2025-2026 Team Preview: Tampa Bay Tech Titans

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The regular season is about to begin, and it's exciting to see who has improved, who remains a star, which transfers will make the biggest impact, who the new standouts will be, and so many more storylines. Here, we want to preview a few teams that are ready to showcase their talent this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We interviewed several coaches and asked them about their programs, expectations, and goals. We also added some PGH analysis on what to look out for with each program. Today, we take a look at the Tampa Bay Tech Titans out of Tampa, Florida, led by Head Coach <strong>Kevin Templeton.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coach Three Key Players /With PGH Evaluation:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1235692' first='Milaya' last='Chapman'] | Guard | Sophomore | 5'7"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1235692"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1362621,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69179527d65b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1235692' first='Milaya' last='Chapman'] is a hidden gem In Hillsborough county we have seen her several times and she always puts on a show, with this being her sophomore season and second year on varsity with a huge role, we force her growing into an all around player and can compete for one of the top scorers in Hillsborough county this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1362456' first='Jenesis' last='Walker'] | Guard | Sophomore | 5'5"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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through contact, we are intrigued to see what she does this season with the speed of her team as she is a disruptor on defense and can be a valuable 2 way player this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1362457' first='Journee' last='Prim'] | Post | Sophomore | 5'11"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1362457"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1362617,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69179527d666d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We have not seen [player_tooltip player_id='1362457' first='Journee' last='Prim'] play yet in person, but coach belivies she can be active on the boards and make extra possessions for the team and will surprise a few with her work ethic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two Players Coach is Excited About Contribution and Growth and why:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1362458"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1362619,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69179527d66c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1362458' first='Bella' last='Salvatierra'] | Guard/Forward | Senior - " I'm excited to see her bounce back for her senior year after tearing her ACL the first game of her junior season."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1362459"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69179527d6710"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1362459' first='Shakeviana' last='Robinson'] | Post | Freshman - "She will most likely be our most improved player. She has never played organized ball before but is a sponge! Great hands around the basket, long and very athletic. Runs the floor better than most guards. "</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 6A District 8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach</strong> - Kevin Templeton | 3^rd&nbsp;season as head coach at TBT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Style of play </strong>- we are very athletic so we would love to play high pressure defense and run the floor&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>To win districts this year</strong>, it will take the girls to fully buy into the system every practice, every drill, every game, every possession. We have so much talent across the board, its a matter of them realizing the potential that the coaches staff sees in each of them individually and as a whole.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Captains:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1362458' first='Bella' last='Salvatierra'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1362456' first='Jenesis' last='Walker']. Two players who lead by example on the court and in the classroom. Vocal leaders who not only hold others accountable but hold themselves accountable.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Team Mantra:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>T</strong>rain</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>E</strong>ffort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C</strong>ompete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>H</strong>onor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->