2025 Prospects to Watch in Essex County Quarterfinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>County tournament play is in full swing as teams are looking to take home the county title. The Essex County Tournament quarterfinals is on Saturday with players looking to make a big mark on the game, especially in the 2025 class. Here are the 2025 prospects to watch in the Essex County Tournament quarterfinals.</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</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foster has had a big junior season, leading the Lions in points, assists and steals. The 6'4 forward has a good handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finish around the basket. Foster uses his size to see over his defender and shoots the ball with confidence from behind the arc. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and makes plays on the defensive end. Foster is a versatile forward prospect who should make plays on both ends of the floor on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411621' first='Myles' last='Blackley'], 6'4 SG Immaculate Conception</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackley has the potential to have a big Saturday with his ability to score inside and out. The lanky 6'4 guard has a nice release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Blackley is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim and finish around the basket. He moves well without the ball in his hands and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Blackley is a long, guard prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help his game in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411675' first='David' last='Johnson'], 6'1 SG St. Benedict's</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson has had a big 2023-24 season as he's shown the ability to run the offense. The 6'1 guard has a tight handle and lightning quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and can finish in a variety of ways around the basket. Johnson can also score in the mid-range and finds his open teammates in the halfcourt. He also has the ability to play off the ball and uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense. Johnson is a speedy, lead guard prospect whose ability to make plays with the ball in his hands will be key on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339332' first='Carlyle' last='Adams'], 6'4 W East Orange</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adams has had a breakout junior season as he leads the Jaguars in scoring. The 6'4 wing has a nice shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and sets his feet before he shoots. Adams rises up over smaller defenders in the halfcourt and finishes nicely around the basket. He works hard for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to make an impact on the defensive end. Adams is a long, wing prospect who should continue to raise his stock on Saturday with his play at both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823214' first='Shelton' last='Colwell'], 6'5 W Arts</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colwell has made a big impact in his debut season for the Jaguars as he tops the team in scoring. The Columbia transfer attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong at the rim and is unafraid of contact. Colwell can also score in the mid-range and sets good screens in the halfcourt. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is an underrated defender. Colwell has three double-doubles this season and is looking to add his fourth on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dylan Guzzardo, 6'0 SG Seton Hall Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mohamed Swaray, G Newark Collegiate</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411664' first='Malcolm' last='Bragg'], 6'3 SF Newark Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1559019' first='Akeem' last='Langevine'], 6'6 PF Immaculate Conception</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339149' first='Casper' last='Pohto'], 6'3 SG St. Benedict's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->