Three-point ace Jack Levey proving to be a fan favorite for surging Palisades

Levey's three-point shooting has been key to Palisades' run to the City Section Open Division title game.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 5:40pm

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Jack Levey, a 5-foot-10 junior guard for Palisades High School, has emerged as a three-point shooting star, helping lead the Dolphins to the brink of their first City Section Open Division championship since 1969. Levey has made 103 three-pointers this season, with his ability to knock down shots from deep providing a valuable complement to Palisades' talented trio of Phillip Reed, EJ Popoola, and OJ Popoola.

Why it matters

Palisades' success this season, led by the sharpshooting of Levey, represents a bright spot for City Section basketball, which has seen a dip in overall talent in recent years. Levey's emergence as a fan favorite, with little kids seeking high-fives, also highlights the joy and community spirit that high school sports can foster.

The details

Levey, who says his favorite player is Steph Curry, has developed his three-point shooting through constant practice, both at team practices and in his own backyard. He has shown the ability to get hot, once making 11 of 12 three-pointers in a game against Westchester. Palisades' coaches have given Levey the green light to shoot from anywhere, and opposing teams have had to game-plan specifically to try to limit his open looks.

  • Palisades will play Cleveland on Friday, February 28, 2026 at 8 p.m. for the City Section Open Division championship.
  • Levey made 103 three-pointers during the 2025-26 season.

The players

Jack Levey

A 5-foot-10 junior guard for Palisades High School who has emerged as a three-point shooting star, making 103 threes this season and helping lead the Dolphins to the brink of their first City Section Open Division title since 1969.

Phillip Reed

A talented freshman who plays for Palisades and had 29 points in the team's semifinal victory over San Pedro.

EJ Popoola

A junior twin who is part of Palisades' talented trio of stars alongside his brother OJ Popoola.

OJ Popoola

A junior twin who is part of Palisades' talented trio of stars alongside his brother EJ Popoola.

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What they’re saying

“All the attention is on them. I'm always open.”

— Jack Levey

“I practice all the time. Any time I'm in the gym, I'm shooting threes. That's why I know if I'm going to play in college, I have to be able to shoot threes.”

— Jack Levey

“I'm more comfortable shooting a transition three than getting to the basket. I feel like a three is a layup.”

— Jack Levey

“He's one person we game plan for to limit his looks. He's an exceptional three-point shooter and has even improved over last season.”

— Steve Ackerman, University coach

“Steph Curry, that's my GOAT.”

— Jack Levey

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