New Jersey Legacy Team Camp: Session I Eye Catchers

Returning for the fourth summer in a row, New Jersey Legacy Basketball brought together some of the more promising talent in North Jersey for a three day team camp, focused on high intense competition amongst different programs and and an emphasis on showcasing some of the state's best individual players. Hosted at Weequahic High School in Newark, NJ, we got a chance to see those who transferred earlier this summer continue to transition into new roles with their respective programs while those who are expected to take on larger roles see how they'll fare come the start of the regular season this winter. Let's dive into some prospects that turned heads during the first session of New Jersey Legacy's team camp.    [player_tooltip player_id='1628300' first='Fernando' last='Badillo'] stood out in the ways he was able to allow his perimeter shooting ability to open up additional offense for himself. Badillo was efficient from the field knocking down open catch and shoot threes coming off screens, getting in the mid range area when the defense closed out on him, and mixing in some strong finishes at the rim when given lanes to attack off the bounce.     A do it all guard with strong feel for the game, [player_tooltip player_id='2883913' first='Pharoahe' last='Dixon'] was productive at both guard spots. Aggressive in his attack of the basket, Dixon impressed with his ability to play through contact and generate a bevy of trips to the free throw line. Dixon also demonstrated some of his perimeter skillset, knocking down outside shots from three point distance off the catch. Dixon also impressed with his feel for the game in the ways he was able to do a lot of the little things to impact winning— being a willing passer in Northern Highland's offense, a reliable and trustworthy decision maker, and his willingness to crash the glass and rebound the basketball.     [player_tooltip player_id='2628203' first='Jeffery' last='Weinberger'] shined as a connective piece for Northern Highlands knocking down open shots off the catch from three point distance while also showcasing some of his finishing ability attacking closeouts and finishing through traffic in the paint. Weinberger also shined on the defensive end in the ways he was able to compete and play with a tremendous motor, wearing down opposing guards and making it hard for them.     [player_tooltip player_id='2763494' first='Jayden' last='Solomon'] impressed with his effectiveness as a versatile scorer and decisive decision maker with the ball in his hands. As a scorer, Solomon demonstrated his creative perimeter shot making, strong finishing through contact at the rim, and his ability to catch and shoot from three point range off the ball. As a facilitator, Solomon excelled at advancing the ball up the floor in transition as well as hitting dump offs when he got in the paint to create advantageous scoring chances for his teammates.     [player_tooltip player_id='1853445' first='Ali' last='Kelleh'] was effective as a catch and shoot threat off ball reversals and in pick and pop scenarios in Newark Collegiate's offense. A smooth and compact release as a shooter, Kelleh was aggressive in getting his shot off from three point range. Kelleh also shined as a defensive playmaker— pressuring the ball the length of the floor and turning opposing ball handlers over while also pinning shots on the backboard in transition.     Contrary to his typical aggressive downhill attacking fashion, [player_tooltip player_id='2763539' first='Omar' last='Mangassouba'] impressed with his shot making off the bounce both from the perimeter and in the mid range area. Mangassouba continues to expand his game and make strides as a perimeter shooter and that was on full display during East Side's action against Northern Highlands and Ramapo Monday evening.     [player_tooltip player_id='2194744' first='AJ' last='Greig'] stood out with his versatility and effectiveness as an offensive weapon— shot making from both the perimeter and in the mid range area along side his effectiveness as a roller in pick and roll situations and cutting off the ball to open space. Greig also stood out banging on the offensive glass and generating extra possessions for Ramapo.     Ilijah Adams showed flashes of being a decisive playmaker Monday evening— particularly out of pick and roll scenarios and in transition. Playing with extremely fast tempo, Adams got in the paint and made plays for his teammates. Adams also stood out on the defensive end with his intensity as an on ball defender pressuring the ball the length of the court and being disruptive at the point of attack.

Returning for the fourth summer in a row, New Jersey Legacy Basketball brought together some of the more promising talent in North Jersey for a three day team camp, focused on high intense competition amongst different programs and and an emphasis on showcasing some of the state's best individual players. Hosted at Weequahic High School in Newark, NJ, we got a chance to see those who transferred earlier this summer continue to transition into new roles with their respective programs while those who are expected to take on larger roles see how they'll fare come the start of the regular season this winter. Let's dive into some prospects that turned heads during the first session of New Jersey Legacy's team camp.