-Scored from multiple levels

-Cashed a corner 3-ball

-Drive & score, got to the rim quickly

-Looked good scoring with the D on his hip

-Sneaky hands for a strip steal

-Connected from the FT-line

-Good feet in traffic/around the hoop

-Serious offensive threat, sharp skills & feel for the game

-Fills up the stat sheet to points, rebounds, assists, and steals

-Noteworthy handles, substantial shake when slashing, great vision, crafty finisher

-Shifty slasher w/ wiggle to create space

-Creative touch passer, impressive vision

-Impressed with the left-handed finishing

-Great at keeping the defense off-balance

-Smart with shot-fake & subtle moves to get an edge

-Knockdown in catch & shoot situations

-Scores from all angles around the rim, awesome balance & soft touch

-Performs well in transition & up-tempo situations

-Major threat from beyond the arc

-Pesky defense, creates turnovers

-Unselfish with the rock, talented passer

-The Red Raiders are 2-0 on the season & Zephier is shining bright

-Went for 25 points in the first game of the season

-Averaging 18 ppg, 3 rpg, 3 apg, 2 spg

-Creative slasher, smooth/accurate from 3pt land, crafty in the paint, soft shot

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Junior Jesse Zephier Jesse Zephier 6'1" | PG/SG Wagner | 2027 State SD enters the season as a potential breakout player for the Wagner Red Raiders. A veteran guard, Zephier impressed at The Expo this fall, showcasing sharp skills, court vision, and a natural feel for the game. For the past two seasons, he has started at point guard for Wagner, running the offense with poise, consistency, and creativity. This year, Zephier is expected to take on a larger scoring role, leveraging his experience to contribute more points while continuing to orchestrate the offense. With his combination of varsity experience, skill, and offensive growth, Zephier is primed to emerge as a breakout baller for the Red Raiders this season.

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-Skilled underhand scoop-pass to Chapman for an assist

-Help-D turnover, picked off pass

-Ran the floor well & scored in up-tempo, assist goes to MJ

-O-board, sick step-through move for a score

-Patient drive into the heart of D, spin-move, step-through, point-blank finish

-Cut/catch/attack, another nifty score at hoop, super clever w/ fakes & footwork

-Awesome left inside-out move, beat the D, left finish across the rim

-Looked good with on-ball D, moved his feet & kept slashers in front

-Poke-out steal when reaching from behind, forced TO

-Mature & skilled lead guard, smart, hoops with a high IQ, passes the eye test

-Used a killer hesi-move multiple times to beat the D, great change of speeds

-Impressed w/ how he kept D on his hip when slashing, excellent lefty finishing

-Looked good playing off 2feet, nifty step-through, clever w/ fakes, hit multiple 3’s

-Looked good this off-season, got to the rim at will & shot it hot from the outside

-Puts in a ton of time working on his craft, this kid is a gym rat, skilled, great feel

Jesse is becoming a dynamic player right before our eyes. He can shoot it very well from the outside, slashes and cuts to the open areas like a veteran player, and finished through contact.

Smooth on the court – makes it look simple

tough finisher

makes great passes

-Always brings the juice to the floor, he is a great on-ball defender

-Excellent 1st step to beat guys off the bounce

-Smart decision maker, finds the open man, middy J is greatly improved