New York Pre-Season Offensive POY Watchlist Part I
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Today, we will look at candidates in the state of New York that have a chance at winning Offensive Player of the Year for this upcoming season in a two part series. All of these players are pure hoopers and…
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Continue ReadingToday, we will look at candidates in the state of New York that have a chance at winning Offensive Player of the Year for this upcoming season in a two part series. All of these players are pure hoopers and bucket getters, plain and simple Let’s take a look in no particular order.
Amari Murphy Amari Murphy 5'7" | CG Peekskill | 2026 State NY , So, Peekskill
5’7 Guard
Averaged 23 Points Per Game
Murphy’s talent makes her one of the top offensive threats in the state this upcoming season. There’s not much she can’t do in regards to scoring the basket. She has a high motor, and can create her own shot. She is a three level scorer that can light it up on the perimeter or get to the paint and attack or dish. Should have a lot of confidence heading into the season. Excited to see her development from the summer circuit.
Veralyn Aviles Veralyn Aviles PG Murry Bergtraum | 2025 State NY , Jr, Bergtraum
5’7 Guard
Averaged 23 Points, 9 Assists Per Game
Aviles will be one to watch this season. She is a bucket getter who can create her own shot from anywhere on the court and has the range to match. Her mechanics are flawless. Natural and confident shooter from all three levels. Can pick her spots in the mid range, and slash to the basket. She possesses elite handle and ball control that makes her one of the best playmakers in the state.
Zoe Mesuch Zoe Mesuch 5'6" | PG Wallkill | 2025 State NY , Jr, Walkill
5’5 Guard
Averaged 21 Points Per Game
Mesuch plays with a tenacity and speed it’s sure fun to watch. She loves to run on the break and take it coast to coast for a bucket or dish off to one of her teammates. She has limitless range, and can score in a lot of different ways. Her ability to beat you off the dribble or pull up will make her a problem for opposing defenses.
Kate Koval Kate Koval 6'5" | PF LuHi | 2024 State NY , Sr, LuHi
6’5 C
Koval is near unstoppable in the paint. The Notre Dame signee runs the floor well, sets great screens, and can roll off picks slashing her way to the basket. She has good handle, attacks the basket relentlessly, and creates second chance opportunities. Her footwork and finishing touch around the rim is a level above everyone else. Good court vision with multiple options to distribute to makes her a point forward. Want to see her expand her game by stretching the floor with her shooting range.
Kayleigh Heckel Kayleigh Heckel 5'9" | PG LuHi | 2024 State NY , Sr, Luhi
5’9 CG
Heckel is the complete package. Heckel has that X factor and let’s her game do the talking. She has an explosive first step, range from the perimeter, and sees the court in from a different lens. She will look for a weakness and then attack. She’s coming off a strong offseason circuit and has narrowed down her recruitment to four schools.