2021 Transfers Set to Have Big Seasons

<p>The high school basketball season may have just started, but players have been moving around this offseason. Transfers are a big part of high school basketball as they help teams get immediately better. Some 2021 transfers are set to make a big impact this season. Here are the 2021 transfers set to have big seasons.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850522" first="Malik" last="Austin"], 6’6 SF Colonia</strong></p> <p>The Patriots have been one of the top teams in the GMC over the past two seasons and they should be again with the addition of Austin. The Hudson Catholic transfer has a strong frame which he uses to draw contact. Austin can handle the ball on the perimeter and has a nice release on his jumper. He has the physicality to play down low and is a strong rebounder. Austin is a talented forward who should have a big impact for Colonia this season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900335" first="Derrick" last="Bueno"], 6’5 PF Roselle Catholic</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900310" first="Kunga" last="Tsering"] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850511" first="Amar’e" last="Marshall"]</strong> were also options, but the Lions need an interior presence down low. Bueno is a physical presence down low who can bully defenders in the paint. The Paramus Catholic transfer can knock down jumpers from the perimeter and has the ability to bring the ball up in transition. Bueno is a strong rebounder and can hold his ground on the defensive end. Roselle Catholic should be one of the teams to beat in New Jersey with Bueno holding it down low.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850514" first="DiAndre" last="South"], 6’3 PG Montclaie Immaculate</strong></p> <p>The Lions have to replace guards <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850330" first="Zion" last="Bethea"] </strong>and Marshall, but they got a big addition in South. The Pope John transfer is a big-time athlete who loves to finish above the rim. South has great body control, which makes him a good finisher around the basket. He is an underrated passer and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. <strong>Nick Thomas </strong>was also considered, but South’s athleticism and play-making will help lead the Montclair Immaculate offense.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900297" first="Tazir" last="Cantey"], 6’0 PG Eastern</strong></p> <p>The Vikings lost <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="896459" first="Noah" last="Klinewski"]</strong>, but they got a huge addition in Cantey. The Lindenwold transfer is a big-time scorer who is capable of putting up points in bunches. Cantey is dynamic with the ball in his hands and is unafraid of drawing contact on his way to the basket. He is a solid passer and moves his feet very well on the defensive end. Cantey will team up with wing <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="929514" first="Zubair" last="Lee"]</strong> to create a strong scoring duo for Eastern this season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900327" first="Elijah" last="Barlow"], 6’1 CG St. Joe’s Metuchen</strong></p> <p>The Falcons are looking to build on their success from last season and Barlow gives them that chance. The Union Catholic transfer is a tough on-ball defender who plays with quick hands. Barlow is at his best attacking the basket and is not afraid of drawing contact. He is capable of running the offense in a pinch and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. St. Joe’s Metuchen has the potential to be one of the top teams in the GMC this season with Barlow getting looks in the backcourt.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Players to Know:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013006" first="Hassan" last="Jackson"], 6’4 SG St. Peter’s Prep</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900323" first="Donavin" last="Crawford"], 6’3 SG Nottingham</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="977499" first="Sam" last="Alajiki"], 6’7 SF St. Benedict’s</strong></p> <p><strong>Daryl McGraw, 6’9 PF/C St. Joseph Academy</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900353" first="Isaiah" last="Hill"], 6’3 SG Columbia</strong></p>