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2027 Freshman On The Island

2027 Freshman On The Island
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta October 19, 2023 @ 04:27 PM
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Nikolas Martins
Nikolas Martins 6'2" | CG | 2027
NY
Jadice Sadler
Jadice Sadler 5'9" | CG | 2027
NY
Diego Dersch
Diego Dersch 6'3" | SF | 2027
NY
Rohan Punj
Rohan Punj 5'10" | SG | 2027
NY
Mical Saint Jean
Mical Saint Jean 6'1" | SF | 2027
NY
Eyan Valadez
Eyan Valadez 6'0" | PG | 2028
PA
Peyton Howell
Peyton Howell 6'0" | PG | 2027
NY
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Some freshman on the Island who have huge potential as they gain some varsity experience.

Rohan Punj

Rohan Punj

NY
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Rohan
Punj SG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Baldwin
|
NY
2027 Freshman On The Island
An athletic wing who plays competes on every possession on either side of the floor. Scores the ball...
Written by Frank Mantesta
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Rohan Punj

State: New York
School: Baldwin
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Mical Saint Jean

Mical Saint Jean

NY
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Mical
Saint Jean SF
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Baldwin
|
NY
2027 Freshman On The Island
Uses his athletic body to create contact and finish in traffic. Defends really well on the ball using...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Mical Saint Jean

Instagram
State: New York
School: Baldwin
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Highlights

Peyton Howell

Peyton Howell

NY
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Peyton
Howell PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Long Island Lutheran
|
NY
2027 Freshman On The Island
Has the potential to be a top 5 player on the Island. Extremely quick with the ball. Can...
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Peyton Howell

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State: New York
School: Long Island Lutheran
Club: n/a
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Eyan Valadez

Eyan Valadez

PA
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Eyan
Valadez PG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
The Hill School
|
PA
2027 Freshman On The Island
Outstanding stand still shooter off the catch. Deep range and a fluid motion with a nice release point...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Eyan Valadez

Instagram Twitter
State: Pennsylvania
School: The Hill School
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Highlights

Diego Dersch

Diego Dersch

NY
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Diego
Dersch SF
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Chaminade
|
NY
2027 Freshman On The Island
This young player is improving at a rapid pace. Can score at all three levels. Potent consistent shooter....
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Diego Dersch

State: New York
School: Chaminade
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Nikolas Martins

Nikolas Martins

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Nikolas
Martins CG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
St. John the Baptist
|
NY
2027 Freshman On The Island
Has D1 bloodlines son of Christopher Martins who played at Stony Brook. Outstanding rebounder. Really tough strong player...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Nikolas Martins

State: New York
School: St. John the Baptist
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Jadice Sadler

Jadice Sadler

NY
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Jadice
Sadler CG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Sachem East
|
NY
2027 Freshman On The Island
Coming off a very impressive showing at one of the best off season events in NY the legendary...
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Jadice Sadler

Instagram
State: New York
School: Sachem East
Club: NY ACES
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