Non-Public A: Under the Radar Players to Watch
Yesterday, the discussion was about the new players entering Non-Public B. Today, the talk turns to under the radar players in Non-Public A. Big-time players like Will Richardson Will Richardson 6'2" | PG Bergen Catholic | 2022 State #76 Nation…
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Continue ReadingYesterday, the discussion was about the new players entering Non-Public B. Today, the talk turns to under the radar players in Non-Public A. Big-time players like Will Richardson Will Richardson 6'2" | PG Bergen Catholic | 2022 State #76 Nation NJ , Mark Armstrong Mark Armstrong 6'2" | PG St. Peter's Prep | 2022 State #39 Nation NJ , Isaiah Hill Isaiah Hill 6'3" | CG We Believe | 2022 State NLG and Matthew Delaney Matthew Delaney 6'7" | PF St. Augustine | 2021 State NJ call Non-Public A home, but they are not the only talented players in Non-Public A. Here are the top under the radar players in Non-Public A.
Gavin O’Farrell Gavin O’Farrell 6'6" | PF St. Peter's Prep | 2021 State NJ , 6’6 PF St. Peter’s Prep 2021
The Marauders have one of the top backcourts in New Jersey in Armstrong and Rayshawn Ford Rayshawn Ford 6'2" | SG St. Peter's Prep | 2021 State NJ , but they also have a good forward prospect in O’Farrell. The 6’6 forward plays with a nonstop motor on both ends of the floor and is first on the floor for loose balls. O’Farrell is a solid rebounder and plays with good positioning on defense. He has a nice touch around the basket and sets good screens. O’Farrell is a tough forward who should help St. Peter’s Prep compete for a sectional title.
Adam Silas Adam Silas 6'2" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 CG St. Thomas Aquinas 2022
The Trojans are slated to repeat as GMC Tournament champions, but they need to replace Third Team All-State performer Quadry Adams Quadry Adams 6'3" | PG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2020 State #361 Nation NJ . Marist transfer Silas looks to be the man for the job and is looking to fit in seamlessly with Jaquan Harris Jaquan Harris 6'4" | PG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State #164 Nation NJ . The 6’2 guard attacks the basket with a purpose and knows how to finish through contact. Silas is a solid passer and plays good on-ball defense. St. Thomas Aquinas is filled with talented guards in Kyree Henry Kyree Henry 6'0" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2021 State NJ , Jonathon Wyatt Jonathon Wyatt 6'3" | SG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State NJ and Harris, but Silas’ ability to play on both ends of the floor makes him a guy to watch in the GMC.
Xavier Ernest Xavier Ernest 6'3" | SG St. Augustine | 2021 State NJ , 6’3 SG St. Augustine 2021
The Hermits took home the Non-Public A South last season, but they have to replace Elmarko Jackson in the backcourt. Ernest came off the bench in 2019-20 and is ready for a larger role in the offense. The 6’3 lefty plays hard on both ends of the floor and knows how to attack the basket. Ernest is a tough defender and has shown the ability to knock down shots from the perimeter. His ability to play on both ends makes Ernest a breakout candidate for St. Augustine in 2020-21.
Jalen Boyd-Savage Jalen Boyd-Savage 6'3" | CG Olympus Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’3 CG Paul VI 2021
NJIT commit Wisler Sanon Wisler Sanon 6'2" | CG Paul VI | 2021 State NJ and 6’9 post Nicolo Nobili Nicolo Nobili 6'9" | PF Paul VI | 2022 OH are the main cogs in the Eagles’ offense,but Boyd-Savage is also a capable scoring option. The 6’3 guard is at his best attacking the basket and knows how to finish through contact. Boyd-Savage has a good handle and makes plays off the bounce. He is a good on-ball defender and can grab rebounds outside of his area. Boyd-Savage, Sanon and Nobili are a talented trio capable of leading Paul VI to a South Jersey Non-Public A title.
Jacob Barry Jacob Barry 6'6" | PF Bergen Catholic | 2021 State NJ , 6’7 SF/PF Bergen Catholic 2021
The Crusaders won their second straight Non-Public A North title, but they have to replace Notre Dame commit Matt Zona Matt Zona 6'9" | PF Bergen Catholic | 2020 State #200 Nation NJ . DiAri Duncan DiAri Duncan 6'8" | PF Bergen Catholic | 2021 State NJ will get more looks in the paint, but Barry is capable of a big senior season. The 6’7 forward has a strong frame capable of finishing around the basket. Barry has a nice handle and is an underrated rebounder. Bergen Catholic has a strong core of guards in Richardson, Julian Brown Julian Brown 6'1" | PG Bergen Catholic | 2022 State NJ , Elijah Flournoy Elijah Flournoy 6'3" | SG Covenant College Prep | 2023 State NJ and Elliott Cadeau, but Barry is the X-Factor for the Crusaders in 2020-21.
Other Players to Know:
Ayjoni Rasbury, 6’2 CG Dwight-Englewood 2022
Kody Robinson Kody Robinson 6'3" | SG St. Joe's Metuchen | 2021 State NJ , 6’3 SG St. Joe’s Metuchen 2021
Derek Lagios Derek Lagios 5'10" | PG Delbarton | 2022 State NJ , 5’10 PG Delbarton 2022
Tommy Conniff Tommy Conniff 6'10" | C Oratory Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’9 PF/C Oratory Prep 2022