June Scholastic Live Period II: Additional Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span>The second scholastic live period of the 2025 recruiting calendar unfolded last weekend—and it didn't disappoint. Featuring standout showings at both Philly Live and the Mid-Atlantic Independent Team Camp, several New Jersey prospects continued to build on their strong summer performances, securing new offers and boosting their recruitment stock. In this article, we spotlight some of the top players who made a lasting impression and either picked up fresh offers or drew heightened attention from college coaches.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2621316"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686f2f4c63444"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sharpshooting guard that has an interesting combination of perimeter shotmaking ability and positional strength, Matt Kennedy had a strong showing that saw him shoot the three ball at a high clip and finish with strength at the basket when he got in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the second weekend of the scholastic live period, Matt Kennedy picked up an offer from Georgian Court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1948970"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686f2f4c634b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A multi dimensional, Swiss army knife that can do a handful of things on the court, [player_tooltip player_id='1948970' first='Donald' last='Nwaigwe'] had an impressive showing over the second weekend of the scholastic live period— scoring out the mid and low post, initiate offense in the halfcourt and in transition, knock down outside shots, be an aggressive downhill attacker and be an an athletic, versatile, and disruptive defender guarding both ball handlers and bigs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nwaigwe picked up an offer from Georgian Court after an impressive showing during the second weekend of the scholastic live period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2683648"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686f2f4c63519"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sharpshooting combo guard that has a smooth and confident game, [player_tooltip player_id='2683648' first='Jayce' last='Rodriguez'] displayed his ultra smooth shotmaking ability, knocking down outside shots in a multitude of ways— off the catch, coming off different screens, and using different dribble combo moves off the bounce. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more intriguing guards in the '28 class, [player_tooltip player_id='2683648' first='Jayce' last='Rodriguez'] received an offer from Fairfield after a strong weekend at Philly Live II.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595681"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2893733,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686f2f4c63597"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A table setting floor general that can use his quickness to get in the paint and make plays for other, [player_tooltip player_id='1595681' first='Jaren' last='Barnett'] was effective initiating offense for Linden in their two games during the second session of Philly Live. Barnett also showed flashes of being a strong and crafty finisher in the paint, despite being undersized. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnett picked up an offer from Felician after a strong showing during Philly Live's second weekend of action. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427090"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686f2f4c635f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A unique skillset at his size and his position, Jake Lomicka displayed an intriguing combination of perimeter guard skills— three point shooting, putting the ball on the deck in the open floor and in halfcourt offense alongside an inside paint presence— low post back to the basket game and a face up game with finesses finishing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Looking to carry his strong player into the July live period with the NJ Panthers, Lomicka has received interest form plenty of Ivy League schools— Princeton, Brown, Haravrd, Cornell, and Yale.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1609109"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686f2f4c63654"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A playmaking PG that can create off the bounce for himself as well as find open teammates, [player_tooltip player_id='1609109' first='Richie' last='Rosa'] has shown an ability to find a balance between scoring and playmaking. Rosa has also shown an ability to be a strong and crafty finisher in the paint despite being slightly undersized. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a strong performance during the first weekend of the scholastic live period, Rosa picked up an offer from Rider. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1865348"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686f2f4c636b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An athletic and aggressive downhill slasher that puts an immense amount of pressure on the rim possessing an ability to break his defender down and use different dribble combo moves off the bounce, [player_tooltip player_id='1865348' first='Jaen' last='Chatman'] had an impressive weekend that saw be effective both as a scorer and an additional playmaker— also facilitating the basketball and running offense in combination with an ability to be a more than capable perimeter shooter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chatman picked up offers from La Salle and Towson after strong performances at the second session of the Mid Atlantic Independent Team Camp.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2344521"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2789593,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686f2f4c63721"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A crafty and creative combo guard that score from multiple levels on the floor and make on time and sharp decisions to make plays for his teammates, [player_tooltip player_id='2344521' first='Micah' last='Gordon'] had a strong showing over the second weekend of the June scholastic live period that saw establish and maintain a healthy balance between scoring and playmaking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After picking up an offer from VCU during the first weekend of the scholastic live period, Gordon also received an offer from Mississippi State after the second weekend of the June live period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->