Garden State Guards Ready to Rise Their Stocks
New Jersey has always turned out good guards and that trend is continuing with the current crop of classes. This weekend is filled with opportunities for players to see their stocks rise as they go face off against big-time competition.…
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Continue ReadingNew Jersey has always turned out good guards and that trend is continuing with the current crop of classes. This weekend is filled with opportunities for players to see their stocks rise as they go face off against big-time competition. Here are the Garden State guards set to rise their stocks this weekend.
Elliot Cadeau Elliot Cadeau 6'2" | PG Bergen Catholic | 2024 MO , 6’2 PG Bergen Catholic 2024
It’s hard to rise your stock as the top player in the class, but Cadeau has the ability to do just that as he suits up for the New Heights Lightning 17U team. The 6’2 guard is dynamic with the ball in his hands as he makes plays in a variety of ways. Cadeau finishes in multiple ways around the basket and makes good decisions with the ball in his hands. He has a good release on his jumper and is not intimidated by the moment. Cadeau is a talented lead guard who could secure top-10 status nationally with a good performance this weekend.
Dante Weise Dante Weise 6'1" | PG George School | 2023 State PA , 6’1 PG Allentown 2022
Weise is slated for a big weekend in Pittsburgh for Jersey Force as he will show his poise as a floor general. The 6’1 guard plays with great court vision and is always looking to get his teammates involved. Weise rarely over dribbles and keeps the pace of the offense going when the ball is in his hands. He attacks the basket hard and is unafraid of drawing contact. Weise is a tough point guard prospect who goes out and competes every night.
Ryan Pettit Ryan Pettit 6'2" | SG Rutgers Prep | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 SG Rutgers Prep 2022
Petit may be flying under the radar, but that has the potential to change after this weekend. The 6’2 lefty has a smooth shooting stroke and a quick release. Petit is more than just a shooter as he is a good passer and can get to the basket from the perimeter. He understands how to jump passing lanes on defense and is unafraid to sacrifice his body by diving for loose balls or taking charges. Petit is a gritty guard prospect who’s energy and skill should see his stock with the NJ Panthers.
Hampton Sanders Hampton Sanders 6'0" | PG Lawrenceville | 2023 State NJ , 6’0 PG Princeton Day School 2023
Sanders had a good sophomore season and his stock should take another leap forward after this weekend. The 6’0 guard is at his best attacking the basket as he has a good handle and can finish in a variety of ways around the basket. Sanders also knows how to get his teammates involved and can make opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. He is a tough on-ball defender and is a solid rebounder. Sanders’ ability to affect the game in multiple ways is something that will help him and the NJ Bulldogs this weekend.
Matt Leming Matt Leming 6'3" | SG Haddonfield | 2022 State NJ , 6’3 SG Haddonfield 2022
Leming is set for a big spring and summer season for Olympus as he will be able to showcase his shooting ability. The 6’3 guard has a good release and is capable of burying triples in bunches. Leming moves well off the ball as he frees himself up for open jumpers and layups. He fights for rebounds and is and underrated defender. Leming’s shooting is something that will benefit him greatly as the spring and summer plays out.
Other Prospects to Know:
Sutan Fitzpatrick Sutan Fitzpatrick 5'10" | PG Covenant College Prep | 2024 State NJ , 5’10 PG Newark East Side 2023
Omarion Jett-Dobbs Omarion Jett-Dobbs 6'2" | CG St. Benedict's | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 CG Morris Catholic 2022
Jayden Williams Jayden Williams 6'0" | PG Blair Academy | 2024 State NJ , 5’11 PG Blair Academy 2024
Nick Schroeder Nick Schroeder 6'2" | CG Nutley | 2022 State NJ , 6’1 CG Nutley 2022
Elijah Gertrude Elijah Gertrude 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2023 State #145 Nation NJ , 6’0 PG Hudson Catholic 2023