Hilltoppers Media Day: Standouts

Joe Esquivel-Murphy April 14, 2023 @ 11:38 AM

<p>The spring AAU season is in full swing as teams are getting prepared for the live period. The Hilltoppers had their media day on Thursday as some players put up a standout performance. Here are the top standouts from the Hilltoppers Media Day.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1413224' first='Robert' last='Foster'], 6'3 SF Payne Tech 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Foster had a standout performance at the media day as he put his game on full display. The 6'3 wing was comfortable leading the break and made smart passes to open teammates in the half court. Foster finished through contact around the basket and set his feet before he shot. He fought for rebounds on both ends of the floor and moved his feet on the defensive end. Foster is a versatile wing prospect who should have a strong spring if continues to play like he did at media day.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1565225' first='Craig' last='Belfield'], 6'3 SG St. Thomas Aquinas 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Belfield had a big day at the media day as he showed his ability to make plays on the perimeter. The 6'3 wing has a smooth release on his jumper and made opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. Belfield did more than just shoot as he also put the ball the ball on the floor and finished nicely around the rim. He used his length to make plays on the defensive end and moved well without the ball in his hands. Belfield's ability to shoot the ball from distance is something that will help his stock in a big way this spring.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1775140' first='Jamiko' last='Smith'], 5'10 PG Hackensack 2026</strong></h2>   <p>Smith had a great showing as he ran the show for the 15U squad. The 5'10 lefty attacked the basket with a purpose as defenders couldn't keep him out of the lane. Smith finished nicely at the rim and was able to get to his spot on the floor throughout the game. He pushed the pace in transition and was able to get deflections on defense. Smith is a speedy floor general whose ability to finish around the rim will help his game throughout the spring and summer.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466430' first='Asher' last='Bradley'], 5'11 PG Oratory Prep 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Bradley played up with the 17U team during the media day and stood out throughout the night. The 5'11 guard used his handle effectively to create space from his defender and was able to get into the paint. Bradley rarely forced the issue when the ball was in his hands and shot the ball with confidence on his jumper. He showed the ability to play off the ball and moved his feet on the defensive end. Bradley is a poised, floor general who should make plays during the spring and summer.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342638' first='Jaden' last='Brown'], 5'9 PG Bergen Catholic 2026</strong></h2>   <p>Brown rose his stock in a big way during the Hilltoppers media day as he made plays with the ball in his hands. The 5'9 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and showed the ability to shoot either off the catch or bounce. Brown ran the offense effectively and was able to get into the paint consistently. He got deflections on the defensive end and found his teammates nicely in the half court. Brown's ability to shoot the ball from distance is something that will help his stock in a big way during the spring.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2>   <p><strong>Kyle Sunga, 6'0 G Passaic Tech 2024</strong></p>   <p><strong>Devin Clark, 6'7 F/C Brentwood 2026</strong></p>   <p><strong>Matthew Ghaim, 6'4 F Rutgers Prep 2026</strong></p>   <p><strong>Jaylan Johnson, 5'10 PG 2025</strong></p>   <p><strong>Jackson Burke, 6'6 W Dwight Englewood 2024</strong></p>

The spring AAU season is in full swing as teams are getting prepared for the live period. The Hilltoppers had their media day on Thursday as some players put up a standout performance. Here are the top standouts from the Hilltoppers Media Day.