2026 NY Renaissance EYBL 17u Player Profiles
The New York Renaissance, also known as the Rens, were the first black-owned, all-black, fully-professional basketball team in history, established in 1923. The present NY Renaissance focuses on continuing to turn amateurs into professionals - the right way. They are a youth development organization, created by filmmaker and playwright Dan Klores. Its foundation was sparked by a desire to set a new standard in a holistic approach to mentoring and educating hundreds of children from diverse backgrounds, ages 8-17. Their AAU teams and thrive at the highest level.
Their 17u team that is coached by veteran Oz Cross and they compete in the Nike EYBL circuit. His roster is as follows:
Anderson Diaz (2027) 6’1 point guard, Cold Hearts OTE (GA)
Jelani Middleton (2027) 6’4 wing, St George School (RI)
Ty Newsom (2027) 6’4 wing, St Luke’s School (CT)
Caleb Ourigou (2027) 6’11 forward, Cold Hearts OTE (GA)
Javan Webb (2026) 6’6 small forward, Monsignor Scanlan High