Skyland Conference Top Swingmen
The Skyland Conference was one of the top conferences in New Jersey last season as three different teams finished in the top ten. Rutgers Prep, Gill St. Bernard’s, Watchung Hills and Bound Brook all played in a sectional final. The…
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Continue ReadingThe Skyland Conference was one of the top conferences in New Jersey last season as three different teams finished in the top ten. Rutgers Prep, Gill St. Bernard’s, Watchung Hills and Bound Brook all played in a sectional final. The competition in the Skyland Conference is tough with some high-level talent on the wing. Here are the top returning swingmen in the Skyland Conference.
Trey Patterson Trey Patterson 6'7" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2021 State #36 Nation NJ , 6’8 SF Rutgers Prep 2021
Patterson has been one of the top small forwards in New Jersey for the past two seasons as he has scored over 1,000 points in that time. The second team All-State selection is at his best attacking the basket and knows how to finish with authority. Patterson knows how to draw contact around the rim and has a nice-looking jump shot. He is able to rip down rebounds down low and has a good chemistry with classmate Noah Harris Noah Harris 6'0" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2021 State NJ . The Argonauts are expected to compete for the Non-Public B South title again next season with Patterson at the helm in 2020-21.
Mackenzie Mgbako Mackenzie Mgbako 6'8" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #5 Nation NJ , 6’7 SF Gill St. Bernard’s 2023
Mgbako may have had to play more down low this season, but he is a small forward prospect. The 6’7 freshman is extremely skilled who can score from all three levels. Mgbako can handle the ball on the perimeter and is an underrated passer. He is tough to box out on the offensive glass and rarely allows defensive rebounds. The Knights will miss Zach Martini Zach Martini 6'7" | PF Gill St. Bernard's | 2020 State #349 Nation NJ and Will Soucie Will Soucie 6'5" | SF Gill St. Bernard's | 2020 State NJ next season, but Mgbako, Isaac Hester Isaac Hester 6'0" | PG Ranney School | 2023 State NJ and Denver Anglin Denver Anglin 6'0" | PG Gill St. Bernard's | 2022 State #120 Nation NJ are ready to lead them in 2020-21.
Brian Johansson, 6’5 SG Hunterdon Central 2021
The Red Devils took home the 2020 Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament title behind Johansson’s versatile play. The 6’5 shooting guard can finish around the basket and knock down three-pointers. Johansson is one of the best rebounding guards in the Skyland Conference and makes plays with the ball in his hands. He is capable of running the offense in a pinch and is an underrated defender. Johansson is in line for a big senior season as the Red Devils look to repeat as Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament champions.
Trevor Bokach Trevor Bokach 6'4" | CG Watchung Hills | 2021 State NJ , 6’4 SG Watchung Hills 2021
The Warriors lose first team All-State point guard Michael Bressler Michael Bressler 5'6" | PG Watchung Hills | 2020 State NJ , but they should be in good shape with Bokach returning. The 6’4 shooting guard is one of the top passers in Somerset County and knows how to put his teammates in the right position to score. Bokach can beat his man off the bounce and make opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. He is a good on-ball defender and agood rebounder for a guard. Watchung Hills will take a bit of a step back next season, but Bokach and Chad Martini Chad Martini 6'6" | PF Watchung Hills | 2021 State NJ will have the Warriors competing for the Somerset County Tournament title.
Davie McLarty Davie McLarty SG Bound Brook | 2021 State NJ , SG Bound Brook 2021
Classmate Cam’Ron Summers Cam’Ron Summers 6'4" | SG Bound Brook | 2021 State NJ was also an on option here, but McLarty’s versatile game gets the nod. The junior wing can score at all three levels and is not afraid of drawing contact around the basket. McLarty makes plays with the ball in his hands and works well with Quadir Harrell Quadir Harrell 5'10" | PG Bound Brook | 2022 State NJ in the backcourt. He is one of the top defenders in the Skyland Conference and is a tough rebounder. The Crusaders lost to Burlington City in the Central Jersey Group 1 final, but they should be in contention for it again with McLarty, Summers and Harrell coming back.
Other Names to Know:
Otega Oweh Otega Oweh 6'4" | SG Blair Academy | 2022 State #91 Nation NJ , 6’4 SG Rutgers Prep 2022
Kyle Rolon Kyle Rolon 6'3" | SG Somerville | 2021 State NJ , 6’3 SG Somerville 2021
Anthony Franklin, 6’3 SG Franklin 2021
Darren Tuck Darren Tuck 6'4" | SG St. Joe's Metuchen | 2022 State NJ , 6’4 SG Immaculata 2022