2024 Wings Who Could Break Out This Summer
The summer is rapidly approaching as the second weekend of June is here. Prospects across the Garden State are looking to have big summer seasons to rise their stocks, especially on the wing. Here are the 2024 wing prospects who…
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Continue ReadingThe summer is rapidly approaching as the second weekend of June is here. Prospects across the Garden State are looking to have big summer seasons to rise their stocks, especially on the wing. Here are the 2024 wing prospects who have the potential to break out this summer.
LJ Falconi LJ Falconi 6'5" | SG St Marys Rutherford | 2025 NLG , 6’4 SG St. Mary’s Rutherford
Falconi has the opportunity to have a big summer for the NJ Panthers as he should get the opportunity to put his offensive game on display. The 6’4 wing has a nice release on his jumper and shoots the ball with confidence from the perimeter. Falconi is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He moves well without the ball and is an underrated passer. Falconi does a little bit of everything on the offensive end, which should help him out in a big way this summer.
Max Portnoy Max Portnoy 6'3" | SG Eastern | 2024 State NJ , 6’2 SG Eastern
Portnoy’s collegiate future is in the backcourt, but he has the potential to play on the wing as well. The 6’2 guard attacks the basket nicely as he is a good finisher around the rim and can draw contact. Portnoy is more than just a slasher as he has a good shooting stroke and sets his feet before he shoots. He has the length to defend multiple positions and is unafraid of diving on the floor for loose balls. Portnoy is a hardworking wing prospect who should make a difference at both ends of the floor this summer for Team Final Black.
John Kelly, 6’3 SF Watchung Hills
Kelly had a strong showing at the Hoop Group Jersey Shore Jam Fest with the Hoop Heaven Hawks Elite and is looking to carry it over into the summer. The 6’3 wing shoots the ball with confidence from the perimeter and sets his feet before every shot. Kelly is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and moves well without the ball in his hands. Kelly should see his stock rise if he continues to play as well as he did over Memorial Day Weekend.
Brave Haugh Brave Haugh 6'7" | PF Marlboro | 2024 State NJ , 6’6 SF Marlboro
Haugh is a breakout candidate as he should have a strong summer with the Jersey Force . The 6’6 forward runs the floor hard, setting himself up for easy dunks and layups in transition. Haugh has a nice touch around the basket and is developing more confidence on his jumper. He is a solid rebounder and can hold his ground on the defensive end. Haugh has the potential to play either the three or the four spot at the next level and should put it on display this summer.
Khalid Bakare Khalid Bakare 6'5" | SG St. Benedict’s | 2023 NJ , 6’5 SG St. Benedict’s
Bakare is an intriguing prospect to watch for the NJ Roadrunners this summer. The 6’5 wing attacks the basket with a purpose as he is a strong finisher around the basket and is unafraid of drawing contact. Bakare can also score in the mid-range and is capable of hitting open jumpers on the perimeter. He is a strong rebounder and has the athleticism to defend multiple positions on the floor. Bakare is a two-way wing whose ability to finish around the rim and defend on the wing will help his stock in a big way this summer.