Level Up takes pride in growing our program from the younger ages. We look forward to helping players Reach their full potential and play at the next level. As we continue to build, our high school teams keep getting stronger and stronger each year. Level up hosts college basketball seminars to help guide the parents and players. We have the network, resources and expertise to get your child seen by the right people and help place them at the right college for them!
Adora Cho who will continue her academic and basketball career at D3 Alabny College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Albany, NY! She will be studying Physical Therapy and Health Sciences in college. Adora will graduate from Great Neck South High School where she was a 3-year Varsity Starter. This season she was ranked #9 in Nassau County for scoring 17.3 points per game including 46 threes. Adora was named All County Honorable Mention and Academic All State Team this past season. Adora is a shifty guard who can get to the basket between traffic or shoot from deep. She is a true point guard controlling the offense while still finding her own ways to score. Adora is a key defender who is often in the passing lane for steals. Off the basketball court Adora is accomplished as a 3x Long Island Badminton Champion and a 2x National Chinese Yo-Yo Champion. Adora has been a part of the Level Up program for the past 3 years.
John Osorno will continue his academic and basketball career at D3 SUNY New Paltz! He will be studying Business in college. John went to Hicksville High School where he was on Varsity for 4 years and was a starter for 3 of them. He was a 2x All-Conference player, 1x Scholar Athlete of AAA-1, 2x Team MVP and he also had a 4.0 GPA. John is a 6’7 center that has soft hands and a nice touch around the basket. He is a team first guy that defends and rebounds well on both ends of the floor. He has a nice game out of the high post and has a consistent 15 foot jumper. John has been a part of the Level Up program for the past 7 years.
Paul Coty IV will continue his academic and basketball career at D3 Hardin Simmons University in Albilene, Texas! This past season the team made it to the NCAA D3 Sweet 16. He will be studying Digital Media in college. Paul went to Stonybrook High School where he was a 2-year Varsity Starter. This season he was in the top 2 in scoring on the team. Paul is a 6’1 stocky guard that is a terror attacking the basket due to his speed, athleticism and strength. He is great at not only creating shots for himself but for others too. He is also an energetic defender that is active and quick. Paul has been a part of the Level Up program for the past few years.
Damon Merazzi is playing College Basketball at D3 Alfred University. He will be studying Marketing in college. Damon went to North Shore High School where he was on varsity for 3 years and started for 2 of them. He was All-County as a Junior and All-County and Conference Scholar athlete as as Senior. Damon is a 6’3 combo guard that is a knockdown shooter. He is a tireless worker with a motor and takes pride in his defense. Damon has been a part of the Level Up program for the past few years.
Dameek Horton is playing College Basketball at D3 Farmingdale State College. He will be studying Liberal Arts in college. Meek went to Uniondale High School where he was a 2-year varsity starter. He was All-Conference his Junior year and All-County his Senior year where he lead his team in scoring. He was also the MVP at the Gary Charles Classic this past year. He is a combo guard that shoots it well from the outside and has a tight pull up jump shot where he rises over defenders. He attacks the rim well with the athleticism going both ways and is a gritty guard defensively. Dameek has been a part of the Level Up program for 7 years, since 6th grade!!
Jordan Gabriel is playing College Basketball at D1 Marist University. He was a starter at Archbishop Stepinac High School where he was an intregal part of this national powerhouse. Jordan did a postgraduate year at the Perkiomen School and is now heading to Marist for his Freshman year. He is a methodical big man who can play back to the basket or face up. He is a master at drawing fouls and putting defenders on his hip from 10-15 feet out to cause contact and finish through it. He can also shoot it efficiently from the perimeter when the defense sags off. He is great at rebounding his own misses and turning into a made basket or and-1. Defensively, he completely clogs the paint and does a great job of contesting/blocking shots without fouling. He has great timing to contest shots at the rim and rarely gets in foul trouble. Jordan played with us from 8th-10th grade and helped our national team to a ZGXL Championship where he was awarded the MVP for helping his team to a 14-2 record on a national circuit.
Josh Bernard who is playing College Basketball at D3 SUNY Broome CC! He will be studying Sports Management in college. Josh went to Uniondale High School where he was the starting Center. He is a strong, athletic big who can impact a game on both ends especially around the basket. He is a hard worker that controls the glass and is a versatile matchup on defense. Josh has been a part of the Level Up program for 3 years.
Darrian Jackson is playing College Basketball at D1 JUCO where she will be receiving a sports scholarhip! Darrian played at Uniondale High School where she was a 6-year Varisty player. She was a captain, 1,000+ point scorer and All-County selection. In addition to being a great talent she was a leader who always helped encourage her teammates to be at their best and take accountability. She has been an integral part of our Level Up program over the past 2 years.
Nala Louis is playing College Basketball at St. Leo’s University, a Division 2 school in Florida! Nala played varsity at Kellenberg High School. We have seen tremendous growth with her as a player because of the time she put in. Her strength gives her an advantage on the both ends of the floor. She is also a great finisher around the rim. Nala played with Level Up for the past 3 years.
Gianpiero Arnone is playing College Basketball at D3 Muhlenberg College and will be studying Business! GP played at St. John The Baptist High School where he was a 2-year Varsity player. He is a stretch 4 that can impact the game from inside and out. He has a soft touch that allows him to spread the defense out and keep defenders honest. He has a much improved post game and can be deadly in the pick and pop from mid range and 3. Muhlenberg is not only getting an impact player but a great kid. He played for Level Up for the last 2 years of his High School career.
Taylor Clayton is playing college basketball at D3 Suny Maritime and will be studying Business. Taylor played at St. Mary's High School where she was a 4-year Varsity player. She is a very active defender that is great at deflecting passes and getting steals. Offensively she is a team player that can score anywhere on the court. Taylor has been a part of the Level Up program for the last 2 years.
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 is playing College Basketball at D3 Lycoming College and will be studying Business! 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. She played with Level Up to close out her high school career.
Mikayla D’Ambrosio is playing College Basketball and Soccer at D3 Farmingdale State! Mikayla played at Lynbrook High School. Her game is very well-rounded and she is a very hard-working, coachable and dedicated player. She played with Level Up for the past 3 years.
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 played his Freshman year of College Basketball at D3 John Jay College before transferring to play at Nassau Community College for his Sophomore year. He went to Port Washington High School. He was a standout on the Basketball team being named All-County his senior season. He is a scoring point guard who has a knack for playmaking. Cam has been a part of the Level Up program for the last 2 years.
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. She finished her AAU high school career with Level Up.
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 past 2 years with the Level Up program.
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.
Phil La Rosa played a 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.