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- 7/8/09 - Mitch Woods and Kyle Kragel recognized among standouts at Hoop Mountain Live Exposure Classic in Orlando Read More
- 7/1/09 - 8 Local Players Selected for 08-09 All-State Teams Read More
- 7/2/09 - Ida Baker defeats Dunbar 59-51 for the Lee County Summer League Title
- 6/26/09 - Port Charlotte Captures North Port Shootout Behind Lockhart's Shooting Read Full Recap
- 6/18/09 - "Mariner Grad Seeks Spot in Pros" Read More
- 6/15/09 - 2009 FGCU Team Camp Recap
- 6/12/09 - Dunbar 2011 guard Darius Perkins garners more national attention earning a top 25 spot in Slam Magazine's newest 2011 National Rankings coming in at #22 Read More
LOCAL NEWS & STORIES
- 6/10/09 - Community School senior-to-be Mitch Woods has picked up his second official offer, according to the family. Read More
- 5/14/09 - South Fort Myers' Joey Earle to play for Division 3 school, Emory and Henry College
- 5/12/09 ~ BJ Ivey named new head coach for Sarasota Riverview. Ivey is a RHS alum and was most recently the RHS girl's head coach Read Story
- 5/2/09 ~ Dunbar's David Paulk and travel team Florida Elite upset previously #1 team in nation, All-Ohio Red, in pool play at Spiece Run n' Slam Classic in Indiana
- 4/30/09 ~ Sarasota Christian's Mark DuBois signs with Division 2, Coker College, in South Carolina
- 4/24/09 ~ Immokalee hires Crowder as new head coach Read Story
- 4/23/09 ~ Sarasota Riverview head coach Jim Wards retires and will take over as Athletic Director full time
- 4/20/09 - Verot's Brennen Melvin signs with Fordham University while on Ofiicial Visit Read Full Story and Interview
- 4/17/09 ~ Gulf Coast HS hires new head coach, Tom Zucchi Read Story
- 4/13/09 ~ Dunbar junior David Paulk stands out at Disney Easter Classic in Florida Elite's 17-Under title run Read More
- 4/9/09 ~ SWFL Select 16U Travel Team Preview (courtesy of Floridahoops.com)
- 4/8/09 ~ SWFL Select 17U Travel Team Preview (courtesy of Floridahoops.com)
- 4/14/09 ~ BCS's Magley Leaves Hilltoppers Read Story
- 4/2/09 ~ Ryan Bowen hired as the new head coach at Lely High School Read Story
- 4/4/09 ~ DuBois and Noriega share MVP honors in Manatee-Sarasota All-Star Game Read More
- 3/31/09 ~ Former Port Charlotte guard Kervins Calixte commits to Divison 1 TCU Read Story
- 3/23/09 ~ Lely HS coach Don Stewart retires after a successful 26 years Read Story ~ Naplesnews.com
- 3/18/09 ~ Dunbar High sophomore Darius Perkins has been officially invited to take part in the 2009 Nike Hoop Jamboree to be held June 11-14 in St. Louis, MO
- 3/18/09 ~ "Lely standouts come up big in Collier County All-Star game" ~ Naplesnews.com
- 3/9/09 ~ North boys, South girls win hoops showcase - News-press.com
- 3/4/09 ~ Bishop Verot's magical run ends at the hands of Pine Crest 63-43 in 3A Semifinal View More Info
- 3/4/09 ~ Bradenton Christian falls short in 1A Final Four 71-63 to Grandview Prep View More Info
- 3/9/09 ~ SWFL Alumni News - Desoto 2008 grad Shavon Shine finishes his season at Iowa Western CC averaging 16 pts, 5.8 rebs, 2.2 asts, and 1.3 steals per game including a 50 point outburst towards the end of the season View Shine's Complete Stats Here
- 3/4/09 ~ FHSAA Announces Finalized Reclassifications for Boy's Basketball View SWFL's New Districts
- Live Scores & Updates to be posted for Bradenton Christian and Bishop Verot Final Four games! Click Here to View
- 3/1/09 ~ SFABC All-Star Game Rosters Officially Released View Rosters
- 2/10/09 ~ FHSAA announces potential reclassifications for basketball Read More
- 2/7/09 ~ Graham, Fort Myers Spoil Verot Senior Night Read the Full Game Recap
- 2/5/09 ~ Dunbar Takes Down Fort Myers at Buzzer in LCAC Championship Read Full Story
- 1/29/09 ~ FACA District 16 announces 2008-09 award winners; Brennen Melvin named District Player of the Year View all the award winners here
- 1/27/09 ~ Lehigh Defense and Guards Too Much for Cape Coral Read the full story
- 1/26/09 ~ Fort Myer's High 2007 Graduate Lance Kearse decides to leave Virginia Commonwealth University and will transfer Read Story
- 1/25/09 ~ "Former Tarpon Dago Pena making waves as freshman" ~ Herald-Tribune.com
- 1/29/09 ~ "Defining Toughness in College Hoops" by Jay Bilas, Espn.com (Must Read!)
