Early Round County Tournament Players to Watch

<p>The end of January means that county tournaments are right around the corner, creating an exciting level of basketball. The early round games are full of intrigue as teams are looking to advance further into the county tournaments. Here are the players to watch in the opening round of the county tournaments.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901988" first="Andrew" last="Stack"], 6’2 SG Madison 2022</strong></p> <p>Stack has had a strong senior season for the Dodgers and should continue to do so in the opening round of the Morris County Tournament. The Portland commit is a sniper from distance as he has a quick release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Stack moves exceptionally well off the ball, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups. He has an underrated handle and is a strong rebounder for a guard. Stack’s shooting ability is something that will help Madison in the first round of the county tournament.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1269777" first="Ryan" last="Leskauskas"], 6’4 SF Chatham 2023</strong></p> <p>Leskauskas has been the driving force for Chatham this season and it should continue in the Morris County Tournament. The 6’4 wing is at his best attacking the basket as he is a good finisher and does not mind drawing contact. Leskauskas is more than just a slasher as he can score in the mid-range and has a good shooting stroke. He is an underrated rebounder and moves well within the flow of the offense. Leskauskas is looking to continue his strong play for Chatham as they look to make a deep run in the county tournament.</p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="931029" first="Chase" last="Clarke"], 6’5 SF Newark Academy 2022</b></p> <p>Clarke has been playing at a high level in his last couple of games as he has two 20-20 games in his last two games. The 6’5 forward has a strong frame which he uses to get position down low and finish around the basket. Clarke has the athleticism to throw down highlight reels dunks and is capable of knocking down open jumpers. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the athleticism to defend multiple positions. Clarke and <strong>Brendon Oliver</strong> are a pair of talented wings who should make an impact during the county tournament.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1013110" first="Nick" last="Schroeder"], 6’1 CG Nutley 2022</strong></p> <p>Schroeder has been the go-to guy for Nutley all season long and should continue to do so in the county tournament. The York College commit has a good shooting stroke and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Schroeder is more than just a shooter as he can also finish around the basket and does not mind drawing contact. He moves his feet on the defensive end and is capable of running the offense in a pinch. Schroeder is a gritty guard prospect who should make plays for Nutley in the opening round of the Essex County Tournament.</p> <p><strong>Zach McFarland, 6’0 PG West Morris 2022</strong></p> <p>McFarland has been leading the charge for the Wolf Pack this season as they look to defend their county title. The 6’0 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get past his defender and finish around the basket. McFarland does not mind drawing contact and is a good shooter from distance. He is an underrated passer and plays with quick hands on the defensive end. McFarland’s ability to run the offense is key for West Morris in the opening round of the Morris County Tournament.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1206522" first="Asan" last="Jones"], 6’3 CG Eagle Academy 2023</strong></p> <p><strong>Ersin Ologun, 6’5 SF Hanover Park 2022</strong></p> <p><strong>Al-Shatir Shells, G/F Shabazz 2022</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1269778" first="Zach" last="Evenchick"], 6’4 SF Millburn 2022</strong></p> <p><strong>Brendan Cox, SF/PF Randolph 2022</strong></p>