 junior wing Patrick Liburd Patrick Liburd 6'5" | SG NSU University | 2025 State #218 Nation FL who is a three-level scoring threat with huge upside as far as recruitment goes. The Providence Stallions (1-2) look to get back on the winning track as they are coming off back-to-back tough losses to Gateway Charter and North Broward Prep. Keep an eye on 6-6 senior wing Chris Arias Chris Arias 6'6" | SG Providence | 2024 State #282 Nation FL (Jacksonville commit), 6-1 senior guard Caleb McAbee Caleb McAbee 6'0" | PG Creekside | 2024 State FL and 6-0 senior combo guard Brady Patterson Brady Patterson 6'0" | PG Providence | 2024 State FL in this matchup.
Bell Creek Academy vs Bishop Snyder (Game at Jacksonville University)
The Bell Creek Academy Panthers (3-0) are rolling off to a high note to begin the 2023-2024 season. The Panthers have picked up wins over Thomas County Central (Georgia), Palm Bay and Excel Christian Academy. Keep an eye on 6-6 sophomore wing Jermal Jones Jr Jermal Jones Jr 6'5" | CG Bell Creek Academy | 2026 State FL . and 6-0 junior guard Lyrique Sartin Lyrique Sartin 6'0" | PG Brooks DeBartolo | 2025 FL who are each averaging in double figures to begin the season. Sartin does his best work when he is getting his teammates involved whether it’s on the move or off the catch. Bishop Snyder (1-2) will look to get their young core going that features 6-4 sophomore guard Amari Cummings Amari Cummings 6'5" | PG Bishop John J Snyder | 2026 State FL and 5-10 sophomore guard Ryan Turner Ryan Turner 6'3" | SG Bishop John J. Snyder | 2026 FL .