Basketball Family
Coaching Staff
Chris Chavannes
President of The Patrick School, National Team Head Coach
Coach Chavannes, a long-time Morris County, New Jersey resident who is originally from Jamaica, will be taking the helm yet again after a whopping 12 years with The Patrick School.
Coach Chavannes has been coaching for over 30 years, having produced and assisted in the production of numerous NBA players along the way. His storied history is simply impossible to capture in this format.
Outside of his roles with The Patrick School, he is a teacher and administrator who coaches numerous boys’ and girls’ teams. Coach’s favorite memory from basketball is skills training in the blazing heat at Saint Patrick High School.
Certainly an expert and connoisseur of the game of basketball, Coach Chavannes will be leading this unit to great successes this coming season.
Joseph Jordan
National Team Associate Head Coach, National Team Assistant Coach
Coach Jordan is a cornerstone of The Patrick School, with 12 years of service over two stints. A Maplewood, NJ native, he played at East Orange High School and Cheyney State University before amassing 40+ years of coaching experience at the high school and AAU levels.
With seven state titles and countless tournament wins, his achievements speak for themselves. Off the court, he is a retired accountant, a devoted husband, and a father. His greatest joy is helping kids achieve their dreams. As a key figure alongside Coach Chavannes, he remains integral to the TPS staff.
Lloyd Wheeler
General Manager, National Team Assistant Coach
Queens, NY native Coach Wheeler joins The Patrick School in his first season, bringing Division I experience. He served as a Graduate Assistant and Video Coordinator at St. John’s University (2019-2023) under Head Coach Mike Anderson.
Wheeler began his collegiate playing career at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, earning All-Conference and All-Tournament honors while serving as Team Captain. He continued at Presentation College, receiving NAIA Scholar Athlete recognition.
A standout at Floral Park Memorial High School, he was named All-Nassau County and led his team to a conference title. Wheeler holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management (Presentation College) and a Master’s in Sports Management (St. John’s). His expertise makes him a key addition to the TPS staff.
Joe Ross
Head Skills Trainer
Joe Ross, from East Brunswick, NJ, joins The Patrick School staff for his first season. A renowned player development and shooting coach, he has trained over 20 professional players and 30+ scholarship athletes from top programs like Florida, LSU, Texas Tech, and Notre Dame. Last season, his trainees competed in the NBA G-League and 14 countries worldwide.
A three-year starter at East Brunswick High School, Ross led his team in scoring and helped secure 60+ wins. At Ithaca College, he was part of the 2012 team that won a Conference Championship and reached the Division III Sweet 16, the best finish in school history.
Ross is also the owner of JRR Hoops, boasting 175,000+ social media followers for his elite training expertise. Basketball runs deep in his family—his father, Cliff, played at Delaware, and his brother, Matt, was a 1,000-point scorer at East Brunswick.
Passionate about player development, Ross finds the greatest joy in seeing athletes execute moves perfected through hours of training. His expertise and dedication will be a major asset to TPS.
Ike Iwu
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
South Jamaica, Queens native Coach Ike Iwu enters his second season at The Patrick School, bringing his expertise in player development and recruitment. A behind-the-scenes powerhouse, he has contributed to top Brooklyn programs like Lincoln, Nazareth, and South Shore High Schools.
A former varsity player at August Martin High School, Iwu played AAU with Long Island Lightning before competing at Queensborough Community College and York College. Of Nigerian descent, he is the first in his family born in the U.S. and recently relocated to Southern New Jersey.
Beyond basketball, Coach Iwu is a Special Education Coordinator, ensuring young students receive essential support. He also consults on high school basketball events nationwide and enjoys DJing in his free time. His most memorable coaching moment? Leading a 13U AAU team where his top player, Aiyanna, now shines at Christ the King.
The Patrick School staff looks forward to another great season with Coach Iwu!
Keith Russell
National Team Assistant Coach
Coach Russell is a staple in the New York basketball scene. He coaches at the AAU level. He has won every tournament that he has his program consistently compete in at least one time.
As a player, he was a 4-year letterman at West Side High School. Outside of basketball, he is an IT professional who boasts a degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He was a licensed practical nurse before he moved on to a career in IT.
He has 3 beautiful boys who also play basketball.
Coach Russell’s favorite memory from coaching is the time he had an ex-player of his approach him as an adult to tell him that he never forgot what Coach Russell has taught him. The player insisted that Coach Russell changed his life. This is quite an accomplishment. Any coach will tell you this is the highest honor one can receive as a coach, and Coach Russell is very deserving of such high praise.
Coach Russell will be of great importance to the program this year.
Sherard Rogers
National Team Assistant Coach
Newark, NJ native Coach Sherard Rogers enters his third year at The Patrick School with a rich coaching background. He’s held JV and varsity coaching roles at Frederick Douglass, Paris, and Dunbar High Schools in Kentucky, known for developing top talent.
As a player, Rogers starred at Saint Patrick’s High School before moving on to Saint Benedict’s Prep, Cecil College, and Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned a Division I scholarship and a Bachelor’s in Arts and Sciences.
Beyond basketball, he served as Head Director of Indianapolis’s After-School Substance Abuse Program through Michelle Obama’s Public Allies AmeriCorps, promoting social justice and equity.
His favorite coaching memory? Leading Dunbar HS at the prestigious King of the Bluegrass Tournament.
The Patrick School is thrilled to have Coach Rogers on board!
Players
Dasir “Das” Dwayne Owen Nelson
6’2” Shooting Guard – Class of 2025 (Junior)
Instagram: @dasirrr; Twitter: @dasirnelson
Favorite Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Favorite Food: Buffalo Wings
Dasir is an athletic guard from East Orange, New Jersey. He was a member of a Conference Champion team. Das has been playing basketball at a high level for some time, and his favorite memory is his first in-game dunk on a defender. He describes himself as funny, tall and energetic.
