April 23.
Tournament Re-cap
2008 AAU Disney Spring Classic
Rick Staudt finishes his series look at last Saturday's standouts and future stars as he gives some insight into the 16 and under and 15 and under age divisions.
Click here to read Part III.

April 21.
Travel Team Preview
Team Breakdown - 16/U
This just may be our final Travel Team Preview upload before next week's unveiling of the new look website. We've been beta testing the new site and would like thank all of those that have expressed the positive comments on the new site.
So, without further adieu, Rick Staudt offers up a look at the younger group for the Team Breakdown program. Some familiar names will join in for select tournaments. But, the core of the team is a hodge-podge of talent throughout the state. They have a tall order to fill after last year's success at this age group
Click here to read the article.

April 11.
Tournament Re-cap
2008 Nike Team Florida - Florida Rams Jamboree
Rick Staudt finishes his series look at last Saturday's standouts and future stars as he gives some insight into the 16 and under and 15 and under age divisions.
Click here to read Part III.

April 10.
Tournament Re-cap
2008 Nike Team Florida - Florida Rams Jamboree
Rick Staudt continues his look at last weekend's jamboree. Today, Rick takes a look at the rest of the 17 and under teams and starts in the 16 and under team standouts. Some new names are working themselves toward the top.
Click here to read Part II.

April 9.
Tournament Re-cap
2008 Nike Team Florida - Florida Rams Jamboree
Man! What a great event this is!! Almost all of the best teams outside of South Florida congregated at the North Greenwood Rec Center in Clearwater for this event put together by Tom Topping of Nike Team Florida and Matt Ramker of the Florida Rams.
Click here to read Part I.

April 3.
Tournament Re-cap
2008 Showtime Baller's Showcase
Clearwater is the place to be this weekend as many of the top teams in the state will square off. Orlando has to be considered as the place to be last weekend as we continue with Part II from Rick Staudt.
Click here to read the article.

April 1.
Travel Team Preview
Team Breakdown - 17/U
Rick Staudt has been busy talking to many of the elite club teams throughout the state. We're going to start the travel season with last year's AAU National Champions, Team Breakdown.
Click here to read the article.

March 31.
Tournament Re-cap
2008 Showtime Baller's Showcase
We've never been crazy about the choice of calling an event a "ShootOut". Yes, the connotation is definitely basketball oriented. But, as of late, it's just not a great politically correct choice. So, enough with the delicacies. Let's get to what happened this weekend. This is Part One of a Two Part series. Look for Part Two in the next several days.
Click here to read the article.

March 31.
Website Update
Florida Hoops Report
Mark your calendars for April 15. We'll be rolling out the new look website complete with a brand new message board. There was no method to transfer any user accounts from the existing ExcoBoard forum. It is going to be easy for everyone to join in when the time comes.

March 25.
Tournament Re-cap
AAU Easter Classic at Disney's Wide World of Sports
It is convenient for you guys in Orlando with the annual AAU tournament "kickoff" of the Disney Easter Classic. Rick Staudt took advantage and played hooky from work on Friday and was able to catch some pretty good games in several divisions.
Click here to read the article.

March 24.
Player Showcases
2008 Senior Showcase All Star Weekend, Orlando
This is the tenth year for the event. It continues to grow as four different games were played last Saturday. Rick Staudt caught all four games and the nearly 80 players to watch, makes for a long day.
Click here to read the article.

March 17.
Spring Player Showcases
Hoop Mountain Spring College Exposure Classics
Another successful weekend event for Hoop Mountain Florida runs smoothly. A couple of players that we already were aware of proved themselves yet again. While, several new players stepped up their game to make us take note of them.
Click here for the day's standouts.

March 10.
High School Season Year End Awards
The 2nd Annual Brotherhood of Basketball "BOB" Awards
A move to a new location for Florida Hoops' 2nd Annual BOB Awards afforded an interesting diversion. Some interesting conversations and more interesting results concluded the annual meeting. Rick Staudt was left to disseminate all of the information.
Click here for this year's awards.

March 9.
Spring Player Showcases
Hoop Mountain Spring College Exposure Classics
The 1st Annual Bradenton Spring Session was a great success. You can't go wrong with a stable of professionals from IMG Academy and an event that logistically stays on schedule the first time an event is held. Everything went smooth from the morning skills session and watching some high caliber college recruits play in the afternoon session. There were over 80 players in attendance and next week's Palm Beach Session (March 15) is closing in on that number.
Click here for the day's standouts.

February 28.
State Tournament
FHSAA State Championship Series - State Finals
Boyd Anderson looks to be sealing the deal up 27 points with 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter. So, we'll go ahead and post our picks for tomorrow and Saturday's finals. Dunbar didn't pull off the upset so we'll have to settle for 11 out of 12 in the semifinals. A surprise awaits as the "Wright" player has made us change one of our picks to win a state championship.
Click here to see our picks!

February 26.
State Tournament
FHSAA State Championship Series - State Semifinals
OK, so is it luck? Maybe. An impressive 21 out of 24 picks in the third round. Teams are ready for the Trip to Lakeland. Who is going to come out on top? Take a look at who we think are going to play for the championships this weekend.
Click here to see our picks!

February 21.
State Tournament
FHSAA State Championship Series - Regional Finals
We're hovering around the 80% mark, but it's getting closer to 70%. The superstitious ways just continue to forego the thought of looking at the season rankings. It's a new season and it's one and done for everyone and anyone. We'll probably miss some games this time around to just picking what game is the upset in the making. Plus, it's been way too busy a week at work to focus for any length of time.
No talk, just picks!

