2026 Rens United 17u-Smith Player Profiles
Rens United is an high academic oriented team affiliated with the renown NY Rens program. The program is New York City based but players are sourced from multiple states. They have a strong history of sending athletes to high-academic universities at all three levels across the northeast.
The 17u-Smith team is head coached by Jay Smith, one of the premier program builders in the region, Coach Smith has established himself as a proven leader with over a decade of experience developing high-level talent. He has coached at Iona Prep, Monsignor Scanlan High, and currently serves as an Assistant Coach at The Masters School, a NEPSAC affiliated program. Coach Smith also serves as the Middle School Director for Rens United, where he’s built a pipeline rooted in skill development, discipline, and exposure.
The 17u-Smith team competes in the Nike EYCL circuit. Coming off a historic 15–2 2025 EYCL season and the program’s first-ever Peach Jam appearance, Coach Smith continues to raise the standard - developing complete student-athletes and preparing them to compete and succeed at the next level.
The current 2026 17u-Smith roster is as profiled below.
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Jackson Cullert (2027) 6’7 wing, Hun School of Princeton (NJ) - A high-ceiling wing and one of the top emerging prospects in the class. Knockdown shooter with size, length, and athleticism. Plays above the rim when aggressive and makes a major impact defensively with instincts and anticipation. Thrives in up-tempo systems. Ivy-level student-athlete. 3.7 gpa
Sha-Cure Grant (2027) 6’7, small forward, Springfield Commonwealth Academy (MA) - A physical force with a presence you feel immediately. Plays bigger than his size, dominates the glass, defends multiple positions, and scores through contact. True 3-level threat who lives at the free throw line. 3.0 gpa
Zion Robinson (2027) 6’11 forward, Hopkins School (CT) - A high-upside big with elite versatility. Protects the rim, runs the floor, and has the ability to stretch it. Comfortable switching onto guards with great hands, footwork, and feel. Modern big with real impact on both ends. 3.4 gpa
Dhilan Lowman (2028) 6’4 guard, Hotchkiss School (CT) - An elite shot-maker, 52% from three this past season. 2025 Connecticut ASFL Shooting Championship winner. A guard with size, feel, and high-level IQ. Consistent floor spacer who punishes defenses and plays winning basketball. 4.0 gpa
Toby Foster (2027) 6’3 guard, East Hampton HS (NY) - An electric combo guard with a relentless motor. A true 3-level scorer who can take over a game in stretches. Explosive athlete who competes on both ends and sets the tone defensively. 3.5 gpa
Chase Graham (2028) 6’1 guard, Iona Prep (NY) - A shifty, poised guard with elite pace and feel. Graham is a tough cover off the bounce with a polished floater game. He makes the right reads and controls tempo. 3.4 gp
Jahzir Crawford (2026) 5’11 point guard, Holy Cross High (NY)- Crawford is ag ritty, battle-tested lead guard. Lives in the paint, embraces contact, and commands the floor with his voice. True floor general and tone-setter defensively. 3.0 gpa
Heathe-Thro Healings (2027) 6’2 guard, Monsignor Scanlan High - Healings is dynamic in the open floor. He is a high-level athlete with a strong mid-range and floater package. He brings energy, edge, and defensive intensity every possession. 3.1 gpa
Morell Toney (2028) 6’5 guard, St. Mary’s High - Toney is a high-level prospect with real DI upside. He is only 15 years old, playing up at 17u. He is long, fluid, and explosive with natural scoring instincts. A true 3-level threat who can create his own shot, finish above the rim, and stretch the floor. He impacts the game beyond scoring, rebounds at a high rate for a guard, defends multiple positions and plays with a motor that separates him. The ceiling is extremely high and trending up fast. 3.4 gpa
Lincoln Steinkamp (2027) 6’7 forward, Ethical Culture Fieldston School - A high IQ forward who impacts winning. Steinkamp has a great feel, strong motor, and unselfish approach. He is a high academic prospect who consistently makes the right play. 3.9 gpa