June Scholastic Live Period II: NJ's Biggest Stock Risers

The second scholastic live period of the 2025 recruiting calendar took place last weekend—and it certainly lived up to the hype. With several standout performances at Philly Live and the Mid-Atlantic Independent Team Camp, a number of New Jersey prospects continued their impressive summer runs, picking up offers and gaining momentum in their recruitment. In this article, we'll highlight some of the top performers who made a strong impression and either earned new offers or sparked increased interest from college coaches.    [player_tooltip player_id='1595680' first='Mason' last='Santiago'] put on an impressive performance that saw him showcase his ability to be a smooth and reliable shotmaker while also being a sharp decision maker. Playing with excellent poise last weekend, Santiago displayed a healthy balance between efficiency from the field while also dissecting the defense and being a smart playmaker.   Santiago's impressive performance last weekend helped him receive an offer from Rider over last weekend.     An interesting combination between a relentless motor and two way versatility, [player_tooltip player_id='1595674' first='Aiden' last='Derkack'] had an impressive showing over the second scholastic live period that saw him put on display a skillset that impacts the game at a high level on both sides of the floor. Derkack showcased his perimeter shotmaking ability alongside his ability to attack off the bounce and get downhill. Defensively, Derkack used his athleticism and tremendous motor in combination with his length to be a disruptive defender and make highlight plays all over the floor.   The high major interest continued for Derkack picking up offers from Indiana, Butler, USF, and Villanova over the course of last weekend.     Every bit of the definition of a true two way 3&D wing, [player_tooltip player_id='1630659' first='Isaiah' last='Carroll'] had a strong showing that backed up his claim to fame. Carroll was effective spacing the floor, knocking down open catch and shoot threes at a high clip alongside using his physical tools to be a versatile and disruptive defender. Possessing the necessary physical tools alongside impressive performances last weekend, it's easy to see why Carroll has the intrigue of an array of college coaches.   Carroll picked up offers from Seton Hall, Penn, UMass, Hofstra, and Seattle over the course of last weekend's scholastic live period.     An interesting combination between size and perimeter shot making ability, [player_tooltip player_id='2342640' first='Austin' last='Workman'] had an impressive showing that demonstrated just that. A smooth and fluid shooter, Workman played within the flow of the offense and did a good job of knocking down shots both from three point range and in the mid range area as well. Workman also showcased his ability to attack off the bounce and finish through contact at the basket.   Workman picked up offers from Goldey-Beacom, Felician, and Caldwell after strong performances during Philly Live's second weekend.     [player_tooltip player_id='1595685' first='Jekhi' last='Burnam'] put up an impressive performance that saw him use his positional size, elite length, and fluid athleticism to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Burnam showcased his ability to be a dangerous threat from three point range, knocking down a handful of open threes off the catch while also showcasing an expanded offensive skillset that saw him finish at the rim and score in the mid range area. Burnam also used his length and athleticism to be a versatile and disruptive defender.   Burnam picked up an offer from Caldwell after a strong showing during the second weekend of Philly Live.     Having as strong a June as anybody in the state of New Jersey right now, [player_tooltip player_id='2504896' first='William' last='Brunson'] picked up right where he left off from the first scholastic live period into the second weekend. A smooth and creative multi-level scorer with intriguing physical tools and good feel for the game, Brunson showcased his ability to be an efficient and diverse shot creator from multiple areas on the floor.   After picking up a handful of HM offers over the first weekend of the scholastic live period, Brunson picked up offers from Seton Hall, Mississippi State, and TCU after another strong showing last weekend.     Running the show for Lawrenceville at the guard position, [player_tooltip player_id='2875236' first='Jayden' last='Lau'] showcased his ability to be a lethal three point shooting threat while also being a decisive floor general and setting the table for his teammates. Lau shot the three ball with confidence and was efficient from the field, knocking down shots both off the catch and off the dribble. Lau even mixed up his scoring attack by getting in the paint and finishing with craftiness at times. As a facilitator, Lau did a good job of making good reads as a distributor and getting his teammates involved in the offense.   Lau received an offer from Sacred Heart after a strong showing at the Mid Atlantic Independent Team Camp last weekend.     A strong showing in just his second weekend of action with Blair Academy, [player_tooltip player_id='2431506' first='Coleman' last='Elkins'] demonstrated what makes his skillset so unique at his size. Being able to effect the game both inside and out, Elkins displayed not only his ability to finish with power and touch around the basket but also his ability to stretch the floor and knock down outside shots. Elkins also showed his ability to rebound the basketball at a high level on both ends of the floor.   After picking up an offer from Lehigh the weekend prior, Elkins picked up an offer from Manhattan during the second weekend of the scholastic live period.     [player_tooltip player_id='1595676' first='Jalen' last='Maldonado'] continued his impressive play from the first scholastic live period into last weekend's second session with his new team. Last weekend saw Maldonado showcase a more diverse of a skillset offensively, generating a ton of rim pressure and demonstrating his ability to finish both with strength and craftiness around the rim. Maldonado has a frame that's ready for the collegiate level and he showcased that in the way he was able to play through contact throughout the course of last weekend's action.   Maldonado picked up offers from the likes of Jefferson, D'Youville, and Georgian Court last weekend after a strong showing at Philly Live II.

The second scholastic live period of the 2025 recruiting calendar took place last weekend—and it certainly lived up to the hype. With several standout performances at Philly Live and the Mid-Atlantic Independent Team Camp, a number of New Jersey prospects continued their impressive summer runs, picking up offers and gaining momentum in their recruitment. In this article, we'll highlight some of the top performers who made a strong impression and either earned new offers or sparked increased interest from college coaches.