Grassroots Program Feature: Palisades Elite ZGXL
The Zero Gravity Exposure League (ZGXL) & Grassroots XL hosted the Session 1 – ZGXL Kickoff event at Game On Fitchburg in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Energy level was high as teams fought to position themselves well in the standings. Palisades Elite…
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Continue ReadingThe Zero Gravity Exposure League (ZGXL) & Grassroots XL hosted the Session 1 – ZGXL Kickoff event at Game On Fitchburg in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Energy level was high as teams fought to position themselves well in the standings. Palisades Elite ZGXL went 4-0 on the weekend and features several players from North Rockland High School; who are coming off a State Championship game appearance where they just barely came up short to Victor High School for the NYSPHAA Class AA Title. Here are some of their standout performers on the weekend:
Elijah Barclay
Elijah Barclay
Elijah Barclay is a 6’2 combo guard from North Rockland High School and is in the graduating class of 2023. Barclay is strong, athletic and has the ability to use those qualities to his advantage. Very good driver and can penetrate the lane and get paint touches, has good touch around the rim and makes good reads when he draws help side defenders. Extremely competitive and physical, tough on ball defender who can slide his feet and use angles to shut down driving lanes.
Nicholas Rivera
Nicholas Rivera
Nicholas Rivera is a 6’2 combo guard from North Rockland High School and is in the graduating class of 2024. Rivera is a quick and explosive guard who does a great job driving and penetrating into the heart of the defense. Great use of the pump fake and was able to get defenders off their feet all day. Has the ability to knock it down from 3 point distance and again can use that pump fake to get into the second and third levels of the defense. Good vision and passing ability when in the paint to find teammates for scoring opportunities.
Daniel Nyamollo
Daniel Nyamollo
Daniel Nyamollo is a 6’2 combo guard from Nanuet High School and is in the graduating class of 2023. Nyamollo plays defense and can pressure the ball handler for the whole length of the court. Good athlete, strong driver, gets into the paint and plays off two feet, making good decisions and good reads. Pushes the pace and gets the ball up the court in transition, creating scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
Jackson Delaney
Jackson Delaney
Jackson Delaney is a 6’4 small forward from Suffern High School and is in the graduating class of 2023. Delaney is smooth on the court and most impressive is his ability to stretch the floor and connect from long range. He has a quick release off the catch and nice off ball movement to get open for shots. Has the ability to put it in on the floor and attack the paint, and nice touch around the rim. Strong rebounder and can guard multiple positions on the defensive end.
Aidan Santiago
Aidan Santiago
Aidan Santiago is a 6’2 guard from North Rockland High School and is in the graduating class of 2024. Santiago is a strong ball handler and avoids deflections and turnovers when being pressured. Passes are on time and on target, has the ability to set teammates up for shots. Good shooter off the catch from 3 point distance, also has the ability to drive and get paint touches when the closeouts over pursue. Good defender, can sit down in a stance and turn the ball handler.