Non-Public B X-Factors
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The 2021 season is almost over with the last couple of days providing great individual match-ups. These games set up for X-Factors to shine as they prove why they are trusted so much by their coaches. Non-Public B is filled…
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Continue ReadingThe 2021 season is almost over with the last couple of days providing great individual match-ups. These games set up for X-Factors to shine as they prove why they are trusted so much by their coaches. Non-Public B is filled with X-Factors who should be difference makers for their teams down the stretch. Here are the top X-Factors in Non-Public B North.
Jamarques Lawrence Jamarques Lawrence 6'2" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 SG Roselle Catholic 2022
The Lions are loaded with talent in the backcourt with UConn commit Corey Floyd Jr Corey Floyd Jr 6'4" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2022 NJ . and Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation NJ , while Lawrence is the team’s marksman. The Plainfield transfer has a clean shooting stroke and does not need a lot of space to get his shot off. Lawrence is not just a shooter as he can also take the ball to the basket off the bounce. He is an underrated defender and has a good chemistry with Wilcher and Floyd Jr. Lawrence has had a good debut season for Roselle Catholic and should have a dangerous senior season for the Lions.
DiAndre Souh, 6’3 SG Montclair Immaculate 2021
Zakai Zeigler Zakai Zeigler 5'9" | PG Montclair Immaculate | 2022 NY and Jayden Brown Jayden Brown 6'0" | PG Montclair Immaculate | 2021 State NJ have been stellar for the Lions this season, but South has been consistent all season. The Pope John transfer is a big-time athlete who can finish in a variety of ways around the rim. South is more than just a slasher as he is capable of knocking down jumpers from deep. He is one of the top rebounding guards in the class as he has seven double-doubles this season. South has been an impact player for Montclair Immaculate this season, creating one of the top backcourt trios in the Garden State.
Ryan Zan, 6’7 PF Ranney 2022
The Panthers are 8-0 on the season as they are getting good production on the interior from Zan. The 6’7 stretch four has a nice release on his jumper and his range extends past the three-point line. Zan also has a nice touch around the basket and can draw contact around the rim. He is a strong rebounder and is an underrated passer. Zan is a solid stretch four who has the potential to make noise in his senior season.
Elijah Gertrude Elijah Gertrude 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2023 State #145 Nation NJ , 6’0 PG Hudson Catholic 2023
The Hawks have been one of the top teams in North Jersey throughout the season and the emergence of Gertrude on the perimeter is why. The 6’0 guard is a good finisher around the basket and knows how to draw contact. Gertrude also has a nice handle and is capable of running the offense. He is a strong rebounder as he ripped down 15 against St. Thomas Aquinas. Gertrude has an extremely high ceiling and fits in perfectly with Hudson Catholic’s backcourt.
Dom Thomas Dom Thomas 6'3" | SG St. Joseph Academy | 2021 State NJ , 6’4 SG St. Joseph Academy 2021
The Wildcats are one of the top teams in South Jersey and the addition of Thomas is a reason why. The Clearview transfer is at his best attacking the basket as he is a good finisher and has the ability to get to the line. Thomas also has a good release on his jumper and moves off the ball pretty well. He is a strong rebounder and makes plays on the defensive end. Thomas is the perfect compliment to Marcus Pierce Marcus Pierce 6'1" | CG Compass Prep | 2022 State NJ and Jordan Stafford Jordan Stafford 6'3" | PG St. Joseph Academy | 2021 State NJ as St. Joseph Academy has been dominant throughout the season.
Other Players to Know:
Donovan Long Donovan Long 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’6 SF Rutgers Prep 2022
Jameel Morris Jameel Morris 6'1" | PG Trenton Catholic | 2023 NY , 5’10 PG Trenton Catholic 2022
Ryan Cassels Ryan Cassels 5'10" | PG Saddle River Day | 2021 State NJ , 5’10 PG Saddle River Day 2021
Nick Losada, SG Gill St. Bernard’s 2023
Tyler Koenig, 6’8 PF DePaul 2023