Skyland Conference: Top duos

<p>The Skyland Conference had a tremendous season in 2019-20 with Rutgers Prep, Watchung Hills and Gill St. Bernard’s all spending the majority of the season in the top 10. All three of those teams competed in a sectional final, along with Bound Brook. The conference is filled with big-time talent who should make an impact at the next level. Here are the top duos in the Skyland Conference.</p> <p><strong>Rutgers Prep</strong></p> <p>The Argonauts were one of the top teams in the state all season long and they will be again in 2020-21 with one of the top duos in the state. Villanova commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850499" first="Trey" last="Patterson"] </strong>is a skilled wing with the ability to score from all three levels. He can handle the ball on the perimeter and skies for rebounds. Point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850507" first="Noah" last="Harris"]</strong> is one of the top shooters in the state and is adept at running the offense. Rutgers Prep adds Marist transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901974" first="Donovan" last="Long"]</strong>, which should help Patterson and Harris have a big 2020-21 season.</p> <p><strong>Gill St. Bernard’s</strong></p> <p>The Knights were seconds away from taking home the Non-Public B North last season and they will be one of the favorites again this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850666" first="Denver" last="Anglin"] </strong>is a big-time shooter who also knows how to run the offense. He dropped 30 points against Camden and plays his best in big games. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="902732" first="Mackenzie" last="Mgbako"] </strong>is a talented small forward who can put the ball on the floor, score around the basket and knock down three-pointers. Gill St. Bernard’s is one of the most talented teams in New Jersey with Anglin and Mgbako  running the offense.</p> <p><strong>Bound Brook</strong></p> <p>The Crusaders are one of the top teams in Group 1 and they are one of the favorites to make the Tournament of Champions in 2020-21. Point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901978" first="Quadir" last="Harrell"] </strong>runs the show for Bound Brook and can score in a variety of ways. He has a good handle and can get hot from distance in a hurry. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="929517" first="Cam’Ron" last="Summers"] </strong>is a versatile guard prospect who can score around the basket, draws contact and plays good on-ball defense. Harrell and Summers are a dangerous duo, who are looking to take home the Central Jersey Group 1 title this season.</p> <p><strong>Watchung Hills</strong></p> <p>The Warriors were so close to winning the North Jersey 2 Group 4 title, but they will have to replace First Team All-State selection <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="896632" first="Michael" last="Bressler"]</strong>. Dual-sport star <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900332" first="Chad" last="Martini"] </strong>returns and is a double-double threat every time he steps on the floor. The 6’6 forward has a nice touch around the basket and is a good athlete who can finish above the rim. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="929528" first="Trevor" last="Bokach"]</strong> is one of the top-way guards in the conference as he can lock down opponents and get to the rim. Watchung Hills should be one of the top teams again in Group 4 with Martini and Bokach returning.</p> <p><strong>Montgomery</strong></p> <p>Lafayette commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900301" first="Chris" last="Rubayo"] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901990" first="Ryan" last="Curry"] </strong>are a talented duo who should have a big 2020-21 season. The former is a lanky stretch four who has a nice release on his jumper. Curry has a good handle and can beat his defender off the bounce. He plays under control on offense and has a good chemistry with Rubayo. Montgomery should eclipse the 20-win mark this season with Curry and Rubayo returning for another season.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Duos to Watch:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Hunterdon Central: Brian Johannson &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="1012963" first="Thomas" last="Menyhert"]</strong></p> <p><strong>Pingry: [player_tooltip player_id="900358" first="Reese" last="Swittenberg"] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="1016636" first="Ethan" last="Mannello"]</strong></p> <p><strong>Franklin: [player_tooltip player_id="900361" first="Anthony" last="Milligan"] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id="1013022" first="Demi" last="Alao"]</strong></p>