March is here and we are down to our final four teams across all seven classifications. We have crowned champions in 1A-4A with Williston, Sagemont, Riviera Prep, and Gibbs (St. Petersburg) taking home hardware last week. This week will be no different as the hottest teams in Class 5A through 7A will look to accomplish the same feat this week at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. By: Ross Van De Griek 5A Mariner vs Miami Norland Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.- RP Funding Center (Lakeland) Our first semifinal matchup......
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The Battleground Gauntlet series kicked off this weekend with the first of three middle school sessions. Here are the top standouts from the opening day of the event. By: Ross Van De Griek 2028 6-3 SF Nijaun Harris (Tre Mann Elite) I was impressed with Harris’ athleticism and his ability to stretch the floor offensively. Harris played and made an impact in both wins over South Florida Elite 2028 and Powerhouse 2028. Harris scored in double figures each game as well as impacting the game on the defensive end with his length......
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THE VILLAGES, Fla.- The 2nd Annual Iverson Roundball Classic Signature Series makes its latest stop in the Sunshine State. 16 of Florida’s elite teams are on display this weekend. Follow @RossVDG14 on X/Twitter for live updates throughout the day. By: Ross Van De Griek 1:30 p.m.- Windermere 75, Berkeley Prep 50 The Windermere Wolverines picked up their 15th win of the season in dominating fashion 75-50 over Berkeley Prep who dropped their second consecutive game in the event. Windermere was led by 6-8 junior power forward TJ Drain finishing with a game-high......
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The 3rd Annual Iverson Roundball Classic features 16 elite teams from the state of Florida. The event takes place January 26-27 at The Villages High School. Here are the top forwards and wings to watch for this weekend: By: Ross Van De Griek 2025 6-5 SF Matthew Able (Berkeley Prep) Able can produce and impact the game in a variety of ways where he uses his three-level scoring ability as a huge threat. On the defensive side, Able can defend multiple positions and use his length to guard against bigger players. 2025......
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The 3rd Annual Iverson Roundball Classic features 16 elite teams from the state of Florida. The event takes place January 26-27 at The Villages High School. Here are the top guards to watch for this weekend. By: Ross Van De Griek 2024 6-5 SG Donnie Morris (Berkeley Prep) Pictured Above A 6-foot-5 senior combo guard has the true handle of a playmaking guard who gets his teammates involved early and often. Morris plays multiple positions on the offensive end whether he can get looks from the post or play out on the......
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