Morris County Tournament: Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Garden State basketball season is in full swing as February is almost here. The Morris County tournament is set to start on Saturday and is filled with prospects who should make an impact throughout the course of the tournament. Here are the prospects to watch in the 2025 Morris County Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107790' first='Kevin' last='King'], 6'0 CG Mendham 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King has been leading the way for the Patriots all season, averaging a little over 19 points per game. The 6'0 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender off the ounce and finishes nicely around the basket. King can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. King has six 20-point games this season and should have more games like that during the county tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1413216' first='Cristian' last='Nicholson'], 5'7 PG Morris Catholic 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nicholson has been running the show for the Crusaders this season and should continue to do so in the county tournament. The 5'7 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to get into the paint and can finish in a variety of ways around the basket. Nicholson can also score in the mid-range and wastes little motion in his release. He can thread passes to his teammates in the half court and uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end. Nicholson is averaging nearly 20 points per game over his last three games and is looking to continue his scoring prowess in the county tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1985469' first='Gavin' last='Randall'], 6'1 PG Madison 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Randall has been the go-to guy on the perimeter for the Dodgers as he leads the team in points, rebounds and assists. The 6'1 guard has a clean release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Randall is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and finish around the basket. He is a solid rebounder and gets deflections on the defensive end. Randall has seven 20-point games this season and should put up big numbers during the course of the county tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763438' first='Quinn' last='Burke'], 6'7 PF Chatham 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burke has been a force for the Cougars this season as he's been guiding their offense. The 6'7 forward has a solid face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and his range extends past the three-point line. Burke finishes well around the rim and is able to draw contact down low. He is a strong rebounder and uses his size to influence shots around the rim. Burke is a skilled forward prospect who is looking to close out his varsity career with a bang.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763469' first='Chris' last='Ferrare'], SG Montville 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ferrare has had some big games for the Mustangs as he's helped them to a 13-2 record this season. He attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and is unafraid of drawing contact. Ferrare can also score in the mid-range and is unafraid of taking big shots in clutch situations. He plays with good floor vision and is an underrated rebounder. Ferrare's ability to play on and off the ball is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Patrick Mahoney, 6'2 SG Delbarton 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107868' first='Jack' last='Leonard'], 6'3 SG West Morris 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344526' first='MJ' last='Jarrell'], 6'3 CG Morristown-Beard 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Picardo, G Pequannock 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456863' first='Justin' last='Hanson'], 6'0 CG Morris Knolls 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->