Oldsmar Christian head coach Jordan Fair will lean on junior guard Eric Hester to help guide his team through the rugged SIAA.
Photo by Jim Redman
Jordan Fair (52-18 career record, third year as head coach at Oldsmar Christian)
2013-14 record: 16-9
KEY RETURNERSEric Hester (6-3, Jr., G)
IMPACT NEWCOMERSDontay Bassett (6-9, Jr., F)
Kyle Clark (6-5, Sr., G)
L.J. Figueroa (6-5, So., G)
Justin James (6-7, Sr., F) – Wyoming verbal commitment
Andrew Moemeka (6-8, Sr., F) – Wyoming verbal commitment
EAGLE STORYLINES* "Watch out for Oldsmar" was a common refrain among coaches this offseason. The Tampa-area school knocked off Sunshine Independent Athletic Association rival Arlington Country Day late last season and figures to take a significant step forward after loading up on quality transfers.
* Hester is the highest-rated prospect in Oldsmar's stable of standouts. He's a Top 50-caliber 2016 prospect with offers from the likes of Florida, Louisville and Memphis.
* Former Florida Gators assistant Larry Shyatt is in his fifth season as head coach at the University of Wyoming, and he's brought a bit of the Sunshine State with him to Laramie. Former Florida Mr. Basketball Allen Edwards is on the coaching staff and Miami products Charles Hankerson Jr. and Tyrell Williams are already on the roster. Next season, Oldsmar seniors James and Moemeka will continue the pipeline by heading to Laramie.
KEY DATESNov. 21 – at
Arlington Country Day (Jacksonville, Fla.)Jan. 23 – vs.
St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, N.J.)Jan. 30 – vs.
The Rock (Gainesville, Fla.)Feb. 12 – at The Rock
Feb. 14 – Arlington Country Day
Feb. 19-21 – SIAA State Tournament
