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<p>Garden State basketball tryouts are about a month away, meaning the season is around the corner. The 2028 class hasn't played a minute of varsity basketball but are slated to make an impact early. Here are the 2028 Non-Public A prospects to track.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2349988' first='Michai' last='White'], 6'1 PG St. Benedict's</strong></h2>
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<p>White has the potential to slide into the starting lineup early with the departure of the team's top two scorers. The 6'1 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes in a number of ways around the rim. White can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He finds his open teammates in the halfcourt and gets deflections on the defensive end. White picked up an offer from Rider this summer and should pick up more over the course of the season.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504886' first='Malik' last='Moore'], 6'3 SG Union Catholic</strong></h2>
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<p>Moore joins a loaded Vikings squad that is looking to repeat as Union County champions. The 6'3 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and is unafraid of contact. Moore is more than just a slasher as he has a nice release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He moves well without the ball in his hands and has the length to defend multiple positions. Moore picked up a pair of D1 offers this summer and will be looking to expand his offer sheet this winter.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305481' first='Jaylen' last='Lewis'], 6'0 CG Don Bosco Prep</strong></h2>
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<p>Lewis has the ability to play either on or off the ball, which will help his development in a big way. The 6'0 guard has a sweet handle, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and can finish through contact. Lewis has a soft touch in the mid-range and wastes little motion in his release. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. Lewis is a skilled guard prospect who knows how to score the ball in multiple ways.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504896' first='William' last='Brunson'], 6'2 SF Rutgers Prep</strong></h2>
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<p>Brunson can also play in the backcourt, which makes him a prospect to track this offseason. The 6'2 wing knows how to get to his spot on the floor and can finish in multiple ways around the basket. Brunson uses his size to see over his defender and sets his feet before he shoots. He moves well without the ball in his hands and works for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Brunson is a tough, wing prospect who is joining a talented Argonauts squad that is looking to make another deep run in the state tournament.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405359' first='Toussaint' last='Malukila'], 6'11 C Paul VI</strong></h2>
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<p>Malukila is the tallest prospect in the rankings, which makes him one to watch. The 6'11 post has a nice touch around the rim and finishes nicely around the basket. Malukila runs the floor hard and is developing his range on the offensive end. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and swats a ton of shots around the basket. Malukila is a lanky, post prospect whose ability to control the paint on both ends of the floor will help his game throughout the course of the season.</p>
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Garden State basketball tryouts are about a month away, meaning the season is around the corner. The 2028 class hasn't played a minute of varsity basketball but are slated to make an impact early. Here are the 2028 Non-Public A prospects to track.
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