Stock Risers: Class of 2021
They say that the junior season is the most important for a high school athlete regarding recruitment. For players in Jersey, they did not waste their opportunity. These are some of the top junior who made a name for themselves…
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Continue ReadingThey say that the junior season is the most important for a high school athlete regarding recruitment. For players in Jersey, they did not waste their opportunity. These are some of the top junior who made a name for themselves this season.
Trey Patterson Trey Patterson 6'7" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2021 State #36 Nation NJ | Rutgers Prep
The Rutgers Prep star quickly became one of the best players in the state. Patterson averaged 19.8 points and 10.1 rebounds per game this season. He notched 18 double-doubles. He scored a season-high 43 points in an early season victory over Immaculata. Patterson has been a strong player but he bumped up his scoring average by over seven points from his sophomore season. Patterson has a 11 top-level offers from schools including Seton Hall, Auburn, Florida, and Maryland.
Ta’Quan Woodley Ta’Quan Woodley 6'7" | PF Camden | 2021 State #221 Nation NJ | Camden
Woodley had the pleasure of playing on the best team in New Jersey and learning from Kentucky commit Lance Ware Lance Ware 6'9" | PF Camden | 2020 #42 Nation NJ . Camden will be a force once again next season with Woodley and freshman sensation DJ Wagner. Woodley is a big-bodied forward with offers from Rutgers, South Carolina, and Temple. Woodley is a true forward who can score in anyway down low and rebound effectively.
Justin Glover Justin Glover 6'2" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2021 State NJ | Hudson Catholic
The season began with Glover as a question mark on Hudson Catholic. Zion Cruz Zion Cruz 6'4" | SG Patrick School | 2022 #26 Nation CA-S was the clear leader and there was other strong guard options. Throughout the season, Glover proved that he is the real deal. He was one of the best three-point shooters on Hudson Catholic this season. Glover was big during Cruz’s absence towards the end of the season.
Zarique Nutter Zarique Nutter 6'4" | SF Patrick School | 2020 State NJ | The Patrick School
Nutter was a big part of one of the most talented teams in New Jersey. The junior class begins with Jonathan Kuminga Jonathan Kuminga 6'8" | SF Patrick School | 2020 #1 Nation NJ but continues with Nutter. He was someone who took over at the beginning of the season when his team was missing players due to transfer issues. Nutter is a 6’4 athletic guard who can shoot effectively or get to the rim. He already has offers from TCU, Maryland, Nebraska, UMass, and St. Peter’s.
Zach Hicks Zach Hicks 6'7" | SF Camden Catholic | 2021 State #154 Nation NJ | Camden Catholic
Hicks was an elite player for Camden Catholic this season. He was a 6’7 forward who proved to be an unstoppable scorer and big time rebounder. Hicks averaged 20 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. He has offers from Richmond, Sienna, and Temple at the moment but his stock is rising. Other schools are becoming interested in Hicks.
Noah Harris Noah Harris 6'0" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2021 State NJ | Rutgers Prep
Harris has been overshadowed by Patterson this season but he is a star. Harris averaged 16.5 points and 7.3 assists per game this season. Harris was the top passer in the BCSL and one of the top in the state. He finished with six games of 10 or more assists, all resulting in double-doubles. Harris currently has offers from Rider, Stony Brook, Robert Morris, St. Bonaventure, La Salle, Penn, and Lehigh.