2025 Prospects to Watch in County/Conference Semis

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state tournament is almost here as the opening round tips off on January 21. Conference and county semifinals are underway and they should be exciting games to watch. The junior class has been making plays all season long and it should continue in the conference tournament. Here are the 2025 prospects to watch in the county and conference semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1786395' first='Luke' last='Schorr'], 6'3 SG Union Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schorr has provided a spark for the Vikings all season as he has cemented himself as the team's top shooter. The 6'3 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Schorr moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He can also put the ball on the floor and slides his feet on defense. Schorr is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets in the Union County Tournament semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339158' first='Bohdan' last='Biekietov'], 6'8 PF Montgomery</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Biekietov has been a force down low for the Cougars as he's shown his ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor. The 6'8 forward has a nice touch around the basket and can elevate above the rim for dunks. Biekietov has a solid face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and can knock down jumpers in the mid-range. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and influences shots around the basket. Biekietov is a physical forward prospect who should have a big game in the Somerset County Tournament semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919190' first='Xavier' last='Cuevas'], 5'10 PG Paterson Eastside</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cuevas has been running the Ghosts' offense effectively all season and it should continue in the county semifinals. The 5'10 guard rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure and threads passes to open teammates. Cuevas uses his handle to blow by his man and finishes nicely around the basket. He has the ability to play off the ball as well and plays tough on-ball defense. Cuevas is a gritty, lead guard prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor for the Ghosts in the Passaic County Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1557545' first='Cameron' last='McRae'], 5'10 PG Elizabeth</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McRae has been making plays all season for the Minutemen and should continue it in the Union County semifinals. The 5'10 guard has a clean release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. McRae is more than just a shooter as he also has a tight handle and can finish in a variety of ways around the basket. He is a solid passer and gets deflections on the defensive end. McRae is a scoring point guard who will be one to watch in the county semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456864' first='Myles' last='Parker'], 6'7 SG Rutgers Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker is one of the more intriguing prospects in the class with his combination of size and shooting. The 6'7 lefty has a good release on his jumper as he wastes little motion and sets his feet before he shoots. Parker can also put the ball on the floor and rises up over smaller defenders in the mid-range. He moves well without the ball in his hands and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Parker is a lanky, wing prospect whose ability to stretch the floor will be key for the Argonauts in the Somerset County semifinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1943563' first='Zach' last='Patteta'], 6'5 PF Watchung Hills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411644' first='Z'yaire' last='Simmons'], 6'5 SF Paterson Kennedy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Rubino, 6'3 SF Wayne Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Ketschke, W Cranford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1547474' first='Yaw' last='Ansong'], 6'11 C Union Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->