2024 NJBCA Tip-Off Showcase Wing Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The New Jersey Basketball Coaches Association tipped off the 2024-2025 season with an opening showcase at Montgomery High School on Saturday December 14th with matchups that included some of the better programs throughout the state of New Jersey as well as some teams looking to make a statement this season. Throughout this article, we'll take a look at some guys at the wing position that stood out during opening weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1456864"],"_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-676cec3fae469"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Known for being threat from behind the three point line, [player_tooltip player_id='1456864' first='Myles' last='Parker'] was able to take advantage of open opportunities and knock down a few open shots from range. The left handed Parker was also able to use his size and length on the glass and be an effective rebounder for Rutgers Prep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2327063"],"_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-676cec3fae4cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Finding ways to impact the game on both sides of the basketball, [player_tooltip player_id='2327063' first='Jason' last='Whitlock'] had a good showing offensively and defensively for the Rams in their season opener. Offensively, Whitlock showcased his shooting ability and knocked down open threes from the perimeter. Defensively, Whitlock used his high motor in combination with his length to get his hands on passes, disrupt the ball handler and effectively contest shot attempts. Whitlock's aggressive attacking of the basket also helped him get to the free throw line and convert at the charity stripe. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595674"],"_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-676cec3fae513"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1595674' first='Aiden' last='Derkack'] was every bit of himself in his team's season opener; being effective in a variety of ways with and without the basketball. Derkack knocked down open shots, finished at the rim, moved well without the ball, being a disruptive defender turning defense into offense, and played with an intense motor. Doing a little bit of everything on the floor, Derkack was able to impact the floor in almost every single facet of the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595680"],"_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-676cec3fae556"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1595680' first='Mason' last='Santiago'] did a little bit of everything for the Marauders in their season opener. Attacking the basket and getting to the free throw line were opportunities where Santiago was able to score. Santiago was also able to use his size and strength to be active on the glass and rebound the basketball effectively for St. Peter's. Santiago also did a good job of being able to keep the ball moving and find the open man in certain situations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411410"],"_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-676cec3fae599"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aggressively attacking the basket all game, [player_tooltip player_id='1411410' first='Keith' last='McKnight'] was able to attack the basket both in the half court and in transition while also finishing through contact and being able to get to the free throw line. McKnight also did a good job of using his size and length to be active on the boards and help his team in the rebounding department. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->