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<p>Unfortunately, I was only able to attend the games on Saturday, but it was a full day of competitive basketball. It was great to witness how players have developed since the end of their high school season. No player is a finished product, and it's always encouraging to see their progress along with potential upside.</p>
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<p><strong>Connor Moy | Seward Park</strong> - The point guard played with confidence and showed he's capable as both a playmaker and a scorer. He drove baseline and finished creatively off the dribble, followed by a catch ands hoot three from the left corner. I'm interested in tracking his progression moving forward.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2234136' first='Marco' last='Borelli'] | Fordham Prep - He was a consistent playmaker and creative off the bounce. He knocked down threes from various spots on the perimeter and finished with either hand when getting downhill.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2623870' first='Malachi' last='Miller'] | Holy Cross - Malachi played with fluidity and appeared to be actively scanning the floor with the ball in his hands. He looked quicker and stronger as a facilitator, driving and kicking to create open looks. His eyes were always up in transition, ready to advance the play.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2248991' first='Nicholas' last='Rebracca'] | St. Joseph by the Sea - Nic moved well off the ball, consistently finding himself open on the perimeter. He used his smooth release to connect on jumper shots. He doesn't settle for perimeter jumpers, he drove the ball with purpose, not shying away from contact. Underrated as a playmaker, he showcased strong awareness throughout the weekend.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3142680' first='Richard' last='Fernandez'] | St. John's Prep - Rich will bring back much needed experience next season. He has a quick release and the ability to knock down multiple jumpers in a row. He used his body well to create angles and finish at the rim.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2891626' first='Se'nre' last='Tuitt'] | Kennedy Catholic - He was patient running the offense and handled pressure well. He knocked down jumpers and used his first step to get downhill. He relied on his ability to make quick decisions, driving the ball and making sharp reads to create open looks after drawing defenders.</p>
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<p><strong>Additional Players to Watch</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3501054' first='Austin' last='Dottin'] | St. Francis Prep<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3035533' first='Akeem' last='McLaren'] | Monsignor Scanlan<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3557616' first='Chase' last='Robinson'] | Iona Prep<br><strong>Daoude Dibassy</strong> | Promise Academy<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3345053' first='Heathe-Thro' last='Healings'] | Monsignor Scanlan<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2568369' first='Ethan' last='Bien Aime'] | St. Luke's<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2994243' first='Jaiden' last='Carmona'] | Adams Street Academy<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2780652' first='Jamel' last='Jordan'] | Monsignor Scanlan<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2780638' first='Justin' last='Desena'] | St. Francis Prep<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3580551' first='Levi' last='Sylvester'] | South Shore<br><strong>Leneil Jones Jr</strong>. | St. Luke's<br><strong>Noah Scott</strong> | St. Peter's<br><strong>Tenzin Yougel</strong> | Adams Street Academy<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2617759' first='Thijs' last='Kevorkian'] | Iona Prep<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2960371' first='Todd' last='Arrington'] | St. Raymond<br><strong>Zaire Johnson</strong> | St. Raymond</p>
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Unfortunately, I was only able to attend the games on Saturday, but it was a full day of competitive basketball. It was great to witness how players have developed since the end of their high school season. No player is a finished product, and it's always encouraging to see their progress along with potential upside.
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