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    Scotttie Lewis--Ranney School--One of the most athletic players in the Country, with tremendous upside, the #13 ranked player in the Country by Rivals.com has committed to Florida!
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    Bryan Antoine--Ranney School--Ranked #12 in the Country by Rivals.com, the smooth ,versatile guard who can do it inside and outside has committed to Villanova!
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    Kahlil Whitney--Roselle Catholic--The dynamic, do it all wing has become one of the top players in the Country as his #7 ranking by Rivals.com will attest and has committed to Kentucky!
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    Paul Mulcahy---Gill St.Bernard---A general on the floor with great awareness, the #136 ranked player in the Country by Rivals.com has committed to Rutgers!
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    Zach Freemantle--Bergen Catholic---The 6'9 Power Forward improved game and hard work has catapulted him to the #145 ranked player in the Country Rivals.com and a commitment to Xavier!
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    Jordan McKoy---Dwight-Englewood---the versatile 6'3 wing has become one of the best combo players on the offensive and defensive ends in the State and has committed to Merrimack!
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    Al-Amir Dawes---Lightning quick with the ability to go by on the dribble or pull up from deep, the #142 ranked player in the Country by Rivals.com has committed to Clemson!
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    Kahlif Battle--Trenton Catholic---The #113 ranked player in the Country by Rivals.com can score with the best and has committed to Butler! 

HOOP JOURNAL PROFILES!

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Here’s a profile of more Player’s from the Hoop Journal Showcase:

 

 

1.)  Sammy Singletary—–Kennedy: Sammy is a baller and any school that gets him won’t be sorry! Sammy is a do it all type player who knocks down shots, gets to the rack and defends hard! He has an uncanny knack for finishing around the rim against big men! He shined in the Showcase!

 

 

 

 

 2.) Jamir Lennon—-Passaic Valley: Jamir played well in the Showcase and showed strong point guard skills! He hit the medium range shot and defended well! Has a nice guard body and can take a pounding!

 

 

3.) Nassir Crawford—–Eastside: Nassir has as high a basketball IQ as there is in the area! Smooth player with three point range! Nas is a very good decision maker and he showed that a number of times in the games! Makes his teams better and does what is needed to win!

HOOP JOURNAL SHOWCASE PROFILES!

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Here’s a Profile of more Player’s from Hoop Journal Showcase:

 

 

 

1.) Zaire Williams—-Newark Academy: Zaire was a stud in the games! He not only got to the rim at ease,but knocked down perimeter shots throughout including “triples”! He is also a strong on the ball defender and is a quality point guard and a natural leader!

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.) Vin O’Bierne—-Wood Ridge:   Vin is a collegiate player and it’s easy to see! At 6’6 he runs the floor well and has a nice offensive repertoire! He injured himself slightly so was told to be careful and still was one of the better players on the floor! A very good passer which helps upgrade his game!

 

 

 

 

3.)  Jabe Koribanics—–Seton Hall Prep: Jabe was all over the floor and was one of the better defenders in the showcase! His decision making was very good and he had no problem knocking down shots! Will be nice pick up for a school!

 

 

 

 

 

HOOP JOURNAL SHOWCASE PROFILES!

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Here’s a Profile on a few of the players that participated in the Hoop Journal Showcase:

 

1.)  Ky’re Jackson —Eastside H.S.: Ky’re played great in the games, showing why he was an All- County player! He is comfortable in the paint, but actually showed an expansion of his game by knocking down perimeter shots! Had a couple of 20 point games and was a threat on the fast break! He is a College caliber player who needs the right spot! At 6’4 215 he has the makings of a strong wing player!

 

 

 

 

2.) Marc Wilson— Hudson Catholic:  A stud athlete who showed all his athleticsm in the games played! At 6’1 Marc showed a nice mid range jumper and was a player that did it on both ends of the floor! Scored on follow up dunks and wowed a few of the College Coaches in attendance with his nose for the ball! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.) Tyler Kearney—Englewood H.S.: Tyler showed point guard skills with the ability to knock down shots! He has three-point range and is quick off the dribble! Deceptively strong for his size, he was able to finish off plays despite getting  banged around in the paint!

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.) Dan McKinless—-St. Joseph Regional: Dan is multi-talented and showed an ability to create plays and make not only himself look good, but also his teammates! Showed great hands on the defensive end and has true collegiate talent! Being looked at by a number of schools!