By PAUL GOTHAM With the Section V boys' basketball playoffs set to tip off, a survey of the 2022 class. DAMANI BARLEY 6-foot-2-inch So. G East Eagles (Rochester City Athletic Conference Lower Division) - Daring shooter with a knack for making plays on the defensive end; long and lean, quipped with an elevated release point on his jumper, Barley forces defenders to step … [Read more...] about Damani Barley, Myles Blackwood and the Sophomore Starting Five
Tony Arnold, Tah-Jae Hill and the Senior Starting Five
By PAUL GOTHAM With the Section V boys' basketball playoffs set to tip off, a survey of the 2020 class. TONY ARNOLD 6-foot-1-inch Sr. G Eastridge Lancers (Monroe County Division IV) - Dynamic playmaker with an impressive scoring touch; Arnold fearlessly attacks the rim from any where on the floor; at his best pushing the offense in transition, makes sound decisions at a pace … [Read more...] about Tony Arnold, Tah-Jae Hill and the Senior Starting Five
Ethain Clarke-DeSouza, Keenan Robertson and the Junior Starting Five
By PAUL GOTHAM With the Section V boys' basketball playoffs set to tip off, a survey of the 2021 class. ETHAIN CLARKE-DESOUZA 6-foot-1 Jr. G School of the Arts Silverhawks (Rochester City Athletic Conference - Lower Division) - Exciting potential, rugged guard who sheds contact on his way to the basket, able to finish with either hand in traffic, impressive mid-range game, … [Read more...] about Ethain Clarke-DeSouza, Keenan Robertson and the Junior Starting Five
Camden Chance, Christian Harmon and the Starting Five
By PAUL GOTHAM Taking a look at some of the top hardwood performers from February 10-16. KAORI BARLEY 5-foot-10-inch Sr. G East High Eagles (Rochester City Athletic Conference Lower Division) -- Instinctive defender who has a knack for hitting big shots on the offensive end of the floor; Barley is a disruptive defender, he effectively uses his length to limit the vision of … [Read more...] about Camden Chance, Christian Harmon and the Starting Five
Shadders reaches career milestone; Mendon rallies to down Brockport
By PAUL GOTHAM MENDON, N.Y. -- With 3.5 seconds remaining in Wednesday's Monroe County Division III matchup, Jackson Green made a regrettable decision. The Pittsford Mendon freshman tried to chase down long rebound on a 3-point attempt from the opposite corner. As the ball bounded from the basket, the 6-foot guard left his feet and went airborne. When he landed, Brockport's … [Read more...] about Shadders reaches career milestone; Mendon rallies to down Brockport