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Program Spotlight: Cardinal Hayes

Program Spotlight: Cardinal Hayes
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan December 19, 2023 @ 04:47 PM
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Kaelin Destin
Kaelin Destin 6'0" | CG | 2026
NY
Malik Fields
Malik Fields 6'4" | SG | 2026
NY
Jermel Thomas
Jermel Thomas 6'0" | PG | 2026
NY
Adam Njie Jr
Adam Njie Jr 6'3" | PG | 2024
NY
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Going into this seasom , Hayes had lost some key peices but have shown that they have been able to come backs strong. Here are some prospects at Hayes that make them a tough team to beat and dangerous when playoff time comes around.

Adam Njie Jr

Adam Njie Jr

NY
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Njie Jr PG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Cardinal Hayes
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NY
Program Spotlight: Cardinal Hayes
Njie possesses a distinctive skill set that makes him very hard to guard. As a shifty guard, he...
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Jermel Thomas

Jermel Thomas

NY
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Jermel
Thomas PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Cardinal Hayes
|
NY
Program Spotlight: Cardinal Hayes
Thomas, a quick and dynamic guard, stands out for his ability to make flashy plays that energize the...
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Jermel Thomas

State: New York
School: Cardinal Hayes
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Trey Lewis

Trey Lewis

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Trey Lewis

School: Hayes
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Malik Fields Malik Fields Malik Fields 6'4" | SG Cardinal Hayes | 2026 State NY

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