Names to Remember from the Heat Wave

Kevin Daniels June 18, 2026 @ 08:37 AM

There were numerous names to remember at the Heat Wave thanks to their overall skill sets and high level of play. I'm looking forward to evaluating their progress throughout the rest of the summer and into the season. Austin Irizarry | LI Level Up - Austin shot the ball well from the perimeter, but it was the ways he created clean looks that stood out most. Defenses can't lose track of him in transition, fall asleep in the half court, or he'll make them pay. He has a fluid, quick release, which instantly makes him an offensive weapon. Charles Kuo | LI Level up - Kuo is an instant spark off the bench. He added a relentless edge and tenacity to the game. He's a scrappy defender and an aggressive driver when getting into the paint. He used his minutes effectively, which proved to be important off the bench. [player_tooltip player_id='2910609' first='Christopher' last='Lake'] | Frenji - The lefty is a very skilled guard who can knock down shots and get to the basket. He's a fearless driver who was also the quickest and shiftiest player on the floor, and he soon realized his speed was an advantage it helped him create open looks. Elijah Turuseta | Next Up - (Pictured Above) He connected on a crafty layups in transition and knocked down a threes from the right wing. His passion and competitiveness were contagious and couldn't be overlooked.   [player_tooltip player_id='3011876' first='David' last='Santos'] | Frenji - He plays north & south with great energy. He drives with force and keeps pressure on defenders with his ability to attack off the dribble. He appears to be in excellent shape and capable of logging heavy minutes. Additional Prospects Chris Serwatka | Team U1 Eden Bernard | Team U1 Elijah Orr | Team U1

There were numerous names to remember at the Heat Wave thanks to their overall skill sets and high level of play. I'm looking forward to evaluating their progress throughout the rest of the summer and into the season.

Austin Irizarry | LI Level Up - Austin shot the ball well from the perimeter, but it was the ways he created clean looks that stood out most. Defenses can't lose track of him in transition, fall asleep in the half court, or he'll make them pay. He has a fluid, quick release, which instantly makes him an offensive weapon.

Charles Kuo | LI Level up - Kuo is an instant spark off the bench. He added a relentless edge and tenacity to the game. He's a scrappy defender and an aggressive driver when getting into the paint. He used his minutes effectively, which proved to be important off the bench.

Christopher Lake Christopher Lake 5'0" | PG NY | Frenji - The lefty is a very skilled guard who can knock down shots and get to the basket. He's a fearless driver who was also the quickest and shiftiest player on the floor, and he soon realized his speed was an advantage it helped him create open looks.

Elijah Turuseta | Next Up - (Pictured Above) He connected on a crafty layups in transition and knocked down a threes from the right wing. His passion and competitiveness were contagious and couldn't be overlooked.