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Ross Van De Griek

Ross Van De Griek

Joined: Feb 23, 2022

Ross Van De Griek has been a high school sports writer covering the state of Florida since 2021. Ross also has been scouting high school basketball and Grassroots Basketball across the Southeast Region since 2022. Ross has been covering basketball and recruiting for High School on SI since August 2024. He has collaborated with Next Up Sports, Prep Hoops, and On The Radar Hoops throughout his scouting career. You can follow him on X @rossvdg14 or reach him via email rossvdg14@gmail.com for story ideas.

Florida

Vote: Who Should Be the South Florida Boys High School Basketball Player of the Week? (12/30/2024)

Here is our list of top performers of last week; cast your vote(s) of those most deserving of this week's honor.

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Florida

Vote: Who Should Be the Tampa Bay Boys High School Basketball Player of the Week? (12/30/2024)

Here is our list of top performers of last week; cast your vote(s) of those most deserving of this week's honor.

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Texas Christian commit Kayden Edwards has a monster double-double, with 30 points and 10 rebounds, to lead Duncanville (TX) to a double-digit win over Blake, Florida's reigning Class 5A state champion.
Florida

Florida Hoopfest 2024: Duncanville and Pebblebrook Dominate Opening Night in Orlando

The 1st Annual Florida Hoopfest tipped off with powerhouse performances as Duncanville (Texas) and Pebblebrook (Georgia) secured big wins in Orlando. Discover game highlights, star players, and Day 2 matchups.

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Auburndale's Kervan Knaggs pulls down a rebound against Lake Wales on Wednesday in the semifinals of the Class 5A, District 7 boys basketball tournament at the Tracy McGrady Gymnasium.
Florida

Vote: Who Is The Heartlands High School Basketball Player Of The Week? (12/25/2024)

Here are the 10 nominations from last week's games

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Scenes from the championship game at the City of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Miami Columbus High School beat Montverde Academy to take home the crown.
Florida

Vote: Who Is The South Florida High School Basketball Player Of The Week? (12/25/2024)

Here are the 10 nominations from last week's games

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Jackson's Jahari Simmons (1) is introduced before a FHSAA District 3-4A boys basketball final matchup Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jackson Tigers defeated the Ribault Trojans 54-45.
Florida

Vote: Who Is The Northeast Florida High School Basketball Player Of The Week? (12/25/2024)

Here are 10 nominations from last week's slate of games

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The Columbus Explorers celebrate with their City of Palms Classic championship trophy, at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, after their thrilling, 59-57, victory over top-ranked Montverde Academy in the final.
Florida

Columbus Wins 51st Annual City of Palms Classic Title

In a showdown between the nation's top two teams, the Columbus Explorers edged the top-ranked Montverde Academy Eagles in a 59-57 thriller, to take home the Cit

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Scenes from the championship game at the City of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Miami Columbus High School beat Montverde Academy to take home the crown.
Florida

Vote: Who was the Top Senior Boys Basketball Player at the City of Palms Classic

Here are the 10 nominations from last week's games

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Scenes from the third place game between IMG Academy and Oak Ridge at the City of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. IMG Academy won.
Florida

Vote: Who was the Top Junior Boys Basketball Player at the City of Palms Classic

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The St. Joseph Knights compete against the Gibbs Gladiators in the City of Palms Classic sunshine series championship game at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.
Florida

Vote: Who was the Top Sophomore Boys Basketball Player at the City of Palms Classic

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Gainesville Hurricanes Willie Brooks (1) and Buchholz Bobcats Evan Walker (22) go after a rebound in the first half. The Buchholz Bobcats hosted the Gainesville Hurricanes at Buchholz High School in Gainesville, FL on Friday, December 13, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]
Florida

Vote: Who is the Mid-Central Florida High School Basketball Player of the Week? (12/23/2024)

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After reaching the Class 5A state championship game last year, the Blake Yellow Jackets enter 2024-25 as the No. 1 boys basketball team in the Tampa Bay region.
Florida

Vote: Who is the Tampa Bay High School Basketball Player of the Week? (12/23/2024)

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