2024 PLAYER PREVIEW

The 12th annual Nike Boys Philly Showcase takes place this Saturday, November 21st, 2020 at United Sports in Downingtown, PA. 

The Nike Boys Philly Showcase is North America's premier recruiting event. It annually attracts the nation's top high school recruits and unofficially marks the end of the fall recruiting season. Last year, 255 college coaches—including 91 DI coaches—attended the Showcase. 

Below are our players to watch in the class of 2024. 

Aiden Isika (LSM)
The Woodlands (TX) | Blue Star

Aiden Isika is a promising 2024 prospect out of Texas. His brother has played in our Showcases in the past and is a current Drexel commit. The Blue Star prospect is incredibly comfortable with the ball in his stick and is not afraid to pull the trigger. Isika’s athleticism combined with his constant attack of the bottom hands of ball carriers makes the 2024 LSM a must watch on Saturday.

Marcus Acevedo (LSM)
Saint John Paul II Academy | Nationals Lacrosse Club, True Lacrosse & Lax Mafia

Acevedo is another athletic and playmaking 2024 LSM. He competed in this year’s All-America Underclass Tournament on the South Command team and is a former World Series of Youth Lacrosse All-World selection. His impact will be felt largest on the wing of the faceoffs on Saturday.

Favorite TV show: Rick and Morty

Hidden talent: I can move my hair without touching it.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard: Everyone makes mistakes. As long as you learn from them you will be ok.

Favorite lacrosse venue (that you've played in or want to play in): World Series of Youth Lacrosse

If you could spend the day with any celebrity, who would it be: Tyler Herro

What is one thing on your bucket list: Go Skydiving

Postgame meal: Hibachi

If you could compete in any Olympic sport, which would it be: 100m (summer) / luge (winter)

Pregame ritual: Eat a bagel

Dylan Jaszcz (A)
Episcopal Academy | Brotherly Love

Dylan Jaszcz is our attackman to watch in the 2024 class. Another local Philly prospect. He plays his club ball for a talented 2024 brotherly Love squad. Jaszcz is always a threat to score from the lefty wing. He posses a great shot and can get his hand free with ease. Expect to keep hearing the Jaszck name as he continues to develop his game at the Episcopal Academy.

Nickname: Jaz

Favorite TV show: The Goldbergs

Hidden talent: Double jointed pinkies and thumbs

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard: Grind in silence

Favorite lacrosse venue (that you've played in or want to play in): Kelly Field, West Chester, PA

If you could spend the day with any celebrity, who would it be: Adam Sandler

What is one thing on your bucket list: Go to Alaska

Postgame meal: 2 Chick-fil-a sandwiches and fries.

If you could compete in any Olympic sport, which would it be: Basketball

Pregame ritual: Listen to music

Trevor Sardis (FO M)
Bernards | Leading Edge

Trevor Sardis is a talented faceoff prospect out of New Jersey. He looks like a natural in the SNG stance and will only continue to improve. Expect Sardis to hold his own against the older faceoff competition in the King of the X.

Nickname: Trevor

Favorite TV show: The Simpsons

Hidden talent: Juggling

What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard: "The way you practice is the way you play."

Favorite lacrosse venue (that you've played in or want to play in): Reese Stadium

If you could spend the day with any celebrity, who would it be: The Rock

What is one thing on your bucket list: Skydiving

Postgame meal: McDonald's

If you could compete in any Olympic sport, which would it be: Boxing

Pregame ritual: Classic rock

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