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Big Apple Report 2026’s

Big Apple Report 2026’s
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta August 29, 2024 @ 07:23 PM
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's look at the class of 2026 players we need to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1729838"],"_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-66c79520bd5d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the premiere three point specialists on Long Island. Coming off of screens he comes off tight with hands and feet ready to drill it. Can also get off his own shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2303117"],"_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-66c79520bd62d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Having a tremendous summer. He is posting double-doubles at each showing. Outstanding rebounder. A presence in the paint. Can score around the rim with strength and quickness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2027768"],"_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-66d09c0817c30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strong guard with a good handle. Good base handling the ball protects it well. Can score off the drive or from the perimeter. Sees the floor really well. Competes on both ends of the floor with toughness and grit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2027753"],"_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-66d0a20297bab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Physically strong player. Can really shoot it. Outstanding defender. Understands defensive rotations and concepts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2303134"],"_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-66d0a20297c6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Improving every time we see him. Strong athletic player. Soft touch on his jumper. Inside he scores with quickness. Outstanding rebounds. Uses his athleticism to block shots.</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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d09c0817cb5"} /-->

Let's look at the class of 2026 players we need to watch.

Brady McGowan

Brady McGowan

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Brady
McGowan CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Eastport South Manor
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NY
Big Apple Report 2026’s
One of the premiere three point specialists on Long Island. Coming off of screens he comes off tight...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Brady McGowan

State: New York
School: Eastport South Manor
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Dylan Cudjoe

Dylan Cudjoe

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Dylan
Cudjoe PF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Lawrence Woodmere
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NY
Big Apple Report 2026’s
Having a tremendous summer. He is posting double-doubles at each showing. Outstanding rebounder. A presence in the paint....
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Dylan Cudjoe

Instagram
State: New York
School: Lawrence Woodmere
Club: NY Rens
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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
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NY
Big Apple Report 2026’s
Strong guard with a good handle. Good base handling the ball protects it well. Can score off the...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Michael Cassione

State: New York
School: Smithtown West
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Matt Scalisi

Matt Scalisi

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Matt
Scalisi CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Farrell
|
NY
Big Apple Report 2026’s
Physically strong player. Can really shoot it. Outstanding defender. Understands defensive rotations and concepts.
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Matt Scalisi

State: New York
School: Farrell
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Kaiden Francis

Kaiden Francis

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Kaiden
Francis PF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Nazareth
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NY
Big Apple Report 2026’s
Improving every time we see him. Strong athletic player. Soft touch on his jumper. Inside he scores with...
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Kaiden Francis

State: New York
School: Nazareth
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    Dylan Mingo

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    Jasiah Jervis

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    Stepinac

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    Darius Ratliff

    Stepinac

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    Oesoemana Sacko

    St. Francis Prep

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