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Impact Players to Watch

Impact Players to Watch
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan August 19, 2025 @ 09:30 AM
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Elliot Goldberg
Elliot Goldberg 6'4" | CG/SF | 2028
NY
Jamaal McKnight Jr.
Jamaal McKnight Jr. 6'0" | PG | 2027
MD
Caleb Ourigou
Caleb Ourigou 6'9" | PF | 2026
NY
Jasiah Jervis
Jasiah Jervis 6'4" | SG | 2026
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some players in NY set to make a big impact once the season begins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353540"],"_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-68a48a776c1d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKnight is a downhill guard who consistently puts pressure on the defense. He plays with toughness, embracing physicality on both ends of the floor. At the rim, he excels at finishing through contact, using strength and balance to convert tough shots. His relentless attacking style makes him a constant threat in transition and half-court settings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1729832"],"_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-68a48a776c31a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jervis is coming off a big-time summer where his game took a major leap forward. He's shown clear improvement in confidence, skill, and consistency. As a three-level scorer, he can beat defenders from deep, in the mid-range, and at the rim. His development makes him one of the more dynamic offensive threats in his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2027754"],"_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-68a48a776c393"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ourigou is coming off a big summer where he established himself as a force inside. He's a real problem in the paint, using size, strength, and touch to dominate opponents. His presence on the glass and ability to finish around the rim make him a matchup nightmare. With his recent reclass to 2027, he's set up for an even bigger impact moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2784534' first='Elliot' last='Goldberg']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Westminster","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a48a776c4a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Golberg is a lethal shooter who can consistently knock down shots from deep. He's effective both off the catch and off the dribble, making him difficult to defend. Beyond his shooting, he's a skilled guard with good feel and decision-making. He plays with excellent pace, staying composed and under control in all situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dell Mance","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Knox","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a48a776c586"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mance is a talented two-way player who makes an impact on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he gets downhill with ease and puts constant pressure on the rim. He's a consistent finisher, converting tough looks in traffic and through contact. Defensively, his energy and toughness allow him to disrupt opponents and spark transition opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here are some players in NY set to make a big impact once the season begins.

Jamaal McKnight Jr.

Jamaal McKnight Jr.

MD
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Jamaal
McKnight Jr. PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
DeMatha
|
MD
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Jamaal McKnight Jr.

State: Maryland
School: DeMatha
Club: Team Durant
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Jasiah Jervis

Jasiah Jervis

NY
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Jasiah
Jervis SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Archbishop Stepinac
|
NY
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Jasiah Jervis

State: New York
School: Archbishop Stepinac
Club: NY Rens
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Caleb Ourigou

Caleb Ourigou

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Caleb
Ourigou PF
Class
2026
Height
6'9"
HS
Lawrence Woodmere
|
NY
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State: New York
School: Lawrence Woodmere
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Elliot Goldberg Elliot Goldberg 6'4" | CG/SF Westminster school | 2028 NY

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CLASS 2028

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School: Westminster
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CLASS 2026

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