2025 NY Rens EYBL 17u Player Profiles
The renown NY Rens program is New York City based but its players are sourced from multiple states. The program was originally inspired by the historical team of the same name during the Harlem Renaissance. The original New York Renaissance, or RENS, was the first fully all-black professional African-American owned basketball team, formed in Harlem in 1923.
The present NY Renaissance focuses on continuing to turn amateurs into professionals - the right way. They interact with their participants in a genuine, caring way, as if that person were literally family. Even more so, they aren’t just making sure that young athletes only succeed on the court, they are also insistently encouraging and aiding academic excellence, while instilling valuable life lessons, morals, community values, and high character.
The 2025 NY Rens EYBL 17u team is coached by NYC coaching veteran, Oz Cross, and they compete in the Nike sponsored Elite Youth Basketball League. Nike EYBL is a well-known AAU basketball circuit featuring high school-age players. Nike and the NBA collaborate on programming for EYBL, including player and coach development, and health and wellness initiatives.
2025 NY Rens EYBL 17u team roster is as follows.
#0 Nik Koudsi (2027) 6’1 guard, Suffield Academy (CT) - Athletic guard that can score off the dribble and from the perimeter. Attacks the basket and has excellent touch scoring over bigger defenders. Good shooter with range. Strong ballhandler that plays in control. Strength and athleticism allow him to guard multiple positions. 3.5 gpa
#1 Asher Elson (2026) 6’10 wing, OTE Cold Hearts (GA) - Elson’s combination of athleticism, shooting, size, wingspan, potential, IQ and shot creation has made him a high-major prospect. Has received multiple D1 offers, including St. Johns, Georgia Tech, UAB, Illinois, Fordham, Creighton and Syracuse
#2 Javan Webb (2026) 6’5 small forward, Monsignor High - Webb has good size and is a terrific athlete which he uses to make impressive finishes above the rim. His versatility on the offensive end is a weapon. He is a good rim runner. He has a good handle and shot-making skills. He is a shot blocker on defense.
#3 Jasiah Jervis (2026) 6’5 shooting guard, Archbishop Stepinac High - 2025 2025 CHSAA Championship MVP as a junior, for a Stepinac team that was loaded with high major talent. 2024-25 All LoHud Valley First Team. Jervis has built a rep for his outstanding shot making, including very deep range on his 3 ball. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Xavier, Northwestern, Wake Forest,Rutgers, Stanford and Virginia Tech.
#4 Ethan Johnston (2026) 6’ guard, The Hill School (PA) - 2024-25 All Mid Atlantic Prep League First Team as a junior. Johnston is bouncy and has a sweet outside shot. He sees the court well and makes those around him better. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Marquette, Maryland, Illinois, Seton Hall and UPenn.
#5 Na’Jai Hines (2026) 6’10 center, Plainfield High (NJ) - 2024-25 New Jersey MaxPreps Player of the Year. A big bruising prescence on the court, earning himself the “Baby SHaq” moniker. He is a dominant rebounder with sticky hands and a nonstop motor in pursuit of the ball. Hines is a man amongst boys inside. He shows some polish in his footwork and can finish with either hand. Given his size, he gets off the ground with surprising ease and has an ability to extend out to the perimeter as a defender. Has received multiple D1 offers, including South Carolina.
#11 Elijah Joseph (2027) 6’9 forward, Iona Prep - A raw offensive talent but has the size tpo be impactful on the game. He moves well and plays with energy. This helps him be a strong rim protector and leading rebounder.
#13 Gabriel Hornberger (2026) 6’5 guard, Peddie School (NJ) - Hornberger is a versatile perimeter shooter, shooting it off the catch while also utilizing pump fakes and being able to shoot it off one or two dribbles. He moves well without the ball and often times relocating in the halfcourt to get his shots.
#14 Tobe Nwobu (2026) 6’1 guard, College Achieve-Asbury Park School (NJ) - Ultra quick guard who excels in transition and can score from all levels. Currently holds a Radford offer.
#23 Jordan Skyers (2026) 6’3 guard, Our Saviour Lutheran School - Skyers scored in bunches for OSL in OTE play this past winter. He’s a two-way guard who’s tough, plays elite on-ball defense, and he’s an excellent help defender plus communicates well. Has received multiple D1 offers, including Virginia, UMass and Mississippi State
#24 Amir Cummings (2026) 6’4 guard, Eagle Academy-Bronx - 2024-25 All PSAL First Team. Cummings is a skilled guard with impressive size and athleticism. He finishes efficiently around the basket, using his strength and body control to score through contact. His play making ability elevates those around him, creating opportunities for teammates with smart passing and court vision.