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September Watchlist

September Watchlist
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan August 28, 2025 @ 09:22 AM
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Avian Rodriguez
Avian Rodriguez 5'10" | PG | 2029
NY
Flory Kuminga
Flory Kuminga 6'7" | PF | 2029
NJ
Naziel Hilario
Naziel Hilario 5'10" | PG | 2029
New E
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His forward momentum and versatility create matchup problems for opponents, often shifting the game's tempo in his team's favor. By impacting the game in multiple ways—scoring, defending, and facilitating—he helps secure wins beyond the stat sheet. Newsom's all-around performance exemplifies the value of a true two-way threat in competitive play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194733"],"_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-68b06615d7144"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hilario is a name that's being heard more and more as his impact on the game continues to grow. With each performance, he proves he's set to be a key player to watch moving forward. His skill, composure, and ability to rise in big moments have drawn attention across the league. As his confidence builds, so does his influence on every game he plays.</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='2879138' first='Avian' last='Rodriguez']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hayes","_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-68b06615d71e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rodriguez is a smooth, composed player who makes the game look effortless. He can score when needed but also excels at facilitating and getting teammates involved. His ability to play with pace keeps defenses on their heels and opens up the floor. With his poise and versatility, Rodriguez consistently elevates his team's offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2879104"],"_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-68b06615d7239"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kuminga is a downhill-type player who attacks the basket with power and purpose. His athleticism and aggressiveness make him a constant threat in transition and in the half-court. As his game continues to develop, he's quickly becoming a notable stock riser. With each performance, Kuminga proves he's ready to take the next step in his career.</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":"Ike Davids","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Li Lutheran","_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-68b06615d72ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davids is a big presence on the court, bringing size and skill to the paint. His transfer to LuHi signals a major addition to an already strong program. With his ability to impact both ends of the floor, he's expected to play a key role right away. Davids' move makes LuHi even more of a team to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here is a list of players setting themselves up for a big time September.

Ty Newsom

Ty Newsom

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

Ty Newsom

School: St. Lukes
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Naziel Hilario

Naziel Hilario

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Naziel
Hilario PG
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
St. Andrew's
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Club: PSA Cardinals
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Avian Rodriguez Avian Rodriguez Avian Rodriguez 5'10" | PG State NY

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School: Hayes
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Flory Kuminga

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HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2029
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Class
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Height
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Flory Kuminga

State: New Jersey
School: Patrick School
Club: NY Rens
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Ike Davids

Ike Davids

HEIGHT 6'11"
POS PF
CLASS 2027

Ike Davids

School: Li Lutheran
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