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Everton Bennett

Grade: Senior

Position: SG/SF

Everton Bennett is entering his second year at Dwight and his first year on the Varsity team. Living in Montclair, New Jersey, his devotion to basketball pushes him through long daily commutes to school. Everton is a big NBA fan and enjoys watching Kawhi Leonard, one of the greatest 2-way players of all time. To fuel him before games, Everton always eats a chicken sandwich. On the court, Everton is a hard worker who plays at 100% all game.

Jude Brooks

Grade: Senior

Position: PG/SG

Jude Brooks left Dwight after 8th grade but returned for 10th grade. This is his first year on the varsity team, and he is looking forward to showing his skills on the court. Though he is a born and raised New Yorker, Jude is a big Boston Celtics fan and admires  Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. On the court, Jude is a lockdown defender with great court vision.

Blaze Cameron

Grade: Senior

Position: SF/PF

Blaze Cameron played JV basketball during 9th and 10th grade and made the jump to the varsity team this year. Growing up in NYC, Blaze is a die hard Knicks fan. Blaze always looks to have some Animal Crackers before big games, and he is ready to put his skills and athleticism to the test this year. Blaze is a pure shooter with the ability to use his length to score inside.

Steven Danilav-Lee

Grade: Senior

Position: PG/SG

Steven Danilav-Lee is making his varsity debut this year after playing JV basketball during 9th and 10th grade. Growing up in NYC, Steven loves the game of basketball whether he is playing or watching. He admires the skill and toughness Dwyane Wade brought to the court and models his game after him. Before any game, Steven always drinks a bottle of Aloe Water. Steven is always a positive presence on and off the court.

Shaun Felts

Grade: Sophomore

Position: PG/SG

Shaun Felts is entering his first year of varsity basketball following a strong year on JV. Growing up in Harlem, Shaun has always been a big Knicks fan. Though his team is in New York, his favorite player is LeBron because of the dominance and confidence LeBron plays with. Shaun prepares for every game by eating a banana. He is a great shooter with top notch ball handling skills.

Matthew deGraft-Johnson

Grade: Junior

Position: SG/SF

Thijs Hofstede

Grade: Senior

Position: PF/C

Thijs Hofstede joined the varsity team in 10th grade after playing JV in 9th grade. Thijs went to work after 9th grade and made drastic improvements in his game over the summer. Now in his 3rd year on the varsity team, Thijs is making a large impact on both sides of the court. Thijs admires the IQ and communication that Draymond Green brings to the court, but Thijs will always be a Knicks fan. On the court, Thijs is a power player with the ability to score down low and is progressing to a consistent mid range shot.

Jake Horowitz 

Grade: Sophomore

Position: SG/SF

Tom Ifrah

Grade: Sophomore

Position: PG/SG

Johnik Moores 

Grade: Senior

Position: SG/SF

Johnik Moores is in his 4th year at Dwight, playing for the varsity team all 4 years. Growing up in San Diego, his favorite NBA team is, and will always be Golden State. Johnik works incredibly hard to perfect his game, and admires the talents of Luka Doncic. Like Doncic, Johnik is a fantastic shooter and a great ball handler. If you catch Johnik before the game, he will likely be eating a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. Johnik is a fantastic shooter with high athleticism and great defensive skills.

Richard Nweke 

Grade: Senior

Position: PF/C

Nick Padilla

Grade: Junior

Position: PG/SG

Nick Padilla is entering his 3rd year of varsity basketball, and has been on varsity since his arrival to Dwight. Nick admires the talents of Allen Iverson, and it can be seen in his game. From quick handles to a good mid-range shot, Nick looks like a mini AI on the court. While his idol is AI, he always chooses his city first which is why he is a die hard Knicks fan.

Enzo Palaci Zani

Grade: Senior

Position: SF/PF

Enzo Palaci-Zani joined the varsity team last year, and this year he is looking to show off his skills on the court. While he lives in NYC and is a big Knicks fan, Enzo comes from São Paulo, Brazil and his favorite player has always been LeBron James. He admires LeBron’s mentality and the way he carries himself on and off the court. On the court, Enzo is an athletic big and is always the fastest player on the court.

Harrison Rich

Grade: Senior

Position: SG/SF

Harrison Rich is entering his 3rd year of varsity basketball after playing JV in 9th grade. Harry has lived in NYC his entire life and has been a Knicks fan since birth. Before a game Harry drinks Body Armor to give him the energy to play at 100%. Like his idol Larry Bird, Harry is a LOCKDOWN defender and a great shooter. He is the definition of a 3 and D player.

Ethan Willis-Johnston

Grade: 8

Position: PG/SG

Ethan Wong-Chassine 

Grade: Senior

Position: PF/C

Ethan Wong-Chassine is in his 4th year at Dwight, playing for the varsity team all 4 years. Not only does Ethan spend every moment he can working on his game, he enjoys watching NBA basketball as well. While he is a Knicks fan for life, he enjoys watching Kevin Durant dominate the court everytime he laces up his shoes. Ethan is an Israeli citizen, spending last year playing in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv. Being a ferocious paint defender and a top notch shot blocker, Ethan’s teammates refer to him as The Iron Dome. He uses his size to score down low and can put on a show from outside the arc.