Section IV Hoops – Week 9: Top Performers
Top performers from the ninth week of New York Section IV basketball games. Teams are fighting to solidify their seed in the Section IV playoffs as we go into the last two weeks of regular season play. Zubayr Griffin NY…
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Continue ReadingTop performers from the ninth week of New York Section IV basketball games. Teams are fighting to solidify their seed in the Section IV playoffs as we go into the last two weeks of regular season play.
Zubayr Griffin Zubayr Griffin 6’1″ | CG Johnson City | 2025 State NY is a 6’2 combo guard, class of 2025, from Johnson City High School. Zubayr is dominant on the offensive end, can score it all three levels and is a nightmare in a one on one scenario. We saw Zubayr score 39 points in a winning effort, connecting on difficult contested three’s off the dribble as well as finishing through contact in the paint. Also a great passer and has ability to create plays, he constantly drives to the paint and finds teammates when he draws help. Defensively he is a strong on ball defender and is always good for a few steals, a few deflections and a few forced turnovers. Strong rebounder from the guard position.
Mekai Lindsey
Mekai Lindsey
Mekai Lindsey is a talented 6’2 point guard, class of 2024, from Union-Endicott Hight School. Mekai has the ability to control the pace of the game for his squad, speeding things up when its needed and calming things down when called for. Deadly with the one dribble pull up at the elbows and makes great reads in pick and roll situations. Strong finisher in the paint and has the ability to break down defenders off the dribble and get to the rim. Has the ability to knock down 3’s both off the dribble and off the catch.
Larry Morse Larry Morse 6’4″ | PF Union Endicott | 2023 State NY is a 6’4 forward from Union-Endicott High School, class of 2023. Strong finisher from the paint, great offensive rebounder and comes up with a ton a second chance opportunities for his team on the offensive end. Has a knack for making big plays and puts himself in positions to make those plays. Larry is a threat in pick and roll situations and has the ability to pop out and knock down 3’s off the catch. Morse is a top rebounder for his team and is strong on the defensive end, capable of guarding multiple positions.
Jaylen Sandiford
Jaylen Sandiford
Jaylen Sandiford is a 6’3 power forward, class of 2023, from Union-Endicott High School. Jaylen has nice touch from inside the point, shoots a high percentage with turnarounds and floaters in the lane and can also step out and knock down 15 footers from the elbow area. Strong offensive rebounders, has good timing of jumps and meets the ball at its highest point. Uses that same timing for blocks on defense and can guard the 3 through 5 positions.
Yusri Razzaq
Yusri Razzaq
Yusri Razzaq is 5’11 combo guard that is known for his on ball defense. He plays at Seton Catholic Central and is in the graduating class of 2025. Some refer to Yusri as the best defender in Section IV and one of the best in the NYS, but he can impact a game in many ways. The point guard has great control of the ball and the ability to control the pace of the game as well. Great vision and consistently finds teammates for scoring situations, great IQ and understands the flow of the game. Extremely athletic and can get to the basket in transition, scoring through contact at the rim.