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Teams Starting Hot And The Under The Radar Players Leading Them

Teams Starting Hot And The Under The Radar Players Leading Them
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta January 18, 2024 @ 05:46 PM
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Ryan Zeh
Ryan Zeh 5'10" | CG | 2024
NY
Michael Cassione
Michael Cassione 5'10" | CG | 2026
NY
Jo Jo Cippolina
Jo Jo Cippolina 5'10" | PG | 2024
NY
Jason Mascia
Jason Mascia 6'4" | CG | 2026
NY
Tawshawn Bumpers
Tawshawn Bumpers 5'10" | SG | 2023
NY
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We check into Suffolk County and look at some players leading their teams to the top of the standings.

Tawshawn Bumpers

Tawshawn Bumpers

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Tawshawn
Bumpers SG
Class
2023
Height
5'10"
HS
Central Islip
|
NY
Teams Starting Hot And The Under The Radar Players Leading Them
Tawshawn is at Bayshore.Really good in transition. Gets into the lane with quickness and strength. Has shown a...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Tawshawn Bumpers

State: New York
School: Central Islip
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Ryan Zeh

Ryan Zeh

NY
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Ryan
Zeh CG
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Half Hollow Hills East
|
NY
Teams Starting Hot And The Under The Radar Players Leading Them
Ryan is a steady influence on a balanced team. Has three games of 2 or more threes. Handles...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Ryan Zeh

State: New York
School: Half Hollow Hills East
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Jason Mascia

Jason Mascia

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Jason
Mascia CG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
John H Glenn
|
NY
Teams Starting Hot And The Under The Radar Players Leading Them
Jason is an outstanding shooter who combines that with a real nice skill set. He is also shown...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Jason Mascia

State: New York
School: John H Glenn
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Highlights

Jo Jo Cippolina

Jo Jo Cippolina

NY
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Jo
Jo Cippolina PG
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Northport
|
NY
Teams Starting Hot And The Under The Radar Players Leading Them
Jo Jo handles the ball really well. A crafty scorer. Gets into the lane and creates for himself...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Jo Jo Cippolina

State: New York
School: Northport
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Michael Cassione

Michael Cassione

NY
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Michael
Cassione CG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Smithtown West
|
NY
Teams Starting Hot And The Under The Radar Players Leading Them
Michael has quickly shown himself to be a very good second option for a very balanced squad. Averaging...
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Michael Cassione

State: New York
School: Smithtown West
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Devon Snell

Devon Snell

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF
CLASS 2024

Devon Snell

School: Brentwood
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Joey McLaurin

Joey McLaurin

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2024

Joey McLaurin

School: William Floyd
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