2025 Rising Stars 17u Player Profiles
Rising Stars was founded by Paul Savramis in the early 1980’s as a series of summer camps but has since been on a 21-year journey of changing the lives of countless youths and their families. Today, Rising Stars is staffed with dozens of dedicated professionals and is considered of the elite, educationally-centered youth programs in the country. Additionally, The Rising Stars Athletic Complex located in Freeport, NY, is a 16,000 sq/ft state-of-the-art facility features two regulation high school basketball courts, dedicated strength/fitness training rooms, and a community/academic space.
The 2025 season looks like another robust production for the Rising Stars. Veteran coach and Director Willis Perry is orchestrating a deep array of talented coaches and players. To assemble their very strong 17u team, Assistant Director Dalmorlie Williamson with the input of Head Coach AJ Allen and Assistant Coach Jamaal Wilson have curated a balanced and college-appealing team. Coach Allen is also the Portledge High varsity coach.
The team will be to competing on the MADEHoops Circuit this Spring. The roster is as profiled below.
Carter Wilson (2025) 6’0 guard, Bayshore High - (Adelphi University commit) 2024-25 Newsday All Long Island First Team. Wilson is an under-recruited pass-first point guard who sees the floor beyond his years. In addition to making passes with either hand, the exciting play maker can also get to his spots and finish at the rim. Wilson has expanded his game in becoming a reliable jump shooter in knocking down the three ball. He is a good defensive cover and is the voice on defense.
Chase “Moolah” Timberlake (2025) 6’1 guard, Baldwin High - 2024-25 Nassau County Player of the Year. 2024-25 Newsday All Long Island First Team. Timberlake is an electric guard who can score it in bunches from all three levels. He attacks close outs and makes great reads. Because of his big offensive prowess reputation, Timberlake is often overlooked as a defender, but in most games, you can find him guarding the opponent’s best 1-3 player.
Stanylas Dhont (2025) 6’7 forward, Xaverian High - 2024 NYC Academic Elite Camp All Star. Dhondt is a the three point shooting marksman, having made a name for himself by knocking down shots from long range. He has polished his game and is confident in shooting off-the-dribble and getting to the cup. Dhondt has gone from a shooting specialist to a well rounded two way basketball player. 4.0 gpa
Nevion Legree (2025) 6’3 guard, South Shore High - 2024-25 PSAL All Star. Legree might be the best kept secret in New York City. Can’t leave him open because he’ll knock down shots. Can’t cover him tightly because he’ll blow right by. Legree makes it difficult for the opponent’s best defender every time he steps onto the court. He is a crafty finisher and a special talent.
Jermaine King (2025) 5’10 point guard, William Floyd High - 2024-25 LI Sports Fanatic All Long Island Second Team. This point guard torched Suffolk County this year. Not only is he getting his teammates involved with his tight handle and great passing, but he also gets to spots to knock down shots which makes him a tough cover. King has the ability to pull up in transition to hit the three or get to the cup and finish into the teeth of the defense.
Dahmarion Moses (2025) 6’6 small forward, William Floyd High - 2024-25 LI Sports Fanatic All Long Island Second Team. Moses is a Swiss Army knife on the basketball court. He blocks shots, hedges and recovers effortlessly and boxes out bigger defenders. With an expanding offensive game, hitting shots and now putting the ball on the floor, his best basketball is ahead of him!
Caleb Andigue (2025) 6’8 forward, Lawrence Woodmere Academy - An ESPN Top 10 New York State Prospect. This big bruiser might be the best screen setter in New York. With his wide frame and great foot work, he is a nightmare in the pick and roll and/or pick and pop. He is also a capable shooter knocking down mid-range jumpers and corner threes confidently.
Elijah “EJ” Ashby (2026) 5’11 point guard, Archbishop Molloy High - The young point guard is here to stay. Ashby is a 94 foot defender who wants the opponent’s best guard. His foot speed coupled with his strong body primes him to make his mark against older players. He has a smooth jump shot from either the three or the mid-range which are opened up by his ability to get to the rim. He has worked hard in the weight room and is now playing above the rim.
Ryan Leary (2026) 6’3 guard, Carle Place High - Leary is a coach’s dream. The 1000 point scorer has worked on his body, allowing him to cover 1-4 on defense. He is a crafty finisher at the rim with the ability to knock down shots. It easy to see how he’s amassed a robust resume as a junior. He plays hard, makes the right play, and cares about winning more than stats.
Sylvanas Tabe (2026) 6’11 forward, Lawrence Woodmere Academy - Tabe is an absolutely bully in the paint. He was known as more of a shot blocker and rim protector, but the big fellas has expanded his game and added a post scoring to his already appealing skill set. He’s a 245 lb bruiser who finishes through contact and gets to the free throw line. 3.6 gpa