June Scholastic Live Period: More First Weekend Eye Catchers

The first scholastic live period of the 2025 NCAA recruiting calendar was a pivotal weekend for New Jersey high school basketball, with programs competing in front of hundreds of college coaches at various showcases. From the NJBCA Jersey Live Showcase to the Philly Live Showcase and the Mid-Atlantic Independent Team Camp, standout performances came from prospects across the state. With a mix of rising under-the-radar talents and established recruits proving their status, here's a look at the players who made a strong impression over the weekend.    Capable of playing either guard position, [player_tooltip player_id='1608251' first='Bryce' last='Hillman'] had a strong showing that saw him thrive both as a guy that can create his own offense while also making the right read and creating good looks for his teammates. A strong and confident ball handler, Hillman did a good job of setting the table for Camden Eastside and finding his teammates for dump offs around the basket. Hillman also excelled at getting in the paint and finishing strong through traffic.     A tough and confident guard, [player_tooltip player_id='2202018' first='Rocco' last='Loomis'] had a strong showing over the course of last weekend's scholastic live period showcasing how dangerous of a shooter he is. With multiple games with multiple made threes, Loomis shot the lights out the ball. Loomis has a quick release and demonstrated he only needs a little bit of space to get his shot off. Not shy of contact either, Loomis showed he can also put the ball on the floor, get in the paint, and finish through contact at the rim, when defenses run him off the line.     Another sharpshooter that displayed his dangerous shooting ability over the weekend, [player_tooltip player_id='1764304' first='Gabe' last='Hornberger'] had a strong showing that not only saw him shoot the three ball at a high clip but also showcase a little more of his expanded skillset. Hornberger shot it well off the catch and on the move and allowed his shooting prowess to open up other offense for him, putting the ball on the floor with confidence and attacking the basket.   Hornberger picked up an offer from the Naval Academy over the weekend and could see a handful of additional high academic programs get involved in his recruitment.     A unique combination of athleticism and strength at the wing position, [player_tooltip player_id='2763489' first='Dede' last='Andre-Mushipu'] had an eye popping performance over the weekend. Using his strength, Andre-Mushipu was aggressive in attacking the basket downhill and finished in different ways around the basket, both with a little bit of craftiness and through contact. Andre-Mushipu also used his strong frame to bang on the boards a little bit and contribute in the rebounding department.     A new addition to Union Catholic's squad this season, [player_tooltip player_id='2201962' first='Andrew' last='Iduh']'s finishing ability was on full display over the course of last weekend's action. Whether it was catching dump offs out the dunker spot, running the floor in transition, or using his back to the basket game, Iduh demonstrated he can finish with both touch and strength around the rim. Iduh also showcased his improving footwork in the low post. On the defensive end, Iduh also rebounded the basketball effectively for Union Catholic.     Excelling primarily off the ball, [player_tooltip player_id='2107954' first='Charlie' last='Marcoullier'] had an excellent showing that saw him not only knock down outside shots from the perimeter both off the catch and on the move coming off screens but also attack closeouts and finish in different ways around the rim. Marcoullier also made a couple highlights plays on the defensive end of the floor, forcing turnovers against opposing ball handlers.     Every bit of the definition of a true floor general, [player_tooltip player_id='1595673' first='Jalen' last='Grant'] had a strong showing over the weekend that saw him maintain a healthy balance between scoring and playmaking, ultimately keeping the defense honest at all times. Grant consistently touched the paint and either finished with craftiness around the basket, got to his mid range game, sprayed out to open shooters, or hit rim runners in transition.     A true 3 & D prospect that does everything that encompasses shooting the three ball at a high clip and guarding multiple positions, [player_tooltip player_id='1630659' first='Isaiah' last='Carroll'] had a strong showing over June's first scholastic live period. Carroll knocked down open shots from three point range with confidence, displaying his smooth and compact release particularly off the catch. Defensively, Carroll used his elite length and strong and muscular frame to to be versatile and effective defender at the point of attack.     An impressive showing over the course of last weekend saw [player_tooltip player_id='1919211' first='Dorsett' last='Mulcahy'] be much of himself— a versatile point forward that does a little bit of everything. Mulcahy excelled at knocking down outside shots, finishing at the rim with craftiness, grabbing offensive rebounds, and also excelled as another ball handler that either initiated offense or created advantageous looks for his teammates both in transition and halfcourt sets.     A two way PG, [player_tooltip player_id='2763472' first='Juan' last='Sanchez'] thrived over the initial scholastic live period not only setting the table and creating open looks for his teammates but also on the defensive end as a scrappy and pesky defender. A strong ball handler, Sanchez did a good job of being a willing passer when he got in the paint and finding his open teammates. Defensively, Sanchez picked up 94 feet and used his active hands to be disruptive against opposing ball handlers, forcing turnovers and making highlights plays defensively.

The first scholastic live period of the 2025 NCAA recruiting calendar was a pivotal weekend for New Jersey high school basketball, with programs competing in front of hundreds of college coaches at various showcases. From the NJBCA Jersey Live Showcase to the Philly Live Showcase and the Mid-Atlantic Independent Team Camp, standout performances came from prospects across the state. With a mix of rising under-the-radar talents and established recruits proving their status, here's a look at the players who made a strong impression over the weekend.