Monmouth County: Breakout Prospects
Monmouth County had an extremely successful 2019-20 with five teams playing in the sectional finals. Manasquan and Wall repeated as sectional champions, while Marlboro was seconds away from winning a sectional title. The county is filled with talented players ready…
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Continue ReadingMonmouth County had an extremely successful 2019-20 with five teams playing in the sectional finals. Manasquan and Wall repeated as sectional champions, while Marlboro was seconds away from winning a sectional title. The county is filled with talented players ready to burst onto the scene in 2020-21. Here are the top breakout candidates from Monmouth County.
Charles Anyichie Charles Anyichie 6'7" | PF Ranney School | 2022 State NJ , 6’7 PF Ranney School 2022
With all the young talent on Ranney’s roster, there were a number of options to be considered in terms of breakout candidates. Junior Brian Day Brian Day 6'2" | SG Ranney School | 2021 State NJ played good basketball down the stretch for head coach Taj Holden, while Ryan Zan emerged as an inside-outside threat. Anyichie had flashes of dominance inside and needs to show more consistency in his junior season. The athletic 6’7 forward is a good shot-blocker and is a force on the glass. Kyle Rhoden Kyle Rhoden 6'9" | PF Peddie | 2022 OH may get the start over him inside, but Anyichie will be a big factor down low for the Panthers.
Connor Walsh Connor Walsh 6'5" | SF Manasquan | 2021 State NJ , 6’5 SF Manasquan 2021
The Warriors had one of the best seasons in Shore Conference history as they repeated as Central Jersey Group 2 champions, won the Shore Conference Tournament title and finished with a record of 31-1. Shore Conference Player of the Year Ben Roy Ben Roy 6'2" | PG Manasquan | 2022 State #218 Nation NJ returns to lead Manasquan, but Alex Galvan Alex Galvan 6'7" | PF Manasquan | 2020 State NJ and Kieren Flanagan both graduated. Sixth man Jack Collins seems like the logical choice, but Walsh’s ability to play at both ends gives him the edge. The lanky 6’5 wing is an underrated shot-blocker and good clutch performer as he hit big free throws against Holmdel. Manasquan will be one of the top teams in the Shore Conference behind Roy and Walsh’s play.
Mike White Mike White 6'2" | SG Christian Brothers Academy | 2021 State NJ , 6’2 SG Christian Brothers Academy 2021
The Colts had an up and down 2019-20 season as they lost their first four games, but almost made the Non-Public A South semifinals. Junior Colin Farrell Colin Farrell 6'2" | SG Christian Brothers Academy | 2021 State NJ led the team in scoring, but his classmate White has the potential to breakout in 2020-21. The 6’2 shooting guard is a tough prospect capable of hitting shots through contact. White has a good shooting stroke and can knock down three-pointers in bunches. The Colts have the potential to be one of the top teams in the Shore Conference in 2020-21 behind its backcourt of Farrell, White and Ryan Mabrey Ryan Mabrey 6'3" | PG La Lumiere | 2022 IN .
Jonathan Spatola, 5’6 PG Marlboro 2022
The Mustangs may have lost the Shore Conference’s top scorer in Alex Ratner Alex Ratner 6'0" | CG Marlboro | 2020 State NJ , but they should be in good shape next season. Sophomore Jack Seidler Jack Seidler 6'5" | SF Marlboro | 2022 State NJ was named Third Team All-Shore and is ready for a leading role, while classmate Spatola will shoulder more of the scoring load. The diminutive point guard is one of the toughest players in the Shore as he is unafraid of attacking the basket. Spatola is hard to contain off the bounce and is a good passer. Marlboro should be tough to beat in 2020-21 with Seidler and Spatola running the show.
Cy Arvanitis Cy Arvanitis 6'3" | SG Red Bank Catholic | 2022 State NJ , 6’0 PG Red Bank Catholic 2022
The Caseys made a deep run in the Shore Conference Tournament as they lost to Toms River North in the semifinals. Charlie Gordinier Charlie Gordinier 6'5" | SF Red Bank Catholic | 2020 State NJ and Kevin Bauman Kevin Bauman 6'5" | PF Red Bank Catholic | 2020 State NJ graduate, giving Arvantis more touches on offense. The 6’0 sophomore is one of the top shooters in the Shore Conference as he has a good stroke, a quick release and deep range. Arvantis is a good ball-handler and has a good chemistry with classmate Alex Bauman Alex Bauman 6'4" | SF Red Bank Catholic | 2022 State NJ . Red Bank Catholic will be a tough out in the Shore Conference behind Arvantis’ shooting.
Other Players to Watch:
DJ Thomson DJ Thomson 6'3" | PG Keyport | 2022 State NJ , 5’10 PG Keyport 2022
Colin Ackerman Colin Ackerman 6'0" | PG Wall | 2022 State NJ , 5’11 PG Wall 2022
Geoff Schroeder Geoff Schroeder 6'0" | CG Rumson Fair-Haven | 2022 State NJ , 6’0 CG Rumson Fair-Haven 2022
Andreas Von Fricke, 6’6 SF Mater Dei 2021
Malik Fields, 6’4 PF Neptune 2022