Who were the Stars of the State Semifinals?

Joe Esquivel-Murphy March 3, 2023 @ 08:41 AM

<p>The state tournament is coming to a close with the state finals happening on Friday and Saturday. The Group 2 and Group 4 state semifinals were on Thursday with Manasquan and Egg Harbor advancing to Rutgers to play for the state title. Here are the stars of the State semifinals.</p>   <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1773072' first='Jay-Nelly' last='Reyes'], 6'1 G Egg Harbor 2023</strong></h2>   <p>Reyes had a monster game for the Eagles as he poured in a game-high 22 points to send them to the Group 4 State final. The 6'1 guard attacked the basket with a purpose as he finished strong around the basket and was unafraid of drawing contact. Reyes showed creativity and confidence off the bounce as he nailed a big step-back jumper to beat the third quarter buzzer, which gave Egg Harbor a 38-36 lead. He played with great instincts and anticipation on the defensive end, as he was constantly getting steals and forcing turnovers. Reyes is a two-way guard prospect who will be one to watch in the Group 4 State final.</p>   <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411404' first='Darius' last='Adams'], 6'4 SG Manasquan 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Adams had a strong game for the Warriors as he made critical plays down the stretch at both ends of the floor. The 6'4 guard was able to get to his spot on the floor with ease and rose up with confidence on his jumper. Adams used his handle to get into the paint and finished in a number of ways around the basket. He moved his feet on the defensive end and took a charge with under a minute left to help seal the win. Adams is a talented guard prospect who is hoping to lead Manasquan to the Group 2 State final on Saturday.</p>   <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411627' first='Jamir' last='McNeil'], 6'0 CG Middle Township 2025</strong></h2>   <p>McNeil battled foul trouble, but that did not stop him from having a good all-around game for the Panthers. The 6'0 guard was aggressive off the bounce as he was able to get into the paint consistently and finish at the rim. McNeil knocked down a jumper from behind the arc and made good passes to his teammates in the half court. He used his length to make a difference on the defensive end and ripped down rebounds on both ends of the floor. McNeil is a two-way guard prospect who should only continue to get better as his varsity career progresses.</p>   <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1547457' first='Kabrien' last='Goss'], 5'4 PG Trenton 2024</strong></h2>   <p>Goss made big plays for the Tornadoes throughout the game as he kept them in the game with clutch shots. The 5'4 guard has a lightning quick release on his jumper as he buried four shots from behind the arc. Goss showed off his tight handle as he was able to get into the paint and finished through contact at the rim late in the game. He used his quick hands on the defensive end to get steals and pushed the pace in transition. Goss is a lightning-quick floor general who makes plays with the ball in his hands.</p>   <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1017198' first='DJ' last='Germann'], 5'11 PG Egg Harbor 2023</strong></h2>   <p>Germann was a steady presence for the Eagles as he helped engineer their offense in the Group 4 State semifinals. The 5'11 guard was tough to stop off the bounce as he lived in the paint and finished nicely around the basket. Germann was unafraid of drawing contact and played with composure throughout the game. He played good on-ball defense and showed the ball ability to play off the ball as well. Germann has been playing at a high level for Egg Harbor all season long and is looking to continue it in the Group 4 State final.</p>   <h2><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213557' first='Ryan' last='Frauenheim'], 5'9 PG Manasquan 2024</strong></p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1273928' first='Bubba' last='McNeil'], 5'9 PG Middle Township 2024</strong></p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1150281' first='Antwan' last='Bridgett'], 5'9 PG Trenton 2023</strong></p>   <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1150538' first='Jamil' last='Wilkins'], 6'1 SG Egg Harbor 2023</strong></p>   <p><strong>Jack Dettlinger, 6'4 W Manasquan 2023</strong></p>

The state tournament is coming to a close with the state finals happening on Friday and Saturday. The Group 2 and Group 4 state semifinals were on Thursday with Manasquan and Egg Harbor advancing to Rutgers to play for the state title. Here are the stars of the State semifinals.