Key Returning Players in NJIC

<p>We end our key returning players series by taking a look at the NJIC. Here are the top returners for the 2020-2021 season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901971" first="Asim" last="Jones"] (2022) | Manchester Regional</strong></p> <p>Jones is half of a strong duo in the Class of 2022 for Manchester Regional along with Jashair Rosa. Jones led the team in scoring with nearly 20 points per game. He knocked down 63 three’s and showed his ability to be an elite passer. Jones missed some time this season so with a full campaign, he will put up eye-popping numbers.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900310" first="Kunga" last="Tsering"] (2021) | Hasbrouck Heights</strong></p> <p>Tsering is one of the top bigs in the state. He will be a dark-horse candidate that can turn into an elite performer. He is already an impact maker with 16.9 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. He was one of the top rebounders in the state and a double-double machine. Tsering has a soft touch around the rim and can control a game from the inside.</p> <p><strong>Bertin Placide (2021) | Dwight-Englewood</strong></p> <p>Placide was the second leading scorer this season behind [player_tooltip player_id="929532" first="Andres" last="Fulgencio"]. With Fulgencio moving on, Placide will be the top returning scorer. He was a scorer at all three levels. Placide could shoot from deep but he thrived in the lane getting easy baskets around the rim.</p> <p><strong>Jahar Pierce (2021) | Paterson Charter</strong></p> <p>Paterson Charter is losing Marquis Harris, Sadiki Miller, and Zahire Robinson from a 27-win team. Pierce is one of the most important returners in the conference. He can take over a game offensively which is something that the team will need since they are losing some key players.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="933044" first="Richard" last="Machado"] (2023) | Saddle Day River</strong></p> <p>Machado was an impact performer during his first season. [player_tooltip player_id="896638" first="Connor" last="Cyran"] will be graduating but Saddle Day River will have Machado and [player_tooltip player_id="900338" first="Sebastian" last="Giannotti"] back. Machado led the team in made three’s with 40 during his first season. He will continue to improve as an overall player during his next three years.</p>