Under the Radar Union County Tournament Players to Watch

County tournament time is here as they are either in full swing or are just getting announced. Union County just released their bracket with defending champion Roselle Catholic as the top seed, while last year’s finalist Elizabeth claimed the second seed. The tournament should be full of excitement, as under the radar players should make a big impact. Here are the under the radar players to watch in the Union County Tournament.

Richard Brisco Richard Brisco 6'8" | C Hillcrest Prep | 2024 State AZ , 6’8 PF Roselle Catholic 2024

Brisco has been a solid contributor for the Lions this season as the first big man off the bench and should have a big Union County Tournament. The 6’8 forward is active on the defensive end as he uses his length to swat shots around the basket and can get deflections as well. Brisco works hard on the glass and knows how to get position down low. He has a nice touch around the basket and sets good screens in the half court. Brisco is a hard-working forward prospect whose ability to play in the post is something that will be key for Roselle Catholic in the postseason.

Jordan Torres Jordan Torres 6'4" | SF Elizabeth | 2025 State NJ , 6’4 SF Elizabeth 2025

Torres has come on strong for the Minutemen recently as he eclipsed double-digits in each of his last three games, including a 31-point performance against Pioneer Academy. The 6’4 wing has a nice release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry as he buried nine threes in a game. Torres moves well without a ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups. He is an underrated rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions. Torres’ ability to knock down jumpers from distance is somethin that will help his stock in a big way this postseason.

Elijah Butler Elijah Butler 6'4" | SG Linden | 2024 State NJ , 6’4 W Linden 2024

Butler does a little bit of everything for the Tigers as he makes an impact on both ends of the floor. The 6’4 lefty attacks the basket strong as he can finish around the basket and does not mind drawing contact. Butler moves well off the ball and gets to his spot on the floor. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to make plays on the defensive end. Butler is a two-way wing prospect whose ability to play at both ends of the floor will help his game in a big way this February.

Keyshawn Winchester Keyshawn Winchester 5'9" | PG Union Catholic | 2023 State NJ , 5’9 PG Union Catholic 2023

Winchester has been the Vikings’ leading scorer this season and his consistency in the backcourt has been key. The 5’9 guard has a good handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finish around the basket. Winchester has a nice touch on his floater and sets his feet before he shoots. He is an underrated passer and gets deflections on the defensive end. Winchester is a quick lead guard prospect who should have a strong Union County Tournament for Union Catholic.

Theo Sica Theo Sica 6'1" | SG Westfield | 2023 State NJ , 6’0 SG Westfield 2023

Sica paces the Blue Devils’ offense and should continue to have strong games for them in the postseason. The 6’0 guard has a smooth shooting stroke and sets his feet before he shoots. Sica moves well without the ball in his hands and can finish around the basket. He makes good decisions with the ball in his hands and gets steals on defense. Sica’s ability to hit threes and pass the ball is something that will be crucial for Westfield in the Union County tournament.

Other Players to Watch:

Riley Flood Riley Flood 6'2" | CG Union | 2023 State NJ , 6’3 CG Union 2023

Matt Nervi, 6’1 PG Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2023

Kanye Brown Kanye Brown 5'11" | PG Plainfield | 2023 State NJ , 5’10 PG Plainfield 2023

Myles Blackley Myles Blackley 6'3" | SG Immaculate Conception | 2025 State NJ , 6’4 SG Summit 2025

Gregory Jones II Gregory Jones II 6'0" | PG Oratory Prep | 2023 State NJ , 6’0 PG Oratory Prep 2023