Staten Island Complete Rankings: #7-#1
While Staten Island is a small community compared to the other 4 boroughs, it still has become a formidable basketball hotspot. Its 11 basketball high schools combine to churn out quality basketball talent every year to go on and play…
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Continue ReadingWhile Staten Island is a small community compared to the other 4 boroughs, it still has become a formidable basketball hotspot. Its 11 basketball high schools combine to churn out quality basketball talent every year to go on and play for some recognizable Division 1 schools. Here, at the top of the list, lies that Division 1 talent who really is ready to take on their high school teams, and even a collegiate one later down the road.
7. Michael Oyekanmi | Sophomore | Curtis
What Michael Oyekanmi lacks in the box score, he makes up double in potential. Oyekanmi has shown all season that he can be one of the top forwards not just on the island, but in the city. Oyekanmi has shown tremendous athleticism this season in the box, with him being active on the offensive while warding off offenders on defense. A strong junior season should really put Oyekanmi over the top.
6. Sean Conroy | Junior | Farrell
The guard/forward out of Farrell, Sean Conroy is the definition of versatile. Conroy can preform every facet of the game at an elite level, whether it’s playing deep in the paint or rolling from screens, to going beyond the arc and shooting from deep three-point range. Conroy has both the size and speed to guard every position on defense, making him very handy for defensive packages for Farrell.
5. Eric Londis | Junior | St. Peters
Eric Londis has been a great forward for St. Peters, and shaped up to be a potential replacement for Columbia-bound forward Liam Murphy, who exits after a stellar Jacques Award campaign. Londis too has all the keys to succeed. He has a great exterior shot capable of spacing the floor beyond three point range, while he can consistently penetrate to the rim and rack up scoring opportunities for his team that way.
4. Alijah England | Junior | Curtis
This year for Curtis, the Junior Alijah England has already shown flashes that he can not only be the leader on a team, but elevate it to greater success. England has been leading his Curtis team not only through the regular season but also to the playoffs, turning into a new, playoff player, in the process. England carried his team to the playoffs, and while they did not get close to winning it all, he will be a formidable force for the rest of the city come next year.
3. Eric O’Neill | Junior | Tottenville
Eric O’Neill has showcased his ability as a true scorer this season for Tottenville. Going to Tottenville, as rural as you’re going to get in New York City, O’Neill has made sure to put on a show every game, often times willing his team into games. When he isn’t driving to the rim and creating open layups or contact with defenders, O’Neill is able to knock down tough shots and creat opportunities for his team.
2. Uriah Logan | Junior | St. Peters
After having a breakout junior season, Uriah Logan enters his senior season with himself, alongside the previously mentioned Eric Londis, at the forefront of a St. Peters team who is ready to compete for the CHSAA championship. Logan has been quick on defense, forcing perimeter mistakes leading to fastbreaks where he makes no mistakes in cashing on, while also being able to methodically conduct the offense.
1. David Shkolniy | Junior | New Dorp
Talk about a Jacques Award winner. David Shkolniy has done everything right for New Dorp, especially having his breakout season this year. Shkolniy has shown his adeptness from beyond the arc, cashing in multiple times per game. Shkolniy has also shown an ability to drive to the basket, as well as play above average defense. Shkolniy hopes to have a monster senior season as he hopes to chase the Island’s record holders.