Shore Conference Tournament Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second week of February is here, meaning that county tournaments are starting to heat up. The Shore Conference Tournament is set to tip off on Tuesday and there are a number of prospects who are set to have big tournaments. Here are the prospects to track during the Shore Conference Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1389143' first='Griffin' last='Linstra'], 6'5 CG Manasquan 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linstra has done a little bit of everything for the Warriors this season and is looking to show off his versatility throughout the month of February. The 6'5 guard uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and uses his size to see over his defender. Linstra has a good touch on his floater and sets his feet before he shoots. He is a strong rebounder and can defend multiple positions on the floor. Linstra is a versatile guard prospect who should fill up the box score over the next couple of weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1773149' first='Kevin' last='Pikiell'], 6'3 SG CBA 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pikiell has taken a big step up this season for the Colts as he paces the team in scoring. The 6'3 guard has a good first step, which he uses to get to the rim off the bounce and finishes nicely around the basket. Pikiell is unafraid of drawing contact and has a nice release on his jumper. He moves well without the ball in his hands and plays with good instincts on the defensive end. Pikiell is averaging around 18 points per game over his last four games and will be looking to continue that scoring streak during the conference tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411626' first='Zayier' last='Dean'], 6'0 PG Red Bank Regional 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dean has been a force for the Buccaneers and is looking to end his varsity career on a high note. The 6'0 guard is a blur in the open floor as defenders struggle to keep him out of the lane and finishes in a variety of ways around the basket. Dean can also score in the mid-range and can find his open teammates in the halfcourt. He jumps passing lanes on the defensive end and is a solid rebounder. Dean has four 20-point games this season and should have more games like that in the Shore Conference Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1580578' first='Jayden' last='Hodge'], 6'5 SG St. Rose 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Hodge is one of the top prospects in the 2026 class and should put it on display this February. The 6'5 guard has a good handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes strong above the rim. Hodge rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. He pushes the pace nicely in transition and uses his length to get deflections on the defensive end. Hodge is a talented guard prospect who should put up big games during the Shore Conference Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1412107' first='Jaycen' last='Santucci'], 6'4 SG Central Regional 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santucci has been lighting up the scoreboard this season and should continue to do so during the Shore Conference Tournament. The Georgian Court commit attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong at the rim and is unafraid of contact. Santucci has a good release on his free throws and moves well without the ball in his hands. He is a strong rebounder and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Santucci has 12 20-point games this season and should add to that total during the Shore Conference Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2205839' first='Luke' last='Cruz'], 6'9 PF Rumson Fair-Haven 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CJ Karis, 5'9 PG Holmdel 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dan Hennessy, SF Wall 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763389' first='Lukas' last='Sloane'], 6'2 SG Colts Neck 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919194' first='Ryan' last='Prior'], 6'5 SF Red Bank Catholic 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->