Replacements Around New Jersey Becoming No. 1 Options
Every year, players emerge as superstars. Some are seniors moving onto the next level and some have some high school years left. For these players, their names are established but they will now become the top options on their team.…
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Continue ReadingEvery year, players emerge as superstars. Some are seniors moving onto the next level and some have some high school years left. For these players, their names are established but they will now become the top options on their team.
Corey Floyd Jr Corey Floyd Jr 6'4" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2022 NJ . (2022) | Roselle Catholic
Floyd is a star. He is one of the top players in the Class of 2022 and already has a bundle of Division I offers. Roselle Catholic is losing Niels Lane Niels Lane 6'5" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2020 State #72 Nation NJ , Cliff Omoruyi Cliff Omoruyi 6'11" | C Roselle Catholic | 2020 #56 Nation NJ , and C.J. Wilcher. That means that players like Floyd, and Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation NJ , will have to take over as leaders. Floyd is a born leader and his game reflects that. There is a smoothness to his game that cannot be taught.
Jayden Pierre Jayden Pierre 6'2" | PG Long Island Lutheran | 2022 State #109 Nation NY (2022) | Elizabeth
One of the most intriguing prospects in New Jersey. Jordan Price Jordan Price 6'4" | SF Elizabeth | 2020 State NJ and D.J. Watkins D.J. Watkins 6'1" | CG Elizabeth | 2020 State NJ will be moving on leaving Elizabeth with Pierre. That is not a bad spot to be in. Pierre scored 15.3 points per game and was one of the top ball handlers in the state. Pierre is a true point guard that can score at all three levels. He thrived at getting in the lane for some easy baskets.
Jaquan Harris Jaquan Harris 6'4" | PG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State #164 Nation NJ (2022) | St. Thomas Aquinas
The Trojans finally got over the hump this season and took home the GMC Tournament crown. Wake Forest commit Quadry Adams Quadry Adams 6'3" | PG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2020 State #361 Nation NJ was a huge reason why but the growth of Harris also helped. He is a 6’4 guard that can do it all on the floor. Harris knocked down 58 three’s and was a dynamic assist man. He will take the next step as a junior and become one of the top recruits in the state.
Mackenzie Mgbako Mackenzie Mgbako 6'8" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #5 Nation NJ (2023) | Gill St. Bernard’s
Mgabko is the next great big man at Gill St. Bernard’s. He had the chance to learn from Princeton bound Zach Martini Zach Martini 6'7" | PF Gill St. Bernard's | 2020 State #349 Nation NJ this season. With Martini moving onto the Ivy League, Mgbako will see an increased role. He is ready for the task because of his wide skill set. Mgbako has time to completely old his game into something great.
Braxton Jones Braxton Jones 6'0" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2022 State NJ (2022) | Trenton Catholic
Jamir Watkins Jamir Watkins 6'7" | SG Trenton Catholic | 2020 State #220 Nation NJ was one of the best scoring machines in New Jersey this season. The VCU commit will leave Trenton Catholic in need of another scoring threat. That is where Jones and his lethal jump shot come into play. The sophomore showed great range on his shot and was not afraid to let it fly, even in big moments. Jones has a chance to rise to elite level as a junior and set himself up well for the future.