2027 Bergen County Prospects to Track

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>September is around the corner, meaning the new school year is almost here. Bergen County is filled with talent and will be one to watch throughout the course of the season, especially in the 2027 class. Here are the 2027 Bergen County prospects to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202019' first='Alex' last='Mazzella'], 5'8 PG St. Joseph (Mont.)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mazzella had a strong spring and summer and should carry it over into the winter. The 5'8 guard plays with composure on the ball as he rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure. Mazzella threads passes to open teammates in the halfcourt and finishes in a variety of ways around the basket. He sets his feet before he shoots and plays with good anticipation on the defensive end. Mazzella is a true floor general whose ability to run the offense effectively will help stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344533' first='Chaz' last='Gray'], 6'4 SF St. Joseph (Mont.)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gray has the ability to play either forward position, making him a prospect to track this season. The 6'4 forward has a solid handle, which he uses to get to the rim off the bounce and can finish through contact. Gray moves well without the ball in hands and is an underrated passer. He works hard for rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Gray is a physical forward prospect whose ability to impact the game in the paint at both ends of the floor will help his development throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201964' first='Elijah' last='Caldwell'], 5'6 PG St. Mary's Rutherford</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caldwell will have the ball in his hands more this season, which will help his game. The 5'6 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get past his defender and finish around the basket. Caldwell can also score in the mid-range and wastes little motion on his release. He finds his open teammates in the halfcourt and uses his quick hands to get steals on the defensive end. Caldwell is a dynamic, lead guard prospect whose ability to make plays with the in his hands will make him one to watch throughout 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347952' first='Jahlil' last='Owusu'], 6'2 CG Bergen Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owusu should get more touches on the offensive end this season, which will help his stock throughout the season. The 6'2 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes nicely around the basket. Owusu moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He has the length to defend both guard spots and pushes the pace nicely in transition. Owusu's ability to play on and off the ball is something that will help his stock in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2202029' first='Luka' last='Kuqo'], 6'7 PF Ridgewood</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kuqo is an intriguing prospect to track this season and will be one to watch throughout the season. The 6'7 forward knows how to get position down low and has a good touch around the basket. Kuqo sets strong screens in the halfcourt and rolls hard to the basket. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his size to influence shots around the basket. Kuqo is a hard-working forward prospect whose ability to control the paint will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->