Recruit The Bronx

2025 City is Mine Championship Game Standouts

On Sunday, October 26, we were at the Eagle Academy for Young Men I in the Tremont section of The Bronx for the championship game of the City is Mine Preseason High School Classic. The Finals pitted The Bronx’s own Cardinal Hayes out of the Catholic High School Athletic Association against and Brooklyn’s Eagle Academy II out of the Public School Athletic League.

Early on, it was a great affair, as both teams held their own, but then as the game went on, the Eagles surged and started dominating in the second quarter that continued on for the remainder of the game. The Cardinals could not stop their counterparts’ frenzied attack. When all was said and done, the Eagles would prevail 90-60.

The teams will rematch during the regular season when they are two of the teams featured in the 2025 William Plunkett Christmas Classic on December 7 at the Westchester County Center.

Here are the standouts from Sunday’s championship game:

Hunter Frazier 6-8, Forward, Eagle Academy II, Class of 2026 - A forward that has the ability to hold his own in the post area. Is able to put the ball on the floor and is able to use his footwork to move around in the paint swiftly. Has a nice shooting touch from mid-range. Is able to finish efficiently in the paint area. Is a solid rebounder and a player that can obtain blocks.

Jaden Howard 6-6, Forward, Eagle Academy II, Class of 2026 - A forward that has the ability to showcase his toughness in the post as well as his versatility. Is able to out hustle and outwork players when it comes to obtaining rebounds. In addition to finishing at the basket when going up for layups.

Amir Dockery 6-0, Point Guard, Eagle Academy II, Class of 2027 - A guard with plenty of quickness and the ability to make great plays when on the floor, as he is a great facilitator. Has a penchant for getting steals and also is able to find his teammates when they’re open. Has the ability to finish efficiently at the basket, as he is able to get past the defenders off of a quick first step.

Lee Robinson 6-0, Shooting Guard, Eagle Academy II, Class of 2028 - A guard with the ability to showcase his scoring abilities and his playmaking abilities at the same time. Is able to dish off the ball to his teammates when they are free or on the break. Has plenty of athleticism and is able to drive to the basket and finish efficiently and has great body control, which allows him to draw fouls and get to the free-throw line.

Amadou Barry 6-9, Forward, Cardinal Hayes High School, Class of 2027 - A forward that has a soft touch when it comes to his jumper and has the ability to his physicality on both ends of the court. Is able to clog up the middle and make it difficult for the opposition to get their shot up when it comes to them getting to the basket. Is a force when it comes to rebounding and can also put the ball on the floor when it comes to driving to the basket.

Christian Brown 6-3, Shooting Guard, Cardinal Hayes High School, Class of 2027 - A guard that is able to attack in transition when the opportunity presents itself. Is able to attack in transition and is able to find ways to get open when it comes to getting his shot off at the three-point line. Also has plenty of athletic ability as he is able to drive to the basket and finish efficiently.

Brice Yancey 6-0, Shooting Guard, Cardinal Hayes High School, Class of 2028 - A guard that has the ability to make plenty of plays when he has the ball in his hands. Has plenty of quickness as he is prone to driving to the basket and finishing efficiently. Has a nice shooting touch, as he is able to get his shot off at the right moments. Is one of his team’s best defenders, as he is able to get steals off of his opponents with ease.

Hector Almodovar, Jr. 6-0, Point Guard, Cardinal Hayes High School, Class of 2028 - A guard that is prone to being his team’s engine and their facilitator. Is able to find his teammates when they’re open and gives them opportunities to score. Is known for getting his shot off from three-point range efficiently.

Nazier Campbell 6-3, Forward, Cardinal Hayes High School, Class of 2026 - A forward that is a solid force in the post area. Uses his strength to outwork and outmaneuver the opposition when it comes to attacking the glass for rebounds. Is able to make putback layups and is able to finish at the rim with thunderous dunks. Is also known for making blocks on the defensive end.

Malik Fields 6-3, Shooting Guard, Cardinal Hayes High School, Class of 2026 - A guard that is able to hold his own in the court in many ways. Is able to break down his defender and is able to get to the basket with ease. Is a solid defensive player that is active when it comes to getting steals on the defensive and can attack in transition.