2029 Rankings Update: Group 3 Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 rankings update was debuted on Monday with nearly 30 prospects taking part. Group 3 has talented prospects who should impact the game during their debut varsity seasons. Here are the Group 3 prospects to watch in the 2029 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2884538' first='Omar' last='Ayyash'], 6'0 SG Ocean Township</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ayyash is playing up with the 15U Shoreshots HGSL team, which should help his confidence in his first varsity season. The 6'0 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and can draw contact in the paint. Ayyash moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the half court. He slides his feet on the defensive end and is an underrated passer. Ayyash is a tough guard prospect whose ability to score in the paint will help his game throughout 2025-26.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2884537' first='Ahmad' last='Ayyash'], 6'0 SG Ocean Township</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second Ayyash brother is also primed to make his mark this season with his ability to make plays at both ends of the floor. The 6'0 guard has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes well around the basket. Ayyash can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He works hard on the defensive end and is a solid rebounder. Ayyash joins an Ocean Township squad that is looking to make noise in Central Jersey Group 3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2884535' first='Ryan' last='Gannon'], 5'11 PG Middletown South</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gannon has the ability to play on and off the ball, which will help his development in a big way. The 5'11 guard has a good handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and is a crafty finisher around the basket. Gannon has a nice touch in the mid-range and finds his open teammates in the half court. He moves well without the ball in his hands and gets deflections on the defensive end. Gannon's ability to run the offense efficiently is something that will help his stock throughout the course of his debut varsity season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2740028' first='Zakai' last='Jones'], 5'5 PG Ewing</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones might be undersized, but that won't stop him from making an impact this season. The 5'5 guard uses his speed to beat his defender off the bounce and is a blur in the open court. Jones knows how to finish around the basket and can also score in the mid-range. He uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense and is able to find his open teammates in the half court. Jones is a speedy guard prospect whose game has the potential to grow in a big way over the next couple of months with his ability to make plays in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2884536' first='Evan' last='Wells'], 6'5 PF Middletown South</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wells is one of the tallest players in the update, making him a prospect to watch in the class. The 6'5 forward knows how to get position in the paint and has a soft touch in the paint. Wells can also put the ball on the floor and has a high release on his jumper. He rips down rebounds at both ends of the floor and uses his size to influence shots around the rim. Wells' ability to protect the paint is something that will help raise his stock throughout the course of his debut varsity season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->