Shots with Patience Prep 2025-26 Player Profiles
Shots with Patience Prep is a sports specific preparatory school located on Long Island, NY. Their aim is to help young men achieve a quality education and an elite level athletic experience at an affordable cost. The program has its roots in the Team Underrated Basketball Academy. The program is led by Team Underrated director Andre Edwards, a valuable community member and a staple in the Long Island tapestry of AAU basketball. Over the years, Coach Edwards has given countless student-athletes the platform to show off their basketball powers and procure college scholarships. The mentality behind his actions is “Everything we do now doesn’t matter, but what matters is what’s at the end of the finish line.” Where “the finish line” is landing a spot on a college team. Affectionately known as “Dre”, Coach Edwards not only gets his athletes looks from the college coaches, he takes them to the schools in his own car, to make sure that they have successful visits. He is assisted by Lou Rodriguez,
Other assistants, Ty Graham, Payton Johnson and Alejandro Hinds Wade.
The team will compete again this season in the Greater New York City Empire 8 Prep League.
The team’s 2025-26 game schedule and results will be found here.
Shots With Patience Prep is on the rise in the Tri-state area. In their 2025-26 roster, hey have a great mix of under-recruited quality prospects as we have profiled below.
Joel Beard (2026) 6’4 small forward - From Canarsie Educational in Brooklyn, Beard brings unmatched strength and grit. A true two-way threat, he lives in the paint, bullies defenders, and never takes a possession off. He’s the heart of the hustle. He rebounds very well for his size, a walking double-double.
Jayden Brister (2026) 6’3 guard - From John Bowne High in Queens, Brister is a smooth bucket-getter — crafty, composed, and confident. A three-level scorer with natural feel,hen adds balance and scoring punch on any lineup. RTB profile
Jaire Conner (2026) 6’0 guard - From Bushwick Leaders High in Brooklyn, Conner is a zone buster with his pure shooting stroke. He is also tough in the open floor and brings the kind of length and energy that changes games. His skillset and mentality fit right into the SWC style of play.
Raymond Gillespie (2026) 6’5 wing - Gillespie brings size, versatility and toughness. An athletic wing that can stretch the floor, rebound and guard multiple positions. He can play the 2, 3 or 4, attacking the basket strongly or creating for others with his passing ability. Gillespie will be a major piece for SWP.
Josh Hall (2026) 6’8 forward - From Franklin K. Lane High in Brooklyn, Hall brings size and toughness on the interior while also stretching the floor with his perimeter game. He is more than just a big body. He is a high-character young man who embodies what it means to be a great teammate.
Nisaiah “Nas” James (2026) 6’3 point guard - A former All Conference player at Uniondale High (NY), James brings size, poise and toughness to the SWP backcourt. A big point guard who can rebound, create for others and defend four positions.
Khaleel Mitchell (2026) 6’4 point guard - A returner from last year’s SWC team, Mitchell is a high-IQ floor general who controls pace, makes winning plays, and leads without needing to say much. His bounce, court vision, and calm-under-pressure game elevate the team instantly. RTB profile
Emmanuel “Manny” Pascual (2026) 6’3 guard - From of Franklin K. Lane High in Brooklyn, Pascual brings toughness, and a relentless work ethic that fits perfectly into the SWP culture.
Daevion Sandoval (2026) 5’8 point guard - This fast and strong guard controls the game with speed, strength and IQ. A relentless on-ball defender, Sandoval can stretch the floor with the deep ball, create paint touches and finish tough at the rack. He brings toughness, versatility and another dynamic option to the SWP backcourt.
Jerimiah Webb (2026) 5’10 point guard - 2024-25 NY State Sports Writers Assoc All State Class AA, Second Team. 2024-25 Newsday All Long Island First Team. 2024-25 LI Sports Fanatic Long Island MVP. From Wyandanch High, this past winter season, Webb was one of Long Island’s top scorers, averaging 20.2 PPG and surpassing 1,000 career points. Webb lit up the court with big-time performances. He is a “Heart Over Height” crafty point guard who has a great feel for the game and makes players around him better.
To accommodate college scout visits, SWP holds a schedule of Fall Open runs, the details of which can be found here.