2026 Central Jersey Guard Prospects to Watch
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The state tournament is drawing closer as there is less than two weeks left in January. The 2026 class has been making an impact on the hardwood this season and it should continue in the postseason. Here are the 2026…
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Continue ReadingThe state tournament is drawing closer as there is less than two weeks left in January. The 2026 class has been making an impact on the hardwood this season and it should continue in the postseason. Here are the 2026 Central Jersey guard prospects to watch.
Jayden Hodge Jayden Hodge 6'5" | SG St. Rose | 2026 State NJ , 6’5 SG St. Rose
Hodge is one of the top 2026 prospects in the Garden State and should continue to put it on display during the postseason runs. The lanky 6’5 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finish around the rim. Hodge uses his size to see over his defender and can find his open teammates in the halfcourt. He can push the ball up the floor in transition and can defend multiple positions on the floor. Hodge is a talented guard prospect who will make plays at both ends of the floor over the next couple of weeks.
Jebron Harris Jebron Harris 6'4" | SF College Achieve Charter | 2026 State NJ , 6’4 W College Achieve
Harris has shown the ability to play both spots on the perimeter, making him an intriguing prospect to watch in the class. The 6’4 wing has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Harris moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He slides his feet on the defensive end and is an underrated rebounder. Harris is a sharpshooting guard prospect whose ability to torch the nets from distance will help his stock in a big way.
Ethan Lin Ethan Lin 6'3" | PG Montgomery | 2026 State NJ , 6’3 PG Montgomery
Lin has been a key part of the Cougars’ offense this season as they are 10-1 so far. The 6’3 guard uses his handle to create space from his defender and can finish through contact around the rim. Lin is more than just a slasher as he can also knock down jumpers from behind the arc and sets his feet before he shoots. He has the length to defend both backcourt spots and has the potential to play off the ball as well. Lin is a long, point guard prospect who should continue to make plays for Montgomery this season.
Isaiah Gore Isaiah Gore 6'2" | PG Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy | 2026 State NJ , 6’2 PG Trenton Catholic
Gore has been a steady presence in the Iron Mikes’ backcourt over the last two seasons , which has helped his development. The 6’2 guard attacks the basket strong as he finishes well around the basket and is unafraid of drawing contact. Gore can also score in the mid-range and rises up with confidence on his jumper. He uses his length to get deflections on the defensive end and is an underrated rebounder. Gore has the ability to have a big February with his ability to get to the rim and score.
Tyler Hammond Tyler Hammond 6'0" | CG Trenton Catholic Academy | 2026 State NJ , 5’10 CG Trenton Catholic
Like Gore, Hammond has provided stability in the backcourt, which has helped his game in a big way. The 5’10 guard has a good shooting stroke and can bury triples in bunches. Hammond is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish in a variety of ways around the basket. He has the potential to run the offense at times and moves well without the ball in his hands. Hammond has eclipsed double digits in each of his last six games and should continue to put up numbers like that for the rest of January and into February.