2025 Tri-County Conference Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tryouts are only two weeks away, meaning high school basketball is right around the corner. The Tri-County Conference has teams that have the potential to make deep runs in the state tournament and will be an intriguing conference to watch. Here are the 2025 Tri-County Conference prospects to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1413231' first='Elijah' last='Crispin'], 5'10 PG Pitman</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crispin powered the Panthers to the South Jersey Group 1 title and is looking to do it again in 2024-25. The 5'10 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down jumpers in bunches. Crispin can also get into the paint off the dribble and is able to draw contact around the basket. He gets his teammates involved in the halfcourt and uses his instincts to get deflections on the defensive end. Crispin is a sharpshooting guard prospect who will be torching the nets from distance this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1949287' first='Kenny' last='Smith'], 5'11 CG Glassboro</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith's collegiate future lies on the gridiron, but he will still make plays on the gridiron. The 5'11 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and can finish through contact. Smith can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He pushes the pace nicely in transition and is a tough on-ball defender. Smith is a gritty guard prospect who will make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339301' first='Gevon' last='Conrad'], 5'11 PG Washington Township</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conrad poured in nearly 600 points last season and is looking to eclipse that mark in 2024-25. The 5'11 guard wastes little motion in his release and can shot either off the catch or bounce. Conrad is more than just a shooter as he can also to the rim off the bounce and finish around the basket. He is an underrated passer and is able to get deflections on the defensive end. Conrad had five 30-point games last season and is looking to go over that number in his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1943558' first='Asa' last='Wharton'], 6'1 CG Timber Creek</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wharton has the ability to play on and off the ball, which makes him an intriguing prospect to watch in the class. The 6'1 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get by his defender off the bounce and finishes nicely around the rim. Wharton can also score in the mid-range and rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt. He has the length to defend both backcourt spots and is an underrated passer. Wharton is a talented guard prospect whose ability to play on and off the ball will help his development in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339165' first='Jack' last='Mustaro'], 6'0 SG Gloucester Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mustaro has eclipsed 1,200 points in his varsity career and will add to his total in his senior season. The 6'0 guard has a clean release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Mustaro moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He is a solid rebounder and moves his feet on the defensive end. Mustaro had a pair of 30-point games last season and should eclipse that total in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->