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Suffolk Spotlight Gearing Up For The Season

Suffolk Spotlight  Gearing Up For The Season
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta August 28, 2025 @ 07:32 PM
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Michael Cassione
Michael Cassione 5'10" | CG | 2026
NY
Brian Vales
Brian Vales 6'5" | PF | 2026
NY
Jason Mascia
Jason Mascia 6'4" | CG | 2026
NY
Skyler Ellis
Skyler Ellis 6'4" | CG | 2026
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some player from Suffolk County on Long Island section xi we are looking forward to watching this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1729836"],"_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-68b0eded5c97d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A couple of things have drawn me to this player.As a freshman during a summer league game while other players were getting pizza he was on a side court with his dad working on a quicker release. Last season a game I attended he was missing some shots next 2 possessions he drove the ball to the basket scoring once and getting fouled the second time. Rest of the quarter he drained 3 threes. A long and lanky player. I believe he's still growing. Really nice handle. Can drain threes off the catch or his own dribble. Sneaky and evasive getting to the rim, Good rebounder from the guard position, he can snag rebounds and lead the break off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1729839"],"_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-68b0eded5c9e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Expect a big season from Jason. Tremendous ability to score the ball. Outstanding shooter from beyond the arc. With his shooting prowess he can stretch the floor. Has worked on his handle to add another dimension to his game getting inside. Has shown nice footwork in the paint to score the ball. Draws contract off the bounce and converts old school three point 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":"Damien Scott","_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":"5'10u0022","_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":"Deer Park","_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-68b0eded5cabb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A program that has put a few players at the guard position to the next level. Damien should be on that path as well of playing at the next level. A slasher type player can weave his way to the rim and score the ball. Tremendous court vision and awareness. A stat stuffer from the pg position with points steals and assists.</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":"Vince Corso","_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":"6'2u0022","_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":"Half Hollow Hills West","_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-68b0eded5cb75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A flat out scorer who can do many other things on the court. Unlimited deep range. Strong with the ball can get to the rim and score through contact. He can create shots for himself off the bounce. Moves well without the ball.</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-68b0f4cf40858"} /--> <!-- 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-68b0f4cf408b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A do it all player from the guard position. Really tough strong player with the ball. He is hard to knock off the ball. Defensively he brings intensity and toughness. Outstanding rebounder from the guard position. Uses his strong low base to get inside his defender and make plays.</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-68b0f4cf408ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A interior scorer. He can catch the ball in traffic and finish. Posts up strong and posssesses an assortment of post moves. Uses his size really well rebounding the ball in both ends. High basketball IQ. Really nice skillset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here are some player from Suffolk County on Long Island section xi we are looking forward to watching this coming season.

Skyler Ellis

Skyler Ellis

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Skyler
Ellis CG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Half Hollow Hills East
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NY
Suffolk Spotlight Gearing Up For The Season
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State: New York
School: Half Hollow Hills East
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Jason Mascia

Jason Mascia

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Jason
Mascia CG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
John Glenn
|
NY
Suffolk Spotlight Gearing Up For The Season
Expect a big season from Jason. Tremendous ability to score the ball. Outstanding shooter from beyond the arc....
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Jason Mascia

State: New York
School: John Glenn
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Damien Scott

Damien Scott

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Damien Scott

School: Deer Park
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Vince Corso

Vince Corso

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2026

Vince Corso

School: Half Hollow Hills West
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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
Suffolk Spotlight Gearing Up For The Season
A do it all player from the guard position. Really tough strong player with the ball. He is...
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Michael Cassione

State: New York
School: Smithtown West
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Brian Vales

Brian Vales

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Brian
Vales PF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Mount Sinai
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NY
Suffolk Spotlight Gearing Up For The Season
A interior scorer. He can catch the ball in traffic and finish. Posts up strong and posssesses an...
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Brian Vales

State: New York
School: Mount Sinai
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