New York AA CHSAA Team Previews Cardinal Hayes and St Raymond’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We look into 2 teams that have their sights set on a city title. Both programs have been very successful for a long time putting out a lot of wins and college talent. This year once again college coaches will be watching their games very closely.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St Raymond's lost 2 big pieces through graduation. Brandon Stores and Tai Turnage are both at D1 programs. But the covet might be different but definitely not bare.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They will be able to match size upfront with two 6”8 players with different skill sets. Ibrahima Camara has shown to be a strong tough rebounder on both ends of the floor. Excellent defender. He has shown good footwork and a assortment of post moves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luis Carrillo Moss is the other 6”8 player with the ability to stretch the floor and drain open threes. In the paint he has a nice face up game and also plays well with his back to the basket. Tremendous rom protector who does it with athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1880463' first='Najay' last='Bess'] is a 6”5 playmaker. Attacks the basket with toughness. Outstanding finishing on the break. Possesses a nice mid range game. Really good defensively at getting his hands in passing lanes and turning defense to offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hassan Cisse is a defensive stopper. A 6”3 2026 crafty player. Attacks the rim with a relentless drive. <br>[player_tooltip player_id='2770672' first='Jacob' last='Dyson'] is a 6”6 2027 plater with the ability with his size to shoot over players. He has shown a nice touch. Can score in the paint with an assortment of moves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2617751' first='Zaire' last='Johnson'] 5”10 207 crafty point guard. A young player that sees the floor really well. Plays with poise and confidence. A cerebral type player who can read the defense and then make the right play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cardinal Hayes will boast a team with senior leadership but also rely on a young nucleus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2207292' first='Malik' last='Fields'] a 6”6 2026 with a lot of D1 interest will look to lead Hayes a long way.He has a nice guard skilll set with size. This makes him very appealing to college programs. He can score through contact. Scores multiple ways with good range. Excellent rebounder from the wing spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2759593' first='David' last='Gaymon'] a 6”4 2026 wing with strength and toughness. A strong physical player on both ends of the floor. Makes tough shots look easy. Good defender on or off the ball shooting gaps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2234115' first='Amadou' last='Barry'] 6”9 2027 will battle inside. A tough big forceful player. A physical presence in the paint. Relentless on both glass. Ability to stretch the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brice Yancy 5”10 2028 guard with deep range ability. Creates separation off the bounce.Excellent distributor of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nassir Campbell 6”4 2026 strong physical player. Really good scoring inside vs bigger player. Draws fouls in the paint sending him to the foul line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Souleymone Kone and [player_tooltip player_id='2780672' first='Cheikh' last='Samb'] two 2028 guards will be players to watch. siuleymane is a 6”1 athletic confident guard. A lot of potential and a high ceiling. Above the rim capabilities. Cheikh 6”3 guard with great length. Really good in transition. Plays the game with natural ability that looks effortless but he is just that talented.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->