Preseason National Top 10: No. 5 Long Island Lutheran

Crusaders look to earn third consecutive Chipotle National berth led by strong returning core.

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Oct 30, 2024, 10:00am

Head coach: John Buck
2023-24 record: 21-5
National ranking: No. 2
Chipotle Nationals history: Two appearances (0-2)

Players to Watch

G — Kiyan Anthony
Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2025)
National rank: No. 28 | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-11 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Nigel James
Height: 6-0 | Class: Senior (2025)
National rank: No. 110 | Status: Committed to Marquette

F — Moussa Kamissoko
Height: 6-8 | Class: Sophomore (2027)
National rank: No. 10 | Status: Uncommitted

F — M.J. Madison
Height: 6-9 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Dylan Mingo
Height: 6-5 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: No. 10 | Status: Uncommitted

G — Kayden Mingo
Height: 6-2 | Class: Senior (2025)
National rank: No. 42 | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 7-1 | Class: Senior (2025)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Key Dates

Dec. 6 — vs. Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.)
Dec. 7 — vs. Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
Dec. 13 — vs. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
Dec. 15 — vs. Link Academy (Branson, Mo.)
Dec. 18-23 — City of Palms Classic
Dec. 27 — vs. Columbus (Miami, Fla.)
Jan. 18 — vs. AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, Ariz.)
Jan. 20 — vs. La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.)
Feb. 7 — vs. John Marshall (Richmond, Va.)
Feb. 15 — vs. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
Top 30 senior prospect Kiyan Anthony is expected to play a more prominent role in the Crusaders offense this season. (Photo: Eugene Alonzo)
Top 30 senior prospect Kiyan Anthony is expected to play a more prominent role in the Crusaders offense this season. (Photo: Eugene Alonzo)

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