Section I Roundup: Class of 2021 Favorites Pt. 1

<p>As Prep Hoops New York prepares to release its official, complete state rankings, it has to venture farther upstate where few exposure events or recruiting sources go. Upstate New York hasn’t always gotten the same shine and flare as the City, but it still has quality talent. As we prepare to include them all in a groundbreaking, comprehensive ranking, it can’t hurt to take a closer look at some of the better players in upstate, starting with Section I.</p> <p><strong>Ryan McIntyre | Marmoneck</strong></p> <p>Ryan McIntyre has demonstrated that he is not just a great offensive guard, but quite possibly one of the best defensive guards in the state, with a points-steals double-double to add to his resume. While that may seem like a fluke, McIntyre proved it wasn’t. All season, McIntyre used his speed and hands to put pressure on perimeter guards, forcing easy turnovers, while he has his knack for reading the offense and being in the right place at the right time. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="945521" first="Jayson" last="Mcghee"] | New Rochelle</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="945521" first="Jayson" last="Mcghee"] has excelled this season for New Rochelle high school as a volume scorer. The guard would just be able to continuously take the ball in his hands and find a way to get it in the hoop, whether it be through frequent penetration, a marksman’s shot, or his ability to find the right teammates at the right time to get points that way. This senior year for him, he should be experiencing a division one caliber season.</p> <p><strong>Troy Hupstead | Mt. Vernon </strong></p> <p>All season, Troy Hupstead has demonstrated his worth for Mount Vernon in the box. An elite double player, Hupstead has the size and strength to back down division 1 forwards in the paint, as well as successfully defend against their post up tricks on the other end. Hupstead’s value comes on offense, where his athleticism lets him outmaneuver bigs and make it to the rim unscathed.</p> <p><strong>Jesse Zimmerman | Blind Brook</strong></p> <p>Jesse Zimmerman has been a textbook new-age guard for Blind Brook high school, meaning he is something they, as well as colleges, cannot get enough of. Zimmerman has a reliable three-point shot, as well as his playmaking. He can take the offense by its reigns and bring up the ball, facilitating team and generating open looks for himself and his team. He is the right guard to have on any time of team.</p> <p><strong>Luis Santana | Port Chester</strong></p> <p>Luis Santana has the right keys to succeed as a guard-forward. He has an always capable shot, but more importantly, he isn’t afraid of contact. If there is one thing to take away from any highlight film of him you watch, it’s that he can handle taking the ball to the hole and creating contact with defenders. While this may give him a few bumps and bruises, it sets him up for success, especially at the foul line, and contracts the defense for his teammates to succeed.</p> <p><strong>Tymir Greene | White Plains</strong></p> <p>Tymir Greene has become an essential guard for the White Plains offense specifically, but every basketball team, at every level, should have a player like Tymir. Tymir has brought up the ball and gotten it from backcourt to frontcourt successfully all season, and frequently went farther as he made it his game to pound the paint and penetrate multiple times per game.</p> <p><strong>Promise Opurum | New Rochelle</strong></p> <p>Promise Opurum has shown legitimate potential as a 4 man this season, Opurum has his strength and can hold his own on both ends of the floor, but he doesn’t let his size define his play. Opurum has a great shot to go with his handles, while he has speeding oozing out of him, being able to take the ball all 94 feet from rim to rim, ahead of the pack to finish strongly at the rim.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>