Ranking the 6”0 and under 2022 class

We take a deep dive into players from the city and Long Island who are under 6”0 but still landed in our top 60 for the class of 2022.

#16. Omari Ward Omari Ward 5'11" | PG Fordham Prep | 2022 State NY .     5”11.   Fordham Prep

If your looking for a pure point guard Omari is your guy. He possesses a tight handle, protects the ball, finds the open man. Recently saw him against Long Island Lutheran with vast amount of D1 players and Omari did not back down. In fact he attacked. He was able to handle their size and traps.  Very composed player, confident with the ball. He also is a very creative scorer. Was voted the “A” player of the year in the CHSAA.

#25. Jack Baron Jack Baron 5'11" | SG Bayport blue point | 2022 State NY .      5”11.   Bayport Blue Point

Playing out in Suffolk not everyone might not be aware of this sharpshooter. But one look at his release and rotation on his jumper makes you take notice. Jack has to deal with a lot of doubles and junk defenses, but he is still able to get open and drill deep threes. A comfort to know at the end of games the ball is in his hands to make the right decision, hit the winning shot or go to the foul line and seal the win.

#28. Christian Joe Christian Joe 5'11" | PG Bishop Loughlin | 2022 State NY .   5”11.    Bishop Loughlin

When you talk about a smooth player with the ball in his hands it is Christian. Excellent handle. Explosive to the basket. He has a deadly stop on a dime pull up jumper. Strong with the ball splits defenders and scores through contact.

#39   Jeremiah Sejour Jeremiah Sejour 6'11" | PF Nazareth | 2023 State NY    6”0   Molloy 

Chase is a excellent defender. He stays low and in front to turn his opponent constantly. Excellent shooter from three. Quick first step protects the ball. Can draw the defense and set up a teammate.

#40   Zaire Baines Zaire Baines 6'0" | PG Portledge | 2022 State NY        6”0      Portledge

The new all time leading scorer on Long Island. By the way this was accomplished with no season last year. Zaire is a flat out scorer of the ball. He is extremely strong to the hole. Has an excellent handle. Unlimited range. Fearless and tough. Possesses chase down speed.

#46   Kamren Denhart Kamren Denhart 5'10" | SF Sewanhaka | 2022 State NY    5”10    Sewanaka

High basketball IQ. A pure scoring guard. Very elusive handle. Can create and score or set up teamates. One of the main reasons why Sewanaka is in the hunt for a county championship. Has a dynamite pull up game off of the dribble. 

#47    D J Victory            5”9      Cardinal Hayes

The definition of a New York point guard, Confident, tough and fearless. No situation is to big. Might be the fastest guard with the ball in the city. Gets into the lane and creates. Finishes strong at the rim for a smaller player. Will challenge the bigs and succeed.

#51     Xavier Lewis Xavier Lewis 5'8" | PG Half Hollow Hills East | 2022 State NY        5”8       Half Hollow Hills East

Flat out baller. Excellent handle. Confident player with the ball in his hands. Understands the game . Quick first step getting into the lane. Unlimited range. Potent pull up jumper from either elbow or in the lane. Can stop on a dime and elevate.

#59. Isiah Philbert    St Raymonds

Isiah was in our ranked city players report you can check out this exciting player there. Posted Feb 15.