Jake Naso

#56 -- Duke University -- Faceoff Midfielder

Why I Use JackalJaw:

  • "It's as much a performance piece for me as a safety piece. I feel like it allows me to play my best game and not worry about anything else."
  • "Guys are coming in off the wings, this keeps my helmet centered and stable."
  • "This is my second year using Jackal."
  • "I can keep my eyes on the ball, giving my team the best chance to gain possession."
  • "There have definitely been some times where I've gotten hit running down the teeth of the defense, and I don't have to worry about my helmet coming off or the contact because I know my helmet will be secure."
  • "The materials have some flex and give, absorbing contact really well."
  • "Jackal Jaw gives me more of a snug fit."
  • "In the scrum, I can sell out on plays and get up with my helmet on straight."

Bio:

  • Hometown: Holtsville, NY
  • High School: St. Anthony's
  • College: Duke University
  • Club: LI Legacy
  • International:  U.S. U-21 Men’s National Team Gold Medalist

    Strengths:

    Duke's Top Faceoff Specialist all four years. Naso is a 'Go-Every-Time' player. Technical, Strong, Fast Agile Movements, Intense Pace. Full-speed, all-day.  Jake's success at the X has pasted almost everyone else's. He's a master at his craft, one which has only become more competitive & more demanding as the game gets faster. They send out a Warhorse to the X every time.  Naso pushes transition down the cylinder without hesitation. His accolades speak for themselves.  He's one of the best to do it.  This season will be Huge.

    Player Profile:

    2023:

    USILA All-American First Team - D1 

    USA Lacrosse Magazine All-American First Team - D1

    Inside Lacrosse All-American First Team - D1

    All-ACC

    All-ACC Academic Team 

    Won 315 Faceoffs to rank tied for 5th in NCAA Single-Season History

    2022:

    Won 241-of-429 (.562) Faceoffs with 135 Ground Balls

    Led the ACC & ranked 7th Nationally in Ground Balls 

    2021:

    USILA All-America Honorable Mention - D1

    Inside Lacrosse Media All-America Honorable Mention - D1

    USA Lacrosse Division I Player of the Week

    Won 227-of-361 Faceoffs to rank 1st in the ACC and 10th nationally with a .629%