NYC Upperclassmen On the Rise
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NYC is full of high level prospects at multiple positions in both the 2025 and 2024 Class. This list of hoopers have steadily improved through the years, and the work has shown to pay off as they continue to put…
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Continue ReadingNYC is full of high level prospects at multiple positions in both the 2025 and 2024 Class. This list of hoopers have steadily improved through the years, and the work has shown to pay off as they continue to put the college coaches on notice. Check it out!
Elijah Small Elijah Small 6'7" | SF Molloy | 2024 State NY
Elijah Small Elijah Small 6'7" | SF Molloy | 2024 State NY
Small was extremely impressive in the CHSAA June Team camp. He consistently got out ahead of the defense for dunks and finishes in transition. He also demonstrated the ability to crash the boards effectively on both ends of the floor. Small was also key on the defensive end, guarding the perimeter and blocked and contested shots on the inside.
Jayden Ramirez Jayden Ramirez 6'4" | SF Christ the King | 2025 State NY
Jayden Ramirez Jayden Ramirez 6'4" | SF Christ the King | 2025 State NY
Ramirez has been a big time stockriser this spring, picking up an offer from NJIT. Ramirez is a speedy guard that guard that has the ability to consistently get into the middle of the defense. He also was big time for Christ the King in the CHSAA team camp. Ramirez is also a talented playmaker and can heat up quickly.
Darren McFarlane Darren McFarlane 6'6" | PF Scanlan | 2024 State NY
Darren McFarlane Darren McFarlane 6'6" | PF Scanlan | 2024 State NY
McFarlane is a tough athletic forward that gets the job done in multiple ways. He has high level slashing ability, and can get up for huge slams both in transition and in half court sets. McFarlane also has a smooth jumpshot, that extends out to the three point line. McFarlane is also a great rebounder and rim protector.
Patrick Evans Patrick Evans 6'1" | SG Xaverian | 2024 State NY
Patrick Evans Patrick Evans 6'1" | SG Xaverian | 2024 State NY
Evans is skilled guard that brings it on both ends of the floor. He always has his head up scanning the defense looking to make the high iq decision. He can also make contested finishes on the inside and is very elusive around the basket. Evans alos moves well without the ball and has the ability to score in the flow of the offense.
Mike Spisto Mike Spisto 5'9" | CG St Peters | 2024 State NY
Mike Spisto Mike Spisto 5'9" | CG St Peters | 2024 State NY
Spisto demonstrated his ability to heat up from outside during the Iona Prep team camp, as he knocked down multiple threes in a row. He is also a guard with elite handles, and the ability to make others around him better. Spisto also displays a high motor on defense, and leads by example as a point guard and floor general.