2025 Nike Peach Jam Top Performers

By David Cordova,

 

During July 15-19, we traveled to the Riverview Park Activities Center in North Augusta, South Carolina for the Nike EYBL Peach Jam, which is the national championship for all of the teams on the Nike circuit. In this event, three programs from the New York City area: the New York Rens, the New York Lightning and the PSA Cardinals all came out to play to compete for a championship and also help their student-athletes obtain college scholarships. Here are the standouts from this week from the three age groups, 15-17u:

 

Jasiah Jervis 6-5, Shooting Guard, Archbishop Stepinac High School, New York Rens 17u, Classic of 2026, New York Rens 17u - A guard that has the ability to make major plays on the court and always rises to the occasion when called upon. Has a penchant for shooting clutch jumpers from mid-range and also from behind the three-point line. Is an aggressive slasher to the rim, as he is able to finish layups and also can get to the rim with ease.

 

Anderson Diaz 6-0, Point Guard, Lawrence Woodmere Academy, New York Rens 17u, Class of 2027 - A guard that has plenty of quickness and has great playmaking ability when he’s in control of the ball. Knows when to distribute the ball to his teammates and is able to find them when they’re open or stealing towards the basket. Has great movement & great hands on the defensive end, as he knows how to force turnovers and get steals.

 

Flory Kuminga 6-7, Forward, The Patrick School (NJ), New York Rens 15u, Class of 2029, New York Rens 15u - A forward with plenty of size and skill and is able to hold his own when on the floor. Is able to post up smaller players and can attack in transition when going to the basket. Has a great presence when going up for a rebound and getting out on the break.

 

Lucas Morillo 6-5, Shooting Guard, Newman School (MA), Albany City Rocks 17u, Class of 2026 - A guard that is very skilled and is able to hold his own when he is on the court for his team. Is always ready & alert on the defensive end and is prone to obtaining steals when on the court. Is known for gettin his shot off efficiently from mid-range or from three. Is able to get to the basket with ease and is a solid finisher.

 

Michai White 6-1, Point Guard, Brewster Academy (NH), Albany City Rocks 17u, Class of 2028 - A guard that is a true playmaker and can see the floor every time he’s on the floor. Is able to consistently hold his own against bigger and stronger players and is known for never backing down from any challenges presented to him. Is able to find his teammates when they’re open, which helps to give them scoring opportunities. Is able to shoot long range jumpers and is a strong finisher at the basket.

 

Parrish Edmond, Jr.  6-6, Forward, Putnam Science Academy, Albany City Rocks 17u, Class of 2026 - A forward that has plenty of energy when he’s in the game and can always play the guard position as well. Is a very athletic player on both ends of the court, who is prone to obtaining rebounds and finishing at the rim on the offensive end. Is able to shoot mid-range jumpers efficiently.

 

Davon Maloney, 6-6, Forward, Newman School (MA), Albany City Rocks 16u, Class of 2027 - A forward that has plenty of versatility in his game and is able to do plenty of things on the offensive end. Is able to create for himself off the dribble and is able to finish in the lane efficiently. Is also able to use athleticism when he’s at the rim and also on the defensive end.

 

Jalen Grant 6-0, Point Guard, Roselle Catholic High School (NJ), PSA Cardinals 17u, Class of 2026 - A guard that has plenty of quickness in his game and is able to see the floor efficiently. Has the ability to find his teammates and put them in position to score. Is able to drive to the basket and finish efficiently and is known for making pull-jumpers at the top of the key.

 

Drew Corrao 6-9, Forward, Archbishop Carroll High School (PA), PSA Cardinals 17u, Class of 2026 - A forward that is a formidable force in the post area. Is able to step out to the three-point lane and shoot efficiently. Is known for his post play, as he is able to block shots and obtain rebounds. Is able to finish at the basket efficiently and is able to withstand contact.

 

Moussa Kamissoko 6-8, Forward, Long Island Lutheran High School, PSA Cardinals 16u, Class of 2027 - A forward that is able to put the ball on the floor and uses his skills to his benefit on the court. Is able to hold his own on the defensive end and can attack the glass on both ends of the court. Is able to drive to the basket and is able to finish efficiently at the rim.

 

Skyler Ragoo 6-2, Point Guard, Christ the King High School, New York Lightning 15u, Class of 2028 - A guard that is able to see the floor efficiently and is a true floor general in every sense of the word. Has the ability to find his teammates and give them opportunities to score, especially if they’re open on the break or on the wing. Is able to get his shot off efficiently from three-point range and can drive to the basket.

 

Elhadji Diallo 6-8, Forward, Our Saviour Lutheran High School, New York Lightning 17u, Class of 2026 - A forward that is a force in the post area as he is able to hold his own against the opposition. Has a penchant for obtaining rebounds and getting blocks on the defensive end. On the offensive end, he is able to muscle his way to the basket and finish in the post and can throw down powerful dunks.

 

Blake Hargrove, 6-1, Point Guard, Hun School (NJ), New York Lightning 16u, Class of 2027 - A guard that is able to make plenty of plays on the offensive end. Has the ability to drive to the basket and finish when in the lane and get to the free-throw line. Is able to shoot mid-range jumpers and three-pointers. Knows when to distribute to his teammates so that they can have scoring opportunities.

 

Johnny Magna 6-4, Shooting Guard, Christ the King High School, New York Lightning 16u, Class of 2027 - A guard that provides plenty of high energy on the court for his team and is able to be versatile. Is a hot shooter from three-point range and is able to score in multiple ways. Has a penchant for driving to the basket and can also finish efficiently when in the lane.