All State frontrunners under 6”0
Seems a long time ago basketball was a big man’s game. But with the athleticism in the game now, things have changed. Size will always be a big part of the game, but what the ”little” guys can do in…
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Continue ReadingSeems a long time ago basketball was a big man’s game. But with the athleticism in the game now, things have changed. Size will always be a big part of the game, but what the ”little” guys can do in taking over games with speed, decision making and the three point shot has made it possible to win games with all different types of lineups. Obviously throughout the state there are many more players. These players I feel can make one of the top 10 teams. Here are my candidates for all N Y state teams. All these guys are under 6”0.
Jo Jo Wright the 5”9 Uniondale High School guard is a complete player. Looks at the game like he was a 20 year veteran of the game. Played on varsity as a 8th grader. This is now his 4th year. A super quick lefty who can score when he needs too but also gets his talented teammates the ball in the right spot. A class AA sixth team all state last year should jump up at least 3 teams.
Zaire Baines is a fearless warrior. Knows what it takes to win games. Strong on the ball and getting to the basket. Good defender also. Can take over games in a flash. Plays for Portledge high school. He could very well be the small school Player of the Year.
Jayden Reid Jayden Reid 5'10" | PG LuHi | 2023 State #119 Nation NY plays for the highly rated Long Island Lutheran high school. This 5”9 guard can drill the three. Also a very good defender. Played in the backcourt last season with Andre Curbello who was Co Player of the year. Jayden will have a bigger role this year and should make the jump to one of the class AA top 5 teams in the state.
Iona Prep has a star in the making in 5”8. 2023 Matt Garside Matt Garside 6'2" | SG Kings Park | 2023 State NY . Great court vision. Really good range. A tough guard with a high basketball IQ. Scored 25 in his first varsity game showing quickly that he belong and has immense talent. Should make his first class AA all state team this year.
Kyle Marshall Kyle Marshall 6'1" | CG St. Dominic | 2022 State NY plays for Mount St.Michael high school. This 5”10 lightning fast guard puts the defense back on it’s heels. Excellent ball-handler. A polished mid-range game from either elbow. A class AA 13th team selection last year should climb at least 8 teams.
Xavier Lewis we find out east on Long Island at a very successful program Half Hollow Hills East HS. The 5”9 guard has a tremendous pull up game. A pass first guard who has the ability and the timing to take the game over when he needs too. Should see his name on the class AA all state team for the first time.
Michael Warren Michael Warren 6'1" | SF Malverne | 2021 State NY from Malverne high school. A 5”10 slick, crafty, smooth lefty getting to the basket. Has unlimited range. A player who should compete for small school player of the year with the above mentioned Baines. Last year was on the small school 4th team all state.