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Prep Hoops New Jersey Expo: Team 5 Evaluations

Prep Hoops New Jersey Expo: Team 5 Evaluations
Mickey Parrella
Mickey Parrella
October 14, 2024 @ 04:45 PM
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RJ Mack
RJ Mack 6'2" | SF/SG | 2026
NJ
Justin Olivo
Justin Olivo 5'10" | PG | 2026
NJ
Brandon Johnson
Brandon Johnson 6'5" | SG/SF | 2027
NJ
Liam Washbourne
Liam Washbourne 6'1" | SG | 2027
NJ
Rj Annecchini
Rj Annecchini 5'6" | PG | 2027
NJ
Michael Sullivan
Michael Sullivan 6'5" | PF | 2026
NJ
Tyler DiGraci
Tyler DiGraci 6'4" | SF | 2025
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past Saturday at the Wayne Police Athletic League in Wayne, New Jersey, Prep Hoops held their first-ever Expo showcase in the state of New Jersey. 45 plus prospects from all over Northeast, came to compete against each other in 3 v 3 and 5 v 5 scrimmaging to put their talent, effort, and demeanor on display to talent evaluators, like myself, in attendance. There was talent abound on all six teams, but without further ado, here are the Team 5 evaluations!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1602853"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670d657fd2722"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1602853' first='Tyler' last='DiGraci'] stood out on the floor for his basketball IQ that he displayed during the scrimmages. He was making long-range deep passes that pushed the pace for his team's offense while also making solid reads in the half-court that boosted the overall production offensively for the squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2507142"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670d657fd27b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2507142' first='Liam' last='Washbourne'] was hitting shots all over the hardwood on the offensive end. It did not matter if it was a turnaround jumper in the mid-range or a three-point shot from beyond the arch, he was making all kinds of baskets and was very efficient doing it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2422381"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670d657fd2814"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2422381' first='Michael' last='Sullivan'] could get up in the half-court setting and displayed a sick dunk during the 3 v 3 scrimmaging. He also got to work in the paint by bodying up defenders for layups and even hitting a perimeter jumper off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573746"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670d657fd286e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2573746' first='Brandon' last='Johnson'] had moments from the paint and from the outside on the offensive end. He got into the post for turn-around shots and stretched the floor from three with a solid-looking jumper which helped space the floor for his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2622796"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670d657fd2940"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2622796' first='Justin' last='Olivo'] is a tough-minded point guard that many amazing moments during the duration of the afternoon. He was not afraid to take on contact at the basket and was finishing through that contact for buckets. Along with hitting some three-point shots and displaying a tight handle in the lane, he looked like a seasoned veteran on the court during big crucial moments that directly affected the outcome of his games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2623168"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670d657fd29f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2623168' first='RJ' last='Mack'] had some nice dribbling skills and looked good when moving on the fast break. He also rebounded the ball well and appeared smooth from an athletic standpoint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2485127"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670d657fd2a55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2485127' first='Rj' last='Annecchini'] had some quick passes that created opportunities for his teammates in the half-court. He also had some nice dribbling skills that stood out and could get past taller players easier than you may expect at only 5 ft 5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This past Saturday at the Wayne Police Athletic League in Wayne, New Jersey, Prep Hoops held their first-ever Expo showcase in the state of New Jersey. 45 plus prospects from all over Northeast, came to compete against each other in 3 v 3 and 5 v 5 scrimmaging to put their talent, effort, and demeanor on display to talent evaluators, like myself, in attendance. There was talent abound on all six teams, but without further ado, here are the Team 5 evaluations!

Tyler DiGraci

Tyler DiGraci

NJ
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Tyler
DiGraci SF
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
St Joe’s Metuchen
|
NJ
Prep Hoops New Jersey Expo: Team 5 Evaluations
Tyler DiGraci stood out on the floor for his basketball IQ that he displayed during the scrimmages. He...
Written by Mickey Parrella
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Tyler DiGraci

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State: New Jersey
School: St Joe’s Metuchen
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Liam Washbourne

Liam Washbourne

NJ
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Liam
Washbourne SG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Westfield
|
NJ
Prep Hoops New Jersey Expo: Team 5 Evaluations
Liam Washbourne was hitting shots all over the hardwood on the offensive end. It did not matter if...
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Liam Washbourne

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State: New Jersey
School: Westfield
Club: United NJ
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Michael Sullivan

Michael Sullivan

NJ
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Michael
Sullivan PF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
College of Achieve
|
NJ
Prep Hoops New Jersey Expo: Team 5 Evaluations
Michael Sullivan could get up in the half-court setting and displayed a sick dunk during the 3 v...
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Michael Sullivan

State: New Jersey
School: College of Achieve
Club: Jersey Force
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Brandon Johnson

Brandon Johnson

NJ
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2027
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Brandon
Johnson SG/SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Morris Catholic
|
NJ
Prep Hoops New Jersey Expo: Team 5 Evaluations
Brandon Johnson had moments from the paint and from the outside on the offensive end. He got into...
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Brandon Johnson

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State: New Jersey
School: Morris Catholic
Club: Legacy Elite (NJ)
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Justin Olivo

Justin Olivo

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Justin
Olivo PG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Paramus
|
NJ
Prep Hoops New Jersey Expo: Team 5 Evaluations
Justin Olivo is a tough-minded point guard that many amazing moments during the duration of the afternoon. He...
Written by Mickey Parrella
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Justin Olivo

State: New Jersey
School: Paramus
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RJ Mack

RJ Mack

NJ
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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RJ
Mack SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Verona
|
NJ
Prep Hoops New Jersey Expo: Team 5 Evaluations
RJ Mack had some nice dribbling skills and looked good when moving on the fast break. He also...
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RJ Mack

State: New Jersey
School: Verona
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Rj Annecchini

Rj Annecchini

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Rj
Annecchini PG
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Westwood
|
NJ
Prep Hoops New Jersey Expo: Team 5 Evaluations
Rj Annecchini had some quick passes that created opportunities for his teammates in the half-court. He also had...
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Rj Annecchini

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State: New Jersey
School: Westwood
Club: stack nj
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