The high school basketball season in the Garden State is finally here with tryouts starting today. Coaches are looking forward to getting their teams ready for the upcoming season. Group 4 has a bunch of teams ready to make deep…
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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inThe high school basketball season in the Garden State is finally here with tryouts starting today. Coaches are looking forward to getting their teams ready for the upcoming season. Group 4 has a bunch of teams ready to make deep runs in the postseason tournament. Here are the Group 4 teams to watch this season.
Elizabeth
The Minutemen are the reigning North 2 Group 4 sectional champions and are looking to retain their title this season.
Etienne Richelieu
Etienne
Richelieu
6'4" | SG
Elizabeth | 2022
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NJ
is the team’s top returning scorer and he can score in a variety of ways in the half court.
Sebastian Robinson
Sebastian
Robinson
6'2" | CG
Roselle Catholic | 2023
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NJ
should get more shots on the offensive end, while
Delroy Smith
Delroy
Smith
6'7" | PF
Hillside | 2023
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NJ
looks to get mor touches down low.
London Carson
London
Carson
6'4" | CG
Elizabeth | 2024
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NJ
and
Jaden Barnett
Jaden
Barnett
6'1" | PG
Elizabeth | 2024
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NJ
are sophomores to watch, while senior
Zy’ree Beverly
Zy’ree
Beverly
6'6" | PF
Elizabeth | 2022
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NJ
provides more size down low. Elizabeth have the combination of size, athleticism and talent to take home the Group 4 title.
Newark East Side
The Red Raiders are the last Group 4 champion to compete in the Tournament of Champions and have the opportunity to do so again in 2021-22. Senior
David Olaniyi
David
Olaniyi
5'10" | PG
Newark East Side | 2022
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NJ
is the go-to guy on the perimeter as he can put up points in bunches, but also run the offense effectively. Junior forward
Quatrell Wilson
Quatrell
Wilson
6'5" | SF
Newark East Side | 2023
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NJ
is ready for an expanded role in the offense with his combination of length and athleticism.
Sutan Fitzpatrick
Sutan
Fitzpatrick
5'10" | PG
Newark East Side | 2023
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NJ
and
Nasir Wheeler
Nasir
Wheeler
5'9" | PG
Newark East Side | 2023
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NJ
are a pair of gritty guard prospects that make plays on defense. Newark East Side is ready for a big 2021-22 season and should contend for a sectional Group 4 title.
Marlboro
The Mustangs return basically everyone from last year’s team and they should be one of the favorites to take home the Central Jersey Group 4 title. Small forward
Jack Seidler
Jack
Seidler
6'5" | SF
Marlboro | 2022
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NJ
is a Shore Conference Player of the Year contender as he can score through contact, knock down jumpers in the mid-range and finish around the rim. Point guard Jon Spatola is tough to contain off the bounce and plays with great energy on both ends of the floor.
Jay Ratner
Jay
Ratner
6'3" | SG
Marlboro | 2022
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NJ
and
Zach Molod
Zach
Molod
6'0" | PG
Marlboro | 2022
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NJ
give the team more depth and scoring on the perimeter. Marlboro are led by Seidler and Spatola, who are looking to end their varsity careers on a high note after losing in the sectional final in 2020.
Westfield
The Blue Devils had a historic 2019-20 season and are looking to build upon it in 2021-22. Davidson signee
Sean Logan
Sean
Logan
6'10" | PF
Westfield | 2022
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NJ
is one of the forwards in New Jersey as he runs the floor hard, swats everything around the basket and hit jumpers from behind the arc.
Zander Barraza
Zander
Barraza
6'0" | PG
Westfield | 2022
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NJ
stretches the floor with his shooting, while Cornell soccer commit
Ryan Friedberg
Ryan
Friedberg
6'4" | SG
Westfield | 2022
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NJ
provides the team with length and athleticism on the perimeter. Junior
Theo Sica
Theo
Sica
6'1" | SG
Westfield | 2023
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NJ
is in store for a breakout season with his combination of shooting and ball-handling. Westfield has a chance to make a deep run in the sectional tournament, especially with Logan manning the paint.
Cherry Hill East
The Cougars lost in the 2020 South Jersey Group 4 title game and are looking to avenge that loss this season. Drew Greene Drew Greene 5'10" | PG Cherry Hill East | 2022 State NJ runs the offense effectively with his nice handle and willingness to get his teammates involved in the half court. Jake Green Jake Green 5'11" | SG Cherry Hill East | 2022 State NJ is a marksman from deep with a quick release and an ability to get hot from distance in a hurry. EJ Matthews-Spratley EJ Matthews-Spratley 6'2" | SG Cherry Hill East | 2022 State NJ is a skilled guard prospect who can finish around the basket and draw contact close to the rim. Cherry Hill East is a team to watch in South Jersey this season with their combination of talent and experience.