Login Subscribe
    • Players/Parents
    • College Coaches
  • Choose Your State Middle School Coverage
    Alabama
    Arizona
    Arkansas
    California
    Colorado
    Dakotas
    Delaware
    Florida
    Georgia
    Idaho
    Illinois
    Indiana
    Iowa
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Louisiana
    Maryland
    Michigan
    Minnesota
    Missouri
    Nebraska
    Nevada
    New England
    New Jersey
    New Mexico
    New York
    North Carolina
    Ohio
    Oklahoma
    Oregon
    Pennsylvania
    South Carolina
    Tennessee
    Texas
    Utah
    Virginia
    Washington
    West Virginia
    Wisconsin
  • Loading...
  • Tournaments
    • Prep Hoops Prep Hoops
    • Prep Hoops Next Prep Hoops Next
    Showcases
    • Freshman Showcase Freshman Showcase
    • Sophomore ID Camp Sophomore ID Camp
    • The Expo The Expo
    About Our Events
  • Prep Hoops for
    • Players
    • Parents
    • Club Coaches
    • High School Coaches
    • College Coaches
    • Fans
    View All Features
    • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Hoops database.
    • Coverage Access Prep Hoops articles year-round without ads.
    • Rankings See how players stack up in each state.
    • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
    • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
    • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process.
    • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
    • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
    • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
    • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
    • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Hoops showcases.
    • College Email Templates Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
    • Scouts
    • How We Rank
    • Reviews
    • About Us
  • New York
  • Rankings
    • How We Rank

    • Archived Rankings

    • 2026 Rankings

    • 2027 Rankings

    • 2028 Rankings

    • 2029 Rankings

  • Club Programs
  • Player Database
  • Scouts
  • Home
  • Coverage
      Choose Your State Middle School Coverage
      Alabama
      Arizona
      Arkansas
      California
      Colorado
      Dakotas
      Delaware
      Florida
      Georgia
      Idaho
      Illinois
      Indiana
      Iowa
      Kansas
      Kentucky
      Louisiana
      Maryland
      Michigan
      Minnesota
      Missouri
      Nebraska
      Nevada
      New England
      New Jersey
      New Mexico
      New York
      North Carolina
      Ohio
      Oklahoma
      Oregon
      Pennsylvania
      South Carolina
      Tennessee
      Texas
      Utah
      Virginia
      Washington
      West Virginia
      Wisconsin
  • Events
      Tournaments
      • Prep Hoops Prep Hoops
      • Prep Hoops Next Prep Hoops Next
      Showcases
      • Freshman Showcase Freshman Showcase
      • Sophomore ID Camp Sophomore ID Camp
      • The Expo The Expo
      About Our Events
  • Rankings
      Loading...
  • Features
      Prep Hoops for
      • Players
      • Parents
      • Club Coaches
      • High School Coaches
      • College Coaches
      • Fans
      View All Features
      • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Hoops database.
      • Coverage Access Prep Hoops articles year-round without ads.
      • Rankings See how players stack up in each state.
      • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
      • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
      • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process.
      • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
      • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
      • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
      • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
      • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Hoops showcases.
      • College Email Templates Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
  • About Us
      • Scouts
      • How We Rank
      • Reviews
      • About Us
  • Support
Login Subscribe

Stock Risers Early In The Event Season

Stock Risers Early In The Event Season
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta May 28, 2024 @ 07:52 PM
Facebook
X (Formerly Twitter)

In this article:

Nick Vieux
Nick Vieux 5'9" | PG | 2025
NY
Chase O’Brien
Chase O’Brien 6'6" | PF | 2027
NY
Tristan Mitchell
Tristan Mitchell 5'10" | CG | 2027
NY
Brian Vales
Brian Vales 6'5" | PF | 2026
NY
Brandon Varlack
Brandon Varlack 6'1" | CG/PG | 2026
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some players we looking at during this spring season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2297405"],"_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-665674cb15afe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nick is a terrific defender. He guards the ball with tenacity, but is equally effective off the ball. Jumps passing lanes. Possesses quick active hands. Gets steals and deflections. Can shoot the three. A stat stuffer. A terrific all around player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2234317"],"_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-66567c4930cbd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A young player with a high basketball IQ. Hard worker who absorbs everything. Knows when to help defends or stay at home. Can hit threes from beyond the arc. Comes off of screens tight and goes downhill off the bounce with strength and quickness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2234330"],"_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-66567c4930d24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Very smart young player. Skilled in the paint with great footwork. Can finish with either hand. Can stretch the floor and hit the perimeter jumper off the catch. Runs the pick and roll really well. Good hands in traffic and understands when it's time to roll and score it but also looks to make the extra pass off of it when it's there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1988910"],"_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-66567c4930dc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smooth with the ball. Athletic guard. Long and lanky. Gets into the lane and makes plays. Does a little bit of everything. Great court vision and awareness. Understands the importance of getting his teammates the ball in scoring opportunities. But can also score on his own in bunches. Excellent defender jumping passing lanes or using his long arms to hound the ball handler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2027764"],"_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-66567c4930dfa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Possesses great hands and footwork. Strong rebounder on both ends. Added bonus is he's a big man that is very good from the charity stripe. High basketball IQ. Excellent skill set. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here are some players we looking at during this spring season.

