Fordham Team Camp Day 3: Top Performers
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Some of the top High School programs in NYC met at Fordham University, for Day 3 of an exciting team camp, where we got a look at some of the top performers. Tavien Tyler (5’6″) 2025 Mount Vernon High School…
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Continue ReadingSome of the top High School programs in NYC met at Fordham University, for Day 3 of an exciting team camp, where we got a look at some of the top performers.
Tavien Tyler (5’6″) 2025 Mount Vernon High School
Tavien Tyler is one of the fastest players with the basketball at Fordham team camp. Seeing that he also has the ability to change pace, Tyler is a difficult cover in transition. Because while he’s breaking down defenders with his handle. At the same time, he’s looking for open shooters or cutters to the basket. Then again, Tyler is a prototypical NYC point guard.
Nasir Rodriguez Nasir Rodriguez 6'4" | SG Monsignor Scanlan | 2024 State NY (6’5″) 2024 Monsignor Scanlan
Leading the Monsignor Scanlan Crusaders at point guard is Nasir Rodriguez Nasir Rodriguez 6'4" | SG Monsignor Scanlan | 2024 State NY . Rodriguez, continues to get stronger physically and finished around the basket through contact often on Day 3. All the while his teammates benefited from Rodriguez orchestrating the offense, finding guys in their spots early and often.
Johansel Cruz Johansel Cruz 5'7" | PG Scanlan | 2026 State NY (5’7″) 2026 Monsignor Scanlan
Cruz stepped in behind Nasir Rodriguez Nasir Rodriguez 6'4" | SG Monsignor Scanlan | 2024 State NY with the second unit and instantly changed the pace each time. Yes, he can shoot. Above all, Cruz pushes the ball effectively. Regardless if he can’t get to the rim for an easy layup, he’s finding an open teammate.
Nigel Moore Nigel Moore 6'0" | CG St Francis Prep | 2025 State NY (6’1″) 2025 St. Francis Prep
Torn between labeling Moore a scrappy defender, or a pesty defender. In any case, his defense bothered Monroe on Day 3 and lead to a lot of easy baskets for St. Francis Prep. Meanwhile on offense, the ball doesn’t stick to his hands. As a result, the ball is swung to an open man, or Moore is knocking down the open shot.
Vere Anthony Vere Anthony 6'1" | PG St Francis Prep | 2025 State #300 Nation NY (6’1″) 2025 St. Francis Prep
Anthony has stepped into his role as lead guard for St. Francis Prep. The ferocious guard leads by example on both ends of the floor. Whether its off a rebound or a steal, Anthony pushes the ball and creates easy attempts at the basket. When St. Francis Prep needed a bucket on Day 3. Anthony was able to break down defenders off the dribble and get to his spots.
Steven Ceballo (6’3″) 2025 James Monroe High School
Ceballo is an extremely high energy player. Monroe was able to stick around on Day 3 against St. Francis Prep, largely due to Ceballo’s effort. For example, boxing out, diving for loose balls, contesting shots at the rim. Ceballo did all of the little things with maximum effort.
Nico Pena (6’1″) 2025 Saint Peter’s Prep
Pena is a strong guard capable of playing on ball or off the ball. Additionally, his strength gives him an advantage against guards on defense. However decision making is Pena’s strongest attribute. He knows when to stop in the midrange on transition versus when it’s time to take it to rim. Or kick it out to an open teammate.