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Top Talent Upstate – Downstate

Top Talent Upstate – Downstate
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta July 25, 2023 @ 11:01 AM
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Ben Michaels
Ben Michaels 6'7" | PF | 2024
NY
Jake Sussberg
Jake Sussberg 6'5" | CG | 2025
NY
Luke Little
Luke Little 6'2" | SG | 2024
NY
Carlos Rodriguez
Carlos Rodriguez 6'3" | PG | 2024
NY
Isiah Henderson
Isiah Henderson 6'4" | SG | 2024
NY
Bruce Wingate
Bruce Wingate 6'3" | SG | 2024
NY
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We look at the talented players outside of the city.

Carlos Rodriguez

Carlos Rodriguez

NY
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Carlos
Rodriguez PG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Scarsdale
|
NY
Top Talent Upstate – Downstate
An elite level guard. Projects to play either guard spot at the next level. Good size . Can...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Carlos Rodriguez

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State: New York
School: Scarsdale
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Highlights

Isiah Henderson

Isiah Henderson

NY
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Isiah
Henderson SG
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Corning Painted-Post
|
NY
Top Talent Upstate – Downstate
A fluid jump shot.  Excellent form and rotation. Possesses unlimited range.  Defends at a high level . Outstanding...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Isiah Henderson

State: New York
School: Corning Painted-Post
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Bruce Wingate

Bruce Wingate

NY
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Bruce
Wingate SG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Liverpool
|
NY
Top Talent Upstate – Downstate
We’ve reported on Bruce since his freshman season. He has become what many in the Liverpool program thought....
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Bruce Wingate

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State: New York
School: Liverpool
Club: City Rocks
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Luke Little

Luke Little

NY
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Luke
Little SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Ithaca
|
NY
Top Talent Upstate – Downstate
Can flat out knock down shots. Handles the ball in space or in tight spots with either hand....
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Luke Little

State: New York
School: Ithaca
Club: City of Light
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Jake Sussberg

Jake Sussberg

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Jake
Sussberg CG
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Scarsdale
|
NY
Top Talent Upstate – Downstate
Jake has nice  size for a wing player. Posseses an excellent skill set.  He can score the ball...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Jake Sussberg

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State: New York
School: Scarsdale
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Highlights

Ben Michaels

Ben Michaels

NY
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Ben
Michaels PF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Long Island Lutheran
|
NY
Top Talent Upstate – Downstate
Ben completed his first season in the states after coming over from Great Britain. He showed his athleticism....
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Ben Michaels

State: New York
School: Long Island Lutheran
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