Non-Public B: Newcomers to Watch
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Non-Public B has owned New Jersey basketball in the 2000’s as they have won 17 of the last 20 Tournament of Champions. It houses some of the top talent in New Jersey in Villanova commit Trey Patterson Trey Patterson 6'7"…
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Continue ReadingNon-Public B has owned New Jersey basketball in the 2000’s as they have won 17 of the last 20 Tournament of Champions. It houses some of the top talent in New Jersey in Villanova commit Trey Patterson Trey Patterson 6'7" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2021 State #36 Nation NJ , Mackenzie Mgbako Mackenzie Mgbako 6'8" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #5 Nation NJ , Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation NJ and Corey Floyd Jr Corey Floyd Jr 6'4" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2022 NJ . Some of the top teams in Non-Public B are adding new faces that should create an impact right away. Here are the top newcomers in Non-Public B.
Donovan Long Donovan Long 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’5 SF Rutgers Prep 2022
The Argonauts were one of the top teams in New Jersey last year, but they to replace Nico Galette Nico Galette 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2020 State NJ ’s production down low. Long looks to be the man for the job after transferring in from Marist. The lanky 6’5 forward plays with a nonstop motor on both ends and uses his length to swat shots around the basket. Long has a nice touch around the rim and knows how to finish through contact. His presence down low should help Rutgers Prep run smoothly in 2020-21.
Mike Jackson Mike Jackson 6'2" | CG Union City | 2021 State NJ , 6’2 CG Hudson Catholic 2021
Another Marist transfer, Jackson joins a solid Hudson Catholic team. The 6’2 guard is a knockdown shooter from behind the arc and should play well off Justin Glover Justin Glover 6'2" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2021 State NJ . Jackson is more than just a shooter as he can also handle the ball. He is a solid defender and rips down rebounds. The Hawks have a bunch of talented guards in Glover, Isaiah Griffin Isaiah Griffin 5'11" | PG Patrick School | 2023 KS , Malcolm Eley Malcolm Eley 6'3" | SG Compass Prep | 2022 State NJ , Tahaad Pettiford and Alex Massang, but Jackson’s ability to shoot and play defense is huge for the Hudson County power.
Jamarques Lawrence Jamarques Lawrence 6'2" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 PG Roselle Catholic 2022
The Lions are stacked at the guard position and they added more with the addition of Lawrence. The Plainfield transfer is a big-time scorer who can score at all three levels. Lawrence has a nice handle and is a crafty finisher around the basket. He is capable of getting hot from distance in a hurry and is an underrated passer. Roselle Catholic has Floyd Jr., Wilcher, Jadin Collins Jadin Collins 6'1" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2023 State NJ , Maurice McKnight Maurice McKnight 5'10" | PG Hudson Catholic | 2023 State NJ , Christian Pierre-Louis Christian Pierre-Louis 6'2" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State NJ and Shayne Hargrove Shayne Hargrove 6'3" | SG Linden | 2023 State NJ on the team, but Lawrence’s ability to score will be needed this season.
Isaac Hester Isaac Hester 6'0" | PG Ranney School | 2023 State NJ , 6’0 PG Ranney 2023
The Panthers did not have a senior on the team in 2019-20 and they add a talented guard in Hester. The Gill St. Bernard’s transfer is a skilled guard capable of blowing past his man in the half court. Hester can finish around the basket and can also knock down shots from the perimeter. He is a good passer and plays tough on-ball defense. Hester’s ability to play on both ends of the floor is key for a Ranney team looking to compete for a Non-Public B South title.
Naasir Cunningham Naasir Cunningham 6'7" | SF Southern California Academy | 2024 #41 Nation CA-S , 6’6 SF Gill St. Bernard’s 2024
The Knights should be one of the teams to beat in Non-Public B again and they bring in one of the top freshmen in the state in Cunningham. The 6’6 wing has a good handle and knows how to beat his off the dribble. Cunningham is more than just a slasher as he can also knock down shots from behind the arc. He is capable of playing point at times and is an underrated passer. Gill St. Bernard’s has Mgbako, Denver Anglin Denver Anglin 6'0" | PG Gill St. Bernard's | 2022 State #120 Nation NJ , Drew Kania Drew Kania 6'7" | SF Gill St. Bernard's | 2022 State NJ and Samir Thomas on the team, but Cunningham’s combination of length, talent and athleticism makes him one to watch in 2020-21.