2024 Prospects Set for an Expanded Role
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The upcoming varsity basketball season is full of intrigue with multiple teams getting ready for deep postseason runs. The 2024 class may have only played a year of high school basketball, but some prospects are already ready for a bigger…
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Continue ReadingThe upcoming varsity basketball season is full of intrigue with multiple teams getting ready for deep postseason runs. The 2024 class may have only played a year of high school basketball, but some prospects are already ready for a bigger role in their teams. Here are the 2024 prospects set for an expanded role in 2021-22.
Richard Brisco Richard Brisco 6'8" | C Hillcrest Prep | 2024 State AZ , 6’8 PF Roselle Catholic
Brisco will be a key cog for the Lions as he will be one of the main players in the frontcourt. The 6’8 forward has a strong frame which he uses to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Brisco has an underrated handle and can hit open jumpers in the mid-range. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his athleticism to alter shots on the defensive end. Brisco will be playing key minutes for Roselle Catholic down the stretch of the season as the Lions will need his size and energy down low to win games in the state tournament.
Samir Thomas Samir Thomas 6'3" | CG Patrick School | 2024 State NJ , 6’3 CG Gill St. Bernard’s
Thomas saw his role expand towards the end of last season due to injuries and is ready for a bigger role this season. The 6’3 guard is at his best attacking the basket as he can finish in a variety of ways around the rim and hit shots through contact. Thomas has a good release on his jumper and can knock down shots from behind the arc. He is a solid rebounder and has the length to defend both guard positions. Thomas is poised for a strong sophomore campaign as he gets more responsibility in the offense.
Jayden Williams Jayden Williams 6'0" | PG Blair Academy | 2024 State NJ , 6’0 PG Blair Academy
Williams is part of a talented Buccaneers’ backcourt, but he will still be able to make an impact. The 6’0 guard is lightning quick with the ball in his hands, which he uses to blow by his defender and finish around the rim. Williams does not mind drawing contact and shoots the ball with confidence. He is a good rebounder for a guard his size and works hard on the defensive end. Williams is a quick, floor general who will make plays for Blair Academy during the season.
Ryan Frauenheim Ryan Frauenheim 5'10" | PG Manasquan | 2024 State NJ , 5’10 PG Manasquan
Frauenheim is a breakout candidate in the Shore Conference as he gets more touches in the Warriors’ offense. The 5’10 lead guard plays with poise with the ball in his hands and rarely makes poor decisions. Frauenheim has a good handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finish around the rim. He has a quick release on his jumper and looks to get his teammates involved in the half court. Frauenheim is a heady point guard prospect who will lead Manasquan’s offense this season.
Jaden Kelly Jaden Kelly 6'4" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2024 State NJ , 6’4 SG St. Thomas Aquinas
Kelly had a strong fall season with the Trojans and it should carry over into the 2021-22 season. The 6’4 guard has a good shooting stroke and can knock down jumpers in bunches. Kelly moves exceptionally well off the ball and can finish nicely around the basket. He has the length to defend multiple positions and is a good rebounder. Kelly is a sharpshooting wing prospect who is poised for a breakout season for St. Thomas Aquinas.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Philip Unangst Philip Unangst 6'6" | SF Hillsborough | 2024 State NJ , 6’6 SF St. Thomas Aquinas
Alex Massung Alex Massung 6'2" | PG Hudson Catholic | 2024 State NJ , 6’2 PG Hudson Catholic
Brandon Benjamin Brandon Benjamin 6'7" | PF St. Thomas More | 2025 State NLG , 6’7 PF Bergen Catholic
Nick Seeloch Nick Seeloch 5'10" | PG Holmdel | 2024 State NJ , 5’10 PG Holmdel
Owen Griffin Owen Griffin 6'4" | SF St. Joe's Metuchen | 2024 State NJ , 6’4 SF St. Joe’s Metuchen