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Player to Watch at The Crusader Classic

Player to Watch at The Crusader Classic
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan December 25, 2023 @ 02:44 PM
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Jahda Swann
Jahda Swann 6'4" | CG | 2026
NY
Carlos Rodriguez
Carlos Rodriguez 6'3" | PG | 2024
NY
Johnny Keenan
Johnny Keenan 5'9" | PG | 2025
NY
Danny Carbuccia
Danny Carbuccia 6'1" | PG | 2025
NY
Dwayne Pierce
Dwayne Pierce 6'5" | SG | 2024
NY
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The annual Stepinac Crusader classic is back at the Westchester County Center this year and has a great batch of teams set to battle it out. Here are some prospects set to have big performances.

Massachusetts (UMASS)
Danny Carbuccia

Danny Carbuccia

NY
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Height
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HS
Stepinac
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NY
Player to Watch at The Crusader Classic
Carbuccia stands out as a quick and strong guard, possessing a dynamic skill set that allows him to...
Written by Aasim Sullivan
Massachusetts (UMASS)
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Danny Carbuccia

State: New York
School: Stepinac
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Johnny Keenan Johnny Keenan Johnny Keenan 5'9" | PG Iona Prep | 2025 State NY

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2024

Johnny Keenan Johnny Keenan Johnny Keenan 5'9" | PG Iona Prep | 2025 State NY

School: Iona Prep
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Dwayne Pierce

Dwayne Pierce

NY
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Pierce SG
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
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NY
Player to Watch at The Crusader Classic
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School: Christ the King
Club: NY Rens
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Carlos Rodriguez Carlos Rodriguez Carlos Rodriguez 6'3" | PG Scarsdale | 2024 State NY

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2024

Carlos Rodriguez Carlos Rodriguez Carlos Rodriguez 6'3" | PG Scarsdale | 2024 State NY

School: Scarsdale
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Jahda Swann Jahda Swann Jahda Swann 6'4" | CG Thomas Jefferson | 2026 State #83 Nation NY

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Jahda Swann Jahda Swann Jahda Swann 6'4" | CG Thomas Jefferson | 2026 State #83 Nation NY

School: Thomas Jefferson
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