Hudson Catholic Rising Prospects
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Hudson Catholic will be one of the major contenders for the State Title in 2022-2023 as they return a plethora of talent, including five D1 prospects in the lineup. Nick Marinello has always had a way of attracting and developing…
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Continue ReadingHudson Catholic will be one of the major contenders for the State Title in 2022-2023 as they return a plethora of talent, including five D1 prospects in the lineup. Nick Marinello has always had a way of attracting and developing top talent, even back in his days at Bloomfield Tech. At HC, he’s coached several elite players, including Luther Muhammad, Jahvon Quinerly and Louis King. We featured Elijah Gertrude Elijah Gertrude 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2023 State #145 Nation NJ previously, but now we look at the other high flying Hawks.
Tahaad Pettiford Tahaad Pettiford 6'1" | PG Hudson Catholic | 2024 State #27 Nation NJ | 6’1” | G | Hudson Catholic 2024
Pettiford could be one of the top players Nick Marinello has ever coached. Lightning quick first step, explosive athleticism, lights out lefty. Prime Time Player. He had an unconscious 40 against powerhouse Don Bosco Prep and also dropped 37 on always tough St. Joes of Staten Island. He already holds a host of major offers, including Seton Hall, Rutgers, St. Johns and U-Conn. He’ll have 20+ when it’s all said and done, easily.
Alex Massung| 6’3” | G | Hudson Catholic 2024
A good ballhandler who runs the floor well in transition. Attacks the basket with both hands and finishes strong. Active defender who should attract the attention of D1 coaches. Top games as a sophomore included 14 vs Hun and Saint Joe’s of Metuchen.
Aaron Davis Aaron Davis 6'5" | SF Hudson Catholic | 2023 PA | 6’6’ | F | Hudson Catholic 2023
Davis is a big bodied wing who can shoot it from deep. He’s got above average ball handling skills. Finishes strong in the paint and can also pull up in mid range. Multiple D1 offers and more should be pouring in for him as a senior. Top games as a junior were against Hun(17) and St Joes Metuchen(16).
Omari Moore Omari Moore 6'3" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2025 State #245 Nation NJ | 6’3” | G | Hudson Catholic 2025
One of the elite players in the Garden State’s talent rich class of 2025. Moore played a feature role for the Hawks in their Hudson County schedule and also saw good time during the non-divisional showcase games as a freshman. He’s an athletic guard that is comfortable attacking the basket and taking contact from defenders. He’s got shooting range beyond the arc. Top games as a freshman were Dickinson(23), Newark Academy(17) , Lincoln(16) and Union City(12). He has multiple D1 looks already and will be one of the most coveted players in NJ. Moore will also be among the top players Marinello has ever coached.