Smalls signed letter-of-intent with SCF

As reported earlier this week, Southeast star and Bradenton Herald Basketball Player of the Year Reggie Smalls has signed a letter of intent with State College of Florida.

It was erroneously reported in a publication that Smalls had not made an "official decision." Not sure what that means, but Southeast head basketball coach Elliot Washington said that signing a LOI intent is as "official" as you can get.

Now, that doesn't mean a player can't change his mind, particularly at the junior college level where the rules are a lot more relaxed.

According to NCAA regulations, signing afterwards with a four year school nullifies a JUCO letter of intent and the player does not have to sit out a year. Also, nothing prevents a high school player from attending a prep school even if signs with a four year school.

"Things could change, but right now Reggie is 'officially committed' to SCF. I saw him sign the letter of intent" Washington said.

Manatee County Trio Earns All-State Hoops Honors

Reggie Smalls of Southeast and Daniel Magley of Bradenton Christian were named to the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches All-State Team.

Smalls, who averaged 18.6 points and 3.9 assists per game, was named to the Class 3A team. Magley, who averaged 19.6 points and 8.6 rebounds, was selected to the Class A team. Smalls was the Bradenton Herald Player of The Year for boys’ basketball.

Magley set the school career assist record at BCS with 446 assists and finished second in scoring with 1,647 points. He is the third member of the Magley family to receive All-State honors following in the footsteps of his sister Jessica and older brother David, who also won multiple player of the year awards for Class A.

Also receiving honors was Bradenton Christian standout Maria DeKuiper, who was named to the FABC and Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-State team.

The Bradenton Herald Player of The Year for girl’s basketball, DeKuiper averaged 23.2 points and 8.9 rebounds and finished as the number two scorer and rebounder for the BCS girls program.

The Class 6A Player of The Year and consensus best player in Florida this year is Austin Rivers of state champion Winter Park. The son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, the 6-4 guard has signed with Duke.

Smalls and King lead Manatee County in PAL Showcase Game

Reggie Smalls and Jeremi King combined for 43 points to lead Manatee County to a 111-87 victory over Sarasota County in the PAL Senior Showcase, Saturday night at Lakewood Ranch.

Smalls, the Southeast High standout, was named the MVP in turning in a strong all around game with 21 points, six rebounds, five steals and three assists.

King from Bayshore, took team scoring honors with 22 points and was named his team's Offensive Player of the game.

Read the full story in Sunday's Bradenton Herald.

Smalls decides to concentrate on basketball

The Southeast High football team received some bad news, but for the ‘Noles basketball team it had to be good.

Reggie Smalls, one of the most talented athletes in the school, has decided to forego his senior year of football and concentrate on hoops.

The 5-11, 180 pound senior is coming off a big summer of basketball where he made a name for himself on the AAU circuit, showing a knack for being able to score from anywhere on the court coupled with his ability to hang in the air, maneuver his way to the basket.

Smalls also showed he has used his quickness to turn himself into a top flight defensive player. He shined at the prestigious Big Shot AAU Tournament in Myrtle Beach (SC) during the summer and received a scholarship to Lynn University, a Division II school in Boca Raton.

The biggest improvement for Smalls was in his long range shooting. Most people familiar with his body of work always believed he had the athleticism to play at the next level, but the question was whether he had the ability to hit the long range shot with consistency. He answered that during the summer.

Smalls figured to play receiver this year, but can also return punts or kickoffs and has the talent to play defensive back. However, right now he is concentrating on turning himself into a Division I basketball prospect.