2026 Positive Direction Rosters
Positive Direction, aka “PD Nation” is a Queens based grassroots basketball program. Under the leadership of Coach Tim Brisco and CHSAA Director JoAnn Pinnock. PD Nation runs successful programs for both girls and boys teams, achieving their goal of getting them college-ready.
Tourron Whitfield, a former 2014-15 MAAC All-Academic Team selection for Marist College is back with his grassroots program. He is the coach of the 17u team, and his roster is as below.
Mekhi Brisco (2026) 6’4 small forward, Christ the King High
Ethan Fordham (2027) 6’2 guard, Christ the King High
Fabian Pinnock (2027) 5’10 point guard, Christ the King High
Terrence Belizaire (2027) 6’5 small forward, Xaverian High
Julian Vera (2027) 6’2 guard, Valley Stream Central High 2027 6’2 Guard
Jaiya Vera (2027) 6’2 guard, Valley Stream Central High
Travaughn Little (2027) 6’3 small forward, Benjamin Cardozo High
Zackary Duncan (2027) 6’3 small forward, Christ the King High
Bryce Hardy (2027) 6’2 guard, South Shore High
Christ the King Varsity B team head coach Gabe McFarlane coaches the 16u team, and his roster is as below.
Jacob Dessources (2028) point guard, Valley Stream Central High
Jalen Lynton (2028) 6’0 guard, St Francis Prep - 4.0 gpa
Marcel Kijek (2028) 5’10 point guard, Christ the King High
Uchenna Aninye (2028) Martin Van Buren Campus
Tyian Boone (2028) Cathedral Prep
Mousy Boone (2028) Cathedral Prep
Joshua Martinez (2028) 5’10 point guard, Christ the King High
Joshua Malcom (2028) St Francis Prep