2025-26 Knox School Player Profiles
Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island’s oldest established private school. Knox is a progressive, co-ed, independent college preparatory boarding and day school located on 40 acres of serene waterfront property along the North Shore of Long Island, New York.
The basketball program is in the midst of a significant ramp up under Head Coach Jared Grasso. Coach Grasso is the former head coach of D1 Bryant College, where among other accolades, he was named NEC Coach of the Year in the 2021-22 season. Last year was Coach Grasso’s first at Knox, and to call it a success would be an understatement. The team dominated the Empire 8 Prep League and rose to #26 in the National Prep Team Computer Rankings. This season, the team will also compete in the high level Power 5 AAA conference.
The Knox School will again be hosting a schedule of Fall Open Gym runs for college scouts to attend.
Below are the profiles of the 2025-26 Knox School’s college prospects.
(Clicking on the player’s highlighted name brings up his full profile)
Chase Beasley (2026) 6’4 wing - Beasley starred in his high school career at NYC PSAL powerhouse, Eagle Academy-Brooklyn. He is super skilled with the ball, bouncy, and he shoots it well. He can play on or off the ball. Has been offered by Caldwell.
U’Mier Graham (2026) 6’9 small forward - From Albany, NY, Graham is a skilled forward with an elite motor. He can score it inside and step out to make 3’s. He is a good athlete whose perimeter skills are continuing to blossom. He is currently being recruiting by multiple schools, including Western Carolina, Central Connecticut State, SUNY-Binghamton and La Salle.
Chris Eldredge (2026) 6’3 guard - 2024-25 Empire 8 Prep League Second Team. From McLean, VA, Eldredge is an elite 3 point shooter with range out to 28 feet. He can shoot it off the catch or the bounce. He handles it well enough to play some point. He will have Ivy League, Patriot League recruitment. 3.7 gpa
Diing Maiwen (2026) 6’6 wing - From Auburn, ME, where Mawien was ranked by The New England Recruiting Report as Maine’s #1 prospect, before reclassing as a post grad. He is a freakishly athletic wing with great length. He is a good catch-n-shoot guy from 3. He can attack close outs and get to the rim. He can also defend 1-4. Has received D1 offers from Manhattan, Tennessee State and is getting heavy interest from Monmouth.
Brandon Varlack (2026) 5’11 point guard - 2025 ZG National Finals Standout. 2024-25 All State New York. From Dix Hills, NY, Varlack is a smooth point guard who is at his best in transition. He does a great job changing pace and keeping defenders off balance. He is also a terrific on-ball defender who will defend 94 feet. Has received multiple D2 offers.
Rob Phelps Jr. (2026) 6’5 wing - 2025 Big Apple Report All Tri State Area Team. From Far Rockaway, NY, Phelps is a lefty wing who is wired to score. He has good speed and is at his best in attacking close outs. He is crafty with ball and can create his own shot. He makes jumpers from mid-range and from 3. Has been offered by Monmouth.
Kamryn Salters (2026) 6’3 guard - 2024-25 Connecticut Coaches All State Team. From Norwalk, CT, Salters is a strong, smart combo guard who can score at all 3 levels. He is a crafty finisher who can score it through contact. He has a college-ready body.
Jordan King (2026) 6’6 wing - From Brooklyn, NY, King is a skilled wing player with great upside. He is a tough shot maker with good stroke beyond the 3 point line. He is a good athlete who finishes above the rim. Has been offered by Holy Family and Molloy College.
Freddie Crawford III (2026) 6’1 guard - From Northridge, CA, Crawford is a lefty combo guard with great stroke. He plays a clean game and makes teammates better. High academic.
Dell Mance (2026) 6’4 wing - From West Babylon, NY, Mance is a talented wing who can score at all 3 levels. He has a great nose for the ball and is a terrific rebounding guard.
Malik Gasper (2026) 6’8 small forward - 2024-25 LoHud Westchester/Putnam Player of the Year. NY State Sports Writers Assoc All State Class AAA, Third Team. From New Rochelle, NY, Gasper is a skilled forward who can play inside and out. He is a fluid athlete who will block shots. Tremendous upside.
Nadon Dean (2026) 6’3 wing - From Brooklyn, NY, Dean has a great motor. He is a tough kid who will not back down from anyone. He is a capable 3 point shooter.
Maksym Shepel (2026) 6’8 forward, - Ukranian National 18u Team. From Ukraine, Sheppel is a skilled post player who can step out to 3. He is a fluid runner who excels in transition. Good passer. Has been offered by Molloy College. 3.9 gpa
Alex Baumbach (2026) 6’0 guard - From Sayville, NY, Baumbach is a sniper who can really get it going from 3. He is a great spot up shooter with deep range.
Amon Innis (2026) 5’10 guard - From Holbrook, NY, Innis is a quick and crafty combo guard. He has good speed with ball and gets to his spots.
Ahmad Giles (2027) 6’1 point guard - 2024-25 Long Island All Sophomore Team. From Amityville, NY, Giles is the only underclassmen in the roster. He is a skilled scoring point guard who is very good with ball in his hands. He makes 3’s and mid-range jumpers. His frame starting to fill out, which means his best basketball is ahead of him.