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  • Orlando Christian Prep's Josh Raoul (4) goes up to the...

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    Orlando Christian Prep's Josh Raoul (4) goes up to the basket during third quarter action of game against Kissimmee Osceola high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Justin Blake from East Ridge dunks the ball during their...

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    Justin Blake from East Ridge dunks the ball during their game against Wekiva during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Rahsaan Lewis from TFA passes the ball to a teammate...

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    Rahsaan Lewis from TFA passes the ball to a teammate during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's ORlando Martinez (12) goes up for a shot...

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    Kissimmee Osceola's ORlando Martinez (12) goes up for a shot during third quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Wellquis Vidot (3) goes up for a layup...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Wellquis Vidot (3) goes up for a layup during fourth quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Windermere Prep's Michael Stones (15) and Oviedo's Sam Mingledoff (4)...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Windermere Prep's Michael Stones (15) and Oviedo's Sam Mingledoff (4) struggle for the rebound during third quarter action of game against Oviedo high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Brian Leon from East Ridge lays up a shot during...

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    Brian Leon from East Ridge lays up a shot during their game against Wekiva during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Lake Brantley guard Philemon Oliver (white jersey) drives past Spruce...

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    Lake Brantley guard Philemon Oliver (white jersey) drives past Spruce Creek guard Dexter Gooding (5) during the Spruce Creek at Lake Brantley High basketball game in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Windermere Prep's Michael Stones (15) goes up for a shot...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Windermere Prep's Michael Stones (15) goes up for a shot against Oviedo's Ben Hayden (24) during fourth quarter action of game against Oviedo high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) and Oviedo's Qua Harper (@3)...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) and Oviedo's Qua Harper (@3) struggle for the rebound during fourth quarter action of game against Oviedo high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Chaundee Brown Jr. from TFA drives to the basket during...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Chaundee Brown Jr. from TFA drives to the basket during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Malik Foy from Winter Park guards Auburndale's Zeke Alexis during...

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    Malik Foy from Winter Park guards Auburndale's Zeke Alexis during their game against Auburndale High School in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Chaundee Brown Jr from TFA drives against JaMarquis Johnson during...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Chaundee Brown Jr from TFA drives against JaMarquis Johnson during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) goes up for a three...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) goes up for a three point shot during third quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) goes up for a shot...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) goes up for a shot against Orlando Christian Prep's Josh Raoul (4) during third quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) goes up for a shot...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) goes up for a shot against Oviedo's Ben Hayden (24) during third quarter action of game against Oviedo high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • East Ridge coach Mike Clutter, center, talks to his team...

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    East Ridge coach Mike Clutter, center, talks to his team during their game against Wekiva during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • John Hodges from Winter Park collides into Kiante Elliott during...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    John Hodges from Winter Park collides into Kiante Elliott during their game against Auburndale High School in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Windermere Prep's Michael Stones (15) goes up for a layup...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Windermere Prep's Michael Stones (15) goes up for a layup during third quarter action of game against Oviedo high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) goes up for a layup...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) goes up for a layup during fourth quarter action of game against Oviedo high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Orlando Martinez (12) charges into Orlando Christian Prep's...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Orlando Martinez (12) charges into Orlando Christian Prep's Mike Tolbert (3) as he drives to the basket during second quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Wellquis Vidot (3) charges into Orlando Christian Prep's...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Wellquis Vidot (3) charges into Orlando Christian Prep's Shane Hooks (13) as he drives to the basket during second quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) shoots over Orlando Christian Prep's...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) shoots over Orlando Christian Prep's Mike Tolbert (3) during first quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Ronderick Perry from Wekiva puts up a shot against East...

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    Ronderick Perry from Wekiva puts up a shot against East Ridge during their game against Wekiva during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Orlando Christian Prep coach Matt Ruta reacts during first quarter...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Orlando Christian Prep coach Matt Ruta reacts during first quarter action of game against Kissimmee Osceola high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • East Ridge's Justin Blake blocks Wekiva's Da'Jon Patterson's shot during...

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    East Ridge's Justin Blake blocks Wekiva's Da'Jon Patterson's shot during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Lake Brantley John Mooney (32) battles Spruce Creek guard Dondre...

    Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel

    Lake Brantley John Mooney (32) battles Spruce Creek guard Dondre Butler (11) during the Spruce Creek at Lake Brantley High basketball game in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Lake Brantley forward John Mooney shoots during the Spruce Creek...

    Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel

    Lake Brantley forward John Mooney shoots during the Spruce Creek at Lake Brantley High basketball game in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Windermere Prep's Michael Stones (15) goes up for a layup...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Windermere Prep's Michael Stones (15) goes up for a layup during third quarter action of game against Oviedo high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola coach Nate Alexander reacts during first quarter action...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola coach Nate Alexander reacts during first quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Lake Brantley forward John Mooney (top) controls the ball in...

