Group 2 Forwards Pushing for All-Group Recognition
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The 2021 season has been full of exciting basketball especially in Group 2. Guards Ben Roy Ben Roy 6'2" | PG Manasquan | 2022 State #218 Nation NJ and Dajuan Wagner Jr Dajuan Wagner Jr 6'4" | PG Camden |…
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Continue ReadingThe 2021 season has been full of exciting basketball especially in Group 2. Guards Ben Roy Ben Roy 6'2" | PG Manasquan | 2022 State #218 Nation NJ and Dajuan Wagner Jr Dajuan Wagner Jr 6'4" | PG Camden | 2023 State #1 Nation NJ . have been stellar this season, but they are not the only ones putting up big numbers. The forward group is full of talented players who are all jockeying for position on the All-Group team. Here are the top Group 2 forwards fighting to make the All-Group team.
Dominick Barlow Dominick Barlow 6'7" | SF Dumont | 2022 NLG , 6’7 SF Dumont 2021
Barlow will be joining the 2022 class as a postgrad, but his final season at Dumont cannot be overlooked. The 6’7 forward has been an absolute load on the offensive end with three 30-point games and only game under 20. Barlow is at his best attacking the basket as he is a big-time finisher above the rim and can draw contact on his way to the basket. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to altar shots on the defensive end. Barlow was Second Team All-Group 2 last year and should be on the first team this year.
Jerome Brewer, 6’6 SF Camden 2021
South Carolina commit Ta’Quan Woodley Ta’Quan Woodley 6'7" | PF Camden | 2021 State #221 Nation NJ joined Barlow on the second team, but Brewer also has a shot at making it this year. The 6’6 wing has a smooth offensive game as he can take his defender off the bounce and finish through contact. Brewer is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his jumper and can score in the mid-range. He can defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Brewer and Woodley have both had good seasons for the top ranked team in the state, which should result in All-Group recognition.
Aidan Kehoe Aidan Kehoe 6'11" | PF Canterbury | 2022 State NLG , 6’10 PF Pascack Hills 2021
The Cowboys are 9-0 on the season and Kehoe’s emergence down low is a big reason why. The 6’10 power forward has been a double-double machine this season with seven 20-10 games. Kehoe knows how to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. He has a good release on his free throws and uses his length to swat shots around the basket. Kehoe has been dominant all season long for Pascack Hills and should receive postseason honors.
Alex Baker Alex Baker 6'4" | PF Holmdel | 2021 State NJ , 6’4 PF Holmdel 2021
The Hornets are 6-0 this season with the offense running through Baker down low. The 6’4 forward does not rush when he gets the ball down low and knows how to draw contact. Baker has a nice touch around the basket and can knock down mid-range jumpers. He is a solid post defender and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Baker has been long overdue for All-Group recognition as he deserves to make the team in 2021.
Antoine Arnett Antoine Arnett 6'5" | SF Peddie | 2022 State NJ , 6’5 SF Sterling 2021
The Silver Knights have quietly amassed a 9-2 record this season behind Arnett’s play. The athletic 6’5 wing loves to finish above the rim, but is also capable of making shots through contact. Arnett can handle the ball on the perimeter and can knock down jumpers if given open space. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the ability to defend multiple positions with his length and athleticism. Arnett is a talented forward prospect who has had a strong senior season for Sterling.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Toriano Munford Toriano Munford 6'5" | SF Lincoln | 2021 State NJ , 6’5 SF Lincoln 2021
Ryan Smith Ryan Smith 6'5" | SF Robbinsville | 2021 State NJ , 6’6 SF/PF Robbinsville 2021
Savon Myers Savon Myers 6'5" | SF Covenant College Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’4 SF Manchester Township 2022
Moshood Adebule, 6’3 SF/PF South Plainfield 2021
Cameron Downs, 6’4 SF/PF Pemberton 2022