CHSAA Team Previews BQ Division Nazareth- Xaverian

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We preview 2 teams that had good seasons last year. Nazareth has been really good since Coach Irvin has infused energy in the program. Having a 11-5 season. On the other hand Xaverian might have surprised some finishing 8-8 but if you know coach Chapman he gets his players to buy in and run through walls. Both programs will once again compete at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nazareth lost some talent but has a lot of talent ready to step in. Joel Barnaby Alexander a6”6 2026 versatile player. Joel had to sit out a year and then last year he saw full action. This coming season I expect a break out season for this smooth wing. A long lefty athletic player. He is able to see over defenders. A smooth stroke. Can get into the lane and kick it. Multi dimensional player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A J Moody will run the show on the floor. A very quick first step creates problems for the defense. At 5”11 2026 he is a true point guard with blow by speed. High basketball IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayden Blakemore 6”2 2026 should get big minutes this year. With the ability to drive and find shooters from above mentioned players Jayden could get a lot of open looks. He is an excellent shooter and should benefit from those passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Xaverian had a nice season last year and have some promising players looking ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6”4 [player_tooltip player_id='2351298' first='David' last='Duncan'] class of 2027 is a big bulky body takes up space using his size to rebound and score inside. He can stretch the floor with his ability to drain the open three. Coach is expecting a big year from him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ned Williams Law 2028 6”5 athletic wing. Possesses a nice mid range game very good pull up jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior leadership will come from 6”1 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2794197' first='Christian' last='Hinestroza'] excellent rebounder from the guard position. He has a great feel for the game. Creative playmaker. Can score on his own or set up teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2234123' first='Terrence' last='Belizaire'] 2027 with a 6”5 frame with a guard skill set. Can score from all three levels. High energy player who can defend multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->