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CHSAA Rising Seniors To Watch

CHSAA Rising Seniors To Watch
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta April 3, 2026 @ 10:59 AM
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Richard Fernandez
Richard Fernandez 6'2" | CG | 2027
NY
Anthony Venzen
Anthony Venzen 6'3" | SF | 2027
NY
Zaire Johnson
Zaire Johnson 5'11" | PG | 2027
NY
Christian Brown
Christian Brown 6'4" | SG | 2027
NY
Ryan Hanley
Ryan Hanley 6'5" | PF/SF | 2027
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the array of young rising senior talent in the city, here are some more 2027 to keep an eye on this spring and summer event season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2473565"],"_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-69cfe356f2d22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">(Pictured) Christian averaged 13 ppg this past season. He can finish through contact with either hand. Can impact the game on both ends not with just his scoring ability but also what he brings to the floor with his toughness and ability to rebound and defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2617756"],"_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-69cfe356f2d7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anthony averaged 11 ppg for Scanlan this past season. We feel he has just scratched the surface for his overall game. He is equally effective on both ends of the floor. Huge upside. Excellent in transition . Runs the floor with a purpose and finishes with strength and toughness. Really good defender with the desire for aggressive toughness. </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":"Luke Jackson","_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":"6'2u0022","_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":"Loughlin","_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-69cfe356f2e1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke averaged 11 ppg for Scanlan. The lefty showed the willingness to finish at the rim with strength and toughness. He has a nice jumper from the foul i</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">line and does like a little shit fake old school style and then get to the rim. In fact the toughness is on full display on both ends of the floor. Hard working player, does a great job on the boards especially keeping plays alive for extra possessions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2617751"],"_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-69cfe356f2e6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zaire averaged 11 ppg this past season. He is a true pg who can play the 2 spot as well. Very crafty with the ball. Has a great feel for the game. Can speed you up but not get sped up. Confident and poised. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3142680"],"_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-69cfe356f2eb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richard averaged 23 ppg this past season for St John's Prep. He can flat out shoot it. Moves really well without the ball. Reads defenses well relocating to open spots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2234301"],"_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-69cfe356f2ef3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryan averaged 12 ppg this past season. Ryan does his scoring inside or out. He can score multiple ways. He can post up the smaller defenders or put it on the floor against taller guys. Stretches the floor with his ability to shoot the three. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the array of young rising senior talent in the city, here are some more 2027 to keep an eye on this spring and summer event season.

Christian Brown

Christian Brown

NY
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Christian
Brown SG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Cardinal Hayes
|
NY
CHSAA Rising Seniors To Watch
(Pictured) Christian averaged 13 ppg this past season. He can finish through contact with either hand. Can impact...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Christian Brown

State: New York
School: Cardinal Hayes
Club: Riverside Hawks NYC
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Anthony Venzen

Anthony Venzen

NY
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Anthony
Venzen SF
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Monsignor Scanlan
|
NY
CHSAA Rising Seniors To Watch
Anthony averaged 11 ppg for Scanlan this past season. We feel he has just scratched the surface for...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Anthony Venzen

State: New York
School: Monsignor Scanlan
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Luke Jackson

Luke Jackson

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

Luke Jackson

School: Loughlin
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Zaire Johnson

Zaire Johnson

NY
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Zaire
Johnson PG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
St. Raymond
|
NY
CHSAA Rising Seniors To Watch
Zaire averaged 11 ppg this past season. He is a true pg who can play the 2 spot...
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Zaire Johnson

State: New York
School: St. Raymond
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Richard Fernandez

Richard Fernandez

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Richard
Fernandez CG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
St. John's Prep
|
NY
CHSAA Rising Seniors To Watch
Richard averaged 23 ppg this past season for St John’s Prep. He can flat out shoot it. Moves...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Richard Fernandez

State: New York
School: St. John's Prep
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Ryan Hanley

Ryan Hanley

NY
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2027
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Ryan
Hanley PF/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Farrell
|
NY
CHSAA Rising Seniors To Watch
Ryan averaged 12 ppg this past season. Ryan does his scoring inside or out. He can score multiple...
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Ryan Hanley

State: New York
School: Farrell
Club: New Jersey Panthers
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