Omar Payne, CJ Walker amongst the Standouts at the Hoopfest

You like to see the player rise and be a factor, 2020 6’8” F/C Johni Broome was that perfect example.  Broome was active from start to finish and did all the little things you ask for from a post.  He finished with a phenomenal 20 points and 19 rebounds in a 71-63 victory over The Villages.

Tampa Catholic’s other threat was 2020 6’4” G Kobe Knox, brother of Knicks Foward Kevin Knox.  Kobe was aggressive offensively and finished with 20 points.

Florida commit Tre Mann, nailed 25 points in a defeat. Mann takes on a heavy load for The Villages and had a hard day going against TC’s height and defensive strategies which keyed on him heavily.

Oregon committ CJ Walker, who I really think got snubbed for an appearance in the McDAAG, is an extremely talented player. He continues to expand his game and rises to the challenge on defense.  The lengthy SF has a bright future ahead of him and we can’t wait to see him in that Ducks uniform next year.

West Oaks Academy’s 2020 G Selton Miguel increasingly gets better each time we see him. Miguel’s ability to be an aggressive scorer and a facilitator on the court helps him imprint the game. Miguel was the MVP after posting 17 points in a 67-58 win Saturday over St. Petersburg.