Group Favorite Glue Guys to Watch

<p>The start of the high school basketball season is right around the corner and teams are excited to get started. There are teams with aspirations to win their groups who have glue guys who will play big roles for their teams. Here are the glue guys of group favorites to watch this season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="933655" first="Jamar" last="Belfield"], 5’10 PG Paterson Charter 2022</strong></p> <p>The Lions made the Group 1 final in 2020 before the NJSIAA state tournament was shut down due to COVID and they should get back there with Belfield in the backcourt. The 5’10 guard is lightning quick with the ball in his hands, making it hard for opponents to keep him out of the lane. Belfield makes good decisions with the ball in his hands and can finish around the basket. He plays with quick hands on the defensive end and is a good rebounder for a guard his size. Belfield’s ability to run the offense effectively makes Paterson Charter a team to watch in Group 1.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850757" first="Cian" last="Medley"], 6’0 PG Camden 2023</strong></p> <p>Medley has been a key part of Camden’s success over the past two seasons and will be again in 2021-22. The 6’0 floor general plays with composure with the ball in his hands and is not rattled by on-ball pressure. Medley knows how to get his teammates involved in the half court and makes plays when he gets into the lane. He is a tough on-ball defender and is capable of hitting open jumpers from behind the arc. Medley is a tough, lead guard prospect who will run the Panthers’ offense this season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1202189" first="Billy" last="Anderson"], 6’7 PF Colonia 2022</strong></p> <p>Anderson is a breakout player to watch as he provides the Patriots with a good all-around skillset. The 6’7 forward has a strong frame which he uses to get position down low and finish around the basket. Anderson has a nice touch on his free throws and can knock down shots in the mid-range. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is an underrated shot-blocker. Anderson is a physical forward prospect who is in store for a big 2021-22 season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901975" first="Zy’ree" last="Beverly"], 6’6 PF Elizabeth 2022</strong></p> <p>The Minutemen are always a tough team to beat in Group 4 and Beverly’s presence down low will be a reason why. The 6’6 forward does not mind mixing it up in the post as he fights for positions in the paint at both ends of the floor. Beverly sets good screens in the half-court and is developing a nice touch around the basket. He scraps for rebounds at both ends and is a strong post defender. Beverly is a hard-working forward prospect who will be a key part to Elizabeth’s success this season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901960" first="Elijah" last="Flournoy"], 6’3 SG Bergen Catholic 2022</strong></p> <p>The Crusaders are loaded with backcourt talent, but Flournoy will still be able to make an impact this season. The 6’3 wing is a big-time athlete who finishes nicely above the rim and can draw contact. Flournoy has an underrated handle and moves well off the ball. He has the athleticism to defend both guard spots and is a strong rebounder for a guard. Flournoy does the dirty work for a talented Bergen Catholic team with aspirations of repeating as Non-Public A North champions.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013071" first="Christian" last="Pierre-Louis"], 6’2 SG Roselle Catholic 2023</strong></p> <p>St. Peter’s Prep transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1311126" first="Alif" last="Bass"]</strong> was also an option here, creating a tough tandem in the backcourt alongside UNC commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="850752" first="Simeon" last="Wilcher"]</strong>. Pierre-Louis is one of the top defenders in the class with his quick feet and confidence. The 6’2 guard fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is capable of grabbing rebounds over bigger opponents. Pierre-Louis attacks the basket with a purpose and is unafraid of drawing contact on his way to the rim. The combination of Bass and Pierre-Louis provides Roselle Catholic with a pair of tough guards who will do whatever it takes to win games this season.</p>