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Here are some guys from the Chsaa who have expanded their roles, improved their games, and are now top-level performers. Nate Boateng. 6”6. 2022. Fordham Prep HS A lanky lefty who…
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Nate Boateng. 6”6. 2022. Fordham Prep HS
A lanky lefty who can play above the rim, with his leaping ability. Rim protector. Extremely coachable player. Can hit the three but is very effective 15 feet and in. Really good defender. Has improved his footwork. Has D1 interest which should turn into legitimate offers.
Omari Ward Omari Ward 5'11" | PG Fordham Prep | 2022 State NY . 6”5. 2022. Mount St. Michael HS
Grows a little each time you see him. Not only in height but in recruiting offers. Knows how to use his length defensively. A strong rebounder. A terrific passer and handles the ball well. Strong going to the basket. He can play the wing. Illinois and St. Bonnaventure are the latest 2 to offer.
Anthony Graziano 6”6. 2023. St. Joseph by the Sea
Coach is excited to have Anthony this season. Unfortunately, he’s had to wait because of the pandemic halting games. A team MVP on a city championship JV team. Anthony hopes to bring his double-double game to the varsity. A big man with good hands. A physical player. Good footwork and can finish around the rim. Also very capable of beating his man off the dribble. Has been working on improving his range.
Jaden Pena Jaden Pena 6'6" | PG Xaverian | 2021 State NY . 6”6. 2021. Xaverian HS
Attacks the glass on the offensive end. Gets putbacks with either hand. Rebounds in traffic. Multidimensional player. A wing point forward type. Smart defensive player. Has some low D1 interest and would be a nice piece in a college program rotation.
Jack Baron Jack Baron 5'11" | SG Bayport blue point | 2022 State NY . 6”1 2022. St. Francis Prep HS
A big-time talent. Explosive first step. Can finish through contact. Scores at all three levels. A tremendous shooter can get off his own shot with his handle. A physical player who is hard to take off the ball. Should be on a lot of college radars.
Xavier Barrow 5”10 2023. St, Josephs by the Sea
A young, shifty floor general. Great court vision. Sees the floor well in the halfcourt but excels in the open floor. Makes the right pass on the break or can finish it on his own. Scores in a variety of ways. Can hit the three. Has improved over the summer on his on the ball defense.