Midseason Prospect Report: Brooklyn/Queens Area Talent

The midseason prospect report for the Brooklyn/Queens area highlights the thriving basketball talent emerging from these two dynamic boroughs. Known for their rich history in producing elite players, Brooklyn and Queens continue to serve as hotspots for budding athletes with the skills, determination, and passion to excel on the court. This report delves into the standout performances, rising stars, and promising prospects shaping the local basketball landscape. With an eye on the future of the sport, we analyze key players making waves this season and what their development means for the game at both the regional and national levels.      Tough minded Combo guard that is the heart and soul of his team. Dakota is a competitor and competes on both ends of the floor. He makes a lot of smart plays and has a good pull-up game. Defensively he is pest on defense and always sacrifices his body for the team. He takes charges and dives for loose balls. From the guard position he rebounds the ball at a high rate. Dakota is also a honor roll student.     Jeremiah is a relentless rebounder on both ends of the floor, currently averaging over 13 rebs a game. He is a high level athlete and he finishes above the rim. He is strong on the inside, with good footwork and finishes through contact. JoJo has a decent handle and he can step out to the 3 pt line. On the defensive end he is a presence on inside blocking and altering shots.     Amir is what I considered a throwback NYC guard. Amir has the basketball on a string and he can get anywhere on the floor with his handle. Amir shot looks good and he is good 3pt shooter. When Amir gets in the lane he makes great decisions either to use his lethal floater or make the hardest passes look easy. On defense Amir is up to any challenge as he guards the ball well but on the weak side he is a terror in the passing lane. Amir's game will continue to improve.       Gregory is a knockdown shooter. This lefty shooting stroke is smooth. Gregory does all the little things teams need to win. He rebounds the well and he a a good team defender. Gregory confidence is soaring right now and he is playing at a high level.     Nevion is a bucket getter averaging over 22 pts. a game on the year. Nevion is a long and lanky kid that will continue to grow and get stronger. He scores the ball on all 3 levels. He has a good handle which allows him to get his shot off whenever needs to. Nevion is not afraid to take the big shot in games. Defensively he use length to get in passing lanes and take away guards vision. Nevion is one to keep an eye out for.     Shamari is what i consider a original back to the basket big man. He finishes well inside through contact and with a good soft touch. Shamari does nothing out of his zone. He rebounds at a high rate and plays the game at his pace in the post. He has a good touch at the free throw. Shamari competes on every play.       Tafari is a scrappy pass first point guard. He is tough as nails and plays with great passion. Tafari does not let his size inhibit him from getting anywhere on the floor. He has good ball handling skills and a is a good passer. He is not afraid a of the big moment. He a a good shooter and is always making the right decisions on offense and defense.     Flavio is a strong guard built like a running back. Flavio can score the ball anywhere on the floor. While driving to the basket he uses his strength to keep defenders off him and he finishes well through contact. His jumper is smooth and shoots it a nice clip. He has good mid range. he is the leader of the team and you can tell when he is on the floor.     Vere has been playing on another level right now leading St. Francis Prep to huge wins. Vere is a 3 level scorer and has been shooting lights out. The other night he had 43 points vs Nazareth a huge league game. Defensively Vere is always up to the challenge as he continues to guard the opposing teams best player. Stock is rising on this young man.       Connor has been playing like he has something to prove to NYC and beyond. Connor is cut from a different and he plays like it. Connor can score anywhere on the floor and his handle is on of the best in the city. He is a good passer and floor general. What he does extremely well is score the ball. Last 2 games he scored 71 points and 50 points in a league games pushing his team to stay undefeated in the league. He scores in a variety of ways and plays well through contact. Defensively he is always in the passing lanes causing problems.

The midseason prospect report for the Brooklyn/Queens area highlights the thriving basketball talent emerging from these two dynamic boroughs. Known for their rich history in producing elite players, Brooklyn and Queens continue to serve as hotspots for budding athletes with the skills, determination, and passion to excel on the court. This report delves into the standout performances, rising stars, and promising prospects shaping the local basketball landscape. With an eye on the future of the sport, we analyze key players making waves this season and what their development means for the game at both the regional and national levels.