South Jersey Sleepers
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The 2021 basketball season has been riddled with postponements, but that has not stopped strong performances this season. South Jersey has a number of under the radar prospects putting up big numbers who are looking to close out the year…
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Continue ReadingThe 2021 basketball season has been riddled with postponements, but that has not stopped strong performances this season. South Jersey has a number of under the radar prospects putting up big numbers who are looking to close out the year strong. Here are the top South Jersey sleepers in the 2021 season.
Austin Green Austin Green 6'7" | PF Covenant College Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’7 PF Timber Creek 2021
People shouldn’t be sleeping on Green anymore as he has been one of the most dominant players in the Garden State. The 6’7 forward has been unguardable down low with six straight 30-point games to open the year along with 15 rebounds and three blocks in all seven games. Green has a strong frame to finish through contact and has a nice touch around the basket. He is also an underrated passer out of the post as he is averaging 4.2 assists over his last five games. Green’s production is simply incredible and should without a doubt land on the All-Group with the potential to make All-State.
David Gordon David Gordon 6'10" | PF Olympus Prep | 2021 State NJ , 6’10 PF Olympus Prep 2021
Olympus Prep has a strong group of big men, but Gordon has managed to stick out among the rest. The 6’10 stretch four has a nice release on his jumper, but also has the ability to take the ball off the bounce. Gordon has a good touch around the basket and knows how to draw contact. He uses his length to altar shots around the basket and is a smooth passer. Gordon’s versatile skillset is intriguing and should be fully on scouts’ radars.
Virgil Scruggs, SG Deptford 2022
Deptford is 7-0 on the season and Scruggs is a big reason for that. He is at his best attacking the basket as he is a good finisher around the basket and can finish through contact. Scruggs is more than just a slasher as he has the ability to knock down jumpers from the perimeter. He plays with quick hands on the defensive end and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Scruggs is having a breakout season for Deptford as the Spartans have won all seven games they’ve played.
Drew Wixted Drew Wixted 6'2" | SG Cherokee | 2021 State NJ , 6’2 SG Cherokee 2021
Another 7-0 South Jersey team, Cherokee has a balanced offensive attack with Wixted leading the way. The 6’2 guard has a good handle and knows how to finish when he gets to the basket. Wixted is also a good shooter from distance as he has a nice shooting form and a quick release. He is also an underrated defender and makes smart decisions with the basketball. Wixted’s stock has rose since the start of the season and it could get higher with a weekend match-up against Camden.
Antoine Arnett Antoine Arnett 6'5" | SF Peddie | 2022 State NJ , 6’5 SF Sterling 2021
Arnett had a down game against Cherokee, but he has still has had a huge senior season. The athletic 6’5 wing can get to the basket from the perimeter and loves to finish above the rim. Arnett is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his shot and his range extends past the three-point line. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and his length makes him a versatile defender. Arnett is a talented wing who should have more big games as the season goes on.
Other Prospects to Know:
Jake Green Jake Green 5'11" | SG Cherry Hill East | 2022 State NJ , 5’11 SG Cherry Hill East 2022
Artur Stone, 6’4 SF/PF Kingsway 2021
Diante Miles, 6’0 PG Wildwood 2021
Dom Thomas Dom Thomas 6'3" | SG St. Joseph Academy | 2021 State NJ , 6’4 SG St. Joseph Academy 2021
Martin Anguelov Martin Anguelov 6'1" | PG Wildwood Catholic | 2021 State NJ , 6’1 PG Wildwood Catholic Academy 2021