Under the Radar Olympic Conference Prospects to Track

Joe Esquivel-Murphy January 4, 2024 @ 09:24 AM

<p>The Olympic Conference might not have the most teams in it, but it has plenty of teams with the opportunity to make deep postseason runs. Here are the under the radar Olympic Conference prospects to track.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598870' first='Max' last='Portnoy'], 6'3 SG Eastern</strong></h2>   <p>Portnoy has done a little bit of everything for the Vikings, helping them to a 7-1 record in 2023-24. The 6'3 guard is at his best attacking the basket as he finishes strong around the rim and is unafraid of drawing contact. Portnoy uses his size to see over his defender and is a good passer. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and gets deflections on the defensive end. Portnoy is a versatile guard prospect whose ability to impact the game in a variety of ways will help his stock in a big way.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1943555' first='Quinn' last='Gibson'], 6'4 SF Cherry Hill West</strong></h2>   <p>Gibson has started the season strong as he already has four 20-point games. The 6'4 wing has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finish at the rim. Gibson has a nice release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He rips down rebounds at both ends of the floor and is an underrated passer. Gibson has the ability to put up points in bunches and should continue to do so over the next couple of months.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595770' first='Louis' last='Galasso'], 5'11 PG Cherokee</strong></h2>   <p>Galasso has established himself as the top scoring option for Cherokee this season and should continue to have big games for them in 2024. The 6'0 guard has a smooth 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 get to the rim. He moves well without the ball in his hands and slides his feet on defense. Galasso's ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his game throughout the course of the season.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335540' first='Jalen' last='Long'], 5'10 PG Camden Eastside</strong></h2>   <p>Long has been running the offense effectively for the Tigers as he's helped them start the season 5-1. The 5'10 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finish around the rim. Long can also score in the mid-range and threads passes to teammates in the halfcourt. He is a tough on-ball defender as he makes it tough for his man to get to his spot and generates turnovers with his quick hands. Long is a speedy, lead guard prospect who should continue to make plays at both ends of the floor this season.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339154' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas'], 6'4 W Paul VI</strong></h2>   <p>Thomas has been a steady presence on the floor for the Eagles as he's established himself as a consistent perimeter scorer. The 6'4 wing uses his handle to beat his defender off the bounce and can finish through contact around the rim. Thomas rises up nicely on his jumper and can also score in the mid-range. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Thomas poured in a career-high 34 points against Trenton Catholic and could have more games like that over the next couple of months.</p>

The Olympic Conference might not have the most teams in it, but it has plenty of teams with the opportunity to make deep postseason runs. Here are the under the radar Olympic Conference prospects to track.