Big Apple Statewide Emerging Stars

Frank Mantesta February 25, 2021 @ 03:00 PM

Upstate New York has always had a lot of talented players pass through their gyms. Here is a sampling of players who will make an impact when it is their time for the next level. [player_tooltip player_id="1132417" first="Adam" last="Dudzinski"]. 6”8. 2021. West Genesee HS Adam is a big man with unlimited range. He can also put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. Displays a nice euro step drive. Good footwork inside to get his shot off. Uses his length to defend. Capable of guarding on the perimeter. A versatile big is very important in today's game. That's what Adam brings to the floor. Andreo Ash. 6”5. 2024. Liverpool HS Huge upside. Already really good. Nice mid-range game. Can score around the rim. In the post, he has a quick spin move. Scores with either hand. Extremely coachable absorbs everything. Jacob Works. 6”4. 2022. Liverpool. HS Excellent running the floor. Strong finisher on the break. Nice mid-range game. Strong rebounder and shot blocker. Very active player. Trent Randle. 5”9. 2021. Schalmont HS Lightning quick. Explosive first step. Real good in transition. Very good on the ball defender. Very confident with the ball. Excellent handle. Stays low and always has the defense on its heels. Plays fast but under control. Bruce Wingate 6”4 2024 Liverpool HS High caliber athlete. Combo guard. Hard to stop going to the basket. Hard-nosed player finishes through contact. Very good defender. Tremendous work ethic. Jack Dalgety 6”4 2021 West Genesee HS A lefty shooter who can stretch the floor. Also shows a nice little left handed jump hook. Excellent in pick and pop sets. An excellent passer. Very dangerous against the zone. He can step out and shoot it or catch the ball in the high post and make the right play.