February 15.
State Tournament
FHSAA State Championship Series - Regional Semifinals
Our accuracy was OK at almost 80% of the game winners. It's tough when you drop those cards and pick one up to determine a pick for a game. On a serious note, there was some good basketball happening last night. Some classifications had major upsets and others played out as we anticipated back in November. Yes, a couple of very big surprises. But, Tuesday is what the winning teams need to focus on. We're taking a different approach as the fog hasn't cleared on the crystal ball. So, we're going to the pick up sticks method for our semifinal picks.
There is definitely something to pick on with our selections!

February 14.
Spring Player Showcases
Hoop Mountain Spring College Exposure Classics
The showcases dates are coming up soon. The Bradenton Session (March 8) still has space available and the Palm Beach Session (March 15) is starting to fill up. Unsigned seniors, this is an opportunity to increase your exposure to college programs. The Daytona Beach Session (March 29) is a great chance to help those players in North Florida. Underclassmen are invited to attend each showcase.

Click here for more information.

February 13.
Tournament Preview
FHSAA State Championship Series
Some major upsets at the district level in Class 6A has us gazing back to our crystal ball. Everyone knows upsets are bound to happen as teams make the push toward a place in Lakeland.
See if you agree with our picks.

February 5.
Tournament Re-Cap
Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament
Someone from Florida Hoops has been in attendance for every year of the five year old tournament that continues to expand and improve. This year was no different as a last minute entry (replacement) proved the benefactor and tournament champion.
Here's our take on the final day.

January 24.
Tournament Re-Cap
Diamondback Challenge - Part II
Rick Staudt was in the gym all day last weekend. Part II of his series on the Diamondback Challenge focuses on the individual standouts. The best part, we've heard some great news on Vince Murray's condition. Let's all hope that Vince can recover!
Click here to read Rick's report.

January 21.
Tournament Re-Cap
Diamondback Challenge - Part I
Florida Hoops found our way to Belleview High School this past Saturday for an outstanding annual tournament. The man to be commmended for this annual event is Vince Murray! Unfortunately, Vince was unable to attend the event as his health did not afford him the luxury to see some great basketball. So, please say a prayer for Vince and his family in these rough times.
Here is a look at all of Saturday's games.

January 18.
Tournament Re-Cap
3rd Annual Florida Prospects Martin Luther King Dream Challenge
Last weekend had gyms full of talented teams throughout the state. Some of the Florida Hoops' staff was down in Miramar while Jim Clark stayed in Central Florida to check out Florida Prospect's 3rd Annual MLK Dream Challenge.
Click here to read Jim's comments.

January 18.
Website Update
Florida Hoops Report
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January 14.
Tournament Re-Cap
13th Annual Nike Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Classic
Several of us from Florida Hoops made the drive down to Miramar this past Saturday. Some pretty good basketball took place, some ugly basketball showed up as well. Some players made statements while others just showed what they can do for their team. More focus on individual players will come over the next week.
Click here to read Rick's Prepstar's Report

January 10.
ESPN-U Game Preview
Old Spice High School Showcase
Tuesday, January 15th has the potential to be a historical night of basketball for Florida. ESPNU will televise nationally the game between Miami Pace and Plantation American Heritage live from Nova Southeastern University as part of the Old Spice High School Showcase.
Click here to read Rick Staudt's preview.

January 9.
Tournament Preview
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Classic
Jacksonville is the place to be in the northern part of the state this weekend! Jacksonville area teams like Raines, Ribault, and Bishop Kenny will lock up against out-of-state powers like Dunwoody (GA) and Calhoun County (SC) and in-state powers Eastside (Gainesville) and Lake Howell.
Click here to read Rick Staudt's preview.

Januray 8.
Spring Player Showcases
Hoop Mountain Spring College Exposure Classics
Calling all Underclassmen and Seniors looking for exposure, sign up for these upcoming March events in Bradenton, West Palm Beach, and Daytona Beach. Here are some opportunities to get your name out to more college programs.

January 6.
Tournament Preview
13th Annual Nike Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Classic
Part Two of our preview for next weekend's MLK CLassic in Miramar. Day Two offers up seven games. Top teams from Class 1A, Class 3A, Class 5A, and Class 6A will be making their way onto the hardwood.
Click here to read Saturday's preview.

January 4.
Tournament Preview
13th Annual Nike Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Basketball Classic
One of the finest displays of talent will be on hand next weekend (Friday, Jan. 11 and Sat., Jan 12) at Miramar High School. American Heritage, Dillard, Boyd Anderson, and W.T. Dwyer are just a few of the teams that will be on hand.
Click here for a preview of Friday's games and the weekend schedule.

January 4.
Game of the Week
Olympia vs. Orlando Christian Prep
Rarely does a 6A team venture out to play a 1A team. Rarer still is when it is the top 6A team in the state taking on the top 1A team. And it is practically unheard of for that game to take place at the 1A school’s gym.
Click here to read the Game Re-cap.

January 3.
Holiday Tournaments
Holiday Hoops Wrap Up
Part II of Rick's report takes a look at the top performing teams and players. Some teams put a few miles in to get to tournaments as Houston (Houston vs. the Nation) and Myrtle Beach (Beach Ball Classic) featured a few of the state's top teams.
Click here to read the article.

January 3.
Website Changes
The Times They are A Changin'
We're expanding Florida Hoops in 2008! Don't worry the same information that everyone has come to enjoy will always be here. The good news, "It will stay FREE!". Several subscription options will become available in March for college programs and fans alike.
Click here to see what's coming in '08.

January 2.
Holiday Tournaments
Holiday Hoops Wrap Up
Rick Staudt has some comments on the tournaments and performance of players and teams in Part I of his Two Part look back at the past two weeks.
Click here to read Rick's comments.

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