Amir Chambers and Jefferson Trio – Brooklyn Future Prospects

<!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior varsity basketball is where tomorrow's varsity stars first separate themselves, and Brooklyn I is currently loaded with young guards who are already producing at an elite rate. While the wins and losses matter, what truly stands out this season is the consistency, confidence, and scoring versatility shown by the league's top ten JV players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Top 10 Players Shaping Brooklyn l JV (2025-26)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><br>Amir Chambers (Brooklyn Collegiate) Leading the way is Amir Chambers, who sits atop the scoring leaderboard with <strong>134 points</strong>. Chambers plays with the confidence of a varsity veteran, showing a polished scoring package and a fearless mentality that makes him nearly impossible to guard at the JV level. His ability to create his own shot and thrive in pressure moments positions him as one of the most intriguing underclass prospects in the borough.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Daniel Pearson Jr (Jefferson) Right behind him is Daniel Pearson Jr, who has emerged as Jefferson's offensive engine. Pearson's scoring instincts go beyond raw volume — he reads the floor well, understands spacing, and consistently finds open looks.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2460745' first='Tyrell' last='Ashby'] (Jefferson) Teammate [player_tooltip player_id='2460745' first='Tyrell' last='Ashby'] is part of one of the most productive JV backcourts in Brooklyn. Alongside Pearson and Kamari Johnson, Ashby helps form a trio that can change a game with pace, pressure, and perimeter production.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Kamari Johnson (Jefferson) Kamari Johnson completes Jefferson's dangerous trio. Together, Pearson, Ashby, and Johnson have combined for <strong>160+ points</strong>, and their chemistry and tempo consistently put defenses on their heels.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Michael Gadson (Boys &amp; Girls) At Boys &amp; Girls, Michael Gadson continues to assert himself as a physical guard who embraces contact and thrives attacking downhill. His presence has provided stability in tight games and added a rugged edge to his team's perimeter attack.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Adrian Thomas (Jefferson) Adrian Thomas has quietly built a reputation as a dependable scorer who rarely forces the action. His ability to pick his spots makes him one of the most efficient players in the league.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Shiloh Knight-El (Eagle Academy II) Shiloh Knight-El represents the next wave of borough talent at Eagle Academy II, pairing athleticism with growing confidence on the perimeter as his offensive game continues to expand.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bryce Meade (Eagle Academy II) Bryce Meade joins Knight-El as another Eagle Academy II guard to know. The foundation is clear: athletic tools, increasing shot confidence, and a trajectory pointing toward bigger varsity impact ahead.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Devin Jones (Jefferson) Rounding out the list is Devin Jones, one of the few freshmen on the top ten. His early production speaks to both his potential and the depth of Jefferson's JV pipeline.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2909992' first='Ethan' last='Jones'] (Jefferson) [player_tooltip player_id='2909992' first='Ethan' last='Jones'] is a sophomore guard whose production continues to climb as the season progresses. Like Devin, he reflects the strength of Jefferson's developmental system — and the competitive environment that keeps players ready for the next level.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">What It Means for Brooklyn</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Brooklyn I JV landscape is overflowing with young guards who are already performing at a varsity pace. As these top ten players continue to mature, expect them to reshape the borough in the coming seasons — because today's JV standouts are tomorrow's borough leaders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":3271557,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Daniel Pearson Jr.","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Thomas Jefferson High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='3135446' first='United' last='As One'] ","_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-694f870c7bca6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He has emerged as not just a scorer, but a guard who controls rhythm. If you speed him up, he stays composed; if you play back, he walks into his pull-up window; if you overhelp, he punishes with the right pass. His trajectory says he'll be a key name in Brooklyn as the season keeps moving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->