2024 Transfers to Watch This Season
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The summer is flying by as August is right around the corner. Transfers are a part of every high school basketball season and this offseason was no different. Here are the 2024 transfers to watch this upcoming season. Deuce Jones…
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Continue ReadingThe summer is flying by as August is right around the corner. Transfers are a part of every high school basketball season and this offseason was no different. Here are the 2024 transfers to watch this upcoming season.
Deuce Jones Deuce Jones 6'1" | PG College Achieve | 2024 State #221 Nation NJ , 6’1 PG College Achieve
Jones is one of the top available lead guards in the 2024 class and should put it on display this season. The St. Thomas Aquinas transfer is a blur in the open floor as he accelerates past defenders to finish around the basket. Jones is unafraid of contact and can hit tough shots on the perimeter. He uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense and can get his teammates involved in the halfcourt. Jones is a talented, lead guard prospect who makes plays with the ball in his hands.
Jaden Kelly Jaden Kelly 6'4" | SG Roselle Catholic | 2024 State NJ , 6’4 SG Roselle Catholic
Kelly is a prospect to track in the class with his ability to stretch the floor. The St. Thomas Aquinas transfer has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Kelly moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He slides his feet on the defensive end and is an underrated rebounder. Kelly is a three-and-D prospect whose ability to knock down jumpers from deep will help his stock in a big way.
Eric Ihekwaba Eric Ihekwaba 6'10" | C Blair Academy | 2024 State NJ , 6’10 C Blair Academy
Ihekwaba is a physical post player who should make his presence felt at both ends of the floor. The Montverde Academy transfer knows how to get position down low and has a good touch around the basket. Ihekwaba runs the floor hard and sets hard screens in the half court. He elevates for rebounds at both ends of the floor and swats almost everything around the rim. Ihekwaba’s ability to control the paint at both ends is something that will help his development over the course of the season.
Elijah Peters Elijah Peters 6'3" | CG Union Catholic | 2024 State NJ , 6’3 CG Union Catholic
Peters joins a Vikings squad that needs a scoring punch in the backcourt after graduating their top three scorers. The JP Stevens transfer is at his best attacking the basket as he is a strong finisher around the rim and can hit shots through contact. Peters uses his quick first step and handle to beat his defender off the bounce and can also score in the mid-range. He is a strong rebounder for a guard and has the athleticism to defend both backcourt spots. Peters is a high-scoring guard prospect who will be one to watch in Union County this season.
Semaj Bethea Semaj Bethea 5'10" | PG Camden | 2024 State NJ , 5’10 PG Camden
Bethea slots into the backcourt for the High as the Panthers look to recapture the Group 2 title. The St. Augustine transfer has a good handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finish around the rim. Bethea has a good touch on his free throws and can knock down open jumpers from distance. He is a good passer and moves his feet on the defensive end. Bethea’s ability to run the offense is something that will help his stock in a big way over the next couple of months.
Other Prospects to Know:
Alijah Curry Alijah Curry 6'8" | PF Camden | 2024 State #314 Nation NJ , 6’8 PF Camden
William Syndor, 6’9 F Patrick School
Samir Thomas Samir Thomas 6'3" | CG Patrick School | 2024 State NJ , 6’3 CG College Achieve
Sam Tornabene Sam Tornabene 6'6" | SF St. Mary's Rutherford | 2024 State NJ , 6’6 F St. Mary’s Rutherford
Bronson Schmidt-Uili, 6’10 C Olympus Prep