NJ Legacy/Team AM Eye-Catchers Part 1
Brandon Benjamin 6’7 ’24 Bergen Catholic (NJ)/NJ Legacy Benjamin showed that he could make plays on either end of the court. He also displayed that he can finish above the rim. Benjamin can set up shop in the low/mid-post and…
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Continue ReadingBrandon Benjamin 6’7 ’24 Bergen Catholic (NJ)/NJ Legacy
Benjamin showed that he could make plays on either end of the court. He also displayed that he can finish above the rim. Benjamin can set up shop in the low/mid-post and let the offense run through him. He can pass to either the open shooters or moving cutters. He has a great build for his age and tree branch-like arms, allowing him to take up space in passing lanes. Benjamin’s best basketball is still ahead of him and still has his best hoops ahead of him.
Kevin Coleman 6’8 ’22 Vision Academy (NY)/Team AM
Coleman is a versatile forward who has no issue doing the dirty work. Coleman has magnetic touch inside the paint and finishes above the rim. He tends to be in all the right spots to shag rebounds easily. His long arms allow him to cover the ground effortlessly and disrupt passing lanes. He blocks a fair share of shots and active on both ends of the floor. He is a versatile defender who can guard 2-5 which allows him to switch screens regularly. Coleman hasn’t even scratched the surface yet and will definitely make his stock rise during his prep year.
Kenyon Elliott 6’3 ’21/’22 Bishop McDevitt (PA)/Team AM
Elliott is an electric two-way guard who showed that he has the mindset to get a bucket in a matter of seconds from an array of spots on the floor. He does an effective job of keeping his man in front of him and pressuring the ball. Elliott also can distribute the ball to his teammates in a range of ways. Elliott can be a tough game plan for opposing teams because he was a blend of size, speed, and athleticism.
DJ Germann DJ Germann 5'11" | PG Egg Harbor | 2023 State NJ 5’11 ‘23 Egg Harbor Twp. (NJ)/NJ Legacy
Germann is an assertive defender who has a knack for pressuring the ball and making hustle plays. He is crafty with the ball in his hands and is in the right place at the right time which allows him to convert on easy baskets. He is effective in getting rebounds for a guard and just finds a way to get in there and cause havoc. Germann uses his quickness to penetrate the lane going downhill.
Elijah Gertrude Elijah Gertrude 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2023 State #145 Nation NJ 6’4 ‘23 Hudson Catholic (NJ)/NJ Legacy
Budding wing who stays relevant on either end of the floor by contributing in numerous ways. He glides in the lane when creating offense off the bounce. Gertrude uses his blend of size and athleticism to save points at the rim and recovers well as a help defender if an opponent blows by his teammates. He can read and react to situations thrown at him. He moves well without the ball and has a nice sense of what floor spacing is. Gertrude will keep getting better with experience and reps.