Greater Middlesex Conference: Top Players for 2019-2020
There is a long history and tradition surrounding GMC hoops. It starts with St. Joe’s Metuchen where players like Karl-Anthony Towns, Wade Baldwin, Jay Williams, and Marques Townes once roamed the halls. Broken down into four divisions, the GMC is…
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Continue ReadingThere is a long history and tradition surrounding GMC hoops. It starts with St. Joe’s Metuchen where players like Karl-Anthony Towns, Wade Baldwin, Jay Williams, and Marques Townes once roamed the halls. Broken down into four divisions, the GMC is a large conference full of talent and high expectations year in and year out. Heading into 2019-2020, those expectations are higher than ever.
Quadry Adams (2020) | 6’4 PG | St. Thomas Aquinas
Adams is one of the hidden gems in the state of New Jersey. At St. Thomas Aquinas, Adams does not get the level of coverage that he should. That might change now that he has made his college decision. After averaging 15.3 points per game as a junior, Adams committed to Wake Forest. He led St. Thomas Aquinas, previously Bishop Ahr, to a 21-7 record overall and a perfect 12-0 in Blue Division play. Adams is a slasher. He can get to the rim at will using his speed and ball handling skills. As a jump shooter, Adams improved from when he was a sophomore and there is no doubt he will continue to improve in his senior campaign. If you have not heard the name Quadry Adams, put him on your radar and you will not be disappointed.
Photo by My Central JerseyTyree Ford (2020) | 6’2 SG | St. Joseph’s Metuchen
For the better part of 20 years, St. Joe’s has been a powerhouse. That tradition is safe come this season. St. Joe’s will have a new coach this year and a new No. 1 option. Ford is one of the top playmakers in the conference. He will become the Falcons top gun with Howard McBurnie graduating. Ford is a strong rebounder for a guard and has the ability to get inside and draw fouls. It seems as though programs like St. Joe’s just finds ways to rebuild every year and this is another example.
Ahyan Brown-Miller (2020) | 5’9 SG | New Brunswick
New Brunswick will be a team to watch this season. Brown-Miller was an All-White Division selection after a spectacular junior season. He was one of the best scorers in the division with 13 games of 20 or more points. This included a 30 point performance against JFK in the middle of the season. As a senior, the sky is the limit for this talented player. Brown-Miller will lead a New Brunswick team that is young and has some talent returning. The Zebras won 16 games last season and there are high hopes heading into this year.
Derrick Grant (2020) | 6’5 SF | St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas won their first state tournament game in 38 years last season. Head coach Bob Turco has this program completely turned around and it is in part because of his talented pair of seniors. Previously Adams and now Grant. The Southern New Hampshire commit is a serious threat inside. He is a double-double waiting to happen. Grant averaged 10.7 points and 10.1 rebounds per game last season. Come the regular season, St. Thomas Aquinas has a one-two punch that can do big things.
Photo by Andrew Mills | NJ Advance MediaTyje Kelton (2020) | 6’5 PF | Dunellen
One of the top players in the Gold Division of the GMC. Kelton was named the team MVPas a freshman and has improved every year. He finished with 17 double-doubles a season ago and posted a triple-double with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 steals against Perth Amboy Tech. A big man with three years of experience under his belt can be dangerous for opponents. Kelton is an extremely intriguing player to keep an eye on throughout the regular season.
Josiah Brown (2022) | 5’8 PG | New Brunswick
Brown is one of the players who could see the biggest jump in success from last season. As a freshman, he saw significant time for New Brunswick. Brown poured in double-digits seven times last season including a season-high 16 points against Freehold. It is always interesting to see how a player matures and grows through his high school years. We now have the ability to watch a talented under classman like Brown grow.