JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The 2026 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) boys’ and girls’ basketball state championships resumed this week, with the larger classifications taking the floor. Here is who stood out on Day 8:

Felipe Quinones - Columbus (Miami) - 2026

The Florida Atlantic signee has had a stellar postseason, where he can cap off his high school career with a state championship. Quinones finished with a game-high 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field in the wire-to-wire semifinal win over Lake Mary. His poise and leadership from the lead guard position stood out as he made the right reads to his teammates, as well as doing a great job when it came to his rebounding ability. His efforts on the defensive end were stellar as well, where he was active in the passing lanes as well as guarding the ball with purpose.

Caleb Gaskins - Columbus (Miami) - 2026

Gaskins was known for his versatility and length, where he made havoc on both ends of the floor in the win. His defensive movement is impeccable, where he has great footwork in addition to guarding out on the perimeter, as well as using his length to play at the front of the rim. On the offensive end, he was effective in transition as well as in the half-court, where he ran the floor exceptionally well, finishing off lobs thrown to him at the front of the rim, as well as spreading the floor where he was effective in the mid-range. Gaskins finished with 14 points and seven rebounds as he helped lead the Explorers to their fifth consecutive championship game appearance.

Marcellous “Cello” Jackson - Columbus (Miami) - 2026

The Memphis signee proved himself as a standout performer in the semifinal win over Lake Mary. He played a pivotal role in his team’s success, where it wasn’t his scoring prowess that stood out. He is a defined playmaker from the secondary guard position, where he contributed 11 points along with a game-high seven assists. Jackson also showed great floor awareness in knowing where his teammates could get open and keeping the opposing defense on their heels throughout the game. On defense, he used his size and versatility to guard multiple positions. He rebounded exceptionally well for his size and made hustle plays when it came to transition offense.

Johnny Lackaff - Sarasota - 2027

The 6-foot-4 junior shooting guard displayed a smooth presence where he would find his teammates in stride when being double-teamed in the first half of their semifinal win against Oak Ridge. He was a consistent threat when it came to making smart decisions when he had the basketball in his hands. In the second half, he showed his range, where he can knock down deep three-pointers from the logo on a few occasions, especially down the stretch, which helped secure the win. On the defensive end, he showed great movement with his feet, he was active when guarding the passing lanes, and was willing to compete on the glass, battling bigger players. Overall, Lackaff can show he can impact the game in more ways than just his scoring.

Isaiah Jenkins - Sarasota - 2027

The 6-foot-4 junior wing used his muscle and frame to his advantage when it came to body positioning on the defensive end, showing he was unafraid when it came to guarding a mismatch. On the offensive end, he showed he has high potential to be effective whether it’s attacking at the front of the rim or pulling up in the mid-range. In the semifinal win over Oak Ridge, Jenkins finished with a double-double (12 points and 10 rebounds). He has also grown into becoming a three-level scorer, where he knocked down a couple of 3-pointers to help bolster his team to advance to the Championship Game.

Whitfield Bynoe - Oak Ridge - 2027

The 5-foot-11 junior guard has come into his own this season, running the secondary guard position where he is crafty and quick on the offensive end. He was able to get to his spots and knock down tough jump shots, whether it was in the mid-range or from behind the arc. In the tough loss against Sarasota, Bynoe finished with a team-high 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field and 3-of-3 from behind the arc. Bynoe is just scratching the surface as far as potential goes, as he could be a primary point guard or playing off the ball when his senior season approaches.

Ross Van De Griek has been a Southeast region scout & writer for On The Radar Hoops since 2024. He has been involved in basketball scouting with previous stops at Prep Hoops from 2022 to 2024. You can follow him on X @RossVDG14 or reach him via email at rossvdg14@gmail.com.