NYC Invitational – Key Standouts Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The NYC Invitational highlighted top prospects from across the country, with some already committed to colleges and others still making their mark in high school. The event featured committed prospects such as [player_tooltip player_id='1696183' first='Kayden' last='Allen'] of Long Island Lutheran, who is headed to Cincinnati, and [player_tooltip player_id='2465117' first='Ryan' last='Moesch'] of Cushing Academy, who is committed to Siena.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3195964"],"_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-6939ef6632d19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He was quick and strong with the ball. He penetrated downhill his left hand and switched to his right to the finish layup. One thing I noticed was that he always kept his eyes on the target when penetrating and converting layups. He knocked down a pull-up three and maintained his steady play. He shot well from beyond the arc and was solid defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3195965"],"_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-6939ef6632d7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ethan seemed to be everywhere on the floor. He knocked down a three from the left corner and hit a two‑dribble midrange pull‑up after starting in the left corner. He showed the ability to be a pesky defender while remaining reliable on the offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353540"],"_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-6939ef6632dc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He filled in perfectly as the lead guard, maintaining the tempo. He connected on a right‑corner three and a catch‑and‑shoot three. He used his speed and quickness to create plays. During his limited time on the floor, his impact was evident, and LuHi pulled away with the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543497"],"_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-6939eb2f1dd54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing against a talented LuHi team, Javan played well and showed no signs of worry. The lefty knocked down a three from the right wing off the bounce, followed by a long three from the top of the key. He managed to get downhill and spin back to his right, finishing with a layup. He demonstrated the ability to finish with both hands when driving downhill. He also took a charge, sacrificing his body, which highlighted his grit and willingness to help his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3195962"],"_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-6939ef6632e28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He was in rhythm from start to finish. He began the game aggressively and established himself as a playmaker. He was a quality left-handed point guard who shot well from three. He was able to connect on a mid-range pull-up. Crafty as a ball handler, he used his hesitation dribble to create an and-one opportunity. He was effective in transition both as a driver and as a three-point shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Additional Standouts</strong><br>Chris Allegra '26, Coatesville High School<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2470887' first='Elliot' last='Erickson'] '27, Cushing Academy<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1578527' first='Jack' last='Hynes'] '26, Cushing Academy<br>Jake Nosck '27, Cushing Academy<br>Lawrence Brown '26, Coatesville High School<br>Theo Edema '27 Cushing Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->