2022 Breakout Wings
The 2022 class in New Jersey took a hit when Zion Cruz left for Oak Hill Academy, but it is still a deep class. The guard position is filled with high level talent with three members being a member of the…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 class in New Jersey took a hit when Zion Cruz left for Oak Hill Academy, but it is still a deep class. The guard position is filled with high level talent with three members being a member of the All-State team last season. The wings are also talented and they have a strong opportunity to break onto the scene next season. Here are the top 2022 breakout wing candidates.
Donovan Long Donovan Long 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’6 SF Rutgers Prep
Long helped Marist get to the Hudson County Tournament final for the second straight year and should help the Argonauts in 2020-21. The lanky 6’6 forward attacks the basket hard and is unafraid of taking contact around the basket. Long’s motor never stops on both ends of the floor and plays solid post defense. He has a nice release on his shot and has a good mid-range game. Long takes over Nico Galette Nico Galette 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2020 State NJ ’s role for Rutgers Prep and is ready to have a breakout year for one of New Jersey’s top teams.
Nate Williams Nate Williams 6'4" | SG St. John Vianney | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 SG St. John Vianney
The Lancers won a game in both the Shore Conference and Non-Public A South Tournaments, but they need to replace Brian Stuart and Alex Leiba. Williams is the team’s top returning scorer and is ready for a bigger role on the offensive end. The 6’2 guard knows how to beat his man off the dribble and finish around the basket. Williams has a nice shooting touch and his range extends past the three-point line. St. John Vianney is capable of eclipsing the 20-win mark in 2020-21 with Williams getting more touches on the offensive end.
Alex Bauman Alex Bauman 6'4" | SF Red Bank Catholic | 2022 State NJ , 6’4 SF Red Bank Catholic
The Caseys made the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals, but they need to replace Charlie Gordinier Charlie Gordinier 6'5" | SF Red Bank Catholic | 2020 State NJ and Kevin Bauman Kevin Bauman 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2020 State NJ . The younger Bauman had a good sophomore campaign and is ready for a larger role in the offense. The 6’4 forward has a good handle and knows how to finish around the basket. Bauman is a good passer and is a solid on-ball defender. Red Bank Catholic returns a solid core of players with Bauman leading the way in 2020-21.
Tyler Bey Tyler Bey 6'9" | SF Fairfax | 2023 #177 Nation CA-S , 6’6 SF St. Benedict’s
Bey had a solid sophomore season at Delsea and transferred to St. Benedict’s in the offseason. The lanky 6’6 forward is a big-time athlete who likes to finish above the rim. Bey has a nice handle and knows how to play on the perimeter. He is a good rebounder and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. The Grey Bees should be one of the top teams in New Jersey again next season, which provides Bey an opportunity to break out.
Darren Tuck Darren Tuck 6'4" | SG St. Joe's Metuchen | 2022 State NJ , 6’4 SG Immaculata
The Spartans made the Somerset County Tournament semifinals, but they have to replace Dominican commit Jaden Honis Jaden Honis 6'2" | SG Immaculata | 2020 State NJ . Tuck is a talented shooting guard who is ready for a bigger role on offense. The 6’4 wing is at his best attacking the basket and has a nice release on his jumper. Tuck is one of the top guard shot-blockers in the 2022 class and is an underrated passer. Immaculata is looking to win 20 games for its third consecutive season and Tuck has the talent to do so.
Other Players to Watch:
Philip Urban Philip Urban 6'6" | SF Pennington | 2022 State NJ , 6’6 SF Pennington
Jonathon Wyatt Jonathon Wyatt 6'3" | SG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State NJ , 6’3 SG St. Thomas Aquinas
Andrew Ball Andrew Ball 6'8" | SF Shawnee | 2022 State NJ , 6’6 SG/SF Shawnee
Brian Whitney Brian Whitney 6'3" | SG Passiac Valley | 2022 State NJ , 6’3 SG Passiac Valley