2024-25 Mount St Michael Academy Player Profiles
Mount Saint Michael Academy is an all-boys’ Catholic high school in the Wakefield neighborhood of the New York City borough of the Bronx. Their varsity basketball team competes in the historically talent-loaded Catholic High School Athletic Association AA division. The team is head coached by 30 year veteran, Thomas Fraher.
The 2024-25 team’s key players are profiled below.
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Aaron Mitchell (2025) 6’6 forward - Mitchell is an excellent rebounder and rim protector. He is quick off of his feet and has great timing for shot blocking. He is physically tough in the post, but he needs to improve his offensive skills and hands. Good gpa
Josh Thompson (2025) 6’4 small forward. Thompson is a three year starter. He is aggressive to the rim, and his shooting has improved. He is a solid on-ball defender. Very athletic on both ends. Thompson shows signs of being a good rebounder; but could do much more on both ends of the glass.
Tarren Wilkins (2025) 6’4 small forward. Wilkins plays on perimeter, as well as in the post. His offensive skills are average, but he has an ability to make the right play. He has a high IQ on the floor and in the classroom. Strong gpa
Drew Diaz (2026) 6’1 guard - Diaz is a very good spot up shooter, who makes 3s. His ball handling has improved as well as his floor game. He continues to work hard on his defense and staying in front of his man. He is excellent from the charity stripe, and he rebounds it well on both ends. Good gpa
Supreme Hinton (2028) 6’2 guard - Hinton is outstanding in getting to the rim. He is very strong. He is a good ball handler, but careless at times. Hinton is good in space, but he needs to work on his shooting. He is an aggressive and physical defender who can also really rebound it.
Shane Lopez (2028) 5’10 point guard. Lopez has already established himself as clearly one of the best frosh in the city. He is a true PG. He can go by defenders, gets in lane, looks for shooters and makes pullups. Defensively, he guards the ball and is very smart off of it. He has a knack for deflections and steals. He continues to improve his shooting. He needs to get stronger, which will happen because he loves the weight room. Good gpa
Peter Pizarro (2028) 5’8 point guard - Pizarro is a speedy, hard-nosed guard, very fast in open floor. He is a tenacious defender. He can make an open shot and is continuing to work on his floor game. Good gpa
Matthew Santiago (2028) 5’11 guard. Santiago makes his open shots. He is a terrific athlete which makes him a solid on ball defender. He has very good vision on the floor, but needs to learn to play without ball.