Metro Classic Day 4 Standouts
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The Metro Classic was filled with talent over the past four days as teams from all over the country convened at the RWJ Barnabas Center. The final day was filled with talent as prospects stood out throughout. Here are the…
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Continue ReadingThe Metro Classic was filled with talent over the past four days as teams from all over the country convened at the RWJ Barnabas Center. The final day was filled with talent as prospects stood out throughout. Here are the day 4 standouts from the Metro Classic.
Samar Abdullah Samar Abdullah 5'11" | PG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State NJ , 6’0 PG St. Thomas Aquinas 2022
The Trojans suffered their first loss of the season against the George School, but that was not because of Abdullah’s play in the back court. The 6’0 guard was key to their success in the first half as he knocked down three triples, including a half-courter to beat the buzzer. Abdullah handled the ball nicely in the backcourt and moved nicely without the ball. He slid his feet well on the defensive end and worked well with lead guard Adam Silas Adam Silas 6'2" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State NJ . Abdullah’s play in the backcourt is key as St. Thomas Aquinas looks to make a deep run in the state tournament.
Christian Bliss, 6’3 PG George School 2024
Bliss was key to the George School’s victory over St. Thomas Aquinas as he sparked the comeback in the second half. The 6’3 guard played with confidence as he was able to get to his spot and able to rise up over his defender to get his shot off. Bliss has a tight handle, which he used to get to the rim. He was able to draw contact on a consistent basis and got some deflections on the defensive end. Bliss is a talented guard prospect who should continue to have big games as the season progresses for the George School.
Scott Gyimesi Scott Gyimesi 6'6" | SF Rumson Fair-Haven | 2022 State NJ , 6’6 SF Rumson-Fair Haven 2022
Gyimesi may have started the game slow against Arts, but was key to the Bulldogs’ come from behind victory over Arts. The Tufts commit has a nice touch around the basket and used his body to get to his spot on the floor. Gyimesi has a good handle and was able to draw contact with consistency. He ripped down rebounds on both ends of the floor and made very few poor decisions with the ball in his hands. Gyimesi has been the go-to guy for Rumson-Fair Haven all season and should continue to put up big numbers for them with the Shore Conference Tournament right around the corner.
Pete Meixner Pete Meixner 5'11" | PG Westfield | 2023 State NJ , 5’11 PG Westfield 2023
Meixner had key plays for the Blue Devils over the course of the game, especially when Sean Logan Sean Logan 6'10" | PF Westfield | 2022 State NJ fouled out halfway through the fourth quarter. The 5’11 lead guard used his handle effectively as he was able to get the offense running. Meixner hit a key layup to beat the first quarter buzzer and was not sped up by St. Joe’s Prep’s press. He got deflections on the defensive end and moved well off the ball. Meixner’s play in the backcourt is something that will be key for Westfield as the postseason approaches.
Jorge & Guillermo Diaz, 7’0 PF IMG Academy Prep 2022
The Diaz brothers were unstoppable as the Patrick School National had no answer for them. The lanky 7-footers finished strong around the basket as they threw down thunderous dunks during the game. They both have nice releases on their jumpers, showing the ability to stretch the floor. Their length made it tough for the Celtics to get good looks around the basket and they skied for rebounds on both ends. The Diaz brothers are talented stretch four prospects who should continue to play well for the Ascenders as the season progresses.
Other Prospects to Know:
Mitchell Holmes Mitchell Holmes 6'10" | PF Phelps School | 2023 PA , 6’10 SF/PF Phelps School 2023
Tristen Guillouette, 6’9 C St. Joe’s Prep 2024
Faquir Mosley, 5’11 PG Arts 2023
Amaan Sandu, 7’1 C First Love Christian 2022
Starrell Hearns Starrell Hearns 6'2" | SG Patrick School National | 2022 State NJ , 6’2 SG Patrick School National 2022