Team Rio University Media/Scouts Day: 2023’s to Watch
Team Rio University is filled with premier talent at all levels. Villanova commit Trey Patterson Trey Patterson 6'7" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2021 State #36 Nation NJ headlines the group and he is not the only high major player…
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Continue ReadingTeam Rio University is filled with premier talent at all levels. Villanova commit Trey Patterson Trey Patterson 6'7" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2021 State #36 Nation NJ headlines the group and he is not the only high major player on the 17U team. Rafael Castro Rafael Castro 6'9" | PF Dover | 2021 State #157 Nation NJ has seen his stock rise since the end of the high school season while 2022’s Jayden Pierre Jayden Pierre 6'2" | PG Long Island Lutheran | 2022 State #109 Nation NY , Ben Roy Ben Roy 6'2" | PG Manasquan | 2022 State #218 Nation NJ and Elijah Perkins Elijah Perkins 6'4" | CG Camden | 2022 State NJ have all been offered by a high major school. The 2023 class is also filled with big-time who have the potential to play at the high major level.
Roselle Catholic’s Aaron Bradshaw Aaron Bradshaw 7'0" | PF Camden | 2023 State #10 Nation NJ headlines the list of players as he already holds offers from TCU and Nebraska. The lanky 6’11 forward has a good face-up game and is comfortable handling the ball on the perimeter. Bradshaw has a good release on his jumper and did well on the glass during the sessions. He has to improve his timing on defense, but Bradshaw’s combination of size, skill and length make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2023 class.
Isaac Hester Isaac Hester 6'0" | PG Ranney School | 2023 State NJ suits up for the 16U team and he is not afraid of playing against the older competition. The Gill St. Bernard’s point guard plays with poise on the ball and knows how to beat his man off the bounce. Hester knows how to finish around the basket and has a solid mid-range game. He makes good decisions with the ball and has a high basketball IQ. Hester is a skilled point guard prospect who should be on the radar of college programs after a strong sophomore season.
Bradshaw is not the only Roselle Catholic player on the 15U team as Jadin Collins Jadin Collins 6'1" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2023 State NJ , Maurice McKnight Maurice McKnight 5'10" | PG Hudson Catholic | 2023 State NJ and Christian Pierre-Louis Christian Pierre-Louis 6'2" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State NJ should all make a big impact. Collins is a gritty point guard prospect who plays good on-ball defense. The 6’0 guard has a good handle and knows how to finish around the basket, including a nice spinning layup during the live session. Collins is ready to make more of an impact for Roselle Catholic in 2020-21, along with McKnight.
The 5’9 guard is a blur in the open floor and can break down his man off the dribble. McKnight is a creative finisher around the basket and has a good mid-range game. Pierre-Louis is a tough guard prospect who is not afraid of playing against tough competition. The 6’2 guard covered Patterson for portions of the live session and he held his own. Pierre-Louis attacks the basket strong and is unafraid of contact. Roselle Catholic has to replace four seniors in the backcourt and the trio of Collins, McKnight and Pierre-Louis have the ability to do so.
Zack Davis Zack Davis 6'7" | SF Peddie | 2024 State NJ is a good wing prospect who should have a strong sophomore season for Ranney. The 6’7 forward has a good stroke on his jumper and has range that extends past the three-point line. Davis can handle the ball on the perimeter and knows how to move his feet on defense. His ability to play on both ends of the floor makes him a strong option for the 15U team.
Aaron Davis Aaron Davis 6'5" | SF Hudson Catholic | 2023 PA is a skilled forward prospect who should have a good debut season for St. Benedict’s. The 6’5 combo forward uses his strong frame to finish through contact. Davis has a nice touch around the basket and can also handle the ball on the perimeter. He has a nice shooting stroke and his range extends past the three-point line. Davis is a talented forward prospect who is ready to rise up the rankings.
The Team Rio University has a strong class of 2023 prospects who are ready to make big impacts for their teams this coming season.