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<p>Hoop Group has created a platform for prospects to showcase their skills and be evaluated. Highlighted below are several players who stood out with strong performances.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The lefty is a skilled passer and playmaker, with the ability to knock down shots when needed. He uses his strong, stocky frame to carve out space and create advantages on the floor.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">He pushed the tempo with the ability to get downhill, attacking as both a finisher and a passer. He was quick with ball and able to make fast decisions with the ball.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">An athletic guard with a smooth, fluid jumper, he defends effectively both on the ball and in help situations. He demonstrates strong court vision and excels at driving into the lane and kicking out to open shooters</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A physical big who uses his size to carve out space and control the glass. He runs the floor well and finishes efficiently in the paint. He was able to catch and finish in traffic.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">He's a downhill driver with the quickness to collapse defenses and the vision to make the right pass, creating scoring opportunities for teammates.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">He has good length and a reliable jump shot, showing comfort and confidence shooting beyond the arc. He was able to connect on multiple jumpers with his feet set. His ability to stretch the floor will be valuable throughout the season.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A long, athletic guard who excels in transition, finishing effectively as both a scorer and a passer. He is shifty ball handler with a quick first step, he excels at getting downhill and creating scoring opportunities. He's a reliable on-ball defender who competes on both ends of the floor, and he can knock down shots with confidence from the perimeter.</p>
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<p><br><strong>2026 Prospects</strong><br>Caleb Benoit 6'0” Paul Robeson<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2794197' first='Christian' last='Hinestroza'] 6'1” Xavier HS<br>Isaiah Harlem Smith 6'6” Cliffside Park<br>Jahwon Brown 6'5” Bedford Academy HS<br>Jakob Reyes 6'2” New York Military Academy<br>Jayden Thomas 6'5” South Bronx Prep<br>Levi Dougherty 5'11” Bedford Academy<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2303262' first='Qatar' last='Johnson'] 6'4” Cardinal Hayes<br>Sebastian Fontanez 5'9” Boys and Girls<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2623181' first='Spencer' last='Morel'] 6'2” Clarkstown HS South<br><br><strong>2027 Prospects</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2770613' first='Chase' last='Henry'] 6'0” Earl Monroe<br>Ibrahim Kamara 6'2” Earl Monroe<br>Jack Brendel 5'11” Trevor Day School<br>Leonard Thames 6'3” McClancy<br>Nick Hronopoulos 6'0” Westwood<br>Timmy Leahy 6'4” Xavier HS<br><br><strong>2028 Prospects</strong><br>Carter Smith 5'7” Jefferson<br>Ethan Taylor 6'2” Alexander Hamilton HS<br>Jayden Bonilla 5'7” Truman HS<br>Jayleal Bryant 5'10” White Plains<br>Jeremiah Turner 6'4” White Plains HS<br>Joe Buckley 5'7” Albertus Magnus<br>Nelson Morales 5'4” Fair Lawn HS<br><strong><br>2029 Prospects</strong><br>Camilo Suarez Holy Cross HS<br>Jamil Carter 6'0” Archbishop Stepinac</p>
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Hoop Group has created a platform for prospects to showcase their skills and be evaluated. Highlighted below are several players who stood out with strong performances.
HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
PG
CLASS
2026
School:
New York Military Academy
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
PG
CLASS
2028
School:
Archbishop Molloy High School
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HEIGHT
6'4"
POS
SF
CLASS
2027
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HEIGHT
6'6"
POS
PF
CLASS
2026
School:
New York Military Academy
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HEIGHT
5'9"
POS
PG
CLASS
2027
School:
Lion Charter Schol
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
SF
CLASS
2028
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
SF/SG
CLASS
2026
State:
New York
School:
Albert Tuitt
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