St. Francis Prep Workout Evaluation

Last night I had the opportunity to visit St. Francis Prep located in Queens, New York. Coach Lynch and his staff continue to hold simulated workouts while following all COVID protocols creating a platform for a very talented team. [player_tooltip player_id="1047689" first="Todd" last="Rochelle"], 2021 Senior point guard Todd RochelleToddRochelle6'2" | PGSt. Francis Preo | 2021StateNY is the clear leader of team. He leads by example ensuring everyone is giving their all. Outside of his scoring ability, the southpaw is an excellent ball-handler who uses his speed and strength to get by defenders. His high basketball IQ, court vision, and feel for the game were on display throughout the day. Todd constantly scans the court to excel as a playmaker and facilitator controlling the tempo. There is no doubt Todd has Division 1 talent and will prove to be one who slipped through the cracks. [player_tooltip player_id="1045941" first="Latiek" last="Briscoe"], 2022 Junior Latiek BriscoeLatiekBriscoe6'2" | SGSt, Francis Prep | 2022StateNY is very skilled with the ball in his hands. The All-CHSAA lefty played unselfishly during the workout. He's consistently made the right play allowing the game to come to him. Latiek, unlike most young players, plays with good balance. He has an understanding of how to keep defenders guessing. Defenders respect his quickness which allows him to utilize his ball and shot fakes to excel as a scorer. [player_tooltip player_id="1046839" first="Chance" last="Morrish"], 2022 Junior guard  Chance MorrishChanceMorrish5'11" | PGSt. Francis Prep | 2022StateNY is a sharpshooting lefty who is fluid on the offensive end. He’s a sneaky athlete who uses his craftiness to finish in the paint. Chance's quickness allows him to penetrate into the lane showing good touch on his runner/floater.  Jaden Daughtry, 2022 Junior wing Jaden Daughtry was the most versatile player on the team. He’s capable of scoring from the perimeter or as a straight-line driver. He has the length, size, and recovery speed to defend multiple positions at the high school level. I was immediately intrigued by his size and length (estimated 6'6" height/6’8-6’10 wingspan). He would have been a matchup nightmare this season. [player_tooltip player_id="1046814" first="Jonathan" last="Medley"], 2022 Junior guard Jonathan MedleyJonathanMedley6'5" | SGSt. Francis Prep | 2022StateNY was one of the most physical guards in the gym. His strong lower extremities support his explosive playing style. He’s a powerful guard who is hard to move off his path. He consistently shot the ball well from the catch, he's a much-improved shotmaker. Key’Sean Maynard, 2022 Junior Key’Sean Maynard is a strong compact 6’0" guard who showed flashes of his craftiness and shot-making ability. He uses his quick first step to get downhill and finish through contact. Sophomore guard Josh Pascarelli has a quick release on his jumper and the potential to be one of the best shooters in the area. He averaged 25 points per game playing with the freshmen team last season.  Additional players to watch: Peter Tomala '21 has a fluid release on his jumper and craftiness to finish downhill. Marco Battaglia '22  is a wiry wing with a good shooting touch on his jump shot. Billy Wood '23 showed glimpses of his passing ability and court vision.