Jersey Shore Predators Practice: Standout Performers

<p>The spring AAU season is right around the corner and teams are practicing to have big seasons. The Jersey Shore Predators had practice yesterday and there were multiple standouts throughout the practice. Here are the top standouts from the Jersey Shore Predators’ practice.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1150283" first="Nick" last="Valentino"], 6’0 PG Red Bank Regional 2023</strong></p> <p>Valentino had a strong showing at the practice, showing his ability to put the ball in the basket. The 6’0 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and knocked down several jumpers during the scrimmage sessions. Valentino did more than just shoot as he was also able to get into the paint and finish around the basket. He pushed the tempo when he had the ball in his hands and moved well off the ball. Valentino is a scoring guard prospect who should have a spring season for the Jersey Shore Predators.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1050398" first="Nick" last="Seeloch"], 5’10 PG Holmdel 2024</strong></p> <p>Seeloch made plays throughout the practice and it should carry over into the spring season. The 5’10 guard has a nice handle and was not fazed by on-ball pressure during the scrimmages. Seeloch made good decisions with the ball in his hands and has a nice shooting stroke. He was able to push the pace in transition and finished nicely around the rim. Seeloch is a true point guard prospect who will be making plays for the Jersey Shore Predators throughout the spring and summer.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1407255" first="James" last="Curley"], SG Monmouth Regional 2025</strong></p> <p>Curley had a standout performance at the practice as he showed his ability to impact the game on offense. The freshman guard is a knockdown shooter as he has a quick release and shoots the ball with confidence from distance. Curley moved exceptionally well off the ball, freeing himself up for open jumpers on the perimeter. He fought for rebounds on both ends of the floor and slid his feet on the defensive end. Curley’s ability to knock down shots from distance is something that will help his stock in a big way throughout the spring season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1269777" first="Ryan" last="Leskauskas"], 6’4 SF Chatham 2023</strong></p> <p>Lesauskas had a good showing at the practice and should have a big impact for the Jersey Shore Predators during the spring. The 6’4 forward has a strong frame, which he used to put himself in position to get rebounds at both ends of the floor. Lesauskas also showed his ability to play on the perimeter as he put the ball on the floor and knocked down jumpers from distance. He moved well without the ball and made very little bad decisions with the ball in his hands. Lesauskas is a skilled forward whose ability to play inside and out will help him throughout the spring and summer.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1273936" first="Daniel" last="Yarus"], 6’6 SF Spotswood 2024</strong></p> <p>Yarus had a solid showing at the practice and is an intriguing 2024 prospect to track for the Jersey Shore Predators. The 6’6 forward finished strong around the basket, including a couple of nice dunks throughout the practice. Yarus showed off his range as he knocked down jumpers from behind the arc and has a nice release on his jumper. He used his length to alter shots on the defensive end and fought for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Yarus is a lanky forward prospect whose skillset will help the Jersey Shore Predators in a big way during the spring and summer.</p>