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!
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. We look forward to rooting him on at the next level!
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 and we look forward to rooting him on at the next level!
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 is currently doing a postgraduate year at the Perkiomen School. 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 and has been with Level Up for the past 3 years. 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.
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 and played with Level Up to close out her high school career. 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.
Mikayla D’Ambrosio is playing College Basketball and Soccer at D3 Farmingdale State! Mikayla played at Lynbrook High School and played with Level Up for the past 3 years. Her game is very well-rounded and she is a very hard-working, coachable and dedicated player.
James DeSimone is playing College Basketball at D3 Misericordia University. James will be studying education as he strives to be a teacher and a future coach. James went to Clarke High School where he has 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 Division 3 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 Division 2 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.