North Jersey 1 Group 1 X-Factors

<p>The state tournament tips off in a week with over 300 teams fighting for a state tournament. North Jersey 1 Group 1 has plenty of talent that can make an impact during the state tournament. Here are the North Jersey 1 Group 1 X-Factors.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919184' first='Gio' last='Figueroa'], 5'10 PG Paterson Charter 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Figueroa runs the show for the Lions and will be looking to lead them back to a sectional title. The 5'10 guard is dynamic with the ball in his hands and finishes in a variety of ways around the basket. Figueroa has consecutive games with 20 points and five assists and will be looking to continue that trend in the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ryan Geene, G Wallkill Valley 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Geene does a little bit of everything for the Rangers as he fills up the stat sheet. He uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and can also score in the mid-range. Geene does whatever it takes to help his team win games and will show that during the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Dylan Tomaskovic, F Pequannock 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Tomaskovic has taken a step up this season as he averages nearly a double-double. He uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a nice touch around the rim. Tomaskovic is averaging 23.5 points per game over his last two games and is looking to continue that average during the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Luis Placido, 5'10 PG New Milford 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Placido has been lighting up the scoreboard throughout the season averaging over 22 points per game. The 5'10 guard has a tight handle and has a good touch in the mid-range. Placido has ticked up his average up to 25 points per game in his last three games and should continue that average in the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2505095' first='Sam' last='Fasola'], 6'2 SG Park Ridge 2026</strong></h2>   <p>Fasola is one of the top shooters in the section and will look to put it on display during the state tournament. The 6'2 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Fasola can also run the offense at times, which will be something to watch during the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1825346' first='Omer' last='Tal'], 6'4 PF Cresskill 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Tal has shown the ability to score inside and out, which will help Cresskill have the potential to make a deep run. The 6'4 forward has a solid face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and knock down open jumpers from behind the arc. Tal is a force on the boards and should wreck havoc down low during the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jonathan Frias, G Passaic Charter 2026</strong></h2>   <p>Frias ha been the go-to guy for Passaic Charter this season and will be looking to continue to do that during the state tournament. He has a good release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Frias will have the ball in his hands during the state tournament and has the potential to make noise over the next couple of weeks.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763488' first='Andrew' last='Del Rey'], 5'7 PG Waldwick 2026</strong></h2>   <p>Del Rey is one of the top scorers in the state and will be looking to put that on display. The 5'7 guard has a clean shooting stroke and can knock down triples in bunches. Del Rey also knows how to finish around the rim and should put up points in bunches throughout the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2432045' first='Adam' last='Reilly'], 6'3 PF Hawthorne 2027</strong></h2>   <p>Reilly has established himself as the go-to guy on the interior and will be tough to stop during the state tournament. The 6'3 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Reilly is a grinder in the paint, which will help Hawthorne win games in the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>JT Graham, 6'1 SG Midland Park 2026</strong></h2>   <p>Graham has been a scoring machine for Midland Park over the last two seasons, scoring 1,060 points in only 47 games. The 6'1 guard has a nice release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Graham has five 30-point games this season and will be looking to add to that total during the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2621646' first='Tyler' last='Caban'], 5'11 CG Hopatcong 2027</strong></h2>   <p>Caban has the ability to play on and off the ball, making him an intriguing guard prospect to watch. The 5'11 guard has a good handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes nicely around the basket. Caban knows how to get his teammates involved, which will help his stock in a big way during the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>John Daniel, 6'6 C Mountain Lakes 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Daniel is capable of controlling the paint and will need to do so in the opening round of the state tournament. The 6'6 post uses his strong frame to get position down low and can draw contact down low. Daniel alters shots around the rim and will need to dominate the paint on both ends for Mountain Lakes during the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2892629' first='John' last='Piccirillo'], 6'2 W Emerson Boro 2026</strong></h2>   <p>Piccirillo has the potential to play either in the backcourt or on the wing, making him a prospect to track. The 6'2 wing uses his size to see over his defender and makes good decisions when he gets in the lane. Piccirillo has four 20-point games in his last eight games and will look to continue the trend in the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jace Marone, F Kinnelon 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Marone has been one of the better rim protectors in the section, averaging over two blocks a game. He uses his timing to swat shots around the basket and cleans up the glass on the defensive end. Marone has a pair of 20-point and 10-rebound games this season and will need another one like that to help Kinnelon pull off the opening round upset.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Damon Rivera, 5'11 PG Hasbrouck Heights 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Rivera has become more of a complete scorer this season as he is more than just a shooter. The 5'11 guard uses his handle to get to the rim and makes opponents pay when they give him space behind the arc. Rivera has five games with at least four made triples and will be looking to torch the nets from distance in the state tournament.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PJ Coffey, 5'11 SG Butler 2025</strong></h2>   <p>Coffey is a gritty guard prospect who should make his impact felt at both ends of the floor. The Rhode Island football commit attacks the basket with a purpose and finishes strong around the rim. Coffey is a good on-ball defender and will be looking to cause havoc on the defensive end in the first round of the state tournament.</p>

The state tournament tips off in a week with over 300 teams fighting for a state tournament. North Jersey 1 Group 1 has plenty of talent that can make an impact during the state tournament. Here are the North Jersey 1 Group 1 X-Factors.