Sweet 16 of our Top 45 on Long Island
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Jakai Stith NY #81 SG #23 HEIGHT 6'1" POS SG CLASS 2023 View Profile Jakai Stith State: New York School: Hempstead Jakai looks like a lineman for the football team but when you see him handle the ball and get…
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Continue ReadingJakai looks like a lineman for the football team but when you see him handle the ball and get to the rim your opinion changes quickly he is a hooper. We have seen him handle the point for Hempstead. Very cerebral player. Observes the court and attacks. Protects the ball really well. Can hit the open stand still jumper from three.
Drew has been playing varsity productively since the eight grade. He is a relentless offensive rebounder. He comes off the wing and snares rebounds. Excellent shooter. Has a smooth quick dribble. Gets into the lane and plays above the rim. Has shown a nice step back three ball and also a euro step in transition.
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Excellent court vision. Really good court awareness. Understands the game and the roll that he plays. He is a playmaker and he just seems to know the right play at the time to make. He is a flat out scorer of the ball when he needs to be but is also a really good facilitator.
Brendan can flat out knock down shots. He is able to deliver from long range coming off of screens on the catch or off the bounce. Good ball handler. Has displayed the ability to get to the rim and score in a variety of ways.
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We saw Malachi last summer and came away impressed. Then the rest saw him and started to take notice. He has an excellent frame. A strong bodied guard. Handles the ball well. Hard to knock off the ball. Can get to the basket and finish through contact. Has the court awareness to make the right pass either a finesse bounce pass or zip it up the floor
Jaylen had a great junior year. But what he is showing during this past summer is showing that he will be a true breakout player and someone coaches in Nassau will have to key on. Not only can he drill the three but he is very strong going to the rim. He has a “you can’t stop me “ look on his drive into the lane. A ferocious rebounder especially on the offensive glass. Off the defensive end he can rebound and lead the break.
Luke has offers from both Towson and Manhattan. The big man in the middle can score inside or out. He is a threat inside with either hand. Has shown the ability to knock down the open three. Defends the post and uses his size to defend the paint.