Bryce Hoffert joins his AAU teammate Cory McPherson as he announced his commitment to the University of Tampa earlier this week:
By: Ross Van De Griek
Bryce Hoffert, A 6-foot-6 senior shooting guard out of Windermere High School in the greater Orlando area, announced he will commit to play collegiate basketball at the University of Tampa. He joins his AAU teammate Cory McPherson, who committed to the Spartans last month.
Hoffert chose the Spartans over Barry University, Davis & Elkins, Rollins, Saint Leo, Trevecca-Nazarene, among others.
During the Grassroots season, Hoffert played for Sunshine Elite, where he was coached by John Elgani, who currently serves as the lead assistant coach at Oak Ridge High School.
“Bryce (Hoffert) was our suspension. Everything looked better with him on the court. Bryce would make up for a lot of our bad moments with his high IQ and understanding of the game. Sunshine has had a lot of success because of our team-first mindset, but Bryce led by example by always finding people in the right place at the right time and making it look effortless. Tampa is getting another known winner and athlete who will be ready to step on the court on day 1,” Coach Elgani told Southeast Hoops Report.
“Bryce (Hoffert) is a special player whom I’ve been truly privileged to have the opportunity to coach. As a first-year head coach, I couldn’t ask for a better leader for my team. His skill set, IQ, understanding, and feel for the game are second to none. I learn just as much from him as he does from me. He leads by example both on and off the court, and he is a first-class individual in every way. I’m so excited for him to take this next step in his journey and blessed to play a part in his development. I’ll be rooting for the University of Tampa Spartans big time”, Windermere Head Coach Jordan Gregory said about Bryce Hoffert.
During his junior season at Windermere High School, Hoffert averaged 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game over 28 games, according to MaxPreps. The Wolverines finished the 2025-2026 season with a 15-14 record and qualified for the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 7A Region 2 Semifinals before their season ended at the hands of Oak Ridge.
BRYCE HOFFERT GRASSROOTS SEASON HIGHLIGHTS WITH SUNSHINE ELITE:
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