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    Lake Brantley forward John Mooney (top) controls the ball in front of Spruce Creek forward Kyle Dubios (bottom) during the Spruce Creek at Lake Brantley High basketball game in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) goes up for a shot...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) goes up for a shot against Oviedo's Ben Hayden (24) during third quarter action of game against Oviedo high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Brian Chandler, left, from East Ridge and Da'Jon Patterson from...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Brian Chandler, left, from East Ridge and Da'Jon Patterson from Wekiva battle for a rebound during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) goes up for a layup...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) goes up for a layup during first quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Wellquis Vidot (3) goes up for a shot...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Wellquis Vidot (3) goes up for a shot against Orlando Christian Prep's Warren Bartlett (0)during third quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola coach Nate Alexander reacts during first quarter action...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola coach Nate Alexander reacts during first quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Orlando Christian Prep's Shane Hooks (13) is fouled by Osceola's...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Orlando Christian Prep's Shane Hooks (13) is fouled by Osceola's Germele Florent (22) as he drives to the basket during first quarter action of game against Kissimmee Osceola high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Lake Brantley forward John Mooney (32) leaps for a rebound...

    Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel

    Lake Brantley forward John Mooney (32) leaps for a rebound during the Spruce Creek at Lake Brantley High basketball game in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Lake Brantley guard Nick Weston (12) blocks the shot of...

    Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel

    Lake Brantley guard Nick Weston (12) blocks the shot of Spruce Creek guard Jesse Davis (4) during the Spruce Creek at Lake Brantley High basketball game in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Lake Brantley forward John Mooney reaches out to teammates during...

    Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel

    Lake Brantley forward John Mooney reaches out to teammates during the Spruce Creek at Lake Brantley High basketball game in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Fans cheer during the Spruce Creek at Lake Brantley High...

    Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel

    Fans cheer during the Spruce Creek at Lake Brantley High basketball game in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) goes up for a layup...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) goes up for a layup during second quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) drives the ball down court...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) drives the ball down court during second quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Orlando Christian Prep coach Matt Ruta reacts during first quarter...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Orlando Christian Prep coach Matt Ruta reacts during first quarter action of game against Kissimmee Osceola high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Orlando Christian Prep's player during first quarter action of game...

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    Orlando Christian Prep's player during first quarter action of game against Kissimmee Osceola high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Malik Foy from Winter Park drives past Kiante Elliott during...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Malik Foy from Winter Park drives past Kiante Elliott during their game against Auburndale High School in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Darwin Morales from East Ridge battles for a loose ball...

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    Darwin Morales from East Ridge battles for a loose ball with Wekiva's Ruben Sheppard, right, during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) and Oviedo's Qua Harper (@3)...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) and Oviedo's Qua Harper (@3) struggle for the rebound during fourth quarter action of game against Oviedo high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Justin Blake from East Ridge hauls in a rebound during...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Justin Blake from East Ridge hauls in a rebound during their game against Wekiva during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Elijah Jordan from TFA drives to the basket past Bryndan...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Elijah Jordan from TFA drives to the basket past Bryndan McCoy during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Chaundee Brown Jr. from TFA dunks the ball during their...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Chaundee Brown Jr. from TFA dunks the ball during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Orlando Christian Prep's Josh Raoul (4) goes up to the...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Orlando Christian Prep's Josh Raoul (4) goes up to the basket during third quarter action of game against Kissimmee Osceola high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Adam Edwards, right, from TFA and Brenton Campbell from Lake...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Adam Edwards, right, from TFA and Brenton Campbell from Lake Minneola battle for a rebound during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Da'Jon Patterson from Wekiva dribbles the ball u p the...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Da'Jon Patterson from Wekiva dribbles the ball u p the court during their game against East Ridge during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) dunks the ball during first...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) dunks the ball during first quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) goes up for a layup...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Windermere Prep's Isaiah Curry (10) goes up for a layup during fourth quarter action of game against Oviedo high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • John Hodges from Winter Park collides into Kiante Elliott during...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    John Hodges from Winter Park collides into Kiante Elliott during their game against Auburndale High School in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Isaiah Richardson from TFA drives to the basket in front...

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    Isaiah Richardson from TFA drives to the basket in front of Bryndan McCoy during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Orlando Christian Prep's Josh Raoul (4) dunks the ball during...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Orlando Christian Prep's Josh Raoul (4) dunks the ball during fourth quarter action of game against Kissimmee Osceola high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Isaiah Rochardson from TFA drives past Lake Minneola defender Marcus...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Isaiah Rochardson from TFA drives past Lake Minneola defender Marcus Dodson dring their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Ruben Sheppard, left, and Paul Reed from Wekiva block East...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Ruben Sheppard, left, and Paul Reed from Wekiva block East Ridge player Justin Blake's shot the ball during their game against Wekiva during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) dunks the ball during third...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) dunks the ball during third quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Elijah Jordan from TFA drives to the basket through defenders...

