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Looking Ahead Underclassman Development

Looking Ahead Underclassman Development
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta May 7, 2026 @ 04:41 PM
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Derek Hansen
Derek Hansen 6'8" | PF/C | 2029
NY
Brandon Hunter
Brandon Hunter 6'1" | SG/PG | 2028
NY
Jamel Jordan
Jamel Jordan 6'2" | CG | 2028
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's let you know about some underclassman that are first timers or under reported on the site that you need to know about. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2780652"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69fd067832f55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He has shown great poise for a young player. Very comfortable with the ball . A good decision maker. Does not get sped up. Plays with good pace. Knows when to attack or set things up. Scores multiple ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Andrew McNeely","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mount Sinai","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69fd067833024"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Outstanding shooter. High basketball IQ. Very heady player. Very good decision maker. Can knock down long threes. Excellent handle enables him to get to the rim , set up teammates or get off his own shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Sean Morrissey","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Anthony's ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69fd0678330a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sean possesses really good footwork. A strong finisher around the rim. He can finish inside with tenacious dunks or using his footwork to create interior opportunities to score the ball. Really good hands. Can get to the rim off of 2-3 dribbles. Outstanding rebounder in traffic using his size and strength. He has shown ability to stretch the floor by knocking down threes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2882694"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69fd0678330de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nice size with a very natural smooth skillset. Very athletic. Excellent mid range game. Has a real nice handle. A defensive back in football so he brings that toughness to the defensive end of the floor along with really good anticipation skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Romello Mintgomery","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St John the Baptist","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69fd06783313e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dynamic athlete. Scores and plays above the rim. Can also shoot it from the perimeter. Smooth player. Uses his athleticism and long arms to defend full court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69fd067833171"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2920833"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69fd0678331ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A very young player is already attracting a lot of attention on Long Island. He is already a very strong framed player. Understands the importance of post position. Sets really good wide strong screens with the ability to roll or rescreen . Has shown a quick release on face up baseline jumpers. Keeps his hands high on the catch . Has sown good vision on kick outs and then reposting. Can knock down foul line jumper. Protects the ball can get to the rim off of 2-3 dribbles is not rushed at all in the paint. Knows what he wants to do with the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Let's let you know about some underclassman that are first timers or under reported on the site that you need to know about.

Jamel Jordan

Jamel Jordan

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Jamel
Jordan CG
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Monsignor Scanlan
|
NY
Looking Ahead Underclassman Development
He has shown great poise for a young player. Very comfortable with the ball . A good decision...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Jamel Jordan

State: New York
School: Monsignor Scanlan
Club: Wiz Kids
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Andrew McNeely

Andrew McNeely

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2028

Andrew McNeely

School: Mount Sinai
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Sean Morrissey

Sean Morrissey

HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2028

Sean Morrissey

School: St Anthony's
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Brandon Hunter

Brandon Hunter

NY
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Brandon
Hunter SG/PG
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
St. John the Baptist
|
NY
Looking Ahead Underclassman Development
Nice size with a very natural smooth skillset. Very athletic. Excellent mid range game. Has a real nice...
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Brandon Hunter

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State: New York
School: St. John the Baptist
Club: Wiz Kids
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Romello Mintgomery

Romello Mintgomery

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2028

Romello Mintgomery

School: St John the Baptist
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Derek Hansen

Derek Hansen

HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF/C
CLASS 2029
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Derek
Hansen PF/C
Class
2029
Height
6'8"
HS
Sachem East
|
NY
Looking Ahead Underclassman Development
A very young player is already attracting a lot of attention on Long Island. He is already a...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Derek Hansen

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State: New York
School: Sachem East
Club: NY Lightning
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