WNY #E75 Recap - The Guards pt. 1

Sunday, June 15th, 2025

The debut of the Western New York Elite 75 College Showcase was a resounding success with college prospects out of the Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse areas and more! Over 20 school filed into the building to see what the region had to offer, and we received great feedback on the level of talent that was on the court.

To start off the recaps of the event, we begin with the backcourt that stepped onto the floor on Friday night.

Semaj Cuyler, North Warren Central - Cuyler is an electric scorer that has also eclipsed the 1,000 point scoring mark at a very young age. He's got a ton of twitch to his dribble that allows him to shift his balance with ease and move past defenders. With this ability to navigate around defenders, Cuyler oftentimes exposes lanes in the paint to get inside and finish layups. Two-way play is another commodity that comes with his game as he consistently plays pesky on-ball defense. With a notable reputation already, the strides he continues to make are worth keeping tabs on. 

Jahzar Greene, Bishop Ludden - Greene stole the show at the event as one of the top name's we came away with following the conclusion of the night. He's got a very skilled game with a crafty handle, burst off the dribble and shiftiness to him that led to a ton of openings in the defense. His athleticism in the lane stood out on drives with great touch, he got others involved as a passer, and picked up the whole court on defense. Greene is a guard to add to the recruiting list for the class of 2026.

Dom Sprague, Western Reserve - Sprague is a skilled scoring guard of note in the class of 2026. He takes efficient dribbles to get to his spots in the mid-range and to glide past defenders on the way to the basket. His crossover is a solid part of his bag, and he uses it well to shot create, and get into rhythm for three-point attempts. Sprague's motor and toughness are impressive parts of his game as well, standing out particularly well on the defensive end of the floor.  
 

Constantine Johnson, Penfield - Johnson may have been one of the best shotmakers we saw at the event on Friday. He needs little space or time to get his shots off, and knocks them down in a variety of ways. Whether it's off the catch, dribble, or even off-balance he has a good chance of making his shots. With a 6'3" stature and shotmaking in the backcourt, college coaches need to check him out.

Aiden Prunty, Glens Falls HS - Another freshman sensation in the area, Prunty's upside at the guard position is glaring. He's got good size for a guard standing at 6'2", and has already established himself as a lethal shooting threat from deep. Prunty has a really fluid, clean release on the ball, and hit's three's at a high clip. His continued development as a lead guard will be one to keep an eye n moving forward.

Nolyn Proudfoot, Corning-Painted Post - Proudfoot has made rounds in the Western New York area for his play at his young age thus far, eclipsing the 1,000 point mark already in his freshman season. The 6'2" guard has an eye for the basket, powering his way with a quickness to score on the interior consistently. His ability to stop on a time and rise into pull-up's is a notable aspect of his game, and he only has more time to to continue to level up.

Jaden Schwenebraten, Salisbury - We've gotten to see a lot of Schwenebraten over the past year plus, and he's continued to shine in high-level games. The guard has impressive athelticism with pop towards the basket to throw down dunks in traffic, to complement his smooth footwork in the lane. He's a consistent shooter in the backcourt with size to match, and his range extends well beyond the line. There's definitely great potential in the Salisbury (CT) rising junior.

Jahmez Reaves, Frederick Gunn - Reaves is a high motor guard that we have gotten to see a good amount of over the past year playing in the New England region at the Frederick Gunn School. His ability to cover the court with his speed and energy is easy to see, and he impacts the game in many facets. He can score at the rim, play tough defense and really positions himself well as a rebounder. The guard's basketball bloodlines are worth noting as his dad is a former professional who stands at 6'8". His consistent work ethic is significant, and he is a prospect to track as he goes through high school.

Jermelle Cotton, Salisbury - Cotton has made a name for himself in this area already, and his strong play continued here in Rochester. His unique ball handling ability allows him to blow past defenders and finish through contact at or above the rim. His shot making ability from behind the arc is also worth noting as he took smart shots and knocked them down at a high rate. 

Tacari McCray, Olmsted HS - McCray's speed is a major difference maker on the court. At the guard spot, he brings a solid handle to navigate past defenders along with his quickness, getting to his spots on the court. He has a smooth outside shot to knock down three's, as well as athletcism in the lane to finish through contesting defenders.

Kamron Barge, The Park School - Barge makes a resounding impact on the defensive end with his on-ball defense, as he's able to get his hands on the ball and force turnovers, as well as use his body to keep his man in front of him. He does a good job of creating for others by penetrating the lane and kicking, and can knock down shots.

Brayden Stedman, Churchvilli-Chili - Stedman is a tough guard that plays with a high motor, and see's the game very well. He's able to use his handle to get into the lane, where he can then make reads to find his teammates for shots. As a scorer, he makes shots from beyond the three-point line, and thrives as a cutter off-ball with touch at the basket.

Eric Davis Jr, Global Concepts - Davis can play above his size at 6'3", impacting the game in the paint with his developed strength and knack of getting to the rim. He brings a blend of speed and power along with touch around the basket.

Gregory Bodine III,  Buchtel - The southpaw point guard has created a solid reputation for his game with two years to go in high school. He stands around 6'0 tall, but can really get lift off the ground and throw down with force above the rim. His ability to use his crafty handle to shot create stands out, as he can knock down three's and pull-ups in the mid-range. Keep an eye on his development moving forward.

Justin Robinson, Frederick Gunn - The Rochester native caught our eye throughout the winter in his debut with the Frederick Gunn School. Robinson's strength and skill are eyecatching when he's on the court. He's got a quick first step to power past defenders, and great hands to finish in the paint with either one. Outside of scoring, he does a great job of locking in rebounds and creating for his teammates.

Anthony Roman, New Fairfield HS - The eldest of the Roman brother duo poises as a threat on the offensive end with his ability to move well off ball and create open shots for himself and his teammates. He plays with a high motor and is very physical for his size on the defensive end. 

Deyor Smith, Nottingham HS - During his freshman season the southpaw showcased his ability to knockdown shots from the perimeter as the starting lead guard on his varisty squad. Smith also has a smooth jumper from the mid-range, and is able create separation from defenders with his quick, crafty ball-handling skills. 

Jalen Gray, East HS - At 5-foot-11 Jalen Gray is an incredible shot-maker, and has the ball handling skills to get to his spots. The young guard plays well in space, can operate on or off the ball, and has great vision to see the floor to make plays for his teammates around him.

Elliot Hellman, Danbury - Hellman can really make things happen as a ballhandler using his creative handle on the ball. He does a great job of using moves to get past defenders, and seamlessly rises into pull-up's. He just finished up a big junior at Bethel High School where he really made some noise in Southern Connecticut.

Chase Leonardo, Irondequoit - Leonardo's sharpshooting was eyecatching throughout the night, as at one point it was nearly impossible for him to miss from outside. His ability to see the floor stood out as he consistently found his teammates and limited mistakes with the ball. 

Stay tuned as we continue to recap the talent we saw on Friday night over the next few days!