Slam Dunk x Crusader Classic 2026 standouts

The Slam Dunk x Crusader Classic, held at the Westchester County Center, was a great event that featured a number of high‑level high school teams competing at an elite level. Several 2026 prospects stood out with strong performances on Day 2.    He has a knack for drawing fouls when driving the ball. He attacks downhill with his left and can occasionally finish with his right. He knocked down a standstill three on the left wing and hit a late‑clock three to finish the quarter. He played with fluidity and confidence throughout. He is headed to Harvard next year.     He attacked with a strong drive to draw a foul, hit a left‑hand hook, and knocked down a transition three from the right wing. He added a 15‑foot baseline pull‑up, jumped a passing lane for a steal that led to an and‑one finish through contact, and buried a catch and shoot three from the left corner. He also scored on a baseline runner and a soft baseline jumper. A versatile offensive threat throughout, he finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, earning game MVP honors.     He earned MVP honors after finishing with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 blocks for a triple‑double. He dominated the boards on both ends, consistently keeping plays alive. He showed his ability to stretch the floor while still anchoring the paint defensively. He ran the floor well and even finished through contact in transition.     Surrounded by Division I talent can be intimidating, but Jack consistently makes plays that won't show up in the box score. He brings a calming presence to the entire team. Defensively, he played solid on‑ball defense and consistently maintained strong ball‑you‑man positioning, displaying sound defensive fundamentals.     He knocked down a catch and shoot three in transition, added another from the right corner, and hit one from the right wing. He also flashed to the free‑throw line and knocked down a jumper. His fluid stroke only needs a second of space to get off. He finished with 20 points and 6 rebounds, and he's a force on the football field as well.     Left‑handed point guard who does a good job pushing tempo. He knocked down a standstill three from the right wing and showed strong dribble penetration, executing as both a scorer and a passer with good recognition of interior mismatches. He grabbed a key rebound that led to an easy dunk in transition. He also attacked downhill effectively, creating a layup opportunity with a well‑timed pass. Good overall court vision and impact on both ends.     He has good hands, competes defensively, and provides a tough interior presence capable of drawing fouls. He showed glimpses of his comfort scoring over his low shoulder from the left block and used a straight‑line drive to draw additional contact. His blend of strength and quickness made him a mismatch for interior defenders. He consistently created space inside for offensive rebounds and scores well when he's able to get downhill. He is headed to play Binghamton baseball.    Additional 2026 Standouts Christopher Sanchez - Fox Lane High Shool [player_tooltip player_id='1729829' first='Hassan' last='Koureissi'] - Archbishop Stepanic JT Lindi - Iona Prep [player_tooltip player_id='1729832' first='Jasiah' last='Jervis'] - Archbishop Stepinac

The Slam Dunk x Crusader Classic, held at the Westchester County Center, was a great event that featured a number of high‑level high school teams competing at an elite level. Several 2026 prospects stood out with strong performances on Day 2.