Ben Zito is playing College Basketball at D3 SUNY ESF and will be studying construction management! Ben played at Oceanside High School where as a Senior he averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds per game. He is an athletic wing who attacks the basket well and shoots it well from 3. He played for Level Up for the last 2 years of his High School career.

Charles Destefano played his first year of College Basketball at D3 Lycoming College before transferring to Nassau Community College and then St. Joseph of Long Island. He then transferred to SUNY Old Westbury to finish off his college playing and educational journey. Ben played at Wantagh High School where he was a 3-year Varsity starter and 2x All-Conference player. He is an athletic forward who scores within the flow of the offense and is versatile going to the basket and hitting outside jump shots. He played for Level Up for the last 3 years of his High School career.

Isabella Kyriakopoulos received a full athletic scholarship to D2 Felician University in New Jersey committing to play Varsity Basketball! Bella played at McClancy High School. Bella is a playmaker that can score at all 3 levels. She is a pest on defense, usually matches up with the best opposing player and forces turnovers from end line to end line. Isabella played 2 years with Level Up to close out her high school career.

James DeSimone played 1 year of College Basketball at D3 Misericordia University. James has decided he will now enter the police academy and is now an up and coming coach for the program. James went to Clarke High School where he had a 3.8 GPA. He was a standout on the Basketball team being a 3x All-County Player and the A-V Conference Player of the Year for the 2022-2023 season. He is the school’s all-time leading scorer and led them to their first ever playoff win. James played the final 3 years of his AAU career with Level Up.

Cam Welker is a scoring point guard with a knack for playmaking. He attended Port Washington High School, where he was a standout on the basketball team and earned All-County honors his senior season. Cam was part of the Level Up program during his final two years of high school. He played his freshman year of college basketball at D3 John Jay College before transferring to Nassau Community College for his sophomore year. He is now a junior at Farmingdale State College, where he will complete his college basketball career.

Shakira Schenck will continue her academic and basketball career at D3 Five Towns College where she will be studying Business with a concentration in sports. Shakira went to Uniondale High School where she was an All-Conference player. She’s a leader and team player that brings tenacity and communication to the team. Shakira was a part of the Level Up program for her last 2 years of high scchool.

Justin Fortuno played his Freshman year at D2 Caldwell University before transferring to John Jay college to play his Sophomore year. Justin went to Hicksville High School where he was All-Conference as a Junior and All-County as a Senior. He is an athletic combo guard that can score from anywhere on the court and can guard multiple positions. Justin finished off his AAU playing career playing his last 2 years with the Level Up program.

Phil La Rosa played 1 year of College Basketball at D3 SUNY New Paltz. Phil was a star at North Shore High School. Standing at 5’11”, 175 pounds he averaged 16 ppg as a junior, 20 ppg as a senior and received All-County honors both years. He also had an impressive 97 GPA. Phil is a proud representative of our program as he is an extremely hard worker and a special person. He was a part of the Level Up program for his last 3 years.

Jazan Johnson is playing College Basketball at D2 Florida Gateway College. Jazan finished his Senior year at Cardozo High School where he was a standout player. Standing at 6’0 and 165 lbs. he is known for his calm demeanor, elite athleticism and finishing skills. Jazan was a part of Level Up for the last 2 years of his high school career.