2025 Eleve11 Hoops The Preview Top Performers

By David Cordova,

On October 10-11, we were at St. Francis Preparatory School out in Fresh Meadows, Queens for The Preview, an event put on by Eleve11 Hoops. It showcased some of the best teams from the Northeast, including teams from the Catholic High School Athletic Association, New York City Public School Athletic League, New York State Private High School Athletic Association, New England Prep School Athletic Council and Nike EYBL Scholastic League. All weekend long, there was plenty of competitive play taking place, as teams showcased just a little bit of what can be expected of them throughout the season. Below are the standouts from this weekend’s event.

 

Chase Geremia 6-2, Point Guard, Newman School (MA), Class of 2026 (University of Pennsylvania commit) - A guard that has plenty of leadership skills when on the court and is able to control his team’s tempo. Is able to distribute the ball and is able to put his teammates in position to score. Is able to get his shot off efficiently when in a midrange area or from three-point range and is a solid finisher when going to the basket.

 

Louis O’Keefe, 6-3, Shooting Guard, Newman School (MA), Class of 2026 (Princeton University commit) - A guard that is able to hold his own when it comes to being open on the perimeter and is able to find ways to get the ball in his hands. Is always able to move around the court off the dribble and can get his shot off easily from three. Is able to drive to the basket and is able to finish in transition.

Kaur Tomann 6-9, Forward, Long Island Lutheran High School, Class of 2026 - A forward that has the ability to be a powerful force in the post and is a strong rebounder when in the low post. Is able to put the ball on the floor and is able to muscle his way to the basket. Is able to finish when in transition and can throw down powerful dunk.

 

Jamaal McKnight 5-10, Point Guard, Long Island Lutheran High School. Class of 2027 - A guard that has the ability to make his presence felt on the floor as the team’s leader. Is able to use his quickness to his advantage when going downcourt. Has the ability to distribute the ball to his teammates and can put them in position to score. Has the ability to make smooth moves to the basket and is a great finisher.

 

Oesoemana Sacko 6-8, Forward, St. Francis Preparatory School, Class of 2026 (Fairfield University commit) - A forward that has the ability to make his presence felt when on the floor. Has a penchant for corralling rebounds and going down court at the other end. Is able to showcase his athleticism when throwing down dunks and is also good at finishing when going for layups. Has the ability to get his shot off through mid-range or from three-point range.

 

Elijah Murray 6-6, Shooting Guard, St. Francis Preparatory School, Class of 2029 - A guard that has plenty of energy and has the ability to make great plays when on the court. Has the ability to obtain rebounds and run on the fast break. Is a very athletic player on both ends of the court and is a good finisher when going to the basket, especially when he plays above the rim.

 

Jah’da Swann 6-6, Shooting Guard, Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus, Class of 2026 - A guard that has good hands and is able to hold his own on both ends of the court. Has the ability to showcase his athleticism on both ends, as far as blocking shots and can attack in transition. Is able to give his team leadership and plenty of energy every time he steps on the floor.

 

Richard Jackson, Jr.  6-1, Point Guard, Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus, Class of 2026 - A guard that is quick and can provide plenty of scoring for his team when the opportunity presents itself. Has the ability to distribute the ball as he is also known for finding his teammates when they’re open. Has the ability to drive to the basket and is a solid finisher.

 

Aaron Tutt 5-11, Shooting Guard, Forest Hills High School, Class of 2028 - A guard that provides plenty of scoring for his team and is fearless whenever he’s driving to the basket. Is able to absorb contact and can et to the free throw line with ease. Has a nice shooting touch from outside and also from midrange. Has a penchant for finding teammates when they’re open and providing them with scoring opportunities.

Kenneth Bartlett, Jr. 5-11, Point Guard, The Patrick School (NJ), Class of 2026 - A guard that has the ability to showcase his explosiveness when on the offensive end. Showcases plenty of athleticism and is able to finish when going to the rim. Knows when to pass to his teammates and is able to give them opportunities to score.

 

Akeem McLaren 6-0, Point Guard, Monsignor Scanlan High School, Class of 2028 - A guard with excellent court vision and the ability to be a solid lead guard. Has a nice shooting touch and is good when it comes to shooting pull-up jumpers. Is able to get past his defender off the dribble and is able to finish efficiently when getting to the basket. Is known for making sure that his teammates get the ball so that they can get to the basket.

 

Noah Charles 6-2, Shooting Guard, Eagle Academy III, Class of 2026 - A guard that has the ability to be a player that can take over a game with his scoring. Has a penchant for gettin past the opposition and attacking the basket in transition. Has the ability to make pull-up jumpers when the opportunity presents itself.

 

Joe Nunez 6-5, Shooting Guard, The St. James Academy (VA), Class of 2027 - A guard that has plenty of explosiveness in his game and is able to make major plays for his team. Has plenty of athleticism as he is able to drive to the basket and finish at the rim. Has a nice shooting touch and is able to shoot from three-point range, as well as make floaters off the drive.