2026 Crown Basketball 17u-MHC Rosters
The Crown Basketball program is based out of Long Island. It is a highly respected program with experienced coaches who are developing talent at all ages. The 17u HGSL team is coached by the program head, Chris Diasparra, a former assistant coach and player at Adelphi University.
The 2026 Crown Basketball 17u-MHC teams plays on the MADE Hoops circuit, and their rosters are as below.
(Clicking on the highlighted player’s name brings up his profile)
MHC Team
#1 Mike Wede (2027) 6’0 guard, Cheshire Academy (CT)
#2 Elijah King (2027)6’3 point guard, Eagle Academy-Bronx
#3 Chase Robinson (2027) 6’1 guard, Iona Prep
#5 Jake Elwood (2027) 6’2 guard, Chaminade High
#10 Emmanuel Ayeeye (2027) 6’4 small forward, Holy Trinity High
#11 Shawn McLean (2027) 6’6 small forward, Avenues High
#14 Kyle Edmunnson (2027) 6’4 small forward, Kings Park High
#24 Isiah Rose (2027) 6’8 small forward, Diamond Doves OTL (AZ)
#30 Liam Sheard (2028) 6’8 forward, Kimball Union Academy (NH)
MHA Team
#2 Christian Rossi (2027) 5’10 point guard, Half Hollow Hills East High
#3 LJ Merchant (2027) 5’7 point guard, Hills East High - 3.3 gpa
#4 Taylon Knowles (2026) 6’4 wing, Eagle Academy-Bronx
#10 Kenichiro Benedict (2027) 6’6 shooting guard, St Georges School (RI)
#11 Tudor Tanese (2027) 6’5 small forward, Thomas Jefferson High
#14 Skyler Ellis (2026) 6’5 guard, Hills East High
#15 Amir Dickerson (2026) 6’3 guard, Amityville High
#20 Kenyatta Wilkinson (2027) 6’4 small forward, St Edmunds Prep - 2025-26 CHSSA A All League Team.
#24 Dylan Keane (2027) 6’7 small forward, Wilbraham & Monson School (MA)