Recruit List:
Here’s an inside look to a list of our players currently open for recruitment.
High School:
Carson Golden 5’11 PG Castaic High School Class of 2023. 4.07 GPA!!!. Led the team in most categories including: assists, steals, FT%, and FG%, while also being second on the team in scoring, and being the best on-ball defender on his team. He is a high IQ basketball player, who seems to always make the right decision at both ends of the court. He is a player that makes everyone around him on the court better.
Notable Games: 26 points vs San Fernando. 26 points vs Golden Valley. 10 & 10 assists (school record) at Valencia. 17 & 6 assists vs Hart.
Tyler Gray 6’1” sophomore combo guard for Redlands Adventist Academy. He quickly became a captain for his team while averaging 16 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds per game as he led his team to the playoffs. He had highs of 30 points and 25 points through 3 quarters during is sophomore campaign as he was responsible for 1/3rd of his team’s scoring. He earned all tournament team in the PUC tournament. The amount of growth from his freshman year to his sophomore year was tremendous! His ability to score at all levels have really equipped him with the necessary tools to be effective against any scheme a defense throws at him.
Mark Hamilton 6’5” Forward Golden Valley class of 2022 3.3 GPA. Competitor! Took GV to their first winning season & CIF playoff appearance in over a decade. Can shoot really well off the catch, pivot, and dribble. Finishes well around the rim, dunks a few times per game. Really likes to get to the mid range pull up/ fade away. Tough nosed rebounder. Too fast off the bounce for bigs and too physical for guards to guard. Averaged 25 points and 10 rebounds in league!! Another HIDDEN GEM. Buy stock now!
Awards: All Foothill League Team, Moorpark All Tournament, Battle of The Valley All Star Game
Notable games: 32 points & 15 rebounds v Castaic. 28 & 10 v Saugus. 29 & 15 v Palmdale. 27 & 11 v Buckley
Jonathan Hakim 6’5 G/F Castaic High School, Class of 2023. 4.0 GPA. Was the leading scorer at Castaic High School his junior year around 15 PPG. A pure shooter, one of the best 3 point shooters in his league. Also has the ability to shoot the mid-range off the catch or one dribble pull-up. He has a work-ethic matched by very few, and is very coachable. He would make an excellent D2-NAIA player for any coach looking for committed players.
Awards: All tournament team at the Hart Holiday Classic, and was given All Foothill league honorable mention honors.
Notable Games: 24 & 9 rebounds 4/9 from 3 vs Canoga Park. 21 & 7 rebounds 6/14 from 3 vs Eastside. 15 5/10 from the 3 vs Hart.
Bryce Harris 6’3” athletic senior wing for Pomona High School. He is a very good shooter from 3 and he is able to get to the basket with great will and determination. He scored 40 points during the Damien Classic in 2022, leading his school to a win in the green division and earning MVP honors. He averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds through the 14 games he played during season on an extremely efficient 67% from the field. He led his team to a league championship title and he will be a great addition to any team as he is extremely coachable. Throughout his senior year, his coach used him at all 5 positions at different points in different games and he was able to always get the job done.
Hank Kaufman 6’6” Forward Hart HS class of 2023. 3.8 GPA. Tough, Lengthy, High IQ wing player who has a strong will to pursue rebounds all over the court. His size, speed, and length allow him to play both sides of the court and guard 1-5 positions. Defensively he has proven to be in the right position on the floor and his ability to contest shots from help side and block shots would provide value to any college basketball team. Offensively he has an ability to score from all 3 levels. Because of his size he is comfortable posting up down low or on the elbow. Once he catches he has a deep bag of moves to swiftly get around slower post defenders to get to the rim and finish strong. His ability to shoot 3 pointers will help space the floor and keep defenders honest. Fundamentally sound. Never seems to be in a rush and is deliberate with his moves … Shows solid ability to face up and knock down mid-range jump shots also. Hard working kid, with awesome desire to improve and take critique from coaches.
Brandon Lee 6’3” 185 Combo Guard from Venture Academy (Stockton, Ca) Class of 2022. 4.0 GPA (current) and 2.82 GPA (overall). High character young man who leads by example on and off the court. Great physique and high level athlete that competes every play on both sides of the ball. Has a great feel for the game and always looking to make the right play. Gets downhill relentlessly looking to attack the paint. Tenacious defender and strong rebounder at the guard position. Has the IT factor that makes others around him better.
