Major College Talent on Display
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Two of the top high school programs in New York got together to help promote their players further. Able to get the ok to play, Stepinac and LUHI put together a home and home series. Luhi won both games. But…
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Continue ReadingTwo of the top high school programs in New York got together to help promote their players further. Able to get the ok to play, Stepinac and LUHI put together a home and home series. Luhi won both games. But the real story was the surplus of college ready talent performing. The game was also broadcast on streaming services, enabling college programs to take notice of still available 2021 players and future recruits.
Stepinac coming off of a 4 game sweep of Iona Prep was able to schedule another series against another top New York Program. To see the reports on the major college ready talent from Stepinac check out our Brother Stoldt reports. But I will touch on two players that impressed us in this two-game series. Malcolm Chimezie Malcolm Chimezie 6'8" | PF Stepinac | 2021 State NY is used to fighting out of double teams in the post, many times Luhi and also Iona Prep sent two guys to the post, every time he caught the ball. Malcolm is a tremendous passer out of the post. He sees the floor well for a big man. He showed toughness and grit in the post finishing around the rim. He can rebound in traffic and also score with guys draped on him. The Boston University recruit should be a major impact player at the next level. Josh Zangerle (2021) an under-recruited player. Would be a nice rotation piece for a low D1 or a steal for a very good D2 program. Josh came off the bench vs Luhi and quickly got his team back into the game. He showed good range drilling 3 threes. He is an excellent three-point shooter. A long athletic wing can guard multiple positions.
Other college ready talent from Stepinac
Matt Walsh Matt Walsh 6'3" | SF Comsewogue | 2022 State NY . 6”2. 2021
Tyler Randolph Tyler Randolph 6'2" | SG Uniondale | 2022 State NY . 6”4. 2022
Boogie Fland 6”2. 2024
Jacob Hogarth. 6”8. 2024
They were without Duke recruit Adrian Griffin.
LUHI had their season canceled so this was a nice showcase for their players.
Paul Jordan. 6”6. 2021
Can shoot the three. Very athletic player. Runs the floor well.
Ryan Dunn. 6”6. 2021
Has grown 3 inches since last year. Excellent defender. Has active hands for deflections. Was a very impressive player in this 2 game set. Showed the ability to run the lanes and finish in transition. Has a nice mid-range jumper.
Kacper Klaczek Kacper Klaczek 6'7" | PF Long Island Lutheran | 2021 State NY . 6”8. 2021
Elite-level athlete. Can handle the ball for a big man. A stretch four who can step out and drill the three. Mixes it up inside as well. Good on the ball defender. A Kevin Love type offensive player.
Raphael Pinzon. 6”5. 2021
St Johns recruit. A smooth natural handle. Very crafty around the rim. A coach on the floor. High basketball IQ. Can score at all three levels.
Drissa Traore Drissa Traore 6'9" | PF Long Island Lutheran | 2021 State NY . 6”8. 2021
Will play with Rafael at St John’s. A freak athlete. Tremendous at altering shots. Blocks shots and retains possession. A rim protector. On offense, he can score around the rim. Reminds me of Hakeem Warwick (Syracuse, NBA) player with his athleticism.
Jayden Reid Jayden Reid 5'10" | PG LuHi | 2023 State #119 Nation NY . 5”9. 2023
Excellent shooter beyond the arc. High-level athlete. Excellent on the ball defender. High IQ and his decision-making are well beyond his years. Tremendous skill set.
Jayden Pierre Jayden Pierre 6'2" | PG Long Island Lutheran | 2022 State #109 Nation NY . 6”2. 2022
The most impressive player on the court in game 2. Crafty finisher with reverse left-handed layups. Understands how to use his body to score. Can drill the three. Also displayed a nice pull-up jumper. Very smooth with the ball. Can break down his defender leading to a basket for himself or a teammate.