- 1/21/09 ~ FSWA/FABC Polls Released with 5 local teams ranked including Riverview (#10 in 6A), Verot (#5 in 3A), Community School (#5 in 2A), Bradenton Christian (#5 in 1A) and Sarasota Christian (#8 in 1A) View Complete Rankings Here
- 12/30/08 ~ Riverview Takes Crown as Ward gets 400th Game Recap
- 12/23/08 ~ View City of Palms All-Tournament Team
- 12/23/08 ~ 2008 City of Palms Final Scores and Recaps
- 12/17/08 ~ Hill's Heroics Lead Seahawks Past Baker in OT Read Story
- 12/17/08 ~ #1 North Port drops first game of season to Manatee Read Story
- 12/16/08 ~ SWFL Hoops Week 4 Team Rankings Released View More
- 12/12/08 ~ Palmetto Ridge Drops Heartbreaker to Cougars Read Story
- 12/10/08 ~ Defense and Jutras Too Much for Charlotte Read Story
- 12/10/08 ~ "Noriega Has Old-School Work Ethic" from Herald-Tribune
- 12/8/08 ~ Knights' Boston Too Much For Vander Pol, Sentinels Read Story
- 12/4/08 ~ New and Old Faces Step Up For Dunbar in Opener Read Story
- 11/27/08 ~ "Two City of Palms hoops games to be on TV" Read More at news-press.com
- 11/25/08 ~ Wilson Validates Hype in Win Read More
- 11/24/08 ~ Senior-Freshman Duo Lead Barron Collier Past Verot Read Game Recap
- 11/25/08 ~ The FSWA/FABC Boys Preseason State Basketball Poll was released today with a total of 8 SWFL teams receiving votes; with Dunbar (#7 in 3A), Community School (#8 in 2A), and Bradenton Christian (#6 in 1A) taking top ten spots in their respective classes. Fort Myers, Charlotte, Bishop Verot, Palmetto Ridge, and Sarasota Christian also received votes. View Full Rankings
- 11/25/08 ~ Floridahoops.com releases their version of the State Preseason Polls with North Port (#6 in 5A), Fort Myers (#8 in 5A), Desoto (#10 in 4A), Dunbar (#4 in 3A), Bishop Verot (#10 in 3A), and Bradenton Christian (#10 in 1A) all receive nods. View Polls
- 11/18/08 ~ "Kansas Blows by FGCU" Full Story at News-Press.com
- 11/16/08 ~ Charlotte High 2008 grad Dago Pena scores five points with three rebounds, two assists and a steal in 15 minutes off the bench in his college debut with Marshall Univ. Read More
- 11/14/08 ~ Shaun Noriega takes the honors as 2008-09 Pre-Season MR. SWFL upon the release of SWFLHoops.com Pre-Season ALL-SWFL Teams Read More
- Dunbar's Season Outlook Improving after multiple transfers. Read Story
- 11/14/08 ~ 2008 Desoto HS graduate, Shavon Shine, puts up 17 points and 9 rebounds in his first game and 19 points in his second game with Iowa Western CC View IWCC's Men's Wesbite
- 11/3/08 ~ National Preseason Polls Released With 5 of Top 6 Teams in City Of Palms Field! Read More
RECRUITING NEWS
- 6/10/09 - Community School senior-to-be Mitch Woods has picked up his second official offer, according to the family. Read More
- 5/14/09 ~ South Fort Myers' Joey Earle to play for Division 3 school, Emory and Henry College
- 5/14/09 ~ Riverdale's Chamon Thomas signs letter of intent to play at Ave Maria University
- 5/12/09 ~ Sarasota Riverview's Derek Robbins to play at Manatee Community College this fall.
