2026 New Heights 16u National Team Player Profiles
New Heights is a sports-based youth development organization that creates opportunities for youth to rise to their potential on the basketball court, in the classroom and in their communities. Their mission is to educate and empower promising underserved youth to be leaders, champions and student-athletes by developing the skills necessary for success in high school, college and life.
The coaches and educators are positive role models who guide youth through adolescence and into young adulthood, and motivate them to develop the social, behavioral, academic and athletic assets necessary for maintaining physical and mental health throughout their lives.
The 2026 16u New Heights National team is coached by program director and veteran coach Rahme Anderson. They play on the addias 3SSB circuit. The roster is as below.
(Clicking on the player’s highlighted name pulls up his profile)
Lee Robinson (2028) 6’1 guard, Eagle Academy-Brooklyn
Cooper Te Ratana (2028) 6’8 wing, Darrow School
Ian Archbold (2028) 6’4 guard, Blair Academy (NJ)
Mikey Chiara (2028) 6’4 guard, Cushing Academy (MA)
Zack Wasserman (2028) 6’3 guard, Columbia Prep
Dwayne Ruffin Jr. (2028) 5’8 point guard, Roman Catholic High (PA)
Larry Jenkins (2028) 6’6 small forward, Archbishop Stepinac High
Paul-Marie Epiphane Affi (2028) 6’9 forward, Xavier Academy (TX)
Devin Bey (2028) 6’2 shooting guard, Holy Cross High