Playoff Season: 2026 CHSAA Archdiocesan Tournament

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The opening games of the CHSAA playoffs tip off today at Mount St. Michael. Each matchup is expected to be competitive, and there are several players worth keeping an eye on as the action gets underway. There are several players who have performed at a high level this season.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2473565' first='Christian' last='Brown'] (<strong>Cardinal Hayes</strong>) <strong>- </strong>He is long and active defensively, and he shoots the ball extremely well, giving Cardinal Hayes another reliable scoring threat. He's a versatile prospect with a strong impact on both ends of the floor.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2207292' first='Malik' last='Fields'](<strong>Cardinal Hayes</strong>) - He has a strong offensive feel, able to create off the dribble and shoot it well from the outside. He also makes his presence felt defensively, impacting the game on both ends.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1880463' first='Najay' last='Bess'] (<strong>St. Raymond's</strong>) <strong>- </strong>He's known for his shooting prowess, but he's also been putting the ball on the floor much better and getting all the way to the rim.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2617751' first='Zaire' last='Johnson'] (<strong>St. Raymond's</strong>) - Zaza plays extremely hard, and the lefty has shown the ability to make shots. He's also demonstrated that he has another gear.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2234413' first='Mike' last='Kmetz'] (<strong>Iona Prep</strong>) <strong>- </strong>Throughout the game, his aggressiveness put pressure on defenses, and his versatility was on full display.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3035533' first='Akeem' last='McLaren']<strong>(Monsignor Scanlan</strong>) <strong>- </strong>He is a true floor general and an efficient scorer who also creates for his teammates thanks to his court vision and high basketball IQ<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1543497' first='Javan' last='Webb'] (<strong>Monsignor</strong> <strong>Scanlan</strong>) - He is a very skilled and confident prospect. His versatility allows him to score in multiple ways. He plays above the rim and also has the ability to stretch the floor with range beyond the arc.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2780648' first='Supreme' last='Hinton']<strong>(Mount St Michael) -</strong> He is an explosive lefty guard who uses his strength and feel to navigate the floor with confidence. He excels in the open court, finishing with either a controlled layup or a powerful dunk.<br><br><strong>Additional Prospects to Watch</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2234115' first='Amadou' last='Barry'] - Cardinal Hayes<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2960372' first='Brazir' last='Nelson'] - St. Raymond's<br>Chase Robinson - Iona Prep<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2617774' first='Elijah' last='Joseph'] - Iona Prep<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2194495' first='Hector' last='Almodovar'] - Cardinal Hayes<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3150815' first='Ibrahima' last='Camara'] - St Raymond's<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2303131' first='Joe' last='Wolf'] - Iona Prep<br>Naz Campbell - Cardinal Hayes<br>Nico Parlanti - St. Peter's<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2780653' first='Shane' last='Lopez'] - Mount St. Michael<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2319104' first='Suleyman' last='Kone'] - Cardinal Hayes<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2960371' first='Todd' last='Arrington'] - St Raymond's<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2234419' first='Tommy' last='Wolf'] - Iona Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->