Under the Radar 2023 Guards with the Potential to Breakout
The summer season is almost here as Memorial Day Weekend is right around the corner. Prospects across the Garden State are preparing themselves to have a big summer, especially in the 2023 class. Here are the 2023 under the radar…
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Continue ReadingThe summer season is almost here as Memorial Day Weekend is right around the corner. Prospects across the Garden State are preparing themselves to have a big summer, especially in the 2023 class. Here are the 2023 under the radar guards with the potential to breakout.
Cameron Piggee Cameron Piggee 6'1" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’1 PG Rutgers Prep
Piggee is set for a strong summer with the NJ Panthers as he can affect the game in multiple ways. The 6’1 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down shots in bunches. Piggee is more than just a shooter as he has a solid handle and doesn’t make too many mistakes with the ball in his hands. He is capable of playing off the ball and slides his feet on the defensive end. Piggee is a tough, two-way guard who has the potential to make noise this summer.
Marco Restelli Marco Restelli 6'2" | SG Morris Catholic | 2023 NJ , 6’2 SG Morris Catholic
Restelli has had a solid spring with the All-In Beasts and should carry over into the summer. The 6’2 guard has a clean shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Restelli moves well without the ball in his hands, creating open jumpers and layups for himself. He has an underrated handle and is a solid finisher around the basket. Restelli is a sharpshooting guard whose ability to knock down shots will help his stock in a big way.
Antwan Bridgett Antwan Bridgett 5'9" | PG Trenton | 2023 State NJ , 5’7 PG Trenton
Bridgett is a prospect to watch in the 2023 class with his ability to make plays with the ball in his hands. The 5’7 guard has a lightning quick first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and get to the rim. Bridgett has a nice touch on his floater and sets his teammates up nicely in the half court. He is capable of shooting either off the bounce or catch and is an underrated rebounder. Bridgett is a fast, lead guard prospect who should make plays throughout the summer.
Josh Eli Josh Eli 6'6" | SG Paul VI | 2024 NY , 6’6 SG Deptford
Eli has breakout potential this summer with the East Coast Cyclones as he can affect the game in a variety of ways. The 6’6 guard attacks the basket hard as he is a strong finisher around the rim and does not mind drawing contact. Eli is more than just a slasher as he has a nice release on his jumper and shoots the ball with confidence on the perimeter. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is a strong rebounder. Eli is a versatile guard prospect who should have a strong summer.
DJ Germann DJ Germann 5'11" | PG Egg Harbor | 2023 State NJ , 5’11 PG Egg Harbor
Germann had a solid junior campaign for the Eagles and is looking to carry it over into the summer with the Penn Warriors. The 5’11 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to get into the lane and finish around the basket. Germann makes good decisions with the ball in his hands and can knock down open jumpers from behind the arc. He is a solid rebounder for a guard and plays with quick hands on the defensive end. Germann is a skilled guard prospect whose ability to make plays with the ball in his hands should help his stock in a big way.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Saraj Ali Saraj Ali 6'4" | SG Olympus Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’4 SG Olympus Prep
Kamal Lee Kamal Lee 6'0" | PG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State NJ , 6’0 PG St. Thomas Aquinas
Richard Machado Richard Machado 6'1" | CG Saddle River Day | 2023 State NJ , 6’1 CG Saddle River Day
Tarik Bicic Tarik Bicic 6'5" | SG Rutherford | 2024 NY , 6’5 SG Rutherford
Keenan Reiss Keenan Reiss 6'1" | SG Hightstown | 2023 State NJ , 6’1 SG Hightstown