- 5/4/09 ~ Verot's Etienne Effenberg accepts "preferred walk-on" spot with Univ. of North Florida, giving Verot 7 kids now at Division 1 schools in the past 6 years
- 5/12/09 ~ Sarasota Riverview's Derek Robbins to play at Manatee Community College this fall.
- 5/4/09 ~ Verot's Etienne Effenberg accepts "preferred walk-on" spot with Univ. of North Florida, giving Verot 7 kids now at Division 1 schools in the past 6 years
- 4/30/09 ~ Sarasota Christian's Mark DuBois signs with Division 2, Coker College, in South Carolina
- 4/14/09 ~ BCS's Magley Leaves Hilltoppers Read Story
- 3/31/09 ~ Former Port Charlotte guard Kervins Calixte commits to TCU
- 3/9/09 ~ Former Port Charlotte High guard Kervins Calixte receiving national pub in Texas View ESPN Recruiting Profile
- 11/12/08 ~ Noriega signs NLI to USF Read Story
- 11/12/08 ~ Vander Pol signs NLI to Liberty University Read Story
- 7/13/08 ~ Dago Pena signs to Marshall University
- 7/13/08 ~ Shavon Shine signs to play at Iowa Western Community College. Read Full Story
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Class of 2009 Top 10
1. Shaun Noriega, 6'4", SG, North Port
2. Joel Vander Pol, 6'11", PF, Evan. Christian
3. Brennen Melvin, 6'4", SG, Bishop Verot
4. Matt Conway, 6'7", SF, Sarasota Riverview
5. Mark DuBois, 6'6", F, Sarasota Christian
6. John Skinner, 6'4", SF, Ida Baker
7. Brian Landers, 6'2", SG, Barron Collier
8. Etienne Effenberg, 6'6", PF, Bishop Verot
9. Anthony Ruth, 6'4", G, Desoto
(tie) 10. Jason Humphrey, 6'5", F, Barron Collier
(tie) 10. John Florveus, 6'10, F/C, Dunbar**
** - Signed NLI
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(Final Rankings - as of 3/12/09)
1. Venice Indians (27-4)
2. Riverview Rams (Sarasota) (23-6)
3. Bradenton Christian Panthers (25-6)
4. Sarasota Christian Blazers (22-6)
5. Bishop Verot Vikings (Ft Myers) (23-9)
6. Fort Myers Green Wave (20-9)
7. Community School Seahawks (Naples) (23-5)
8. Barron Collier Cougars (Naples) (18-9)
9. Lely Trojans (Naples) (19-8)
10. Ida Baker Bulldogs (Cape Coral) (18-11)
11. Dunbar Tigers (14-11)
12. Lehigh Lightning (19-6)
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Palmetto Ridge Takes the Ft Myers Shootout Crown at Buzzer
FORT MYERS, FL- The Palmetto Ridge Bears have had an up and down summer, but during the 2009 Fort Myers Shootout they may have gained some confidence that could carry over to the 2009-10 season with a young junior-to-be led team. In the championship game Sunday afternoon they took down a very talented Fort Myers Green Wave squad 49-47 on a running floater by Frank Gonzalez with 1.7 seconds left. The Bears controlled the game throughout with their solid shooting and scrappy up and down style and held on in the end despite a gritty effort from Fort Myers senior Colin Henry and his teammates. Read Full Recap
Evin Graham, 6'3", PG, 2011, Fort Myers HS
2nd Annual "Live" Exposure Classic
July 6-7, 2009 - Orlando Sports Complex
*300 Players and 40 College Coaches/Scouts in 2008 and over 100 Coaches Expected in 2009*
- Who: Rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior, and Post Grad Boys
- What: NCAA Division I Certified Individual Exposure Event
- Why: Exposure to Division I, II, III, NAIA, and Junior Colleges Coaches from around the country as well as major scouting services including FloridaHoops.com, Hoop Scoop Online, Prep Stars, Florida Prospects, Florida Hoops Report, & SWFLHoops.com
- Each Player will Receive: 3 Evaluation Games, Skill Development, Recruiting Workshops for Players and Parents, Hoop Mountain Gear
- Cost: $175 for July 6-7 or $125 for July 6 or July 7
- Be evaluated by Scouting Services that will be in attendance including: FloridaHoops.com, Florida Hoops Report, SWFLHoops.com, Hoop Scoop Online, Prep Stars, Florida Prospects
For more info visit HoopMountainFlorida.com
