2026 Eddie Lau Elite 17u Player Profiles
Eddie Lau is a former college player, college coach and NBA agent. He is also the very successful varsity head coach at Murry Bergtraum High School in Manhattan. In the off season, he runs his Eddie Lau Academy, which includes running AAU teams. His 2026 17u Eddie Lau Elite team is playing in the Made Hoops Circuit. That will include The Philly Clash (May 9), The DMV Live (May 15-17), NCAA Live Period #1 in Oaks, PA (July 8-10) and the NCAA Live Period #3 in Baltimore, MD (July 16-19). His 17u Eddie Lau Elite team roster is as below.
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Daniel Bussey (2026) 6’4 guard, Winchendon School (MA) - Bussey has NBA level athleticism, including a > 40 vertical leap. He is a great teammate and can create for himself and others. He can guard 1-3 and is a 3 level scorer. Coach Lau considers Bussey one of the big sleeper talents in this recruiting class. 3.6 gpa
Brian Castillo (2026) 6’1 guard, Graphics Campus - Castillo can create for himself and others. He also can really shoot the 3 ball. He is a great teammate 3.0 gpa
David Ekhelar (2026) 6’8 power forward, Lawrenceville School (NJ) - Ekhelar has NBA level athleticism. He is a skilled big and that can play inside or outside, with the ability to shoot the 3 ball. 3.0 gpa
Christian Hinestroza (2026) (may do a PG year) 6’2 guard, Xaverian High - Hinestroza is a strong combo guard and a great teammate. He can really score the ball and can guard 1-3. plays with a high IQ approach. 3.4 gpa
Bryce Joyce (2026) 6’6 wing, Winchendon School (MA) - Joyce is big, strong, skilled and very athletic. He can guard 1-4. On offense, he is a match up problem because he can score inside and out. 3.0 gpa
Robert Phelps Jr. (2026) 6’6 guard, Knox School - Phelps is a big lefty, who can guard 1-4. He is a 3 level scorer who also rebound well for his size. Has been offered by Monmouth and Queens College. 3.6 gpa Jr.
Joe Casella (2027) 6’4 guard, Chaminade High - Castella is only 16 years old. playing up an year. He is a big-time shooter. He can guard 1-3 and is a great teammate. 3.7 gpa
Haoxiang Huang (2027) 6’7 guard, Lawrenceville School (NJ) - Huang has high major guard size and is very athletic. His potential is off of the charts. He can go coast to coast and make plays and finish around the rim. He is a 3 level scorer. 3.5 gpa
Jayden Lau (2027) 6’3 point guard, Lawrenceville School (NJ) - As typical of a coach’s son, Lau can run a team and create for teammates and for himself. He is a great teammate and plays with a high IQ. Lau can shoot the 3 ball from deep and guard his man all 94 feet. Receiving Ivy, Patriot, MAAC and Atlantic 10 college recruitment. 3.8 gpa
Johnny Magna (2027) 6’4 point guard, Christ the King High (LaSalle University commit) - A high IQ player who can guard 1-3. Magna can really get into the paint, He has aa nice mid-range scoring skill and does a great job setting his teammates up. 3.7 gpa