Senior Gems for College Rotations

<p style="text-align: left;"> We all see how the college landscape has changed with the transfer portal, plus the extra year of eligibility. But let us not forget there is still some advantages of finding a high school senior who can play and make an impact from the beginning. These players fit that mold. Here is our list for your D1, or D2, D3 program.</p> <p><strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id="1158156" first="Jaden" last="Daughtry"]         6”6        St Francis Prep</strong></p> <p>D1 talent. A player who has size and handles the ball in the open floor really well. Can score inside with either hand and he also is a outstanding shooter from three. Rebounds and defends as well. A player well worthy of the scholarship offers he has received and more should follow from low to mid major program.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">7. [player_tooltip player_id="1213858" first="Latiek" last="Briscoe"]            6”2        St Francis Prep</strong></p> <p>Just don’t understand why this player is still waiting for offers.  Excellent in transition can shoot the three or stop on a dime and pop the pull up jumper. Rebounds well from the guard spot. Has an excellent handle and a quick first step. Comes from a winning program and is a leader. A low to mid major D1 prospect who will make a coaching staff very happy. Will contribute early and often.</p> <p><strong>12. [player_tooltip player_id="787646" first="Samuel" last="Gibbs"]             6”2         Stepinac</strong></p> <p>A crafty poised under control coach on the floor would be a welcomed addition to any low D1 to mid major program. Very comforting to have him handling the ball in clutch situations. Always seems to know the right play to make. Excellent shooter of the ball. Can rebound, run the offense and score the ball. A tremendous get for a D1 program. </p> <p><strong>13. [player_tooltip player_id="1045929" first="Nate" last="Boateng"]                6”6        Fordham Prep</strong></p> <p>Jump out of the gym player who is extremely athletic. Commands the boards. Alters shots . Can score inside. Explosive player can flush it in traffic. Can step out and shoot it. Low to mid major D1 player. A versatile piece to your rotation.</p> <p><strong>19. [player_tooltip player_id="1204198" first="Zatai" last="Townsend"]           6”2           Brentwood</strong></p> <p>Explosive athlete. Can shoot the three. Can flush it on the break or in traffic. Tremendous defender. Has quick hands and feet.Flat out scorer and very exciting player to watch. D2 worthy prospect.</p> <p><strong>79. Jalyke  Gaines-Wyatt      5”11       St Anthonys<br /> <br /> </strong>An extremely quick wing who can score in bunches and in a variety of ways. Can pull up on a dime or finish at the rim through contact. Mid range game very good. Initiates contact off the bounce. Nice piece for D2 or D3 program.</p> <p><strong>82. [player_tooltip player_id="1046808" first="Dakari" last="Thomas"]                5”11      St  Anthonys</strong></p> <p>Dakari brings much the same talents as above mentioned teammate. Has an elusive dribble. Tremendous downhill player who changes speed and direction in a blink of the eye. Strong in transition finishing on the break. Excellent shooter from three. Nice piece for a D2 program D3 program.</p> <p><strong>64. [player_tooltip player_id="1046079" first="Derek" last="Varlack"]         5”11     Half Hollow Hills East</strong></p> <p>Derek had an excellent summer that carried over into the regular season and the Suffolk county title now he is hoping for a Long Island Championship. A smooth long cerebral guard. Has an excellent handle surveys the defense and then attacks. A great get for a D3 program. Should be a starting guard for much of his college career.</p> <p><strong>63. [player_tooltip player_id="1046078" first="Luke" last="Woods"]                      5”11       Mattituck.</strong></p> <p>Theres always a spot for a player who is a lights out shooter from three. Luke has unlimited range but also is a great distributor of the ball. Basketball IQ plus his stroke makes him a legitimate  point guard at a D3 school.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>