Unsung Heroes on Garden State’s Undefeated

<p>Yesterday was a crazy day of basketball in the Garden State as a pair of top-10, undefeated were upset. There are only eight remaining teams in New Jersey with an unblemished record. While they are filled with big-time talent, they also have unsung heroes who have had a big help in their team’s success. Here are the unsung heroes for the undefeated teams in the Garden State.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="902751" first="Cornelius" last="Robinson"], 6’6 SF Camden 2023</strong></p> <p>The High is a team filled with scoring, which is why Robinson’s role as sixth man is vital for this team. The 6’6 forward plays with relentless energy off the bench as his motor never stops on both ends of the floor. Robinson fights for loose balls all over the court, trying to give his teammates extra possessions. He has a good touch around the basket and is strong frame allows him to draw contact. Robinson is a big-time energy guy that gives head coach Rich Brunson everything he has every night.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="933710" first="Shy’heed" last="Jenkins-Floyd"], 5’9 PG Union City 2022</strong></p> <p>The Eagles pulled off a huge upset last night over previously undefeated St. Peter’s Prep and Jenkins-Floyd was a big reason why. The Snyder transfer is a blur in the open floor and is tough to contain off the bounce. Jenkins-Floyd is a good finisher around the rim and is always looking to get his teammates involved. He is a tough on-ball defender and plays with quick hands. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850673" first="Maurice" last="Odum"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900336" first="Mike" last="Jackson"]</strong> control the scoring, while Jenkins-Floyd is responsible for doing the gritty things for a good Union City team.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="929516" first="Connor" last="Walsh"], 6’5 SF Manasquan 2021</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901942" first="Ben" last="Roy"]</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1012961" first="Jack" last="Collins"]</strong> are the go-to guys in the Warriors’ offense, but Walsh is their X-Factor. The Catholic commit is an athletic forward who skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is a good shot-blocker. Walsh has a nice touch around the basket and has a good release on his free throws. He is an underrated passer and is capable of moving his feet on the defensive end. Walsh has been making plays all season long as he is one of the more underrated players in the Shore Conference.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901960" first="Elijah" last="Flournoy"], 6’3 SG/SF Bergen Catholic 2022</strong></p> <p>The Crusaders are loaded with talent on the perimeter, but Flournoy has still been able to make an impact when he is on the floor. The 6’3 wing has a strong frame which allows him to battle for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Flournoy is a tough defender with the ability to defend multiple positions. He attacks the basket with a purpose and can finish above the rim. Flournoy is the glue guy that has stepped up in big games this season for Bergen Catholic.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1150271" first="Jordan" last="Summers"], 6’5 PF Bound Brook 2023</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901978" first="Quadir" last="Harrell"]</strong> can fill up the scoreboard, while Summers does the dirty work down low. The 6’5 post player is a force on the glass as he has recorded four double-doubles this season and has grabbed at least six rebounds in every game this season. Summers is a solid post defender and is an underrated shot-blocker. He has a nice touch around the basket and uses his frame to draw contact. Summers is an intriguing post prospect who should have a strong career for Bound Brook.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="933655" first="Jamar" last="Belfield"], 5’10 PG Paterson Charter 2022</strong></p> <p><strong>Vaughn Foster, SG/SF Dwight-Englewood 2023</strong></p> <p><strong>Matt Myers, 6’2 SG Pascack Hills 2021</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1012952" first="Devin" last="Benson"], 6’0 SG Camden 2021</strong></p> <p><strong>Terry Copeland, 6’8 PF Bergen Catholic 2024</strong></p>