2026 Level Up 15u Player Profiles
Level Up is in its ninth year and is one of the fastest growing youth travel AAU basketball programs in the Tri-state NY area. Their mission is to create the top travel basketball teams focusing heavily on individual and team development for their players both on and off the basketball court. The primary focus is to help their players reach their full potential. All of their coaches and trainers excelled at the college level as players or coaches. Jesse Winter is the program’s President.
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Below we profile the 15u Blue players. This team is coached by Nazareth Memorial High varsity coach and former Queens College Assistant Coach Nikko Callender and former All City player Anthony Davis.
Matthew Hristoforatos (2029)
Jayden Ostrander (2029)
Ethan Abello (2029)
Charles Kuo (2029)
Austin Irizarry (2029)
Owen Smallowitz (2029)
Josh Maurer (2029)
Michael Pahlavan (2029)
Charlie McElroy (2029)
Khyree Smith (2029)
Elijah Carney (2029)
Darnell Foster Jr. (2029)
Below we profile the 15u White Team players, who compete on the Made Hoops Circuit, and are also coached by Callender and Davis.
Trystin Pope (2029)
Isaac Aldad (2029)
Aviv Shabtay (2029)
Benjamin Bishop (2029)
Luke Geller (2029)
Alex Metaxas (2029)
Dylan Sirota (2029)
D’Andre Lemard (2029)
Taso Livanis 2029) 5’11 guard, Long Island Lutheran School - 3.8 gpa
Donovan Allison (2029)
Jayden Hill (2029)
Ethan Jones (2029)
Alex Michaels (2029)
Below we profile the 15u-Nemickas players.
Aviv Shabtay (2029)
Ishwa Ackerman (2029)
Sean Radoncic (2029)
Eddy Goodstein (2029)
John Engel (2029)
Max Manu (2029)
Matthew Auer (2029)
Giovanni Lombardo (2029)
Zach Misulovin (2029)
Wenter Felix (2029)
Below we profile the 15u-Winter players, who compete on the Made Hoops Circuit, and are coached by Program Director Winters.
Jaxon Saulter (2029) 6’0 guard, Friends Academy - A standout who was named conference player of the year as a freshman. He boasts explosive athleticism, is an impressive dunker, a dynamic scorer, and excels in transition. Strong through contact, he finishes well at the basket and is also a versatile defender.
Kelly Quinn (2029) 5’8 point guard, Chaminade High School - A knockdown three-point shooter with impressive range. He also has a polished mid-range game, making him a consistent scoring threat from beyond the arc and inside the line.
Bryan Cobles (2028) 5’9 point guard, Archbishop Molloy High - A score-first point guard who uses his body effectively to create space. He has a sharp mid-range pull-up, thrives in transition, and is a respected leader among his teammates. 3.8 gpa
Matthew Machado (2029) 6’1 guard, Archbishop Molloy High - A versatile offensive playmaker who uses his handle to create opportunities. He excels at getting to his mid-range, finishes strong at the rim using his body, and has a crisp catch-and-shoot jumper. He plays well on both ends and is extremely coachable with a team-first mindset.
Caleb Caraballo (2029) 6’4 small forward, Mepham High - An incredibly versatile player who impacts the game in multiple ways. He rebounds and pushes in transition, has strong vision for his size, and brings guard-like capabilities to the floor. 3.4 gpa
Eljay Cheshire (2029) 6’6 forward, Longwood High - Has the capability to be a dominant force on both ends of the floor. He controls the glass, blocks shots, finishes around the rim, and anchors his team defensively. With his body still maturing, he has very high upside.
Romello Montgomery (2029) 6’1 guard, Longwood High - An athletic 2-3 guard who plays within the flow of the offense. A dynamic playmaker in transition, he has a smooth mid-range pull-up, especially off a spin move. Defensively, he can guard positions 1 through 4 and plays with a chip on his shoulder.
Antonio Kret (2029) 6’1 guard, St. Francis Prep - The hardest-working player on the floor in both practice and games. He has an incredible motor, takes on the toughest defensive assignments, and isn’t afraid to guard the opposing team’s best player. Strong, lengthy, and athletic, he attacks the basket with force, has a solid mid-range game, and can knock down threes.
Ceja Hardy (2029) 5’11 point guard, Kellenberg High - An unselfish and athletic player who thrives attacking the basket. He plays within the flow of the offense, is a strong defender who creates steals by jumping passing lanes and excels in transition. He is extremely coachable and team-oriented.
Josh Vasquez (2029) 6’1 guard, Archbishop Molloy High School - Has a very complete and polished offensive game, capable of scoring at all three levels. A knockdown three-point shooter, he also contributes defensively and brings a high level of coachability and consistency to both ends of the floor. 3.8 gpa