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Big Apple Report All Over The State

Big Apple Report  All Over The State
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta August 31, 2025 @ 08:05 PM
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Zaire Johnson
Zaire Johnson 5'11" | PG | 2027
NY
Denim Trotman
Denim Trotman 6'0" | PG | 2026
NY
Markus Henry
Markus Henry 6'4" | PF | 2025
NY
Sincere Folk
Sincere Folk 6'0" | CG | 2026
NY
Keiji Clifton
Keiji Clifton 6'5" | SG | 2026
NY
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Potentially could be a Poy in their league candidate. Hank has really good court vision and awareness. Plays the game at his pace. Very smooth handle and shooting stroke. The stroke comes with unlimited range. Nice rotation out of the hand and he can shoot it off the catch or the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1729826"],"_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-68b4e4ba576e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sincere understands the game beyond his years. A playmaking guard from the point who can not only run the team flawlessly but take over games with his scoring capabilities. He is strong with the ball getting into the paint and creating scoring chances for himself or others. Defensively he does a good job on the ball staying in front and turning the ball handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207282"],"_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-68b4e4ba57728"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Denim can flat score the ball. Has really good range. Has shown the ability to get by his defender get into the lane and score in a variety of ways. I have seen him come off the bench and heat up really quick scoring in bunches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543639"],"_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-68b4e4ba5776b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keiji has bounced around some schools but the talent always comes with him. He has good size with a really nice combination of a skillset. He can shoot itfrom beyond the arc or drive the ballno matter who's guarding him big or small. A versatile player. Will use shot fakes and jab sets to create scoring opportunities for himself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1866248"],"_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-68b4e4ba577ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Markus possesses really good size. Using his size and length he is capable of guarding multiple positions. He is a stat stuffer. A rim protector who not only blocks shots but corrals them after the block. Rebounds really well. Can score inside gaining good post block position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2617751"],"_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-68b4f03cbbc08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A ball hawk defender. Uses his foot speed quickness to make the opposing ball handler very uncomfortable. Really quick with the ball. Changes speed and direction playing at a good pace. Will get in the floor for loose balls. Nice pull up jumper and can also get to the rim off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We now look at some other players in the state as we get the season previews ready.

Hank Williams Jr.

Hank Williams Jr.

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2027

Hank Williams Jr.

School: St Mary's
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Sincere Folk

Sincere Folk

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Sincere
Folk CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
South Shore
|
NY
Big Apple Report All Over The State
Sincere understands the game beyond his years. A playmaking guard from the point who can not only run...
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Sincere Folk

State: New York
School: South Shore
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Denim Trotman

Denim Trotman

NY
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Denim
Trotman PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Eagle Academy Bronx
|
NY
Big Apple Report All Over The State
Denim can flat score the ball. Has really good range. Has shown the ability to get by his...
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Denim Trotman

State: New York
School: Eagle Academy Bronx
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Keiji Clifton

Keiji Clifton

NY
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Keiji
Clifton SG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Eagle Brooklyn
|
NY
Big Apple Report All Over The State
Keiji has bounced around some schools but the talent always comes with him. He has good size with...
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State: New York
School: Eagle Brooklyn
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Markus Henry

Markus Henry

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Markus
Henry PF
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Sacred Heart
|
NY
Big Apple Report All Over The State
Markus possesses really good size. Using his size and length he is capable of guarding multiple positions. He...
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Markus Henry

State: New York
School: Sacred Heart
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Zaire Johnson

Zaire Johnson

NY
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Zaire
Johnson PG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
St. Raymonds
|
NY
Big Apple Report All Over The State
A ball hawk defender. Uses his foot speed quickness to make the opposing ball handler very uncomfortable. Really...
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Zaire Johnson

State: New York
School: St. Raymonds
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