Stock Risers from The Opening in Florida. By Drew Johnson (@RealNews102) 18U: Marcelo Paulino | C | 2027 | IG: @celaoo_15 Program: OBG Paulino was one of the more intriguing big men of the weekend, showing flashes of dominance as a paint protector. He’s still coming into his own, but his combination of size, mobility and defensive presence gives him a high ceiling. If he sharpens his footwork and adds a reliable mid-range jumper, he could take a major leap. Easily one of the top bigs at the event. Djigui Camara |......
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The Florida Opening: Notable Sunday Standouts By: Drew Johnson (@RealNews102) Ethan Sabec | F | 2026 | Calvary Christian | @EthanSabec2026 Sabec stole the weekend with his Sunday afternoon performance, knocking down an insane 11 three-pointers in a single game. No signs of jet lag from Saturday—he showed up ready to dominate and has cemented himself as one of the top scorers in the 2026 class. At 6-8, his blend of size, shooting and playmaking makes him a nightmare matchup. While he’s still working on consistency, his development is starting to show,......
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The Florida Opening: Day One Top Standouts By: Drew Johnson (@RealNews102) Yaddiel Sanchez (F, Timber Creek) | IG: @yaddiellamaquina Sanchez showed he can do it all—stretch the floor, score inside, defend, and rebound. He played with confidence, using his size to finish in the paint while also knocking down shots from the perimeter. His versatility stood out as he made plays in transition and controlled the glass. Easily my top 15U performer of the day. Jaquavion Gilmore (C, Bible Baptist Christian) | IG: @jaquaviongg A dominant paint presence who made shot-blocking look......
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