Assane “Asni” Mbaye
7’3” Center – Class of 2024 (Senior)
Instagram: @iamasni_; Twitter: @iam_asni
Favorite Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite Food: Yassa
Assane is a lengthy athlete from Senegal. He has spent time playing basketball in Spain, and he fluently speaks French. His career aspiration is to become an NBA player. Asni is a man of few words who is currently based out of Linden, New Jersey. His favorite basketball players are Joel Embiid and Edy Tavares.
Jaysean “Jay” Tyrek Williams
5’11” Point Guard – Class of 2025 (Sophomore)
Instagram: @Jayseanwi1illiams; Twitter: @JayseanWilliam8
Favorite Team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite Food: Macaroni & Cheese
Jaysean is a sharpshooter that is extremely aggressive on defense. He describes his play style as “always on the kill.” Jay credits Bloomfield for his funny personality and aggression on the court. He enjoys basketball, travel, and art. His favorite basketball memory is hitting his career 1000-point mark in a packed gym. As a 17 year-old, Jay already has offers and has been noted as one of the top players in his class.
Brandon “B-Lee” Isaiah Lee William
6’4” Shooting Guard – Class of 2025 (Junior)
Instagram: @brandonleee15; Twitter: @brandonlee1415
Favorite Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Favorite Food: Chicken and Rice
Brandon hails from his birthplace of San Juan, Puerto Rico. He brings a smooth, pure jumper to the States along with him. B-Lee has a myriad of accomplishments to his name. He is a Captain for The Patrick School National Team. He was also the Captain of the U16 Puerto Rican National Team and a U17 FIBA Basketball Gold Medalist. He is an honor roll student and truly exemplifies excellence. Brandon was also named the NBA Basketball Without Borders 3-Point Champion in 2023. The game runs in his veins, as his father is an ex-NBA player. Brandon’s older brother plays at the Division I level.
Brandon loves ketchup and mayo; he’ll put them on any type of food. His favorite basketball memory is watching his brother be a part of a March Madness run, winning 3 games in the NCAA Tournament.
Javeir “Jav” Amin Bennett
6’0” Point Guard – Class of 2025 (Junior)
Instagram: @Javeirr; Twitter: @BennettJaveir
Favorite Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Favorite Food: Chinese Food
Javeir is a hard-nose guard from East Orange, New Jersey. Jav’s favorite basketball memory is hitting a Championship-winning shot in Atlantic City. In addition to his talents as a basketball player, he has the capability to do a handstand.
Darius “Dee” Lamar Hickmond
5’7” Point Guard – Class of 2026 (Sophomore)
Instagram: @datpointguardee; Twitter: N/A
Favorite Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite Food: Chick-Fil-A Nuggets
Darius is a High-Major and NBA hopeful from Trenton, New Jersey. When asked of his favorite basketball memory, he harkened back to a game-tying shot he hit to send a game to overtime. His team went on to win the game in truly remarkable fashion. Dee also enjoys learning new things.
Jaiden “JGlove” Glover
6’5” Shooting Guard – Class of 2024 (Senior)
Instagram: @jglove.11; Twitter: @jaidenglover
Favorite Team: Brooklyn Nets
Favorite Food: Wings
Jaiden is an elite, lengthy shooting guard from Brooklyn, New York with a rounded-out game. He has been ranked in the top 50 in the Class of 2024. JGlove has been working on his game since he was 8 years old. His favorite memory is receiving his first Division I offer. Jaiden is a very high-level player, and The Patrick School is excited to have him returning.
William “Will” Sydnor
6’8” Power Forward – Class of 2024 (Senior)
Instagram: @iamwilliamsydnor; Twitter: @iamwilliamsydnor
Favorite Team: Miami Heat
Favorite Food: Subway
William is a long, athletic Wing/Forward with a versatile game. He credits The Bronx, New York for his play style. Will is most proud of his role in his team’s championship victory at the Lincoln Park Tournament in the summer of 2023. He finds being alone peaceful, and his favorite basketball memory is of Kevin Durant hitting what would have been a game-winning shot in a Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks on which his foot was on the 3-point line.
Marcus “Frenchi AKA Money Marcus” Le Roux
6’4” Shooting Guard – Class of 2024 (Senior)
Instagram: @money_marcusss; Twitter: @money_marcusss
Favorite Team: Atlanta Hawks
Favorite Food: N/A (Diverse Food Taste)
Marcus is a Paris, France native with a smooth jump shot. Money Marc takes pride in the fact that he started playing basketball at the age of 13 at one of the lowest levels of French basketball and has progressed to where he is now. His favorite memory is his first Nike tournament in Paris. Frenchi is superstitious; he has very specific way of putting his socks on before any game.
Lis Binishi
5’10” Point Guard – Class of 2027 (Freshman)
Instagram: @lisbinishi_; Twitter: @LisBinishi
Favorite Team: Brooklyn Nets
Favorite Food: Sushi
Lis is a crafty guard from Edgewater, New Jersey. He was honored with the First Team distinction at the U16 FIBA European Championships. His favorite memory is of his 43-point game in the FIBA European Championships. Outside of basketball, Lis is a big connoisseur of fashion.
Malik “Leek” Junious-Fuller
6’0” Point Guard – Class of 2024 (Senior)
Instagram: @yessrmal1k_; Twitter: @yessirmal1k
Favorite Team: Boston Celtics
Favorite Food: French Fries
Malik is a versatile guard out of Queens, New York. His proudest moment is a 40-point game. Leek’s favorite basketball memory is going to Nationals with his family. Off the court, Malik is a huge anime fan.