The Hoop Vibe Fall League: Week 3 Standouts
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA –The Hoop Vibe Fall League was in full swing for Week 3 on the campus of Admiral Farragut Academy.
Six games were played at the 10-week Saturday Fall League on a fun day of hoops in the gym.
Results:
Game 1: Gibbs 53, Countryside 39
Game 2: North Tampa Christian 68, Clearwater 49
Game 3: Largo 67, Admiral Farragut 45
Game 4: Santa Fe Catholic 61, Southeast 57
Game 5: Calvary Christian 71, Bradenton Christian 47
Game 6: East Lake 52, Gateway Charter 48
Here are the top standouts from the day:
2023 6-0 G Justin Kruszewski – East Lake
Shooting is a true strength of Justin Kruszewski’s game. On Saturday, he was on fire in the opening half, netting 23 of his daily high 28 points in a four-point win for East Lake. As a seasoned ballhandler, floor pusher and attacker, Kruszewski can score in various ways. If you leave him open, he will consistently make you pay which was evident by his six three’s in the game.
—The guard play alongside Kruszewski continues to be steady with 2023 6-1 G Henry Hurst Jr. (12 points) and 2023 5-11 G Albert Lacy (11 points) both contributing strong second half as drivers to the rack.
2023 6-3 G Aiden Jones – Santa Fe Catholic
There were bright moments across the first two weeks of action, but on Saturday, Aiden Jones turned on a different switch. He dropped 27 points in an impressive win for Santa Fe Catholic over Southeast. Jones recorded 15 points at the break and was hitting from the mid-range and with his floater often. A transfer from Durant, he is in line for a consistent scoring role with his new squad.
—2025 6-1 G Tate Darner paced Jones with 19 points and served as a reliable jump shooter and driver. Most impressively, he made life tough for his opponent on the defensive end with vocalness keeping his team focused all game long. He is a mature sophomore who has a high trajectory.
2023 6-0 G Dominic Sarigumba – Calvary Christian
Athletic and bursty, Dominic Sarigumba played hard in this one. After returning to action last week, he scored 14 points on Saturday, set up his teammates in transition and simply made solid reads. Sarigumba is a team-first player who is a poised ballhandler and playmaker.
—Alongside Sarigumba, Calvary Christian continues to get a ton of points from the 2024 tandem, 6-0 Daniel MacGregor (22 points) and Ace Taylor (15 points).
2025 6-7 F Patrick Johnson – Gateway Charter
It is hard to believe that Patrick Johnson is only a sophomore. He went toe-to-toe with 2023 East Lake 6-7 forward Jace Maples on both ends of the floor. Johnson added 15 points as he routinely attacked the rim even with multiple defenders all over him. He is a long and big-bodied athlete who continues to shine.
—2023 6-4 G Jahmari Johnson (19 points) has averaged 21 PPG across three weeks. He gets buckets at the rack and can hit from the distance and mid-range. Gateway Charter returns for one more week on Oct. 22 against Santa Fe Catholic.
2023 6-1 G Aaron Barton – Southeast
It has been the Aaron Barton show for Southeast thus far. The senior leader has averaged just over 20 PPG across three weeks of action. On Saturday, he scored a team-best 25 points in a loss to Santa Fe Catholic. Barton has very good body control when finishing at the rim and his ability to speed past defenders and create open looks continues to come to fruition.
2025 5-10 G Jacob Daniels – Gibbs
Gibbs looked determined as ever to prove themselves on Saturday. In a victory over Countryside, Jacob Daniels made it clear from the opening tip that he was going to score early and often. With a team-best 19 points, he used his speedy handles and crafty playmaking ability to finish at the rim time and time again. He is a talented athlete.
—2025 6-0 G Mathis Roberts (14 points) loves to play downhill and his strength and finishing touch continues to lift Gibbs’ offense.
2026 6-0 G Evan Kramer – North Tampa Christian
North Tampa Christian made its debut in the fall league and this young group is super fun to watch. Evan Kramer tacked on a team-high 19 points. His jump shot is quite impressive and he is confident as can be. Kramer is going to score in bunches for his side all season long as a freshman.
–Fellow 2026 teammate, 6-8 F Toni Bryant (12 points) found openings and dunked with ease against Clearwater. Length and upside are both there for Bryant.
2024 6-8 F Vuk Lazarevic – Admiral Farragut
After being absent last week, Vuk Lazarevic went to work, tacking on 16 points against Largo. His second half alone was very impressive. He simply used his length and went to the bucket. When Lazarevic battles at the point of attack, he is at his best.
—2025 6-2 G Talon Brooks (14 points) has been a constant producer for Admiral Farragut this fall. He is a crafty finisher and sets plenty up offensively for his teammates.
2023 5-10 G Jasper Canada – Clearwater
The most reliable shooter for Clearwater right now is Jasper Canada. Scoring 17 points with three 3’s, he got going from deep in key moments against North Tampa Christian. Clearwater will certainly be looking to find ways to get him open-looks this season.
2023 5-11 G Adrian Moss – Largo
Largo runs through Adrian Moss. That is quite evident. Built like a running back on the football field, his combination of strength and speed makes him a tough cover when he heads to the basket. Moss had 16 points for Largo in the win over Admiral Farragut.
—2023 5-10 G Enrique Moreno (10 points) had some bright moments as he hit some jumpers in the second half to seal the win.
ICYMI:
The Hoop Vibe Fall League: Week 2 Standouts
The Hoop Vibe Fall League: Week 1 Standouts
Jake Perper has covered sports as a writer since 2010 and a basketball scout since 2015. He was the Southeast Scouting Director for the Prep Hoops Circuit and the lead scout for Prep Hoops’ Florida site for seven years. You can follow him on Twitter @thehoopvibe.