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NYC Summer Standouts

NYC Summer Standouts
Jaquam Bodden
Jaquam Bodden
September 2, 2023 @ 12:30 PM
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Tai Turnage
Tai Turnage 5'10" | PG | 2025
NY
Brandon Stores
Brandon Stores 6'4" | SF | 2025
NY
Taj Bryant
Taj Bryant 6'2" | CG | 2024
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players in the Class of 2024 and 2025 has shown out in many of the events we have been attending since June and there is a lot of talent at all positions that have the ability to be impact players on the next level. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2196029' first='Lucas' last='Morillo'] 6-7 SG Iona Prep <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2196029' first='Lucas' last='Morillo']'s shooting ability was on full display when we got to see him at the CHSAA Team Camp on June 24th.Morillo has a quick release and can get hot quick from beyond the arc. Morillo was a huge impact Player on the New York Gauchos 16U squad that won the Classic Bracket championship at the Adidas 3SSB live period event. High Point is the latest school to offer Morillo. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1361733' first='Brandon' last='Stores'] Jr.6-4 Wing St. Raymond's High School <br><br>We have seen Stores jr. play in many environments and we have seen him in many situations impact the game on both ends. At the CHSAA June Camp he was a driving force behind the Ravens undefeated record at the camp. At Nike's NY vs NY environment we saw him make up for a bad offensive game by getting a clutch block to help team Watson win their home opener. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1203976' first='Taj' last='Bryant'] 6-1 PG Eagle Academy Brooklyn <br><br>There's a short list of PG's in the city that are excellent at breaking the press and [player_tooltip player_id='1203976' first='Taj' last='Bryant'] is at the top of it. At the NY vs NY stop at Watson Park on July 11th, Taj continuously gave defenders the fits while pushing the ball up the court. Taj also has unique ways to attack the rim. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1361737' first='Tai' last='Turnage'] 5-10 PG St. Raymond's High School. <br><br>Along with teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1361733' first='Brandon' last='Stores'] Jr., [player_tooltip player_id='1361737' first='Tai' last='Turnage']'s play so far gives a lot of people excitement for what's to come for the Ravens in 2023-24. Of all the point guards in the 2025 class, Turnage might be the one of the best 3pt shooters. The Queens native is ahead of his time when it comes to his point guard play.<br><br>William Sydnor 6-8 SF The Patrick School (NJ) <br><br>William Sydnor's perimeter shooting is one thing that separates him from the other forwards in the NY vs NY tournament. His ability to spread the floor and shoot is something that's going to give him leverage over his peers. Not many players at his size can hit outside shots consistently.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Players in the Class of 2024 and 2025 has shown out in many of the events we have been attending since June and there is a lot of talent at all positions that have the ability to be impact players on the next level.

Lucas Morillo 6-7 SG Iona Prep

Lucas Morillo's shooting ability was on full display when we got to see him at the CHSAA Team Camp on June 24th.Morillo has a quick release and can get hot quick from beyond the arc. Morillo was a huge impact Player on the New York Gauchos 16U squad that won the Classic Bracket championship at the Adidas 3SSB live period event. High Point is the latest school to offer Morillo.

Brandon Stores Brandon Stores Brandon Stores 6'4" | SF St Raymond’s | 2025 State #65 Nation NY Jr.6-4 Wing St. Raymond's High School

We have seen Stores jr. play in many environments and we have seen him in many situations impact the game on both ends. At the CHSAA June Camp he was a driving force behind the Ravens undefeated record at the camp. At Nike's NY vs NY environment we saw him make up for a bad offensive game by getting a clutch block to help team Watson win their home opener.

Taj Bryant Taj Bryant Taj Bryant 6'2" | CG The Patrick School | 2024 State NJ 6-1 PG Eagle Academy Brooklyn

There's a short list of PG's in the city that are excellent at breaking the press and Taj Bryant Taj Bryant Taj Bryant 6'2" | CG The Patrick School | 2024 State NJ is at the top of it. At the NY vs NY stop at Watson Park on July 11th, Taj continuously gave defenders the fits while pushing the ball up the court. Taj also has unique ways to attack the rim.

Tai Turnage Tai Turnage Tai Turnage 5'10" | PG St Raymond’s | 2025 State #112 Nation NY 5-10 PG St. Raymond's High School.

Along with teammate Brandon Stores Brandon Stores Brandon Stores 6'4" | SF St Raymond’s | 2025 State #65 Nation NY Jr., Tai Turnage Tai Turnage Tai Turnage 5'10" | PG St Raymond’s | 2025 State #112 Nation NY 's play so far gives a lot of people excitement for what's to come for the Ravens in 2023-24. Of all the point guards in the 2025 class, Turnage might be the one of the best 3pt shooters. The Queens native is ahead of his time when it comes to his point guard play.

William Sydnor 6-8 SF The Patrick School (NJ)

William Sydnor's perimeter shooting is one thing that separates him from the other forwards in the NY vs NY tournament. His ability to spread the floor and shoot is something that's going to give him leverage over his peers. Not many players at his size can hit outside shots consistently.

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