Shore Conference All-Pod Selections Who Were Lower Than Expected

<p>The Shore Conference has had a great run of success over the last five seasons with Ranney and Manasquan finishing in the top 5 in the state, respectively. The All-Shore and All-Pod selections were recently announced with multiple players finishing lower than expected. Here are the top All-Pod Selections that finished lower than expected.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="902747" first="Chris" last="Venturoso"], 6’3 SG Lacey 2023</strong></p> <p>Venturoso finished on the second team for Pod A, but he has an argument to be on the first team. The Point Beach transfer was the team’s second leading scorer as he attacked the basket with consistency and knew how to get to the line. Venturoso is capable of knocking down jumpers from distance and is a strong rebounder for a guard. Lacey’s 5-6 record is probably the reason for his second team selection, but Venturoso has the ability to make a big impact for the Lions’ in 2021-22.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1039494" first="Luke" last="Braaten"], 6’7 PF Brick Memorial 2022</strong></p> <p>Braaten’s season was unfortunately cut short due to injury, but even still his third team selection is a little perplexing. The 6’7 forward was a force down low as he opened up the season with a pair of double-doubles. Braaten has a nice touch around the basket and has strong hands. He is tough to keep off the glass and is one of the better post defenders in the Shore. Braaten is ready to break out onto the Shore Conference and he should do it next season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1012966" first="Jiasion" last="Carpenter"], 6’8 PF Freehold Boro 2021</strong></p> <p>Pod E’s first team was tough to crack, so Carpenter’s second team selection is not surprising. The 6’8 forward likes to finish above the rim and has a nice touch around the basket. Carpenter has a nice release on his free throws and is working on his range. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is a good shot-blocker. The Patriots’ 0-6 record in pod play made it hard for Carpenter to make the first team, but his play this season deserves recognition.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1027924" first="Jackson" last="Patton"], 5’11 PG Rumson Fair-Haven 2021</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1027932" first="Scott" last="Gyimesi"] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="931025" first="Geoff" last="Schroeder"] </strong>are the Bulldogs’ top scorers, but Patton is the guy who runs the show. The 5’11 guard plays under control in the half court and rarely makes poor decisions with the ball in his hands. Patton has a good handle and knows how to finish around the basket. He moves his feet well on the defensive end and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. Patton’s ability to control tempo was key to Rumson Fair-Haven’s success this season and should have a successful college career.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1050390" first="Dylan" last="Seay"], 6’5 SF/PF St. John Vianney 2024</strong></p> <p>The Lancers had an up and down 2021 season, but Seay was a consistent player throughout. The 6’5 forward has a strong frame, which he uses to finish through contact. Seay can handle the ball on the perimeter and his ranges extends past the three-point line. He moves his feet well on the defensive end and is a strong rebounder. Seay has the opportunity for a big 2021-22 season as St. John Vianney looks to make a lot of noise in the Shore Conference.</p>