Central Jersey Prospects with the Potential for Big Weekend

<p>The Garden State basketball season is heating up as the cutoff line for the state tournament is a little over two weeks away. Prospects across New Jersey are set for big weekends especially in Central Jersey. Here are the Central Jersey prospects who are set for big weekends.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1153991" first="Gio" last="Panzini"], 6’4 SF Red Bank Catholic 2024</strong></p> <p>The Caseys have been rolling all season long and Panzini is a reason why. The 6’4 wing attacks the basket strong as he is capable of finishing above the rim and can finish through contact. Panzini is more than just a slasher as he can also knock down shots from deep and has a nice release on his jumper. He is a good rebounder and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Panzini is a two-way wing prospect who should have a strong weekend for Red Bank Catholic.</p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="1153996" first="Jaden" last="Kelly"], 6’4 SG St. Thomas Aquinas 2024</b></p> <p>Kelly has been having a good season on the wing for the Trojans and it should continue this weekend. The 6’4 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Kelly also has an underrated handle and can finish around the basket. He is a solid defender with his combination of size, length and athleticism. Kelly is a sharpshooting wing prospect who has the potential to have a big weekend for St. Thomas Aquinas.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013095" first="Jayden" last="Holmes-Cotter"], 6’6 PF Freehold Township 2023</strong></p> <p>Holmes-Cotter has been the go-to guy for the Patriots this season and will continue to do so over the weekend. The 6’6 forward has a burly frame which he uses to get position down low and finish through contact. Holmes-Cotter has a nice touch around the basket and is working on becoming a more consistent shooter. He is tough to box out on both ends of the floor and is an underrated post defender. Holmes-Cotter is a physical power forward prospect who should make noise this weekend for Freehold Township.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1027935" first="Ayden" last="Hogan"], 6’2 SG Hightstown 2022</strong></p> <p>Hogan has provided the Rams with leadership and scoring on the perimeter, which has been key to their success this season. The 6’2 guard has a quick release on his jumper and makes opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter as he has four games with at least five made 3’s. Hogan moves exceptionally well off the ball, creating open layups and jumpers for himself. He is a good rebounder for a guard and is an underrated passer. Hogan’s shooting ability is something that will help his stock and Hightstown throughout the course of the season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1150536" first="Davontay" last="Hutson"], 6’3 SG/SF 2023</strong></p> <p>Hutson has had a breakout junior season for the Tornadoes, and it should continue this weekend. The 6’3 wing is at his best attacking the basket as he is a strong finisher and does not mind drawing contact. Hutson is capable of knocking down open jumpers on the perimeter and makes good decisions with the ball in his hands. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is a playmaker on the defensive end. Hutson has been playing at a high level all season for Trenton and is looking to continue his play against Ewing on Friday.</p>