Shore Conference Newcomers to Watch
The Shore Conference has enjoyed a great deal of success over the past few seasons. Ranney won the Tournament of Champions in 2019, while Manasquan won a state-best 31 games last season. The Conference lost a lot of marquee players…
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Continue ReadingThe Shore Conference has enjoyed a great deal of success over the past few seasons. Ranney won the Tournament of Champions in 2019, while Manasquan won a state-best 31 games last season. The Conference lost a lot of marquee players from last season, but there are new players to the Shore Conference who are ready to have success. Here are the top newcomers to the Shore Conference this season.
Isaac Hester Isaac Hester 6'0" | PG Ranney School | 2023 State NJ , 6’0 PG Ranney 2023
The Panthers had a bit of a down season last year as they went 17-10, but they should have a bounce-back year with the addition of Hester. The Gill St. Bernard’s transfer has a smooth handle and is capable of beating his man off the dribble. Hester has a nice release on his jumper and moves well off the ball. He is a good passer and is a solid on-ball defender. Hester joins Elijah Perkins Elijah Perkins 6'4" | CG Camden | 2022 State NJ in the Ranney backcourt, which should be one of the best in the Shore Conference.
Ross Thomas Ross Thomas 6'3" | SG St. John Vianney | 2021 State NJ , 6’3 SG St. John Vianney 2021
The Lancers made the Non-Public A South quarterfinals in 2019-20 and have the ability to win a state game again with Thomas. The 6’3 wing can finish around the basket and does not mind contact. Thomas has a nice release on his free throws and is capable of knocking down midrange jumpers. He works hard on the glass and rarely takes a play off on both ends. Thomas’ ability to do the dirty should free up Nate Williams Nate Williams 6'4" | SG St. John Vianney | 2022 State NJ as the Lancers have the chance to be a breakout team this season.
Nick Seeloch Nick Seeloch 5'10" | PG Holmdel | 2024 State NJ , 5’10 PG Holmdel 2024
The Hornets went to the Central Jersey Group 2 title game and they get a big addition in Seeloch. The 5’10 guard is creative with the ball in his hands and can get to the basket. Seeloch is more than just a slasher as he is capable of knocking down jumpers from the perimeter. He played up with the Jersey Shore Predators 16U team this summer, so he is accustomed to going against older competition. Alex Baker Alex Baker 6'4" | PF Holmdel | 2021 State NJ will be the go-to guy for Holmdel, but Seeloch is capable of putting up big numbers in his debut varsity season.
Dylan Seay Dylan Seay 6'5" | PF Camden | 2024 NJ , 6’5 PF Red Bank Catholic 2024
The Caseys have to replace Kevin Bauman Kevin Bauman 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2020 State NJ and Charlie Gordinier Charlie Gordinier 6'5" | SF Red Bank Catholic | 2020 State NJ , but should get a reinforcement down low in Seay. The 6’5 forward already has a strong frame capable of muscling shots through contact. Seay has a nice touch around the basket and can finish above the rim. He is a tough post defender and works hard on the glass. Seay is a physical forward prospect who should help Red Bank Catholic in his first high school season.
Leo Passalaqua Leo Passalaqua 5'9" | PG Rumson Fair-Haven | 2024 State NJ , 5’9 PG Rumson Fair-Haven 2024
The Bulldogs lost to Manasquan in the Central Jersey Group 2 quarterfinals, but they have the potential to go further with the addition of Passalaqua. The 5’9 guard is good with the ball in his hands and can beat his man off the bounce. Passalaqua is capable of running the offense and is a solid passer. He is more than just a slasher as he can knock down jumpers from behind the arc. Rumson Fair-Haven have a pair of good guards in Geoff Schroeder Geoff Schroeder 6'0" | CG Rumson Fair-Haven | 2022 State NJ and Jackson Patton Jackson Patton 5'11" | PG Rumson Fair-Haven | 2021 State NJ , but Passalaqua’s ability to make plays should give him big minutes during his freshman campaign.