Kennedy H.S.,Paterson,N.J…….. Tim Thomas is on the left coast now residing in California after spending 13 years in the N.B.A.  But his heart is still in Paterson which is why he and his Paterson friends James Hargrove and Larry Johnson helped create the PNBA league which has gotten some of the best players in Paterson and the surrounding areas to get on the hardwood!

 Paterson Eastside’s dynamic point guard Tommy Rivera who also spent his Highschool years at Paramus Catholic and the Patrick School has decided to continue his basketball career at Monroe Junior College in New York! Rivera is a solid guard who is tough in transition and is a strong on the ball defender! He was an All-Passaic County selection and helped eastside acumulate a 25-3 record! Garden State Hoops would like to wish the best for Tommy and the Rivera family on his choice!

            Peddie guard by way of Eastside H.S. DeAndre Noble-Haywood has found his place on the next level! Noble-Haywood has committed to Delaware State! He chose Delaware State over Wagner! The tough,athletic guard said “On my official they made me feel at home and said they would give me the opportunity to come in as a Freshman and play right away but at the same time I would have to work for it!”Overall, I just felt comfortable with the situation and am glad with my decision”! The 6’1 Noble-Haywood is getting better and better and has refined his game to a high level! Delaware State has got them a player! On a personal note, Hoop Journal would like to congratulate DeAndre, his mother Janet and the rest of their family on his decision!