Scenes from the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship between Southampton and Malverne on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Hofstra.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Naevon Williams of Southhampton looks to drive past Malverne's Joshua Croom during the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship at Hofstra’s Mack Arena on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Naevon Williams of Southampton takes the shot at the base line during the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship against Malverne at Hofstra's Mack Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Southampton's Alex Franklin (2) and Derek Reed (3) celebrate their victory over Malverne at the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship game at Hofstra's Mack Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Derek Reed of Southampton takes to the air as Malverne's Joshua Croom watches during the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship at Hofstra's Mack Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Derek Reed of Southampton is all alone at the basket during the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship against Malverne at Hofstra's Mack Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Naevon Williams of Southampton takes the jumper over Malverne's Joshua Croom during the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship at Hofstra's Mack Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Derek Reed of Southampton sizes up the defense during the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship against Malverne at Hofstra's Mack Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Naevon Williams of Southampton looks to drive past Malverne's Joshua Croom during the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship at Hofstra's Mack Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Southampton wins the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship at Hofstra's Mack Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

Southampton head coach Herm Lamison watches from the sidelines during the Long Island Class B boys basketball championship against Malverne at Hofstra's Mack Sports Complex on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

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