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Bergen Catholic (NJ)/Rutgers Prep (NJ) Game Recap

Bergen Catholic (NJ)/Rutgers Prep (NJ) Game Recap
Tom Keller
Tom Keller January 6, 2025 @ 11:48 AM
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Jahlil Owusu
Jahlil Owusu 6'2" | CG | 2027
NJ
Jaden Brown
Jaden Brown 6'3" | SG/PG | 2026
NJ
Will Brunson
Will Brunson 6'6" | CG | 2028
NY
Julius Avent
Julius Avent 6'6" | SF | 2026
NJ
Declan Wucherpfennig
Declan Wucherpfennig 6'7" | SF | 2025
NJ
Tyler McQuaid
Tyler McQuaid 6'0" | PG | 2025
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bergen Catholic defeated Rutgers Prep 71-49 in game 3 of the Big Jersey Basketball Showcase on Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1483440"],"_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-677c128a4b824"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Fairfield pledge's ability to slash in the half-court was shown often in his team's win. He has great touch around the bucket and scored effortlessly. He made a living at the foul line. He had a game high 24 points. He was also in the mix on the boards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2342638"],"_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-677c128a4b88b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown provided a great spark with his play and continues to develop with experience. He length allows him to get different spots on the floor with ease. Brown added 17 points in the win. He took what the defense gave him and was efficient with his shot selection. He was able get his hands and rebounds and steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595675"],"_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-677c128a4b8d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avent made his living down low scoring around the blocks with ease. He has great touch inside. He plays a physical style of basketball on either end of the floor. He is a versatile defender and can guard different positions. Avent used his strength to be in good positions to get rebounds. He added double figures. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411407"],"_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-677c128a4b920"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McQuaid showed he didn't need to score to have his fingerprints all over their win. He was responsible for a majority of his team's points. He was constantly making plays for others. McQuaid frequently was assisting others and has a tremendous feel for the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347952"],"_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-677c128a4b966"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owusu provided a nice spark as a scorer he has a quick step when he is on the attack. He showed that he could score from 3. Owes got to the foul line and converted chances from there. He has good positional size for the lead guard spot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194745"],"_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-677c178bedc50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brunson showed no fear and did a good job navigating to the hoop downhill. He found ways to get rebounds. He was a bright spot for Rutgers Prep. No moment is too big for Brunson him looked like he belonged in the game. He was able to go coast to coast and seemed comfortable in transition. He moves well and was very active in the game. He has a bright future ahead for himself. He added 8 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Bergen Catholic defeated Rutgers Prep 71-49 in game 3 of the Big Jersey Basketball Showcase on Sunday.

Fairfield
Declan Wucherpfennig

Declan Wucherpfennig

NJ
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Declan
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2025
Height
6'7"
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Bergen Catholic
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Bergen Catholic (NJ)/Rutgers Prep (NJ) Game Recap
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Jaden Brown

Jaden Brown

NJ
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
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CLASS 2026
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Jaden
Brown SG/PG
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2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Bergen Catholic
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Bergen Catholic (NJ)/Rutgers Prep (NJ) Game Recap
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Jaden Brown

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State: New Jersey
School: Bergen Catholic
Club: PSA Cardinals
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Michigan State
Julius Avent

Julius Avent

NJ
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Julius
Avent SF
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2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Bergen Catholic
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Bergen Catholic (NJ)/Rutgers Prep (NJ) Game Recap
Avent made his living down low scoring around the blocks with ease. He has great touch inside. He...
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State: New Jersey
School: Bergen Catholic
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Tyler McQuaid

Tyler McQuaid

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PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Tyler
McQuaid PG
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2025
Height
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Bergen Catholic
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Bergen Catholic (NJ)/Rutgers Prep (NJ) Game Recap
McQuaid showed he didn’t need to score to have his fingerprints all over their win. He was responsible...
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Tyler McQuaid

State: New Jersey
School: Bergen Catholic
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Jahlil Owusu

Jahlil Owusu

NJ
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Jahlil
Owusu CG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Bergen Catholic
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NJ
Bergen Catholic (NJ)/Rutgers Prep (NJ) Game Recap
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Jahlil Owusu

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School: Bergen Catholic
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Will Brunson

Will Brunson

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
Rutgers Prep
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Bergen Catholic (NJ)/Rutgers Prep (NJ) Game Recap
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