Upstate Scouting Service

2025 Upstate Throwdown 5V5 Champions.

Accepting your invitation to the Upstate Throwdown Invitational Showcase with Maximize Basketball run by Justin Cooper and Steve Dagostino offers unparalleled exposure. Players gain direct access to reputable evaluators, including the scholarship level, right straight through all of the levels of collegiate basketball. This network will no question enhance your visibility. The event provides a platform to showcase skills against top competition, receive expert feedback from Cooper and Dagostino, and potentially acquire, based on performance, valuable, professionally-produced highlight footage crucial for a compelling recruiting profile.

Congratulations, Jack Louridas. A 6'3" 2026 guard from Albany Academy who is tough, athletic, competitive, and smart! I have watched him play all spring, and now, heading into the summer, he will be at an even higher level of confident beast mode. His commitment to Yale is a testament to knowing what best serves his future in all aspects. Well done, Jack. You are continuing a legacy for Albany Academy at Yale.

Marcelin Mukendi, 6'4" G/F Shaker High School, is a proven force. Class Triple A NYSPHSAA State Tournament Champion and All-Tournament MVP selection has been climbing his already established stock. Strong and skilled with an expanding range. has been working with this player for years, and now that he is running with the BABC. We are locked in to see him gather more scholarship offers this AAU season. Marcelin has things you can't teach.

Stetson Merritt 2027 PG Troy H.S. can score in a variety of ways. All three levels with comfort. Long arms allow him to get his hands on the ball on defense. Has natural ability. Scholarship level trajectory. Watched him rise up and cash a well defended game, winning 3 this afternoon. Reaction was very much like he expected it to go in. You can't cheat the work you put in. He illustrated that.

Evan Rainville 6'3" Sr. G Columbia H.S. is clearly evolving as one of the top 5 players in Section 2. He facilitates, creates, defends, & connects. We love the pace he plays at along with his fluid application & feel for the game. Very high I.Q. player, that is clearly NCAA bound!

JJ Osinski 6'5" Soph, G CBA (Albany) has the strength & skill to pick his moments like few others in Section 2. Takes it right to opponents' chests. Knocks down long-range 3 pointers & holds his ground defensively against true post players. Big season coming this winter for JJ.