South Jersey Big Men Ready for a Huge 2020-21 Season
New Jersey basketball was spoiled with stellar big men play all season. NJ Player of the Year Cliff Omoruyi Cliff Omoruyi 6'11" | C Roselle Catholic | 2020 #56 Nation NJ patrolled the paint for Roselle Catholic, while Kentucky commit …
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Continue ReadingNew Jersey basketball was spoiled with stellar big men play all season. NJ Player of the Year Cliff Omoruyi Cliff Omoruyi 6'11" | C Roselle Catholic | 2020 #56 Nation NJ patrolled the paint for Roselle Catholic, while Kentucky commit Lance Ware Lance Ware 6'9" | PF Camden | 2020 #42 Nation NJ led Camden to a 29-1 record. Taj Thweatt Taj Thweatt 6'7" | PF Wildwood Catholic | 2020 State #180 Nation NJ was selected to first team All-State after helping Wildwood Catholic win the Non-Public B South title. South Jersey is filled with solid big men who are capable of playing at a high level.Here are the top South Jersey big men ready for a big 2020-21 season.
Ta’Quan Woodley Ta’Quan Woodley 6'7" | PF Camden | 2021 State #221 Nation NJ , 6’7 PF Camden 2021
The Panthers may be losing one of the top players in the state, but they have a quality big man in Woodley. The 6’7 junior is a rugged power forward who loves to mix it up down low. Woodley is one of the top rebounders in the junior class and is a good shot-blocker. He has a nice touch around the basket and will do anything to win. Woodley is one of the top power forwards in the junior class and is ready to take over Ware’s spot in 2020-21.
Javon Adams Javon Adams 6'9" | PF Olympus Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’9 PF Olympus Prep 2022
Adams is more of a combo forward, but his ability to play on the block makes him eligible for this list. The 6’9 forward has a solid face-up game and knows how to put the ball on the deck. Adams has a nice touch around the basket and can finish through contact. He is a solid rebounder and underrated post defender. Olympus Prep always play a tough schedule, which will drive up Adams stock.
Christian Tomasco Christian Tomasco 6'9" | PF Archbishop Ryan | 2021 State PA , 6’9 PF Bishop Eustace 2021
Woodley is not the only quality big in the Olympic Conference as Tomasco holds a Division 1 offer from St. Francis (PA). The 6’9 forward runs the floor extremely well and is good at catching lobs. Tomasco has a nice touch around the basket and plays with good footwork in the post. He is a good rebounder and is a solid shot-blocker. Tomasco has the opportunity to rise up the rankings with a big senior season for Bishop Eustace.
Nicolo Nobili Nicolo Nobili 6'9" | PF Paul VI | 2022 OH , 6’9 PF Paul VI 2021
Nobili was quietly one of the top big men in the Olympic Conference as Paul VI went 21-7 in 2019-20. The Italian native plays with good footwork down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Nobili can step outside and knock down mid-range jumpers. He is a solid rebounder and is a good passer out of the post. Paul VI was upset by St. Augustine in the semifinals of the Non-Public A South final, which should fuel Nobili in 2020-21.
Isiaha Dickens Isiaha Dickens 6'7" | PF Hun | 2022 State NJ , 6’7 PF Hun 2022
Dickens may be a little undersized at the power forward position, but he gets the job done for Hun. The 6’7 sophomore uses his strong frame to carve out space down low. Dickens can also handle the ball on the perimeter and is a solid passer. He is a quality rebounder and knows how to move his feet on the defensive end. Dickens is one of the more underrated forwards in the 2022 class and has the potential to shoot up the rankings with a big junior season.
Other Names to Know:
Wesley Robinson Wesley Robinson 6'6" | PF Life Center Academy | 2021 State NJ , 6’6 PF Life Center Academy 2021
David Gordon David Gordon 6'10" | PF Olympus Prep | 2021 State NJ , 6’8 PF Olympus Prep 2021
Tristan Guilloutte, 6’7 C Westampton Tech 2023
Wyatt Hasselbauer Wyatt Hasselbauer 6'7" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2022 State NJ , 6’7 PF Manchester Township 2022
Logan Jagodzinski Logan Jagodzinski 6'6" | SF Moorestown | 2021 State NJ , 6’6 SF/PF Moorestown 2021