2025 Nassau Pride 17u-Blue Profiles
Nassau Pride Hoops, founded in 2013, is a Long Island-based AAU basketball organization offered for boys and girls of multiple age brackets. Their more experienced teams will compete in many of the top tournaments in the Tri-state area. While the Pride develops enhanced skillsets, they also place a great emphasis on teaching teamwork.
2025 Nassau Pride 17u Blue is coached by Program Director, Joe Toner and his roster is profiled below.
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#00 Luka Vrdoljac (2026) 6’9 center, St Anthonys High - Vrdoljak was a St Anthonys HS transfer this year. He is hitting the weights and the court this off-season, and he is making a stir on Long Island. His size and wing span make him an asset on any court. His ability to finish with either hand, coupled with a soft lefty high release will make defenses extend beyond the arc to guard him. His size alone puts him in the conversation of top centers in the region.
#1 Steve Aulicino (2026) 6’2 shooting guard, St Anthonys High - Aulicino just finished a successful State A Catholic League Championship run at St. Anthonys. At the very top of LI shooters, his quick release and accuracy make him a marked man on the court. A natural scorer who is also very crafty off the dribble. Intense defender. Will be a top player on Long Island next year. 3.6 gpa
#2 John DeLuca (2026) 6’0 shooting guard, Chaminade High - Deluca is deadly from beyond the arc. This kid is in range as soon as he gets in the gym. A quick release enables him to get his shot off in any situation. He has a good handle and is a smart and heady defender.
#11 Braedan Skelly (2026) 6’0 point guard, Sayville High - Skelly was a standout for Sayville this past winter. Unbelievable athlete with an incredible motor. Lock down defender, who has the ability to dictate the tempo of the game on both sides of the ball. Natural play maker with a knock down 3 and high IQ.
#14 Greg Wyckoff (2026) 6’4 small forward, Chaminade High - (Fairfield University commit) This two sport athlete can play virtually every position, including point or center. This long lefty has a smooth stroke from the arc and is very crafty on the way to the rim. He does it all, rebounds, enforcer, passes and handle.
#24 Jake Walsh (2026) 6’1 guard, North Babylon High - Walsh averaged more than 14 points a game last year as a junior. His ability to shoot it from deep, pull up from mid-range or attack off the dribble makes him a very difficult assignment. Great court vision with a handle. Tough, smart, athletic defender. Remember the name.
#35 Izaias Clemmons (2026) 6’6 forward, Port Washington High - Clemmons just helped Port Washington to the Class AAA Public School State finals. His size, wing span and quickness enables him to be an elite shot blocker at the high school level. His post play and quickness’s around the rim makes him the complete center piece. Great rebounder. He will be a top center on Long Island next year. 3.5 gpa
#55 Isaiah Faton (2026) 6’1 guard, Division Avenue High - This standout backcourt player has the ability to get downhill and finish strong at the rim. He is a physical specimen who is a lockdown defender and good rebounder. Another excellent shooter from the arc coming off an All-County high school season.
Catch the team’s tournament schedule here