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NYC Sleeper Stock Risers

NYC Sleeper Stock Risers
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan March 5, 2024 @ 09:43 AM
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David Johnson
David Johnson 6'7" | SF | 2029
VA
Ahmed Cisse
Ahmed Cisse 6'4" | SG | 2024
NY
Christian Smiley
Christian Smiley 6'4" | SG | 2024
NY
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Here is a look a some lowkey hoopers from the city making serious noise amongst scouts and coaches. Expect these prospects to continue this momentum and shine during the Spring as well.

Joe Ching

Joe Ching

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2024

Joe Ching

School: Cardozo
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David Johnson

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2025

David Johnson

School: St. Benedicts
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Ahmed Cisse Ahmed Cisse 6'4" | SG All Hallows | 2024 State NY

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2024

Ahmed Cisse Ahmed Cisse 6'4" | SG All Hallows | 2024 State NY

School: Adlai Stevenson
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Andrew Leonard

Andrew Leonard

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2025

Andrew Leonard

School: Townsend Harris
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Christian Smiley Christian Smiley Christian Smiley 6'4" | SG Bay Shore | 2024 State NY

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2024

Christian Smiley Christian Smiley Christian Smiley 6'4" | SG Bay Shore | 2024 State NY

School: Bay Shore
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