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Vote: Who has been the Top Guard in Central Florida Boys High School Basketball in 2024-25?

Cast your vote to decide who is the best floor captain in the area

Jeff Gardenour

Oak Ridge guard Jalen Reece, an LSU signee, is averaging 21.0 points per game, including 50 3-pointers, and 4.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 3.7 steals per game for the state power Pioneers (16-9).
Oak Ridge guard Jalen Reece, an LSU signee, is averaging 21.0 points per game, including 50 3-pointers, and 4.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 3.7 steals per game for the state power Pioneers (16-9). / Jalen Reece | Instagram

Guards are the quarterback of Central Florida high school basketball teams, the floor captains who determine the pace and often the success of their squads.

With the postseason upon us, we looked at schools in multiple counties and nominated 10 athletes for top guard in Central Florida high school boys basketball.

We ask you to check out the nominees below and cast your vote today!

Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. PT, Sunday, Feb. 23. The winner will be announced in our basketball polls. Here are the week’s nominees:

Sebastian Rivera, Southland Christian (Kissimmee)

Super sophomore is averaging 24.5 points per game, including 79 three-pointers, in leading the Flames to a 20-3 record. He also is averaging 3.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 3.4 steals per game.

Isaiah Pina, South Lake

The 6-foot-6 junior, who also plays at small forward, is averaging 24.2 ppg, including 32 three-pointers, and 10.1 rpg for the Eagles (14-11).

Jonathan Powell, Father Lopez

The Volusia County star is averaging 23.6 ppg, including 24 three-pointers, 6.6 rpg, and 4.4 apg for the Green Wave (12-12).

Willie Burnett III, West Oaks Academy (Orlando)

The 6-4 junior combo guard is averaging 22.1 ppg for the Flame (18-10).

Henry Robinson, Jr., Pine Ridge

The 6-7 sophomore combo guard/small forward is averaging 21.7 ppg and 7.8 rpg for the Panthers.

Kade Manley, Mainland

The sensational sophomore is averaging 21.7 ppg, including an astounding 86 three-pointers, and 4.2 rpg, 2.4 apg, and 2.0 spg for the Buccaneers (16-10).

Mainland High - Kade Manley
Mainland guard Kade Manley is averaging 21.7 ppg, including an astounding 86 three-pointers, and 4.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 steals per game for the Buccaneers (16-10). / Kade Manley

Justin Suarez, DeLand

The 6-1 senior combo guard is having a strong season for the Bulldogs (11-11), averaging 20.8 ppg, including 49 three-pointers, and 3.5 rpg, 3.7 apg, and 2.7 spg.

Jalen Reece, Oak Ridge

The LSU signee is averaging 21.0 ppg, including 50 3-pointers, and 4.3 rpg, 7.8 apg, and 3.7 spg for the state power Pioneers (16-9).

Brandon Bass Jr., Windermere Prep

The talented 6-5 junior is averaging 21 ppg, including an impressive 72 three-pointers, and 7.4 rpg, and 2.0 apg for the Lakers (13-13).

Windermere Prep - Brandon Bass Jr.
Windermere Prep's Brandon Bass, a 6-foot-5 junior, is averaging 21 points per game, including an impressive 72 three-pointers, and 7.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game for the Lakers (13-13). / Brandon Bass Jr. | Instagram

Jaydan Jeantinord, Bridge to Independence (Orlando)

The 6-4 sophomore is averaging 20.9 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 2.0 apg, and 2.7 spg for the Wildcats (19-6).

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JEFF GARDENOUR

Jeff Gardenour is a Florida native and long-time resident of the Sunshine State. He is a journalism veteran of more than four decades, having worked in a number of news divisions through the years for multiple media outlets, including Gannett and Tribune Company. A University of Florida journalism graduate, Jeff has covered every level of sports, including MLB, USFL, XFL, WNBA, NCAA, IMSA, high schools and more. He is a former award-winning sports editor of the Sebring News-Sun and current freelance writer for SBLive Sports, PrepVolleyball.com and The Orlando Sentinel. Jeff is married with two children and resides in Oviedo, FL. He can be reached at jgardenour1962@gmail.com and followed on Twitter @JMarkG1962.

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