Tampa Bay High School Boys Basketball Regional Quarterfinal Previews

By: Ross Van De Griek

Welcome to the 2020 FHSAA Boys Basketball Postseason where 32 teams in six classifications will be eyeing on the same goal.. That is to hoist the state championship trophy in the beginning of March at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. For a complete breakdown of each of the regional quarterfinal matchups taking place in the Tampa Bay area, visit the schedule below.

CLASS 2A, REGION 2

#7 Universal Academy (19-4) vs #2 Bayshore Christian (16-8), 7pm

Players to watch for Universal Academy: Mohammed Khan (19.2 points per game & 3.0 assists per game), Abdullah Hussaini (6.1 rebounds per game) & Hareth Saleh (3.1 steals per game)

Players to watch for Bayshore Christian: CJ Crews (22.7 points per game, 4.8 assists per game & 2.3 steals per game) & David Fitzgerald (8.2 rebounds per game)

#6 Southwest Florida Christian (15-10) vs #3 Cambridge Christian (15-7), 7pm

Players to watch for Southwest Florida Christian: Jay White (17.5 points per game), Luke McCann (2.3 rebounds per game) & Sanli Williams (0.6 blocks per game)

Players to watch for Cambridge Christian: Mac Creek (14.2 points per game), Levondre Carter (7.4 rebounds per game) & Gavin Martinez (2.9 assists per game)

#5 Evangelical Christian (14-13) vs #4 Zephyrhills Christian (12-7), 6pm

Players to watch for Evangelical Christian: Aaron Jones (17.5 points per game & 7.7 rebounds per game), Sean Shore (6.6 assists per game) & Dylan McDaniel (1.2 steals per game)

Players to watch for Zephyrhills Christian: Demetri Wade (15.8 points per game)

CLASS 3A, REGION 2

#8 Clearwater Central Catholic (19-8) vs #1 Community School of Naples (26-1), 7pm

Players to watch for CCC: Johnny Newton (14.6 points per game), Trey Johnson (6.7 rebounds per game) & Fidel Galaura (3.1 assists per game)

Players to watch for Community School of Naples: N/A

#7 Seffner Christian (12-16) vs #2 Berkeley Prep (22-4), 7pm

Players to watch for Seffner Christian: 2021 guard Isaiah Reed, 2022 forward Tony Livingston & 2021 forward Michael Trigg

Players to watch for Berkeley Prep: 2020 guard Varun Ajjarapu, 2021 guard RJ Garcia, 2020 guard Kegan Karnes & 2022 forward CJ Hawkins

#5 Tampa Prep (21-6) vs #4 Calvary Christian (16-11), 7pm

Players to watch for Tampa Prep: Gabriel Sharp (14.5 points per game), Valentino Hart (8.8 rebounds per game) & Isaac Ward (7.6 assists per game)

Players to watch for Calvary Christian: Tristan Gross (15.7 points per game), Josh Berenbaum (7.9 rebounds per game), Griffin Barasa (4.4 assists per game) & Trevor Parks (8.2 points per game)

CLASS 3A, REGION 3

#8 Somerset Prep (9-12) vs #1 Santa Fe Catholic (25-2), 7pm

Players to watch for Somerset Prep: Tyus Williams (13.7 points per game, 6.0 rebounds per game)

Players to watch for Santa Fe Catholic: Javon Bell (17.2 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game), Joe Stubbs (16.2 points per game), Ray Davis (11.8 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game) & Antwan Walker (10.3 points per game)

CLASS 4A, REGION 2

#8 Wesley Chapel (16-9) vs #1 Lake Highland Prep (21-6), 7pm

Players to watch for Wesley Chapel: Jelani Vassell (11.5 points per game, 5.3 assists per game), Ethan Jones (9.7 rebounds per game) & Sam Lowe (10.0 points per game)

Players to watch for Lake Highland Prep: Brice Sensabaugh (17.3 points per game), Victor Brown Jr. (11.8 points per game), Miles Stewart (5.9 rebounds per game) & Jah Quinones (3.5 assists per game)

#5 Santa Fe (14-12) vs #4 Anclote (22-5), 7pm

Players to watch for Santa Fe: N/A

Players to watch for Anclote: Jalen Cooper (23.0 points per game, 10.0 rebounds per game), Jakob Hester (17.8 points per game, 9.3 rebounds per game) & Jacobie Forrest (11.4 points per game)

CLASS 4A, REGION 3

#8 Gibbs (12-13) vs #1 Tampa Catholic (22-5), 7pm

Players to watch for Gibbs: Bryce Brown (10.8 points per game), Marcus Lloyd (6.5 rebounds per game), Frank Gilliam (5.0 assists per game)

