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<p>The first full week of August is coming to a close, meaning the new school year is right around the corner. The 2029 class has yet to play a high school game, but they are set to make an immediate impact on the hardwood. Here are the 2029 Group 4 prospects to track this season.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763190' first='Asaad' last='McLean'], 6'1 W North Star Academy</strong></h2>
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<p>McLean has the ability to play either spot on the wing and should put it on display this season. The 6'1 guard explodes off the floor for dunks and can draw contact in the paint. McLean has a good touch in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He has the athleticism to defend multiple positions on the floor and moves well without the ball in his hands. McLean is an explosive wing prospect who should impact the game in a variety of ways this season.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2907840' first='Feroz' last='Khan'], 6'1 SF/PF Hillsborough</strong></h2>
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<p>Khan has the ability to play either forward spot, which will help his development in a big way. The 6'1 forward knows how to get position down low and has a nice touch around the rim. Khan can also put the ball on the floor and is an underrated passer. He is a solid rebounder and holds his ground on the defensive end. Khan is a physical forward prospect who is unafraid of doing the dirty work down low.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2870482' first='Maurice' last='Bullock'], 5'7 PG Piscataway</strong></h2>
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<p>Bullock will get the opportunity to play both back court spots, which will help his game in a big way. The 5'7 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes nicely around the basket. Bullock is able to find his open teammates in the half court and rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure. He moves well without the ball in his hands and slides his feet on the defensive end. Bullock's ability to play on and off the ball is something that will help his stock in a big way.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2451138' first='Omar' last='Dejesus'], 5'11 SG Trenton Central</strong></h2>
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<p>Dejesus provides the Tornadoes with a jolt off the bench, which will be key to his success this season. The 5'11 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and finishes well around the basket. Dejesus can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He moves well without the ball in his hands and works hard on the defensive end. Dejesus is a speedy guard prospect, which should help his game over the course of the season.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2768125' first='Quincy' last='Washington'], PG North Brunswick</strong></h2>
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<p>Washington has the ability to have a big debut varsity season with his ability to plays with the ball in his hands. He has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. Washington has a good touch on his floater and can also play off the ball. He uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end and moves well without the ball in his hands. Washington is a crafty guard prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p>
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The first full week of August is coming to a close, meaning the new school year is right around the corner. The 2029 class has yet to play a high school game, but they are set to make an immediate impact on the hardwood. Here are the 2029 Group 4 prospects to track this season.
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