Awards: Alhambra Tournament MVP, Argonaut Tournament 1st team, BACK TO BACK LEAGUE TITLES, Battle of The Bay All Star Game, and League MVP
SEASON: 15 ppg 10 reb 6 ast 4 stl 1 blk
Notable games:12/18 28 PTS 11 ASS 10 REB. 1/18 19 PTS 15 REB. 1/29 19 PTS 21 REB
Jacob Mazy 6’3 Guard. Junior Valencia High School Class of 2024, 3.3 GPA. Plays with a very high motor! Work Horse. Smooth stroke off the catch. As a 15 year old, he is a young and very raw talent. Fearless when attacking the cup. Improved on attacking and getting to his spots off the dribble. His long arms help with guarding other guards and rebound with massive tenacity (averaged 14+ rebounds). Powerful and interesting prospect coming into the varsity level this year. Stay tuned for a coachable and impact player this coming year!
Andrew Meadow (currently holds 14 Division 1 scholarship offers) 6’7” Forward, West Ranch class of 2023. 3.4 GPA. Without a doubt a top 20 player in the nation. The most dominant player to ever step foot in The Santa Clarita Valley. Has lead WRHS to back to back foothill league championships, going 22-0. Most efficient player in the nation, shoots above 60% from the field. His best games this season were against the best teams. Averaged 22 points per game. High IQ, pro skill set, powerful, and has the ability to play all five positions. This plays a big part in why the Israeli National team and many teams in Israel’s Winner’s League want to sign him NOW! No matter the situation he’s always in control and will always give you 20 & 10. Met a lot of gym rats in my life but none have logged the hours Drew does.
Awards: Foothill League MVP, Tarkanian Classic All Tournament, Beverly Hills All Tournament. 2021 All State and 1st team All Foothill League.
Notable games: 37 points & 8 rebounds vs Valencia. 33 & 15 vs Riverside Poly. 31 & 8 vs SCCS. 29 & 7 vs Sierra Canyon.
Aaron Petch (SR/ Cleveland HS) 5’9 point guard who played at Cleveland HS In Reseda, CA this past season. Petch is a pesky on ball defender with the ability to force turnovers and steals and also is a great passer as he dished out 4 assists for the Cavs this season. What really separates Petch from other point guards his height is his ability to shoot the ball at a high clip. Petch made 20 threes in 5 league games this season, while putting up 32 points vs Taft, 26 vs El Camino Real, 18 vs Birmingham and 20 vs Granada Hills. Through the whole season, Petch averaged 15 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds and 1 steal a game. To top it all off, He is an excellent student and maintains a 4.05 GPA!!
Amari Robinson 6’2” PG, Paraclete High School class of 2022. 3.0 GPA. Elusive and explosive playmaking guard. Catches your eye immediately with jaw dropping dunks and then turns around to pick up defensively 94 feet. Relentless on ball defensive. His quick first step helps him get in the key at will. Usually don’t see players with his athleticism have the sharpened skills he does in high school. Has the ability to shoot from deep, finish over bigs, and set teammates up perfectly. Hard to stop in transition but also great with space in the half court. Averaged 15 points 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and more than 2 steals per game. Has received college interest from schools of all levels but is still under the radar due to being a late bloomer and transferring to Paraclete his senior year (hidden in the Antelope Valley). Holds a few NAIA offers.
Awards: Faith Baptist All Tournament, Battle of The Valley All Star Game,
Notable games: 23 points 5 rebounds & 5 assists vs GHHS (championship). 16p 5r 5a and 3 steals vs Crossroads. 17p 9r 6a and 4 steals vs GVHS.
Andre Salinas 6’2 SG, Trinity Classical Academy class of 2022. 4.86 GPA!!! Smooth shooter with deep range. Strong, hard nosed rebounder, and defender. Averaged 15 points, 7 rebounds, with a astonishing 3pt percentage of 40%. He has the ability to stretch the floor, score off the bounce, and to use his body to finish plays around the rim. Always working on expanding his efficiency and does the dirty work that doesn’t show up on stat sheet despite his size. Often guarding the biggest player in the opposing team, setting solid screens, winning 50-50 balls, and taking charges. Has some D-3 interest and has the ability to contribute immediately at the next level.
