2026 Group 4 Prospects to Watch
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The high school basketball season is coming closer as tryouts are a little over five weeks away. The 2026 class is set to make a big impact on the floor this season, especially in Group 4. Here are the 2026…
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Continue ReadingThe high school basketball season is coming closer as tryouts are a little over five weeks away. The 2026 class is set to make a big impact on the floor this season, especially in Group 4. Here are the 2026 Group 4 prospects to watch.
Ethan Lin Ethan Lin 6'3" | PG Montgomery | 2026 State NJ , 6’3 PG Montgomery
Lin is one of the mots intriguing guard prospects in the class with his combination of size, length and skill. The 6’3 guard has a good handle, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and finish around the basket. Lin can thread passes to teammates in the halfcourt and rises up nicely on his jumper. He has the ability to play off the ball as well and has the length to defend both backcourt spots. Lin is a crafty, lead guard prospect who will be one to watch throughout the season.
Micah Pierce Micah Pierce 6'3" | SG Paterson Kennedy | 2026 State NJ , 6’3 SG Paterson Kennedy
Pierce had a solid debut season for the Knights and should carry it over into his second season. The 6’3 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Pierce moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end and is a solid rebounder. Pierce’s ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his stock in a big way this season.
Jehki Burnam Jehki Burnam 6'4" | SF Linden | 2026 State NJ , 6’4 SF Linden
Burnam is primed for a big sophomore season with his ability to score inside and out. The 6’4 wing has a good shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and sets his feet before he shoots. Burnam can also put the ball on the floor and finish through contact around the basket. He has the length to defend multiple positions and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Burnam is a shooting, wing prospect whose ability to get to the rim will help his game nicely this winter.
Jaden Mason Jaden Mason 6'0" | PG Paterson Kennedy | 2026 State NJ , 6’0 PG Paterson Kennedy
Mason will have the ball in his hands more as a sophomore, which will help his development in 2023-24. The 6’0 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get into the lane and finish around the basket. Mason plays with good floor vision as he can find open teammates in the halfcourt and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. He uses his quick hands to get deflections and pushes the pace well in transition. Mason’s ability to run the offense is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.
Louis Galasso Louis Galasso 5'11" | PG Cherokee | 2026 State NJ , 5’11 PG Cherokee
Galasso also has the ability to play off the ball, making him one of the more intriguing prospects in South Jersey. The 5’11 lefty has a clean release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Galasso is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He has a nice handle and is an underrated defender. Galasso is a sharpshooting guard prospect who has the potential to torch the nets this season.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Justin Bethea Justin Bethea 5'11" | CG Paterson Eastside | 2026 State NJ , 5’11 CG Paterson Eastside
Kareem Anthony Jr. Kareem Anthony Jr. 5'9" | PG Elizabeth | 2026 State NJ , 5’9 PG Elizabeth
Sam Jones Sam Jones PG Sayreville | 2026 State NJ , PG Sayreville
Matt Mikulka Matt Mikulka 5'9" | PG East Brunswick | 2026 State NJ , 5’9 PG East Brunswick
Cam Vick Cam Vick 5'9" | PG East Brunswick | 2026 State NJ , 5’9 PG East Brunswick