Recruit The Bronx

2024 CHSAA vs. PSAL Champions Challenge Top Performers

This past week, we paid a visit to the Steinberg Wellness Center on the campus of LIU Brooklyn in downtown Brooklyn for the inaugural CHSAA vs. PSAL Champions Challenge, in which the best teams from the public and Catholic school leagues matched up against each other in multiple classifications to stake the claim as the best of the best.

In the AA/4A division, nationally-ranked Archbishop Stepinac from White Plains (Westchester County), the CHSAA “AA” champions, would defeat Eagle Academy II, the PSAL 4A champion from Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, for the championship. In the A/3A division, Epic South, the PSAL 3A division champion from South Ozone Park, Queens, would defeat Monsignor McClancy, the CHSAA “A” champion from East Elmhurst Queens, for the championship. In the play-in game between the PSAL’s 1A and 2A schools, the higher classification’s champion, which was The Bronx’s own South Bronx Prep would end up defeating Gregorio Luperon High School, the champions from the lower classification out of the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. South Bronx Prep would end up playing against the CHSAA “B” champions, Regis High School, from the Upper East Side of Manhattan. In the end, it would be Regis that would end up winning the B/2A championship.

All in all, it was a great event in its inaugural year. Here are the standouts from the event:

Johnuel Fland 6-3, Shooting Guard, Archbishop Stepinac High School, Class of 2024 (University of Kentucky commit) - A guard that is able to create for himself on the perimeter and is focused on making the right play for his team. Has a nice shooting touch from long range and can also drive to the basket and finish efficiently. Will even go to the paint area to obtain rebounds and run on the fast break.

Braylan Ritvo 6-7, Forward, Archbishop Stepinac High School, Class of 2024 (Quinnipiac University commit)- A forward that is able to do plenty of thins in the low-post area and is able to show off his versatility in many ways. Has a penchant for stepping out to three-point range and can shoot from long range. Has the ability to make his presence felt by boxing out and outmuscling the opposition for rebounds.

Jakai Sanders 6-2, Shooting Guard, Eagle Academy II, Class of 2024 (Siena College commit) - A guard that has the ability to make plays on the floor and is very crafty on the offensive end. Has a penchant for driving to the basket and showcasing his athleticism on the floor. Has a penchant for shooting from three-point range. Is very competitive when on the floor and looks to lead his team every time out.

Ajani Fleming 6-2, Shooting Guard, Eagle Academy II, Class of 2024 - A guard that has plenty of quickness when on the floor and has the ability to be a playmaker. Has the ability to take key shots from the perimeter and from long range. Has the ability to distribute the ball and make sure that his teammates has opportunities to score on the break.

Ahmed Ibrahim 6-8, Forward, Eagle Academy II, Class of 2024 - A forward that has plenty of physicality and has the ability to make his presence felt in the low post with his strength. Is able to make his presence felt in the paint area and go up strong in the paint area. Has a penchant for using his length to block shots and obtain rebounds.

Dior Legore 6-3, Shooting Guard, Epic South High School, Class of 2025 - A guard that has the ability to make plenty of moves on the floor and is known for shooting from long range. Is able to drive into the lane efficiently and is a good finisher and is also good at getting to the free-throw line. Is great at sticking with his man and is able to block shots.

Daniel Ogunleye 5-10, Point Guard, Epic South High School, Class of 2024 - A guard that has the ability to make his presence felt when driving to the lane on the offensive end and showcasing his ability as a playmaker. Has plenty of heart when on the floor and is willing to take on any challenge when the occasion arises. Has the ability to dish the ball to his teammates and will make sure that they have opportunities to score.

Carlos Urena 5-10, Shooting Guard, Monsignor McClancy High School, Class of 2024 - A guard that has the ability to score in many ways on the floor and is able to create for himself off the dribble. Is a player that likes to shoot from long range and likes to flash around the basket. Knows when to make heady plays on the defensive end and obtain steals during crucial moments.

James Rosales 5-9, Point Guard, Monsignor McClancy High School, Class of 2024 - A guard that is quick and deceptive when on the court and is known for making clutch shots from three-point range. Is able to dish the ball out to his teammates and put them in position to score when they’re on the break. Is able to use his fearlessness to his advantage.

Mariano Mateo De Los Santos 5-11, Shooting Guard, Gregorio Luperon High School, Class of 2025 - A guard that is able to showcase his talent in crucial games and is always ready for any challenge that comes his way. Is able to attack in transition and is able to finish efficiently when driving through the lane. Is able to shoot from long-range and when driving into the perimeter.

Sir’Patrick Livingston 6-2, Forward, South Bronx Preparatory High School, Class of 2024 - An undersized forward with plenty of muscle that is able to hold his own in the post and in other areas of the court. Has plenty of athleticism and is able to drive to the basket and finish efficiently. Is a great rebounder that has length and will out-hustle the opposition to get the ball.

Brendon O’Keefe 5-10, Point Guard, Regis High School, Class of 2024 - A guard that has the ability to play big in crucial games. Has the ability to get past his defender and can finish strong when driving to the basket. Is a three-point threat that is able to make his presence felt on the court. Has plenty of court awareness and has the ability to drive to the basket.

Austin Mejia 6-2, Shooting Guard, Regis High School, Class of 2024 - A guard that has plenty of size and can attack in transition. Has a penchant for playing tough defense and is a good rebounder when the moment arises. Has the ability to showcase his athleticism at all times. Finds ways to get to drive to the basket and likes to run on the fast break.