Notable Games: St. Monica – 25pts, 10rebs, 4asst (7 3’s)
Gabrielino CIF Playoffs – 23pts, 7rebs, 3asst (5 3’s)
Palmdale – 17pts, 10rebs, 3asst (4 3’s)
Awards: 2021 Moorpark All Tournament
Nikon Spasov (JR / North Hollywood HS) 6’4 shooting guard who played a lot of point guard for North Hollywood HS this year because of his ability to distribute the ball to his teammates, while making them all better. In addition to his passing ability, Spasov shot a team best 37% from three point land this season for the Huskies and was also the leader in three pointers made as well. As he continues to add to his 6’4 190 pound frame, Spasov will be an intriguing prospect. Expect Spasov to average nearly a triple double and take the cif city section by storm next season. His career high game this season came against Verdugo Hills HS, as he put up 25 points, while dishing out 5 assists and collecting 7 rebounds.
Lucas Spring is a 4 year starter on Varsity for Trinity Classical Academy. Currently 6’1” as a sophomore, he is a great shooter from 3 with a very quick release and extremely soft touch. He shoots the ball with near perfect rotation on almost every shot regardless if it’s off the catch or off the bounce. His presence demands a defender to stay on him at all times as opposing defenders are afraid to give him any daylight to shoot at all, which means more opening for his teammates whenever he’s on the floor. He has a very high basketball IQ and is very coachable. A true team first player, he is someone whom brings people together with his high character and work ethic. He is a great asset for any team! Should have numerous NAIA offers after next season.
Notable Games: 20 point game vs. Moorpark (6 3FGM)
18 points vs Caprinteria (6 3FGM)
18 points vs Lancaster Baptist (4 3FGM)
Awards: 2021 MVP of Pacifica Tournament, Freshman of The Year.
Tanner Stradley (6′ SPH combo guard, Valencia High school) 4.3GPA!!! Stradley is an exceptional guard with outstanding game from beyond the arch, knocking down contested shots with ease as well as the capability to create an open shot for himself. He excels in cutting up defenses and spacing an offense to create oppurtunities for his team mates, his vision and shooting capabilities set him aside from others in his position.
Junior College:
Joshua Assiff – 6’7 Forward – Very skilled forward. Has amazing footwork in the paint. His length helps makes a big difference in games allowing him to block shots and secure rebounds over other bigs and forwards. Plays with tenacity on both ends of the floor. Very efficient in the low post and the high post. Makes the right reads and loves to make the right play for his teammates as well. As a freshman at Antelope Valley College, Joshua averaged 4.7 points per game and 3.2 rebounds playing 24 minutes a game. Look for this forward next season as a returner to be dominating the paint and being a tenacious defensive player.
Austin Galuppo (6’5) SG/SF. (Italian/American Passport holder). Sophomore, Selma College in Alabama. LIGHTS OUT shooter. Limitless range with a high arching shot. Doesn’t need any space to get his shot off- very comfortable coming off screens or fading to open space. Quick first step, can get to the rim with ease. Really athletic, known to dunk on late help side defenders. Plays with great poise, can defend very well. Long arms and high motor. Able to create a lot of space off the dribble in order to get a shot off. Two years playing at the National Junior College level, Austin is more than ready to be a major impact player at any Mid Major D1 program, if he slips through the cracks & ends up D2 he’ll lead the conference in PPG. Did well his freshman year at Weber State.
Emani Scott – 6’3 Combo Guard – Plays with a very high motor. Very aggressive and active on both ends of the court. Long arms allow for great defense and helps with rebounding. Very efficient scorer at all 3 levels. Can shoot the lights out catch and shoot, and can get to his spots with ease. Averaged 13.7 points per game, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in his first year at Antelope Valley College. Look out for Emani Scott, he will be an impact player immediately at any school.
Any questions regarding any of these players please feel free to reach out to us through email at StathamAcademyLA@gmail.com