Nick Vieux

Nick Vieux

NY
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
View Player
​
Nick
Vieux PG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
St Anthony’s
|
NY
Stock Risers Early In The Event Season
Nick is a terrific defender. He guards the ball with tenacity, but is equally effective off the ball....
Written by Frank Mantesta
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Nick Vieux

State: New York
School: St Anthony’s
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation
Tristan Mitchell

Tristan Mitchell

NY
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
View Player
​
Tristan
Mitchell CG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Valley Stream North
|
NY
Stock Risers Early In The Event Season
A young player with a high basketball IQ. Hard worker who absorbs everything. Knows when to help defends...
Written by Frank Mantesta
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Tristan Mitchell

State: New York
School: Valley Stream North
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation
Chase O’Brien

Chase O’Brien

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
View Player
​
Chase
O’Brien PF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Friends Academy
|
NY
Stock Risers Early In The Event Season
Very smart young player. Skilled in the paint with great footwork. Can finish with either hand. Can stretch...
Written by Frank Mantesta
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Chase O’Brien

State: New York
School: Friends Academy
Club: NJ Shorehots
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation

Highlights

Brandon Varlack

Brandon Varlack

NY
CG/PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2026
View Player
​
Brandon
Varlack CG/PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Knox School
|
NY
Stock Risers Early In The Event Season
Smooth with the ball. Athletic guard. Long and lanky. Gets into the lane and makes plays. Does a...
Written by Frank Mantesta
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Brandon Varlack

State: New York
School: Knox School
Club: Crown Basketball
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation

Highlights

Brian Vales

Brian Vales

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
View Player
​
Brian
Vales PF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Mount Sinai
|
NY
Stock Risers Early In The Event Season
Possesses great hands and footwork. Strong rebounder on both ends. Added bonus is he’s a big man that...
Written by Frank Mantesta
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Brian Vales

State: New York
School: Mount Sinai
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation
Prep Hoops

Access all of Prep Hoops

Continue reading this article and more.

Continue Reading
Already a subscriber? Log in

Rankings

128 Players Ranked

  • 1
    Dylan Mingo

    Dylan Mingo

    Long Island Lutheran

  • 2
    Jasiah Jervis

    Jasiah Jervis

    Archbishop Stepinac

  • 3
    Adonis Ratliff

    Adonis Ratliff

    Stepinac

  • 4
    Darius Ratliff

    Darius Ratliff

    Stepinac

  • 5
    Oesoemana Sacko

    Oesoemana Sacko

    St. Francis Prep

View Full Rankings

Related Articles

  • Recruitment Update

    Recruitment Update

    Aasim Sullivan • August 29

  • Suffolk Spotlight  Gearing Up For The Season

    Suffolk Spotlight Gearing Up For The Season

    Frank Mantesta • August 29

  • September Watchlist

    September Watchlist

    Aasim Sullivan • August 28

  • Recent Top Performers

    Recent Top Performers

    Aasim Sullivan • August 27

  • Big Apple Report Da Bronx Schools CHSAA

    Big Apple Report Da Bronx Schools CHSAA

    Frank Mantesta • August 27

Loading...
Home New York Stock Risers Early In The Event Season

Prep Network

  • Prep Dig
  • Prep Girls Hoops
  • Prep Hoops
  • Prep Lacrosse
  • Prep Redzone
  • Prep Soccer
  • Prep Softball

Company

  • News
  • About
  • Careers
  • Store
  • Partner Interest Form

Resources

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Cookie Policy
  • Recruiting Tips
  • Student Loan Resources
  • College Scholarship Search

Support

  • My Account
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Prep Hoops. All rights reserved.