Jersey Force Scrimmages Vol 3: Day 1 Standouts
The summer AAU season is coming to a close with September less than a couple weeks away. Prospects are trying to fine tune their game before the start of the new school year. The Jersey Force Scrimmages provided a great…
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Continue ReadingThe summer AAU season is coming to a close with September less than a couple weeks away. Prospects are trying to fine tune their game before the start of the new school year. The Jersey Force Scrimmages provided a great opportunity for players as they get a chance to face off against good competition. Here are the top standouts from Day 1 of Vol 3 of the Jersey Force Scrimmages.
Christian Cevis Christian Cevis 6'0" | PG West Morris | 2021 State NJ , 6’0 PG NJ Panthers 17U (West Morris) 2021
Cevis is the engine for the NJ Panthers 17U team and he proved why during the course of the two games. The 6’0 point guard hit the game winning layup in the first game as he was able to break his man down off the bounce and get to the rim in the final seconds. Cevis knocked down shots from the perimeter and made several nice passes. He played good on-ball defense and was unafraid of drawing contact. Cevis is a true floor general and he should continue to do so for the NJ Panthers 17U team.
Marcus Pierce Marcus Pierce 6'1" | CG Compass Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’1 PG Jersey Force Select (St. Joseph Hammonton) 2021
Pierce had a dominant performance at the last Jersey Force Scrimmages and continued his strong play during the opening day of Vol 3. The 6’1 guard attacked the basket with a purpose and made a couple of tough layups in traffic. Pierce showed his ability to get by his defender and make nice passes in the lane. He did not just attack the paint as he knocked down a couple of perimeter jumpers. Pierce is a scoring point guard who is playing good basketball for the Jersey Force Select team.
Logan Blake Logan Blake 6'7" | PF Delaware Valley Regional | 2023 NJ , 6’6 SF/PF NJ Panthers 16U (Delaware Valley) 2022
Blake might not have had the flashiest overall game for the NJ Panthers 16U team, but he had a solid overall game. The 6’6 forward worked hard on the glass and moved his feet well on the defensive end. Blake is a good finisher close to the basket and showed his ability to play above the rim with a thunderous dunk in the second game. He runs the floor well and does not take a play off when he’s in the game. Blake is a physical forward prospect who helps the NJ Panthers 16U team run smoothly.
Dante Weise Dante Weise 6'1" | PG George School | 2023 State PA , 5’9 PG Jersey Force 16U (Allentown) 2022
Weise was a true floor general in the Scrimmages as he set the tempo for both games. The 5’9 guard has a good handle and was able to beat his man off the dribble. Weise made plays when he got into the lane and moved well off the ball to set himself up for open shots. He ripped down rebounds on defense and did not seem to get flustered with ball pressure. Weise is a skilled point guard prospect who helps the Jersey Force 16U offense run smoothly.
David Luberoff David Luberoff 6'9" | PF Blair Academy | 2023 State NJ , 6’8 PF NJ Beasts 16U (Midland Park) 2022
Luberoff had a strong showing at the Scrimmages Vol 3 as he showed his versatile offensive game. The 6’8 forward knows how to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Luberoff also stepped away from the basket and knocked down a couple of triples. He fought for rebounds on both ends of the floor and influenced shots down low with his length. Luberoff is a talented stretch four who should continue to have good games for the NJ Beasts 16U team.
Other Prospects to Know:
Ethan Garita Ethan Garita 6'8" | PF Princeton Day School | 2021 State NJ , 6’8 PF NJ Panthers 17U (Princeton Day School) 2021
Ryan Smith Ryan Smith 6'5" | SF Robbinsville | 2021 State NJ , 6’5 SF Jersey Force Select (Robbinsville) 2021
Elijah Flournoy Elijah Flournoy 6'3" | SG Covenant College Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’3 SG NJ Panthers 16U (Bergen Catholic) 2022
Nicloas De Souza, 6’3 SG Hudson Evolution (Kearney) 2020
John Celli John Celli 6'0" | SG Tenafly | 2022 State NJ , 6’0 SG NJ Beasts 16U (Tenafly) 2022
Kunga Tsering Kunga Tsering 6'6" | SF Woodstock Academy | 2022 State NLG , 6’7 SF NJ Panthers 17U (Hasbrouck Heights) 2021
Malachi Johnson Malachi Johnson 6'0" | PG Roselle | 2023 NJ , 5’11 PG NJ Panthers 16U (Union) 2023
Darren Tuck Darren Tuck 6'4" | SG St. Joe's Metuchen | 2022 State NJ , 6’4 SG NJ Panthers 16U (Immaculata) 2022
Jordan Stafford Jordan Stafford 6'3" | PG St. Joseph Academy | 2021 State NJ , 6’2 PG Jersey Force Select (St. Joseph Hammonton) 2021
Nate Williams Nate Williams 6'4" | SG St. John Vianney | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 SG Jersey Force 16U (St.John Vianney) 2022
Amari Campbell Amari Campbell 6'3" | PG St. Joe's Metuchen | 2022 State NJ , 6’3 PG NJ Panthers 16U (St. Joe’s Metuchen) 2022