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City Players Polishing Their Game This Spring

City Players Polishing Their Game This Spring
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta May 29, 2024 @ 04:56 PM
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Ray Fernandez
Ray Fernandez 6'4" | CG | 2027
NJ
Dillon Callahan
Dillon Callahan 6'4" | SF | 2027
New E
Talib Martin
Talib Martin 6'6" | SF | 2027
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Joel Barnaby-Alexander
Joel Barnaby-Alexander 6'4" | SG | 2026
NY
Patrick Rouse
Patrick Rouse 6'5" | PF | 2025
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some players getting noticed early in the event season with their play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1866260"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6657a3de8a20a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good size on this athletic wing. Very explosive to the rim with strength and athleticism. A rim protector and outstanding rebounder. Game continues to evolve and a player we look forward to seeing this summer and throughout his coming senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2234395"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6657a3de8a264"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> (Pictured) Very smooth stroke on this lefty shooter. Repeatable fluid motion. Really smart player. Finds the open spots on the floor. Constant motion to get free. Has the ability to shoot it off the bounce with his polished pull up game. Excellent rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2234110"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6657a3de8a2a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Talib got his feet wet last year in his first varsity season. He showed he is ready. A big wing who handles the ball really well. Has great size but projects with his skill set as a wing. Attack's the rim with a purpose. Rebounds well. His brother Qadir helped lead the resurgence of St Peters basketball expect Talib to help continue their rise under the tutelage of Coach Woods.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2027756"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6657a3de8a2e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We were looking forward to seeing him last year but he had to sit out after transferring into Nazareth. He was one of the most impressive players we saw at last years pre season CHSAA team camp. So now it is his time to show what we missed last year. A high level skill set . Extremely smooth jump shooter. He looks effortlessly getting into the paint and scoring. Really good court vision and awareness in reading the defense to make the right play. Can rebound the ball and lead the break. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2234403"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6657a3de8a32c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Outstanding shooter. Can drain it off the catch or off his own dribble. Deep range. Has a quick release with his hands ready and feet set. Showed the ability to get by defenders if they were guarding him to tight to take away the three. Heats up quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6657a4657eb2f"} /-->

Here are some players getting noticed early in the event season with their play.

Patrick Rouse

Patrick Rouse

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Patrick
Rouse PF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
St John Prep
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NY
City Players Polishing Their Game This Spring
Good size on this athletic wing. Very explosive to the rim with strength and athleticism. A rim protector...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Patrick Rouse

State: New York
School: St John Prep
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Dillon Callahan

Dillon Callahan

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SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Dillon
Callahan SF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
St. Thomas Moore (CT)
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City Players Polishing Their Game This Spring
(Pictured) Very smooth stroke on this lefty shooter. Repeatable fluid motion. Really smart player. Finds the open spots...
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Dillon Callahan

State: New England
School: St. Thomas Moore (CT)
Club: NY Rens
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Talib Martin

Talib Martin

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Talib
Martin SF
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2027
Height
6'6"
HS
St. Andrews
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City Players Polishing Their Game This Spring
Talib got his feet wet last year in his first varsity season. He showed he is ready. A...
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Talib Martin

State: New England
School: St. Andrews
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Joel Barnaby-Alexander

Joel Barnaby-Alexander

NY
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Joel
Barnaby-Alexander SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Nazareth
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NY
City Players Polishing Their Game This Spring
We were looking forward to seeing him last year but he had to sit out after transferring into...
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Joel Barnaby-Alexander

State: New York
School: Nazareth
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Ray Fernandez

Ray Fernandez

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Fernandez CG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Blair Academy
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NJ
City Players Polishing Their Game This Spring
Outstanding shooter. Can drain it off the catch or off his own dribble. Deep range. Has a quick...
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Ray Fernandez

State: New Jersey
School: Blair Academy
Club: PSA Cardinals
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