Garden State Guards Who Could Pick Up Their First Offer Soon
The spring and summer season is always exciting as it provides players with a great opportunity to rise their stocks. This time of year also leads to new offers, like Don Bosco Prep’s Brady Loughlin Brady Loughlin 6'4" | SG…
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Continue ReadingThe spring and summer season is always exciting as it provides players with a great opportunity to rise their stocks. This time of year also leads to new offers, like Don Bosco Prep’s Brady Loughlin Brady Loughlin 6'4" | SG Don Bosco Prep | 2025 State NJ who picked one up from Fairleigh Dickinson. There are other guards in the state who have the chance to impress college coaches. Here are the Garden State guards who could pick up their first offer soon.
Korbyn Samuels Korbyn Samuels 6'3" | CG Patrick School | 2023 NLG , 6’3 CG Patrick School 2023
Samuels is set for a strong summer with the Riverside Hawks, which could see him land his first offer. The 6’3 guard attacks the basket hard as he can finish in multiple ways around the basket and draw contact in the paint. Samuels has a nice handle and is capable of knocking down open jumpers on the perimeter. He rarely makes bad decisions with the ball in his hands and has the athleticism to defend both backcourt spots. Samuels’ combination of athleticism and skill is something that will help his stock during the AAU season.
Peyton Seals Peyton Seals 6'4" | SG Ramapo | 2024 State NJ , 6’4 SG Ramapo 2024
Seals had a breakthrough sophomore campaign for Ramapo, putting him on the radar. The 6’4 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finish around the basket. Seals has a smooth release on his jumper and can shoot either off the catch or dribble. He is capable of running the offense as he is an underrated passer and gets the team set up in the half court. Seals is starting to receive interest from D1 schools in the area, which could lead to him getting offers in the near future.
Hampton Sanders Hampton Sanders 6'0" | PG Lawrenceville | 2023 State NJ , 6’0 PG Lawrenceville 2023
Sanders had a big junior season with Lawrenceville which should translate into success in the AAU circuit with the NJ Bulldogs . The 6’0 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he does not mind drawing contact in the paint and is a strong finisher around the rim. Sanders has a nice touch on his floater and shoots the ball with confidence on the perimeter. He is a gritty, on-ball defender and is a good passer. Sanders is a tough, two-way guard whose ability to defend on the ball is something that will help him this summer.
Elijah Brown Elijah Brown 6'4" | SG Life Center Academy | 2025 State NJ , 6’4 SG St. Augustine 2024
Brown is an intriguing prospect to watch this summer for Philly Pride with his ability to impact the game in a variety of ways. The 6’4 guard is a big-time athlete who finishes strong above the rim and draws contact in the paint. Brown moves exceptionally well off the ball and makes good decisions with the ball in his hands. He can defend multiple positions on the floor and gets back on defense to prevent easy baskets in transition. Brown is a hard-working, two-way guard who has the potential to make noise.
Jackson Bleeker Jackson Bleeker 6'3" | SG Seton Hall Prep | 2024 NLG , 6’3 SG Seton Hall Prep 2023
Bleeker has the chance for a strong with the NJ Panthers with his ability to knock down shots from the perimeter. The 6’3 lefty has a clean shooting stroke and does not need a lot of space to get his jumper off. Bleeker moves exceptionally well off the ball, freeing himself up for open jumpers and layups. He has an underrated handle and has a nice touch on his floater in the mid-range. Bleeker is a sharpshooter who could have a breakout summer with his shooting ability.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Emmanuel Joe-Samuel Emmanuel Joe-Samuel 6'4" | SG Camden | 2025 State #308 Nation NJ , 6’4 SG Paul VI 2025
Cameron Piggee Cameron Piggee 6'1" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’1 PG Rutgers Prep 2023
Evan Cabral Evan Cabral 6'2" | CG Don Bosco Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’2 CG Don Bosco Prep 2023
Alex Massung Alex Massung 6'2" | PG Hudson Catholic | 2024 State NJ , 6’2 PG Hudson Catholic 2024
Jeremy Clayville Jeremy Clayville 6'1" | CG St. Joe's Metuchen | 2024 State NJ , 6’1 CG DePaul Catholic 2024