Florida Nation Basketball Shines at She Hoops South Beach Showcase
Two Florida Nation Basketball athletes made their presence known at last weekend’s She Hoops South Beach Showcase, a one-day girls event hosted at the SLAM Penthouse Gym. Brooklyn Deal (Class of 2031) and Shaheena Keita (Class of 2030) were voted top performers on the day, earning recognition from an evaluator panel that included national evaluator Justin Turner of Dallas, Texas, and collegiate coach/evaluator Stephanie Cooper — an associate coach at Florida Memorial University during their 2023 Sun Conference Championship run. Throughout the showcase, athletes were put through a series of drills and competitive game situations designed to test skill, IQ, and performance under pressure. Top performers from the event earn an opportunity to compete at Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 Tournament Championships, giving standout players a platform to continue building their recruiting profiles. While Brooklyn and Shaheena weren’t the only ones turning heads, they represented Florida Nation Basketball with pride and competed at a high level from start to finish. Their performances serve as a reminder of the talent developing within our program and the work being put in every time they step on the floor. We’re proud of both young ladies and look forward to watching them continue to grow. Stay tuned for more updates as Florida Nation Basketball heads into the spring season. Florida Nation Basketball | P32 League | #RepTheNation
Sunshine State Showdown – Parent Info
Hey Parents! Wanted to give you a brief rundown of The Sunshine State Showdown weekend as it is right around the corner, and we want to make sure every family is prepared! Here’s everything you need to know heading into the weekend. 📍 Tournament Details Event: Sunshine State Showdown Dates: April 3–5, 2026 Location: Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus 3021 Sports Coast Way, Wesley Chapel, FL Hotel Booking 👉 Book here: https://groups.reservetravel.com/group.aspx?id=86748 Please book early because rooms fill up fast! Game Schedule Games can begin as early as Friday at 3:00 PM. Final schedules will not be confirmed until the week of the tournament, so please stay flexible. We will keep you updated as soon as more information is available. Schedules are always subject to change. 🎟️ Tickets are available at the door. Player Expectations Athletes are expected to arrive 45 minutes before their scheduled game time. This time is used for warmups, stretching, and getting mentally locked in as a team. What to Pack ✅ Team jersey and shorts ✅ Undergarments and socks ✅ Basketball sneakers ✅ Warm-up gear or hoodie ✅ Refillable water bottle ✅ Healthy snacks ✅ Backpack Media There will be cameras everywhere this weekend, but if you want individual highlights or game tape of your athlete, schedule your media here. We are so excited for this tournament and know our girls are going to show out. Stay tuned for schedule updates as we get closer to game week. Let’s Go Florida Nation! 💙🏀