It only takes a minute after the opening tip for any fan to single out these standouts. This is our annual list of high-impact players, the lohud Super 7.
These are the headliners who've already proven themselves under pressure and three of them were on the list a year ago. We've included a Next 7, as well, to recognize the players who narrowly missed the cut along with a short list of the other notables who have our full attention when they step on the court.
What makes Carbuccia super? The impact doesn't always show up in the box score, but the UMass signee makes the Crusaders go.
What makes Sussberg super? The Princeton recruit is a knockdown shooter who doesn't need a lot of time or space to create offense.
What makes Gasper super? He is built different and plays with unmatched intensity on both ends of the floor, which explains all the double-doubles.
What makes Keenan super? The old-school ability to create offense without dominating the ball. He's a clever defender, too.
What makes Tyler super? It starts with a desire to be relentless in all phases of the game. He is always worth the price of admission.
What makes Jervis super? He is wired to be a go-to player and is the hottest recruit in the northern suburbs with offers from the likes of St. John's, Rutgers, Pitt and Stanford.
What makes Chavis super? He's a matchup problem who thrives when the level of competition and the magnitude of the moment are highest.
Zach Boyriven, Sr., G, Greeley; Brandon Burrell, Jr., G, Mamaroneck; Dillon Callahan, So., G/F, Iona Prep; Zach Efobi, Sr., C, Byram Hills; Kai Harvey, Sr., G, Mount Vernon; Daniel Hoey, Sr., G, Scarsdale; Marcus Jackette, Jr., G, Westlake; Sebastian Jackson, Jr., G, Kennedy Catholic; Jeph Joseph, Sr., F, Suffern; Xavier Leveille, Sr., F, Tappan Zee; Adonis Ratliff, Jr., F, Stepinac; Aaron Rivera, So., G, North Rockland; Arthur Shevick, Jr., G, Fox Lane; Julian Wiggins, Jr., G, Salesian.