High Talent at PSAL Queens HIGH SCHOOL
For the second year In a row John Bowne H S won the PSAL Queens Borough title. Even more impressive, that’s 3 out of 4 years. As talented as they are , they showed that they know what’s…
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For the second year In a row John Bowne H S won the PSAL Queens Borough title. Even more impressive, that’s 3 out of 4 years. As talented as they are , they showed that they know what’s important . They had a team classroom average of 85. With tremendous senior talent this year they are still a young team . So expect to see them back again and again. Here is a look at their seniors and returners who will play important roles in continuing their run.
CHERIF DIARRA 6”6. SR. JOHN BOWNE H S
A big part of the 3 Queens titles. He has already reclassified to class of 2021and will be going post grad. As of this writing still to be determined. With all going on in the world . Following his 2 brothers path to college . Mamadou at UCONN and Hassan heading to Texas A &M. Cherif is a stat machine. This past season averaged 8.4 ppg 12 Rebounds , 2.8 blocks , 3.4 steals , 3 assists . He continues to develope and evolve his game. He has not yet even come close to his ceiling. Tremendous passer out of post. Can guard multiple positions . Strong , versatile, player with really good footwork. A post type player who can run the floor and shoot the perimeter jumper. High IQ also. When he decides on his his post grad he will be a player to watch.
MATTHEW PARKINSON 6”1. SR. JOHN BOWNE H S
Very good 3 point shooter. Would be a welcomed addition to a program looking for a shooter . A player who has gotten better from year to year especially this past season.
MUSSA KONE. 6”1. SR. JOHN BOWNE H S
Really good defender. His work ethic has helped him improve in all areas of his game. This will make him a very important piece to the program that gets him.
AGUIBOU BALDE 6”5 Jr. JOHN BOWNE H S
Can really shoot it. Lights out from 3 . Mid range game good as well. Has di offers . A player to watch as he continues to get more attention. His senior season will bring a lot of attention his way. Bryant has offered.
AMADOU DIALLO 5”10 JR JOHN BOWNE H S
Plays with a big heart. Makes everyone better. Tremendous leader . Can create for himself and teammates. With his quick hands he gets a lot of deflections . Di and dii have been checking in. A di talent . Will be watched heavily next season .
TYSHAWN TRAIL 6”2 JR JOHN BOWNE H S
A slasher who can get to the rim and finish. Can really shoot the 3. A player who can really score the ball many ways. Has improved on his defense through hard work. A lot of di interest . Will be a major player to watch in his senior season. Bryant , Manhattan and Marist have offered . I’m sure more will come.
MOUHAMED DIOUBATE 6”5 SO JOHN BOWNE H S
Only a sophomore he has all the tools. Rebounds well can block shots. Long frame. Coming into the season he needed experience and get used to the pace of the game. Well he did that . Great upside to Mouhamed . He will garner a lot of di interest .