Newark Live High School Showcase: Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school live period is in full swing with prospects trying to impress in front of college coaches. The Newark Live High School Showcase has strong performances as they looked to improve their stock. Here are the standouts from the Newark Live High School Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1413217' first='Nasir' last='Hudson'], 6'1 SG Hackensack 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudson had a strong game as he was able to put his skillset on display throughout. The 6'1 guard attacked the rim strong as he was able to get into the paint off the bounce and finish. Hudson moved well without the ball in his hands and shot the ball with confidence. He slid his feet on the defensive end and was able to push the pace in transition. Hudson's ability to get to the rim and finish is something that will help his stock nicely this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1565225' first='Craig' last='Belfield'], 6'3 SF Payne Tech 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Belfield had a big performance as he made plays at both ends of the floor. The 6'3 wing used his handle effectively as he beat his defender off the bounce and finished through contact. Belfield made good passes in transition as he was able to help the Lions start the fast break and get easy points in transition. He ripped down rebounds on both ends of the floor and used his length to create an impact on the defensive end. Belfield's stock should continue to rise with more performances like that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1413224' first='Robert' last='Foster'], 6'4 SF Payne Tech 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foster had a solid performance as he put his versatility on display throughout the game. The 6'4 wing made good passes during the night as he was able to find open teammates in both the halfcourt and transition. Foster attacked the basket strong and and was unafraid of contact in the paint. He set his feet before he shot and moved well without the ball in his hands. Foster's versatility is something that will help his game out during the summer months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344521' first='Micah' last='Gordon'], 5'10 PG Plainfield 2027</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gordon was one of the youngest players at the event, but that didn't stop him from making his mark on the floor. The 5'10 guard played with poise with the ball in his hands as he wasn't rattled by on-ball pressure. Gordon used his handle to get into the rim and finished nicely in the paint. He played tough on-ball defense as he was unafraid of mixing it up with older players and made it tough for his man to get to his spot on the floor. Gordon is a young lead guard prospect to watch as his game will continue to grow over the years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107962' first='Damir' last='Shelley'], 5'8 PG Hackensack 2024</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shelley made plays with the ball in his hands as he helped the Comets take home the victory. The 5'8 guard was electric off the bounce as he used his handle to blow by his defender and finished creatively around the rim. Shelley shot the ball with confidence from the perimeter and has a good release on his jumper. He was able to generate turnovers on the defensive end and showed the ability to play off the ball at times. Shelley is a speedy lead guard prospect who has the potential to have a strong summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->