Lightning Amateur Basketball Club Defenders 2026 Player Profiles
Assistant Varsity Coach at Christ the King (27 years); former Freshmen Coach at Monsignor McClancy, Coach Artie Cox has helped build and guide a number of high-profile AAU programs throughout his many years of coaching including Riverside BQ Express, Team Odom, NY Rens and now the Lightning Amateur Basketball Club. LABC is a part of the Long Island Lightning, under the guidance of its founder, Jim Fox and director, Jim Fox Jr., based in Hempstead, NY. The teams will compete on the Under Armour Next circuit
The Defenders 2026 (16u) team is coached by 20 year Christ the King veteran coach, James Horan. Horan is currently CTK’s JV coach and assistant varsity coach. He is partnered with CTK varsity assistant coach, Sean Lewis. Below is their 2026 roster:
(Clicking on the player’s name pulls up their profile)
Orion Cobb (2026) 6’7 forward, Christ the King High - Cobb is a high-motor forward who can get up and down the floor as well as anyone his size. At 6’7”, 210 lbs, he is a physical presence on the defensive end of the court, with impeccable timing as a shot blocker. He can defend bigger players inside and has improved his lateral movement, allowing him to defend more on the wing. Cobb is a good finisher from within 12 feet, has improved his free throw shooting, and can finish in transition off the bounce. Great upside.
Justin Williams (2026) 5’9 point guard, Monsignor McClancy High - Williams is a steady, low-turnover, high-efficiency point guard. He has a consistent shot from the 3-point line, can hit the mid-range pull up jump shot, and is excellent at finding the open man once he gets in the lane. He is a very physical defender for his size, with the ability to guard without fouling. Coaches point guard, great attitude, and very determined to WIN.
Cameron Serrano (2026) 6’3 guard, St. Mary’s High - Serrano is a complete wing. Versatile in his ability to score, he can beat you off the dribble going to the basket or off a pull-up. He is also a very reliable set 3-point shooter. Cam has great athleticism and strength, allowing him to finish in the lane with contact. Another physical defender who excels in transition and playing passing lanes. Also a competent rebounder from his position.
Daquan Bryant (2026) 5’7 point guard, Eagle Academy Brooklyn - At his best off the dribble, Bryant has the ability to break down defenses with the dribble, resulting in high-quality shots for those on the court with him. He plays good off 2-feet once he gets in the lane, has a good mid-range/floater to close possessions, and has an advanced understanding of how to attack different defenses. Daquan is a good on-ball defender, causing problems for other guards who may perceive his size as a disadvantage for him.
Corey Baylor Jr. (2026) 5’11 point guard, The Avenues School - Baylor is an excellent 3-point shooter. He excels in creating space for his shot on and off the dribble. Reads defenses well, allowing him to find open spaces on the court to get his shot off. He has long arms, making him a difficult match-up for wing players trying to shoot or drive on him.
Brian Kapfer (2026) 6’3 guard, Fordham Prep - Kapfer is a knock-down 3 point shooter. He excels as a floor spacer. When his shot is taken away, he has the ability to use his size and strength to get in the lane and finish with contact efficiently. Brian is a solid on the ball defender and very good rebounder from the guard position. 3.6 gpa
Amosun “Musa” Toluwalase (2026) 6’6 forward, Holy Cross High - Toluwalase is an excellent shot blocker and rim protector. He has good range on his jump shot, with an ability to his set-shot 3 pointers. He is an efficient finisher with 8-10 feet of the basket. He excels the most in transition where he can finish possessions with the pass or a basket. High-ceiling for this still growing class of 2026 forward.
Jacob Gomez (2026) 5’11 guard, St. John’s Prep - Gomez is a very underrated guard out of Long Island City. He is a tenacious defender with a knack for causing turnovers. Jacob is a reliable shooter, but at his best when he can dribble penetrate and finish around the rim. Jacob has a strong mid-range game. Jacob is the ultimate team player, leading by example every possession with his attitude, hustle, and fierce competitiveness.
Brandon Iglesias (2026) 6’4 small forward, Notre Dame-West Haven (CT) - Iglesias is a bruiser in the paint who can step out and hit the 3 point shot with consistency. An excellent finisher around the rim, very good defensive rebounder, and the ultimate hustle-man. Brandon is a good defender when matched up against players with a size advantage. He uses his strength and speed to his advantage when being defended by taller players. Brandon has a high ceiling.
Kaelin Vilfort (2026) 6’4 small forward, Valley Stream North - Vilfort is a floor spacing 4-man. He has a consistent three point shot, making him a difficult cover in the pick-and-roll. He is a solid interior defender and good defensive rebounder. He also has a soft touch around the rim. Vilfort’s shot making ability from mid and long range sets him apart from other players of similar size.