“I Thought I Knew Local Basketball… Until I Saw This Roster”
Let’s get one thing straight: Treasure Coast Basketball isn’t just a pastime—it’s a phenomenon transforming Florida’s athletic landscape. From 6-year-olds mastering layups to seniors dropping double-doubles, here’s why this basketball community dominates the Sunshine State.
Treasure Coast Basketball Youth Leagues: Future Stars in the Making
YMCA of the Treasure Coast
Ages 6–17, co-ed divisions, year-round play.
Pro Tip: The 12U games are sneakily competitive—imagine AAU energy with snack-bar juice boxes.
FCA Sports Basketball
Offers K–12 programs AND adult leagues, including club teams and a men’s league.
Think of it as the “Avengers Initiative” for hoopers—structured, competitive, and open to all ages.
Varsity Titans: Meet This Season’s Standout Players
Boys’ Team Roster Deep Dive
Seniors Leading the Charge: Warren Sharry (Sr.), Isaiah Telemaque (Sr.), and Dejuan Preston (Sr.)—the trifecta of grit.
Freshmen Phenoms: Mison Ware (G) and Torre Washington (6’1″ F), who’s already blocking shots like he’s swatting flies.
Standout Veteran: Felix Buroz, last season’s MVP (12.4 PPG), remains essential this season with 3.2 steals per game—still the team’s heartbeat, per Coach Carannante.
Girls’ Team: No Capes, Just Highlights
Reniah Flynn (Jr.): The walking stat sheet (15.4 PPG, 10.5 Reb/G, 80 FT made).
Kenya Burns (Fr.): Steals leader (2.0 Stl/G)—a freshman with the reflexes of a cat burglar.
Tashauna Pinto (Sr.): Playmaker extraordinaire (2.0 Ast/G).
Building Leaders, Not Just Players
Head Coach Christopher Carannante doesn’t just develop players—he builds leaders. His mantra: “Books before hooks.”
Adult Leagues: Where Glory Days Get a Second Chance
YMCA Adult League: Wednesday nights are for pick-up games and dad-bod crossovers.
FCA Men’s League: Competitive vibes for those who still think they’ve got NBA potential (spoiler: bring ice packs).

Adult Leagues: Where Glory Days Get a Second Chance
The Rulebook: How to Join the Tribe
Paperwork: Complete ALL forms. No exceptions—this isn’t Monopoly.
GPA: 2.0 or higher. FHSAA rules don’t care if you scored 30 points if you flunked algebra.
Dress Code: TCCA-approved gear only. Save the flip-flops for the beach.
Summer Clearance: Get that email from athleticclearance.com. No screenshot? See you next season.
Stat Stars: The Numbers Don’t Lie
Boys’ Top Performers
Dejuan Preston (Sr.):
#1 in Florida for charges drawn (1.0 Chrg/G). Human sacrifice? More like a human highlight reel.
Top 3 in 7A District 7 for blocks (1.1 Blk/G).
Torre Washington (Fr.):
District’s #2 shot-blocker (1.1 Blk/G). Freshmen aren’t supposed to be this dominant.
Girls’ Top Performers
Reniah Flynn (Jr.):
Top 15 in Florida for rebounds (10.5 Reb/G) and free throws (80 FT made).
7A District 7 Leader in points (15.4 PPG) and rebounds.
Mackenzie Charles (So.):
Ranked #3 in charges drawn (0.1 Chrg/G). Silent but deadly.
Schedules: Mark Your Calendars
Boys’ Schedule
Girls’ Schedule
Pro Tip: Circle games against rival districts. The energy? Electric. The drama? Oscar-worthy.
Where Hustle Meets Heart: A Community Forged on the Court
It’s a community obsession. From FCA’s kindergarten clinics to high school seniors leaving legacies, this is where hustle meets heart. Whether you’re a player, parent, or fan, there’s a seat at the court for you.
FAQs
Where can kids play basketball on the Treasure Coast?
The YMCA (ages 6-17) and FCA Sports (K-12) offer year-round programs.
How competitive is Treasure Coast high school basketball?
Extremely – 7A District 7 features Florida’s #1 charge-taker (Dejuan Preston) and top rebounders.
What’s unique about Treasure Coast basketball coaching?
Coach Carannante’s "books before hooks" philosophy develops leaders first, players second.
Are there adult basketball leagues on the Treasure Coast?
Yes! The YMCA hosts Wednesday pick-up games, while FCA runs competitive men’s leagues.
Conclusion
The Treasure Coast basketball scene is exploding with talent at every level. From youth leagues developing future stars to varsity phenoms like Torre Washington (block leader) and Reniah Flynn (15.4 PPG), this is Florida’s most exciting hoops destination. The energy in our gyms is electric, the competition fierce, and the community support unmatched.
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