Section viii Long Island Report
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Section viii is the Nassau County public school league. Here are some players excelling in the first half of the year. Click into Prephoops.com to get a taste of how we promote New York high school basketball players and get…
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Continue ReadingSection viii is the Nassau County public school league. Here are some players excelling in the first half of the year. Click into Prephoops.com to get a taste of how we promote New York high school basketball players and get their names on college radars. From upstate to downstate.
First time we saw Frankie was at a summer event outdoors. He was entering his freshman year. He showed a promising point guard skill set. Now 2 years later he has blossomed into a point guard with not only an excellent feel for the position but is a scoring point guard. Able to get off his own shot. Outstanding shooter. Still possesses the pump fake into a pull up jumper in the lane. Frankie also uses this to draw fouls.
A J AbuSaab
A J AbuSaab
With an expanded role this year after coming off the bench in his first varsity season last year AJ has delivered. He has a non stop motor. He defends as well as he plays on the offensive end. He is able to defend multiple positions. Outstanding scorer in transition. A terrific rebounder from the guard position who can go up and get it, then lead the break.
James Murphy
James Murphy
South Side has burst onto the scene and finds themselves in a good position to possibly get a County title. The young class has matured this year with most players coming back next season. But let’s concentrate on now. James is a big part of this. He has shown a step through in transition and also the awareness to stop on a dime in transition to pop a pull jumper. Also possesses a good handle staying low and protecting the ball. Can beat his man off the dribble and get to the foul line.
Jayden Diaz Jayden Diaz 6'0" | SG Bethpage | 2024 State NY
Jayden Diaz Jayden Diaz 6'0" | SG Bethpage | 2024 State NY
A true under the radar player. Jayden has a quick first step. Protects the ball. An elusive handle. Really nice stroke. Can handle or finish through contact with either hand. Ability to split defenders. Another player who sees doubles and sometimes triple teams to stop him. Averaging 18 ppg.
Ahmad Giles Ahmad Giles 5'7" | PG Farmingdale | 2027 NY
Ahmad Giles Ahmad Giles 5'7" | PG Farmingdale | 2027 NY
Yes he’s only in the eight grade. But he possesses a very nice skill set. Really good court awareness and vision for a young player. A right handed shooter who has a terrific left hand handle. Outstanding shooter from three. He has shown flashes of getting to the rim and a nice mid range game. A player to watch as he gains size and experience, but already pretty good.
Matt is always moving to get open. He faces multiple defenders during games. Outstanding shooter from three. Has a good low dribble. Very crafty player who can get inside and score over big defenders. Very good at coming off of screens ready to shoot it.
Jakai Lester
Jakai Lester
Jakai possesses unique athletic ability. Really strong at getting to the rim. Uses his strong frame and athleticism to beat his man off the dribble. Initiates contact on his drive and gets to the foul line. A player on our watch list when he was a freshman at Brentwood reappears now with the Wantagh squad as their leading scorer.