NSCHSAA First Timers and Stock Risers

<p>The Catholic school league on Long Island is in the theeth of their season. Here are some players who have not yet been reported on and others who have elevated their game.</p> <p><strong>Fabian Wheatley.        5”10.       2024.     St Dominic’s</strong></p> <p>In the games we have watched Fabian is a quick guard who looks to get his teammates involved. Handles the ball with confidence and protects it. Can get in the lane. Capable of hitting the three.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1353550" first="Costa" last="Gizas"]                6”2          2023        St Dominic’s</strong></p> <p>Can rebound in traffic. Excellent shooter from three. Can also get inside or hit the mid range jumper.</p> <p><strong>Mike Welton              6”4            2022         St John the Baptist</strong></p> <p>Old school type player. Always moving and cutting. Fundamentally sound player.  Boxes out for rebounds and gets up and gets it. Outstanding mid range game. Can pull up off the dribble or catch it and get it up with a quick release.</p> <p><strong>Roddy Jones              6”1         2023          St John the Baptist</strong><strong><br /> </strong></p> <p>Excellent spot up shooter. Uses his strong body to shield defenders when scoring, through contact or handling the ball .</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1361688" first="Stevie" last="Williams"]         6”1           2024         St John the Baptist</strong></p> <p>Solidly built young player. Protects the ball with his strength. Scores off the drive with strength and creativity. Has good footwork to get his shot off. Outstanding rebounder. A top player to watch.</p> <p><strong>Tommy Snyder        6”5           2024         St Anthony’s</strong></p> <p>Young big player. Has a high basketball IQ. Does what you want from your big man. Can score inside, protect the rim and rebound. Added bonus, is he can convert from the foul line.</p> <p><strong>Caleb Aurelian         6”3          2023         St Anthony’s</strong></p> <p>Outstanding defender. Can guard on the perimeter or inside. Usually guards the other teams best player. Tough rebounder. Has good size and tremendous upside. His defense was missed in a game I attended vs Holy Cross.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>