Newsday's All-Long Island boys basketball second team 2025

Isaiah Blunt, West Hempstead, G/F, 6-4, Sr.

Blunt, a two-time All-Long Island selection, averaged 21.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.5 blocks across a season that ended in the Nassau Class A final. “Isaiah is a tremendous athlete and talent,” coach Eric Rubin said. “Whenever our team needed a basket, we could turn to Isaiah, and more often than not, he would come through. His incredible ability to create his own shot is not something you often see in high school basketball.”

Anthony Caris, Floral Park, G, 6-2, Sr.

Caris moved on to Knox after his junior year, then returned to Floral Park early this season and left a big footprint. He averaged 21.1 points in the regular season and 23.7 points in a postseason that came with the Nassau Class A championship, the program’s first county title in 20 years. He finished with 1,096 points in his three seasons with the Knights, only their sixth player to reach 1,000. “I have been coaching at Floral Park for 11 seasons and Anthony will go down as one of the best scorers to walk the halls at Floral Park,” coach Sean Boyle said.

Will Casseus, East Meadow, G, 5-11, Sr.

Casseus was a driving force as the point guard for a 19-4 team that reached the Nassau Class AAA championship game, averaging 12 points (14.3 in the postseason), 8.2 assists, four rebounds and 3.1 steals. “Will is blessed with that unique combination of speed and quickness that makes him very hard to guard,” coach Tom Rottkamp said. “He is virtually a one-man press breaker.”

Dylan Craig, Bayport-Blue Point, G, 5-9, Sr.

Craig finished as Long Island’s leading scorer at 28.3 points per game and set the program’s career record with 1,251 points, compiled over three seasons. The point guard posted at least 30 points 10 times, with a high of 38, and made 48 threes for a Phantoms team that went 17-5 and bowed out in the Suffolk Class A semifinals. “Dylan had the most explosive senior season in BBP history,” coach Charlie Peck said. “… “He can score or create for others.”

Amir Dickerson, Amityville, G, 6-3, Jr.

Dickerson averaged 23.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists. He was the tournament MVP for his Suffolk Class AA title team after scoring 86 points over three victories, including his game-winning three-pointer in the semifinals against Wyandanch. Coach Jack Agostino believes felt that shot showcased “his clutch ability and skill under pressure,” and added, “With this remarkable season, Amir has solidified his place as one of the best guards in Amityville history.”

Skyler Ellis, Half Hollow Hills East, G, 6-4, Jr.

Ellis broke out in his third year on varsity, averaging 20.2 points and 6.2 rebounds for the Suffolk Class AAA champions. He made 54 three-pointers and played above the rim. He was named the Suffolk Class AAA tournament MVP.  “Skyler is very coachable and always one of the hardest workers in the gym,” coach Mike Marcelin said. “[He] will look to bring the RedHawks a Long Island championship next year.” 

Dimaunt’e Gardner, Deer Park, F, 6-4, Sr.

Gardner led Deer Park to its 10th league championship dating to 2012 and to the Suffolk Class AA final four with team-high averages of 18.8 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 2.7 assists. “As good as Dimaunt’e became as a player, he was even more respected for who he was as a person by his teammates, coaches and opponents,” coach John McCaffrey said. “His impact on Deer Park basketball was significant, and his career will serve in everything we want as a Deer Park basketball player on and off the floor.”

Ryan Leary, Carle Place, G, 6-3, Jr.

Leary finished as the third-leading scorer on Long Island for a team that made the state Class B semifinals, averaging 26.9 points, including nine games with at least 30. He also averaged 8.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.9 blocks and had 10 double-doubles. Coach John Cantwell praised his work ethic and said, “Ryan Leary is a great player, great leader. The most important thing is he’s a very humble kid. He’ll probably reach the 2,000(-point) mark next year.”

Melo Mojeed, St. Dominic, G, 6-2, Jr.

Mojeed averaged 21.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals and was named the NSCHSAA Player of the Year by the coaches. The point guard helped lead St. Dominic to a share of the NSCHSAA regular-season title, the program’s first regular-season crown since 2007. “Melo had a very special season as a junior,” coach Isaiah Wilson said. “He played a big role in the success of our season and led us to the best season at the school in 18 years. Looking forward to a big senior year and his recruitment.”

Kevin Moore, St. Anthony’s, G, 6-1, Jr.

Moore made virtually half the shots he took (100 of 201) and averaged 12 points, 4.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals. The combo guard scored six of his 13 points in the final 3 1/2 minutes and had six assists and five steals in the 57-47 win over St. John’s Prep in the state CHSAA Class A championship game. “Kevin is a player who can defend quick guards and strong forwards, [and is] a great competitor on both ends of the court,” coach Sal Lagano said. “Offensively, he gets downhill and scores at the rim or creates for his teammates.”

Jawuan Smith, Floyd, F/G, 6-5, Sr.

Smith, a two-time All-Long Island selection, averaged a double-double with 13.7 points and 12.8 rebounds, helping the Colonials go 19-4 and reach the Suffolk Class AAA final. “Jawuan brought length, size and athleticism to the team,” coach Will Slinkosky said of the Queens commit. “Having an athletic big was crucial to our success. His ability to play both guard and big was extremely valuable to us. His midrange jump shot, attacking ability and ability to sky for rebounds set him apart from other players on the Island.”

Naevon Williams, Southampton, G, 6-2, Sr.

Williams averaged 15.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals for a Mariners team that went 21-2 and made the Suffolk Class A final. The four-year starter finished as the second-leading scorer in Southampton history with 1,394 points. Over the course of Williams’ career, Southampton went 80-17 and won three Suffolk titles and one Long Island crown. He is looking at Division III programs and post-grad options. “He just impacts winning in many different ways,” coach Herm Lamison said.