The countdown to tipoff continues with the Pickin Splinters series featuring the freshmen of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. Next up is the Manhattan Jaspers.
In year one of the Steve Masiello tenure with Manhattan the Jaspers finished 21-13 and earned a spot in the CIT Tournament. Masiello and his staff welcome five freshmen to Riverdale: Paul Bayt, CJ Jones, Adam Lacey, Shane Richards and Sky Williams.
Paul Bayt 6’4” 170lbs. G Carmel, Ind./Park Tudor
Played final two years of high school career at Park Tudor High School for head coach Ed Schilling… helped lead Park Tudor to back-to-back Indiana High School Athletic Association State Championships as a junior and senior… averaged about 15 points and shot nearly 40% from three-point territory in two seasons at Park Tudor… earned All-County Honorable Mention as a senior and played in the Indiana All-Star Game as a member of the South Team… played two years at Cathedral High School for head coach Scott Hicks.
What they’re saying about Paul Bayt – Jared Quarles/Spiece Indy Heat: “He comes from really good high school coaching. He can really shoot the ball. He is a kid that is going to be able to play as a freshman. He plays hard. He can fill it up if he gets looks and if they can run him off screens. He can put the ball on the floor.”
CJ Jones 6’0” 175lbs. G Chicago, Ill./St. Thomas More Prep
Ranked in the top 30 for point guards in the 2012 recruiting class by ESPN.com… 6th best prospect from Illinois according to ESPN.com… played first three years at Orr High School in Chicago… finished scholastic career at prep powerhouse St. Thomas More in Oakdale, Conn. playing for head coach Jere Quinn… helped lead St. Thomas More to a 28-8 overall record and a berth into the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) AAA Championship game… the Chancellors’ advanced to the national quarterfinals of the National Prep Tournament before falling to Notre Dame Prep… played ball for Meanstreets AAU team.
Adam Lacey 6’10” 225lbs. C Chula Vista, Cal./San Diego HS
Top-100 recruit at his position in the nation for 2012 according to ESPN.com… lettered four years at San Diego High School playing for head coach Wes Brown… averaged nearly 14 points, nine rebounds and two blocks per contest as a senior to earn First Team San Diego Section honors… garnered First Team All-Eastern League as a junior… named the Cavers team MVP as a junior and senior… played AAU ball with the Compton Magic for head coach Etop Udo-Ema helping the team earn number one spot, according to Areacodesbasketball.com’s “Top 20 West Coast Teams” list.
Shane Richards 6’5” 185lbs. F New York, N.Y./York Prep
Ranked 17th best prospect from New York State in the 2012 recruiting class by ESPN.com… three year All-Conference selection at York Prep for head coach Doug Hill… averaged 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4 assists and shot 54% from the field as a senior, and exploded for a career-high 46 points against Staten Island Academy in the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Class C playoffs… two-time All-State selection and was named to the New York Post All-Manhattan First Team as a senior… played AAU ball with the Metro Hawks for head coach Eric Andrews.
What they’re saying about Shane Richards – Steve Keller/The National Recruiting Report: “He was relatively unknown, but then he really came on. He has flashes of style that if it comes together, he could be good. He can handle it and shoot a little.”
Sky Williams 6’2” 185lbs. G Tuckahoe, N.Y./Tuckahoe
Tuckahoe High School’s all-time leading scorer with over 1,537 career points… as a senior led the section in scoring averaging 27.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.8 steals per game playing for head coach Al Visconti… helped the Tigers capture the New York State championship with a perfect 25-0 record… named 2011-2012 New York State Class C Player of the Year and earned MVP honors at the section and state tournaments… scored a game-high 37 points in the NYS Class C championship game to propel Tuckahoe to a 77-66 victory over Middle College High School.
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