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    Elijah Jordan from TFA drives to the basket through defenders Marcus Dodson, left, and Carlon Holder, right, during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola coach Nate Alexander reacts during first quarter action...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola coach Nate Alexander reacts during first quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Oviedo's Ben Hayden (24) blocks a layup attempt by Windermere...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Oviedo's Ben Hayden (24) blocks a layup attempt by Windermere Prep's Michael Stones (15) during fourth quarter action of game against Windermere Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Carlon Holder, 11, from Lake Minneola and Adam Edwards from...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Carlon Holder, 11, from Lake Minneola and Adam Edwards from TFA battle for a rebound during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Brandon Mills, left, from East Ridge battles for a loose...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Brandon Mills, left, from East Ridge battles for a loose ball with Wekiva's Jeremy Johnson during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Wellquis Vidot (3) goes up for a shot...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Wellquis Vidot (3) goes up for a shot against Orlando Christian Prep's Warren Bartlett (0)during third quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Wellquis Vidot (3) drives against Orlando Christian Prep's...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Wellquis Vidot (3) drives against Orlando Christian Prep's Jean Michel Tine (2) during fourth quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola coach Nate Alexander reacts during first quarter action...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola coach Nate Alexander reacts during first quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Wekiva head coach Gersino Lubin signals to his team during...

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    Wekiva head coach Gersino Lubin signals to his team during their game against East Ridge in the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Orlando Christian Prep coach Matt Ruta reacts during first quarter...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Orlando Christian Prep coach Matt Ruta reacts during first quarter action of game against Kissimmee Osceola high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Lake Brantley guard Nick Weston (12) passes over Spruce Creek...

    Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel

    Lake Brantley guard Nick Weston (12) passes over Spruce Creek guard Jesse Davis (4) during the Spruce Creek at Lake Brantley High basketball game in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Winter Park coach Donald Blackmon and the bench stand up...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Winter Park coach Donald Blackmon and the bench stand up to cheer on their team during their game against Auburndale High School in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Chaundee Brown Jr from TFA drives against JaMarquis Johnson during...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Chaundee Brown Jr from TFA drives against JaMarquis Johnson during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Orlando Christian Prep's Josh Raoul (4) goes up for a...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Orlando Christian Prep's Josh Raoul (4) goes up for a shot during first quarter action of game against Kissimmee Osceola high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) goes up for a three...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Cortez Edwards (1) goes up for a three point shot during third quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Kissimmee Osceola's Orlando Martinez (12) charges into Orlando Christian Prep's...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Kissimmee Osceola's Orlando Martinez (12) charges into Orlando Christian Prep's Mike Tolbert (3) as he drives to the basket during second quarter action of game against Orlando Christian Prep high school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Brian Chandler from East Ridge defends against Jeremy Johnson during...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Brian Chandler from East Ridge defends against Jeremy Johnson during their game against Wekiva during the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School on Saturday, November 28, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Johan Baker, left, and Tre Johnson, right, from TFA guard...

    Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel

    Johan Baker, left, and Tre Johnson, right, from TFA guard Lake Minneola's Bryndam McCoy during their game against Lake Minneola in the 39th Annual Tip-Off Classic at Winter Park High School on Saturday, December 4, 2015. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Oviedo's Carlos Maffuz (11) drives against Windermere Prep's Parker Davis...

    Joshua C. Cruey / Orlando Sentinel

    Oviedo's Carlos Maffuz (11) drives against Windermere Prep's Parker Davis (4) during fourth quarter action of game against Windermere Prephigh school during the Showdown in O-Town boys basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, January 10, 2015. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

  • Orlando Christian Prep's Josh Raoul (4) dunks the ball during...

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DEERFIELD BEACH — If you ever wondered what two rival 7-footers talk about after meeting on the basketball court, now you know:

“You’re tall,” Tacko Fall of Tavares’ Liberty Christian said.

“No,” Miami Beach’s Zach Brown countered. “You’re tall.”

Both were correct, of course, although Fall, at 7-foot-6, is five inches taller than Brown.

Besides the height thing, Fall also got the game victory as Liberty Christian prevailed 71-63 at Zion Lutheran High School.

Brown, though, was slightly more impressive than Fall in the individual matchup, scoring 24 points, grabbing eight rebounds and blocking five shots. Brown made 11 of 18 shots from the field and two of five on free throws.

Fall had 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks. He made 8 of 10 shots from the field and three of five on free throws.

Many of Fall’s points came when Brown left his man to help on defense. Conversely, many of Brown’s baskets were straight up on Fall.

Each center had four dunks, and each was charged with five turnovers.

The story beyond the numbers was that Brown had 19 points in the first half, taking Fall off the dribble repeatedly.

“That kind of surprised me because I played him in the summer, and he didn’t have that,” Fall, a UCF signee, said of Brown. “I wasn’t ready for that. But in the second half, I adapted.”

Indeed, Brown, who is ranked by ESPN as the No. 1 center in the nation among the sophomore class, was held to five points in the second half. Part of that was that Liberty Christian double-teamed Brown in the low post, starting with the second quarter.

Despite the loss, Brown was pleased with the experience of playing Fall.

While Fall, came out of the game on a couple of occasions, Brown played all 32 minutes, showing impressive stamina.

“I had so much fun going up against a big guy,” said Brown, who has yet to choose a college. “His coaches, they had people coming out and helping in the second half, and that made it tougher.”

In other action at the tournament Deltona defeated Miami Southridge 59-49.

Senior Chad Brown led the Wolves (19-2) wtih 22 points. Evan Hinson added 11.