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The Miami Pro League is a basketball sensation that has swept over Miami’s busy downtown. It is regarded as the region’s premier Pro-Am basketball competition and has grown to attract both NBA stars and up-and-coming players. While well-known athletes like Bam Adebayo and Donovan Mitchell have played on its courts, this league offers high-level hoopers a competitive environment.

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And most recently, a 5’9 basketball sensation who participated in the league captured NBA fans’ attention.

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A 5’9 high-school baller goes viral

Basketball fever takes over the city of Miami as the renowned Miami Pro League keeps the courts at Miami Senior High School ablaze during the sweltering summer days. High-level basketball players looking for an intensive and competitive atmosphere to sharpen their abilities during the offseason now flock to this elite 8-team, 6-week summer league. The league has grown so popular over the years that the games are even live-streamed.

Starting in early July, the league saw jaw-dropping dunks, deft crossovers, and heart-pounding buzzer-beaters leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Miami Senior High School’s courts witness basketball genius. And most recently, Gabriel Fernandez, a player who attended the league, graced the court last Thursday. And he seems to have impressed fans with his dunks.

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Hernandez, the basketball prodigy, studied at Doral Academy. Following his formative years, he made an official commitment to Barry University, deciding to pursue his academic and athletic career with the Buccaneers. In his senior season, his team won the District 15-7A Championship and advanced to the Regional Semifinals of the coveted 2023 FHSAA State Tournament. Furthermore, he was named the Most Valuable Player after his outstanding leadership helped the Firebirds win the Kelleher Law Hoopfest Championship. He will now join the Buccaneer class of 2027.

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Meanwhile, he is going viral among NBA fans.

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NBA fans react to his explosive play

As the video of the young players hit the internet, it left fans in awe of the player. Many took to Twitter to share their thoughts on it.

A fan tweeted, “183?? Damn that’s a dunk fest”

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Many reactions followed. A fan tweeted how the player showed no mercy.

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A fan suggested that the player has springs on his feet, enabling him to jump higher.

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His performance baffled a fan, despite only standing at 5’9.

A fan suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers might have found a new player for their roster.

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Meanwhile, a fan pointed out the opponent’s lacking defense.

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A fan commented that the youngster is flying on the floor.

What are your thoughts on Hernandez? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ranjitha Ramesh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ranjitha has a strong foundation in reporting and writing. Her passion for basketball, particularly the Lakers and LeBron James, fuels her desire to delve into the lifestyle and off-court activities of NBA stars. Ranjitha closely follows post-game interviews and analyses, constantly striving to learn more about the game and its players. Ranjitha looks up to the entertaining duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley and very much enjoys their banter-filled insights into the world of basketball.

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