Gainesville, FL

Head Coach John Ritzdorf will be entering his second year at the helm of Santa Fe Men's Basketball and will now add five incoming freshmen to his 2025-2026 roster. Get a glimpse of this year's freshman class:

Jahari Simmons is a 6'1" Point Guard from Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, Florida. This past season, Simmons averaged 16 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. He led his team to a stellar 28-3 record as well as a final 4 appearance in Class 3A. Simmons earned a FACA Class 3A All-State Selection, Source Hoops Class 3A First-Team All-State Selection and MVP, News 4 Jax Player of the Year, All Gateway Conference Selection, Florida Times Union 1^st Team Selection and Player of the Year, District Player of the Year, and MVP of the Battle of the Island and Northwest Christmas Tournament.

Arosco "Tre" Dubois III is a 6'2" Guard from Evans High School out of Orlando, FL. Dubois III averaged 20.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game this season. He played a large role in the Trojans' 27-7 record and 6A championship game appearance. Dubois III was named a Source Hoops Class 6A First Team All-State Selection, FACA District 11 – 6A Player of the Year, and to the Orlando Sentinel All-Area Team.

Alex Pierre-Louis is a 6'4" Guard from Coral Springs High School in Coral Springs, FL. Pierre-Louis averaged 22.3 ppg and 6.8 rpg, leading the Coral Springs Colts to an 18-10 record. Pierre-Louis' high motor offense and scoring ability achieved Source Hoops Class 6A First-Team All-State as well as All Broward County First Team Selections. Pierre-Louis was also named a Broward County Scholar Athlete.

Jermichael Johnson is a 6'3" Guard from Apopka High School in Apopka, Florida. Johnson averaged 12.9ppg and 5.8rpg this season for the Blue Darters. Johnson and his team went 21-8 this past season including a 7A Region Finals appearance. Johnson was named Bartow Showcase MVP, Florida Get Down New Year's Showcase All-Tournament Team, and to the Orlando Sentinel All Area Team.

Cornelius White is a 6'7" forward from Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Florida. This season, White averaged 15.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game while the Hurricanes went 21-8. White, a local prospect, was named Gainesville Sun Big School Player of the Year, MainStreet Daily News 1^st Team All Area 2024-2025, FACA District 7 – 5A Player of the Year, and Source Hoops Class 5A Third Team All-State Selection.

"I'm very excited to welcome this freshman class to Santa Fe. Early on, my staff and I set out to identify high quality people who are very talented, have been well coached, and come from winning programs; and I believe we've done that." Ritzdorf adds. "All of these guys have been coached well and come from outstanding high school programs in the state of Florida. I can't wait to get to work with this year's team!"