OTR Florida Memorial Day Classic
2026 6’6 SF Melvin Mango (@melvinmango) (Next Step Elite 17U)
Mango led a balanced scoring attack to help preserve his team in a wire-to-wire win over Georgia Ignites. His ability to contribute inside as well as in the mid-range on the offensive end were effective. On defense, his length proved to be a difference maker where he limited second-chance scoring opportunities as well as pressuring the passing gaps. #OTRFLMemorialDayClassic
🔥Standout Performers – @GPCECBASKETBALL Showcase🔥
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CBB_Exposure had the opportunity to evaluate rising talent from the Class of 2026 and Class of 2027, and several athletes stood out for their skill, effort, and impact on the court.
Melvin Mango is our next GPCEC player spotlight.
Melvin attends Cypress Bay High School and is confirmed ✅ to attend @gpcecbasketball 2nd Annual Fall Showcase on September 7th at Southeastern Prep.
Love what @LucasAlmonte10 brings to the game for Next Step Elite (FL)
Saavy Hooper who can make shots and get anywhere he wants to go
The type of dude if he was in the Northeast would have multiple LM D1 offers and is currently slipping through the cracks
Will be a steal ✍️
Next Step Elite moves to 4-0 so far at #BOTS.
Melvin Mango with 16 points in the win on a very balanced squad. 6 of the 8 players on the roster play on same high school team. @melvinmango
Jackson Barnes finished with 19 points for Next Step Elite in their win this morning over U-Win Servantz.
Lucas Almonte had a great showing. Under-control guard that can dish it and knock down shots. #BOTS