North Jersey 2024 Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 season proved to be a breakout year for several players throughout North Jersey. Today we feature some players who made a name for themselves as juniors and are now set to be game changers and program leaders as seniors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466442' first='Kaiyri' last='Barkley']</strong> | 6'1" | G | East Orange Campus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barkley followed up what was a good sophomore year with a breakout junior season. He showed poise in the backcourt and solid ballhandling skills. He's a tough guard with a quick step and can finish at the basket. A multi level scorer with good form on his shot, he also causes turnovers on the defensive end. Went over 20pts on 9 occasions last year, including 26 vs Newark East Side and 25 vs Montclair. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407079' first='Ka'Juan' last='Gee']</strong> | 6'0" | G | Paterson Charter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gee came over from Manchester Regional and provided a spark as Charter needed to recover from heavy graduation losses and inexperience. While Gee is primarily a slasher who can get to the bucket off the bounce and play through contact in the paint, he's also an efficient mid-range shooter. Gee will continue to rise up our rankings this summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='2078569' first='Jersey' last='Force']. He had 22 against a talented Elmwood Park squad last year as a top game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DeAngelo Hibbert</strong> | 6'4" | F | Paterson Charter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hibbert emerged as an inside-outside option for Paterson Charter in a solid junior year. He's a confident player attacking the rim and is active on defense. He's got a nice pull up jumper and can hit shots from deep. Hibbert is a college prospect and showcased his skills when he went for 25 against a talented St Mary's of Rutherford team and 21 vs Rutherford High.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1153952' first='Eunique' last='Rink']</strong> | 6'8" | F | Payne Tech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top big men in Essex County's 2024 class, Rink is a solid physical post player. He can finish strong around the rim on offense and is also one of the top shot blockers in the state. His imposing presence makes him a frontcourt prospect who could earn a scholarship with a big senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407064' first='Michaelangelo' last='Oberti']</strong> | 6'9" | F | Morris Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A skilled and refined big man who continues to grow into his frame. Oberti can run the floor well for a player his size and also can move off the ball. He's a tough player in the post and has a nice understanding of fundamentals of basketball. He'll be the man at Morris next year. He had an outstanding junior season, including big games vs Union Catholic(31&amp;15), Roselle Catholic(17&amp;7) and Paul VI(18&amp;19). If he replicates these performances in showcase games, a scholarship offer isn't out of the question. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->