Class of 2021: Statistical Leaders in 2019-2020
When looking back at the 2019-2020 season, the Class of 2021 was dominant. It is time to look at the season in review and pick out the statistical leaders from the junior class. Points: Tazir Cantey Tazir Cantey 6'0" |…
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Continue ReadingWhen looking back at the 2019-2020 season, the Class of 2021 was dominant. It is time to look at the season in review and pick out the statistical leaders from the junior class.
Points: Tazir Cantey Tazir Cantey 6'0" | PG Eastern | 2021 State NJ | Lindenwold
Cantey completely took over offensively for Lindenwold throughout the season. He finished with 659 total points for an average of 25.3 per game. He scored 43 points in the second game of the season. Cantey outdid himself in a win over Audubon with 45 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 steals. He will be must watch as a senior given his ability to put on a show.
Rebounds: Rafael Castro Rafael Castro 6'9" | PF Dover | 2021 State #157 Nation NJ | Dover
Castro finished No. 1 in the state with 440 total rebounds and averaged 16.3 per game. He went for 20 or more rebounds five times throughout the season. Castro was a double-double machine and stamped his name as one of the top forwards in the state. He is an intriguing prospect that will have eyes on him next season. Castro also led the Class of 2021 with 129 blocks and 4.8 per game.
Assists: Christian Cevis Christian Cevis 6'0" | PG West Morris | 2021 State NJ | West Morris
Cevis finished with 10 or more assists in the first four games of the season. That set the tone for his junior year where he led the state with 254 assists. Cevis averaged 8.8 assists per contest and that number will grow as a junior. He is a gifted passer with a high IQ and the ability to make the right decisions on the floor.
Steals: Bryce Long | Glassboro
Long finished third overall in the state and first in the Class of 2021 with 5.2 steals per game. He set a season-high in a win over Gloucester with 14 steals. He has great anticipation and instincts on the perimeter. Long is quick and knows how to lock up on defense.
Three-Pointers Made: Noah Harris Noah Harris 6'0" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2021 State NJ | Rutgers Prep
Harris is one of the most exciting players in the state. He is a talented passer, strong defender, and scorer at all three levels. This includes from the three-point line where he knocked down 99 shots and finished the season third in the state. He was just three behind the leader. This is a stat that he has a chance to take over as a senior.
Free Throws Made: Marcus Pierce Marcus Pierce 6'1" | CG Compass Prep | 2022 State NJ | St. Joe’s (Hamm.)
Pierce took his offensive game to a completely new level as a junior. He scored 551 points and 172 from the free throw line. He finished fourth in the state and at the top of the junior class. Pierce is a strong guard that knows how to draw contact and finish at the rim.