2026 Gauchos Roundball Classic Top Performers

By Dave Cordova,

 

On Sunday afternoon, September 27, we joined the crowd at the Gauchos Gym in the South Bronx for the annual Gauchos Roundball Classic, in which various high school teams from the T-state area came out for some preseason action. Here are the standouts from the action:

 

Kayleeb George 6-6, Forward, Eagle Academy I, Class of 2028 - A forward that has plenty of length and is a dominant inside presence in the post area. Has a penchant for finishing at the rim when going to the rim to score on the offensive end. Has the ability to block shots on the defensive due to his long wingspan and also his timing.

Souleymane Kone 6-2, Shooting Guard, Eagle Academy I, Class of 2028 - A guard that has a penchant for making an impact in a variety of ways in the backcourt. Is a player that likes to have the ball in his hands and is very creative when on the perimeter. Has the ability to drive to the basket and finish in transition. Has a great shooting touch from three-point range.

Shane Lopez 5-11, Point Guard, Eagle Academy I, Class of 2028 - A guard that is quick and has the ability to show off his finesse when it comes to his skills in the backcourt. Has the ability to use his deceptive handle to slice and dice his way to the basket. Is a great finisher when it comes to him going up to the basket. Has the ability to shoot mid-range jumpers and is a great distributor when it comes to finding his teammates.

Brandon Jean 6-3, Shooting Guard, Brunswick School, Class of 2027 - A guard that has the ability to be a great playmaker and has the ability to be a formidable presence in the backcourt. Has the ability to create for himself off the dribble. Is able to drive to the basket and is a solid finisher when going to the hole. Has great defensive tendencies and is able to obtain steals, which can lead to offensive opportunities.

Bryan Camacho 6-4, Shooting Guard, Brunswick School, Class of 2027 - A guard that has the ability to make his presence felt in various ways on the court. Is able to muscle his way to the basket and is a great finisher. Is able to step out to three-point range and then get his shot off efficiently.

Collin Bishop 6-6, Forward, Brunswick School, Class of 2028 - A forward that is able to play the three and four position and is very mobile in the post. Has the ability to put the ball on the floor and muscle his way to the basket. Has the ability to step out on the wing and shoot threes from long range.

Nifonos Tryfonos 6-2, Shooting Guard, St. John’s Preparatory School, Red Storm, Class of 2028 - A guard that has plenty of versatility and is able to hold his own on the court. Has a penchant for hitting threes from long range. Is able to use his court vision to distribute the ball his teammates and put them in position to score. Has a penchant for driving to the basket.

Nate Jackson 6-2, Shooting Guard, St. John’s Preparatory School, Red Storm, Class of 2028 - A guard that has the ability to lead his team and is a player that has excellent court vision. Has the ability to get his shot off efficiently from three and from mid-range. Is able to get to the basket with ease by getting past the defense and is a solid finisher when getting to the basket.

Divine Olowoyo 6-5, Forward, St. John’s Preparatory School, Red Storm, Class of 2028 - A forward that has plenty of athleticism and is his team’s anchor in the low post. Is able to be active on the low block and is able to finish efficiently whether he throws down dunks or finishing through a layup. Has plenty of awareness when it comes to crashing the boards for rebounds.

A.J. Menzies 5-7, PoInt Guard, St. John’s Preparatory School, Red Storm, Class of 2029 - A guard that has the ability to lead a team and shows plenty of speed when on the offensive end. Has the ability to create for himself off the dribble and is able to speed to the basket and can finish efficiently. Has the ability to shoot from long range and make clutch jumpers.