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28, Jan 2023

Prospect Look: X-Factor Candidates Premium Content

It's pretty amazing the scholastic high school basketball season is almost over. As we approach February, districts and the road to Lakeland for the state championships will begin. In this article, I would like to highlight a group of players that could be "X-Factors in helping their team(s) to a state title.

Let's get into it...


Michael Costeines
State Editor

Michael Costeines is a regional scout based in South Florida. He has been covering both men's and women's basketball in the area since November 2018. Players he has scouted include Scottie Barnes, Zaire Wade, Vernon Carey Jr., Jordana Codio, and Ta'Niya Latson. Michael has previously worked for Prep Hoops and NBC Sports in Stamford, Connecticut. He is originally from Madison (CT) and received his bachelors degree from Southern Connecticut State University.

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