Non-Public B X-Factors

<p>The 2021 season is almost over with the last couple of days providing great individual match-ups. These games set up for X-Factors to shine as they prove why they are trusted so much by their coaches. Non-Public B is filled with X-Factors who should be difference makers for their teams down the stretch. Here are the top X-Factors in Non-Public B North.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1025905" first="Jamarques" last="Lawrence"], 6’2 SG Roselle Catholic 2022</strong></p> <p>The Lions are loaded with talent in the backcourt with UConn commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787669" first="Corey" last="Floyd Jr"]</strong>. and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850752" first="Simeon" last="Wilcher"]</strong>, while Lawrence is the team’s marksman. The Plainfield transfer has a clean shooting stroke and does not need a lot of space to get his shot off. Lawrence is not just a shooter as he can also take the ball to the basket off the bounce. He is an underrated defender and has a good chemistry with Wilcher and Floyd Jr. Lawrence has had a good debut season for Roselle Catholic and should have a dangerous senior season for the Lions.</p> <p><strong>DiAndre Souh, 6’3 SG Montclair Immaculate 2021</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1036729" first="Zakai" last="Zeigler"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850513" first="Jayden" last="Brown"]</strong> have been stellar for the Lions this season, but South has been consistent all season. The Pope John transfer is a big-time athlete who can finish in a variety of ways around the rim. South is more than just a slasher as he is capable of knocking down jumpers from deep. He is one of the top rebounding guards in the class as he has seven double-doubles this season. South has been an impact player for Montclair Immaculate this season, creating one of the top backcourt trios in the Garden State.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901964" first="Ryan" last="Zan"], 6’7 PF Ranney 2022</strong></p> <p>The Panthers are 8-0 on the season as they are getting good production on the interior from Zan. The 6’7 stretch four has a nice release on his jumper and his range extends past the three-point line. Zan also has a nice touch around the basket and can draw contact around the rim. He is a strong rebounder and is an underrated passer. Zan is a solid stretch four who has the potential to make noise in his senior season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="902741" first="Elijah" last="Gertrude"], 6’0 PG Hudson Catholic 2023</strong></p> <p>The Hawks have been one of the top teams in North Jersey throughout the season and the emergence of Gertrude on the perimeter is why. The 6’0 guard is a good finisher around the basket and knows how to draw contact. Gertrude also has a nice handle and is capable of running the offense. He is a strong rebounder as he ripped down 15 against St. Thomas Aquinas. Gertrude has an extremely high ceiling and fits in perfectly with Hudson Catholic’s backcourt.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1043261" first="Dom" last="Thomas"], 6’4 SG St. Joseph Academy 2021</strong></p> <p>The Wildcats are one of the top teams in South Jersey and the addition of Thomas is a reason why. The Clearview transfer is at his best attacking the basket as he is a good finisher and has the ability to get to the line. Thomas also has a good release on his jumper and moves off the ball pretty well. He is a strong rebounder and makes plays on the defensive end. Thomas is the perfect compliment to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900329" first="Marcus" last="Pierce"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900365" first="Jordan" last="Stafford"]</strong> as St. Joseph Academy has been dominant throughout the season.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Players to Know:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901974" first="Donovan" last="Long"], 6’6 SF Rutgers Prep 2022</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="931033" first="Jameel" last="Morris"], 5’10 PG Trenton Catholic 2022</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="929513" first="Ryan" last="Cassels"], 5’10 PG Saddle River Day 2021</strong></p> <p><strong>Nick Losada, SG Gill St. Bernard’s 2023</strong></p> <p><strong>Tyler Koenig, 6’8 PF DePaul 2023</strong></p>