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Newcomers To The Class Of 2026 Rankings

Newcomers To The Class Of 2026 Rankings
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta September 23, 2023 @ 10:56 AM
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Johansel Cruz
Johansel Cruz 5'7" | PG | 2026
NY
Steve Aulcino
Steve Aulcino 5'11" | PG | 2026
NY
Ethan Sainsbury
Ethan Sainsbury 5'8" | CG | 2026
NY
Kyle Seltzer
Kyle Seltzer 6'9" | PF | 2026
NY
Malik Fields
Malik Fields 6'4" | PF | 2022
NJ
Ethan Butler
Ethan Butler 6'5" | C | 2022
ID
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We added a total of 12 new players to our rankings. it will be interesting to see how they develop by their senior year.

Kyle Seltzer

Kyle Seltzer

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Kyle
Seltzer PF
Class
2026
Height
6'9"
HS
Pierson
|
NY
Newcomers To The Class Of 2026 Rankings
The young big man as plenty of upside. He already is very polished with his footwork in the...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Kyle Seltzer

State: New York
School: Pierson
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Malik Fields

Malik Fields

NJ
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2022
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Malik
Fields PF
Class
2022
Height
6'4"
HS
Neptune
|
NJ
Newcomers To The Class Of 2026 Rankings
A volume shooter who can score in bunches. Strong and fearless going to the rim. Shoots it off...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Malik Fields

Twitter
State: New Jersey
School: Neptune
Club: Shore Shots
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Ethan Sainsbury

Ethan Sainsbury

NY
CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Ethan
Sainsbury CG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Baldwin
|
NY
Newcomers To The Class Of 2026 Rankings
Handles the more equally effective with either hand. Can shoot it off the catch or off his own...
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Ethan Sainsbury

Instagram Twitter
State: New York
School: Baldwin
Club: Heat Elite
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Highlights

Steve Aulcino

Steve Aulcino

NY
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Steve
Aulcino PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Herricks
|
NY
Newcomers To The Class Of 2026 Rankings
Outstanding shooter. Very heady player. High basketball IQ. Can score from deep range. Has great court vision. Realizes...
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Steve Aulcino

State: New York
School: Herricks
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Ethan Butler

Ethan Butler

ID
C
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS C
CLASS 2022
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Ethan
Butler C
Class
2022
Height
6'5"
HS
Sandpoint
|
ID
Newcomers To The Class Of 2026 Rankings
Transferred into the Terrier program for this season. Ethan does a lot of things well. High basketball IQ....
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Ethan Butler

State: Idaho
School: Sandpoint
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Johansel Cruz

Johansel Cruz

NY
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Johansel
Cruz PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Scanlan
|
NY
Newcomers To The Class Of 2026 Rankings
A true point guard. Knows where to deliver the ball to teammates. Very savvy guard with a great...
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Johansel Cruz

State: New York
School: Scanlan
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