Players to watch for Tampa Catholic: Johni Broome (19.2 points per game, 10.9 rebounds per game), Marcellus Crutchfield (4.1 assists per game), Kobe Knox (16.9 points per game) & Isaiah Elmore (6.3 rebounds per game)

#5 Lakewood (23-5) vs #4 Lincoln Park Academy (10-12), 7pm

Players to watch for Lakewood: Jamille Reynolds (15.7 points per game), Oteman Delancy (13.2 points per game) & TJ Tampa (10.5 points per game)

Players to watch for Lincoln Park Academy: N/A

CLASS 5A, REGION 2

#8 Zephyrhills (19-8) vs #1 Sebring (18-6), 7pm

Players to watch for Zephyrhills: N/A

Players to watch for Sebring: Alvin Tumblin (21.5 points per game, 11.9 rebounds per game), Michael Sholtz (5.6 assists per game) & Eric Brown (9.8 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game)

#6 Auburndale (14-13) vs #3 Land O'Lakes (20-5), 7:30pm

Players to watch for Auburndale: Dorian Allen (18.5 points per game)

Players to watch for Land O'Lakes: Mekhi Perry (21.6 points per game), Chase Farmer (17.8 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game), Jeremiah Cribbs (11.7 points per game) & Brett Gwinn (5.6 rebounds per game)

CLASS 5A, REGION 3

#8 Mariner (20-5) vs #1 Clearwater (22-4), 7pm

Players to watch for Mariner: D'sean Archilles (21.8 points per game)

Players to watch for Clearwater: Max Jones (21.9 points per game, 8.5 rebounds per game), CJ Lee (12.5 points per game) & Nelson Taylor (11.7 points per game)

#7 Boca Ciega (13-8) vs #2 Jesuit (22-6), 7pm

Players to watch for Boca Ciega: N/A

Players to watch for Jesuit: Bennett Anderson (13.5 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game & 2.6 assists per game), Ryan Weir (13.2 points per game), Spencer Farfante (3.3 rebounds per game)

#5 Blake (22-5) vs #4 Port Charlotte (16-9), 7pm

Players to watch for Blake: Emanuel Sharp (32.4 points per game), Javon Ashley (7.6 rebounds per game) & Cedric Jackson (1.3 blocks per game)

Players to watch for Port Charlotte: Logan Rogers (7.2 points per game)

CLASS 6A, REGION 2

#6 Kathleen (18-7) vs #3 Hillsborough (20-7), 7pm

Players to watch for Kathleen: Orien Adams (15.6 points per game, 8.9 rebounds per game), Kjei Parker (13.1 points per game) & Horace Tucker III (5.4 rebounds per game)

Players to watch for Hillsborough: Cantia Rahming (21.4 points per game, 17.3 rebounds per game), Tyriq James (16.8 points per game) & Jalen Harris (12.3 points per game)

CLASS 6A, REGION 3

#8 Lehigh (16-11) vs #1 East Lake (23-3), 7pm

Players to watch for Lehigh: Darron Humphrey (14.2 points per game), Ronnail Tape (6.1 rebounds per game), Quinton Desamours (4.7 assists per game) & Nate Cadet (9.5 points per game & 4.6 rebounds per game)

Players to watch for East Lake: Dionte Blanch (23.5 points per game), Jordan Hillmon (15.2 points per game) & Dean Gabrelcik (13.7 points per game & 6.2 rebounds per game)

#7 St. Petersburg (18-9) vs #2 Seminole (18-5), 7pm

Players to watch for St. Petersburg: Ray Perry IV (15.0 points per game, 8.0 rebounds per game), Deondre Earley (14.0 points per game)

Players to watch for Seminole: N/A

CLASS 7A, REGION 2

#8 Riverview (19-5) vs #1 Riverview (Sarasota) (23-5), 7pm

Players to watch for Riverview: N/A

Players to watch for Riverview (Sarasota): Jayven Millen (12.6 points per game), David Mazon (6.2 rebounds per game) & Jason Jackson (10.1 points per game)

#6 Lakewood Ranch (18-7) vs #3 Wharton (24-3), 7pm

Players to watch for Lakewood Ranch: Luke Lecroy (11.1 points per game), Andres Junge (8.2 points per game), Carter Chapin (4.5 rebounds per game) & Christian Perez (3.4 assists per game)

Players to watch for Wharton: 2020 guard Carr Thiam, 2020 guard Gio Reyes, 2021 guard Elijah Barnes & 2020 guard Josh Barnett