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Preseason Watchlist

Preseason Watchlist
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan November 19, 2025 @ 10:55 AM
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Omar Essam
Omar Essam PF/C | 2026
NY
Anthony Venzen
Anthony Venzen 5'10" | PG | 2027
NY
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His talent shows in how easily he creates advantages, whether attacking downhill or initiating offense. With continued refinement, he projects as a guard who can impact the game at multiple levels.</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":"Anthony Penado","_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":"6'5u0022","_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":"South Shore","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-691df68dc416d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Penado is a skilled wing who can put the ball on the ground and create his own offense. He scores in a variety of ways, showing comfort attacking closeouts and making plays off the dribble. His feel and polish stand out at his size, giving him versatility on the offensive end. With his tools and trajectory, Penado has a high ceiling as he continues to develop.</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":"Johnny Keenan","_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":"5'11u0022","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-691df68dc4219"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keenan is a steady guard who plays with poise and control in every situation. He can score at all three levels and finishes well around the rim with touch and balance. His high IQ shows in his decision-making, pace, and ability to read the floor. With his reliability and skill set, Keenan consistently elevates the play of those around him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2975556"],"_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-691df68dc429f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Essam is a mobile big who moves well for his size and impacts the game with his activity. He continues to develop each month, adding new pieces to his offensive and defensive skill set. His feel for the game is evident in how he positions himself, makes reads, and finishes plays within the flow of the offense. As he grows more confident, Essam's overall presence on the floor becomes harder to ignore.</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":"Chase Robinson","_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":"6'1u0022","_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":"Iona Prep","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-691df68dc4342"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson is a talented lefty who plays with natural touch and confidence. His ability to get to his spots makes him a constant scoring threat. He uses his left hand well to create angles and finish creatively around the rim. With continued growth, Robinson projects as an impactful offensive weapon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Here are some hoopers to watch closely this season.

Anthony Venzen

Anthony Venzen

NY
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Anthony
Venzen PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Monsignor Scanlan
|
NY
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Venzen is a smooth, composed guard who plays with natural fluidity. He consistently gets to the basket, using...
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Anthony Venzen

State: New York
School: Monsignor Scanlan
Club: New York Jayhawks
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Anthony Penado

Anthony Penado

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

Anthony Penado

School: South Shore
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Johnny Keenan

Johnny Keenan

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Johnny Keenan

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Omar Essam

Omar Essam

NY
PF/C
POS PF/C
CLASS 2026
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Omar
Essam PF/C
Class
2026
HS
Luhi
|
NY
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Essam is a mobile big who moves well for his size and impacts the game with his activity....
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Omar Essam

State: New York
School: Luhi
Club: PSA Cardinals
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Highlights

Chase Robinson

Chase Robinson

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2027

Chase Robinson

School: Iona Prep
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