2025 Wiz Kids 16u Player Profiles
In 1990, following a successful professional and collegiate basketball career, Clarence, “Mugsy” Leggett began his journey to being a community leader. His desire to make a positive impact on children is inspired by his years spent growing up in the education system and playgrounds of New York City. He quickly developed an appreciation for the benefits provided to him through a combination of academics and skills he learned on the basketball court. Understanding the importance of a supportive village and how basketball affects the self-esteem of the inner city youth, Mugsy knew he wanted to be a part of change.
Wiz Kids started as a small basketball recreation program in the Bronx with only volunteers and family members. Being embraced by the local boys and girls, the program expanded to various gymnasiums and courts throughout the Bronx. In 2001, Books B4 Ball Organization/Wiz kids Basketball Program settled in the Northeast part of the Bronx, serving over 550 children annually, focused on ages 5-18, but even extending the reach to adults age from the New York City metro area. In the years to follow, the program has proudly worked with over 1300 students.
All Wiz Kids student athletes are required to meet scholastic and behavioral requirements in school before they can play ball. Study hall, tutoring, mentoring and college and high school tours are a part of the Wiz Kids curriculum. Report cards and progress reports are checked regularly.
The 2024 Wiz Kids 16u team is coached by the highly regarded skills trainer Daman Brown, and his assistant coaches Chris McCullers and Alfredo Figueroa. Their roster is as follows:
(Clicking on the player’s name pulls up their profile, which includes video highlights)
#0 Hunter Stoll (2026) 6’6 small forward, Choate Rosemary Hall (CT) - Stoll is a versatile stretch wing with the ability to change shots. Stoll shoots the mid range and 3 ball at high efficiency.
#1 Johansel Cruz (2026) 5’7 point guard, Monsignor Scanlan High - Cruz is a shifty guard with a smooth handle and a high IQ. He is quick and picks his spots well offensively.
#2 Jalen Mehu (2026) 6’4 small forward, Archbishop Stepinac High - Mehu is a versatile defender who can guard the 1-4 spots. Has a very high shot iq while on the move, taking efficient pull up jump shots and floaters. He has a great ability of getting to the rim in the half court set and finishing at the basket.
#3 Tyler Wallace (2026) 6’3 guard, Phelps School (PA) - Big combo guard who is a very efficient three level scorer due to his size and feel for the game. A solid perimeter defender who initiates a lot of transition baskets from his on ball defense.
#5 Joe Wolf (2026) 6’2 guard, Iona Prep - Wolf is an excellent shooter with a high basketball IQ . He can defend at a high level as well.
#11 Owen Zabel (2026) Hotchkiss School (CT) - Zabel is a pure point guard who has the ability to score at all 3 levels. He lives in the paint and has really become a special playmaker. High IQ and has the ability to see plays unfold at a high level. 3.7 gpa
#13 Dave Gaymon (2026) 6’3 guard, Cardinal Hayes High - A very tough and physical combo guard. Gaymon gets it done on both ends of the court, consistently helping the team turn defense into offense. Has the ability to initiate and finish offensive sets at a high level.
#22 Issa Sawadogo (2026) 6’5 small forward, Monsignor Scanlan High - Sawadogo has a great basketball physique, a very strong and lengthy player who is able to guard multiple positions. Rebounds the ball extremely well and excels at getting easy layups and being in the right positions to be set up from his guards.
#24 Rowan Introzzi (2026) 6’5 small forward, Greenwich Country Day School (CT) - Introzzi is a versatile player with the ability to drive, finish, pass and shoot. He is strong and uses his body well to get in the paint and finish.
#30 Joseph Holness (2026) Mt. Vernon High - Holness is a versatile big man who has a soft touch around the rim while playing above it as well. A good rebounder who’s also able to alter shots at a high level. Not afraid to step outside the paint and knock down jumpshots.