MADE Hoops DMV Live: New Jersey Standout Prospects

One of the most anticipated weekends on the grassroots basketball calendar during the May Live Period tipped off this past weekend and lived up to the hype. As the first chance for college coaches to return to the gym for in-person evaluations, the atmosphere was filled with energy and intense competition. MADE Hoops' hosted its live period in Baltimore, MD for this year's DMV Live— featuring a stacked lineup of highly competitive matchups and standout talent from across the country. Among those turning heads were several intriguing prospects from New Jersey. With that in mind, here's a look at some of those who turned heads last weekend.    [player_tooltip player_id='2202021' first='Aidan' last='Carter'] is a highly touted four star jumbo point guard whose playmaking instincts, polished skill set, and feel for the game allow him to operate effectively as a true floor general in any offensive scheme. And Carter showcased so much of the tools that's starting to generate the interest of high major coaches at the next level— breaking defenders down with creativity and impressive pace off the bounce to create separation and get to his spots particularly in the lane and in the mid range area while also creating for those around him threading passes through tight windows and being equally as impactful as a facilitator.     Having built up some legitimate steam over the last several weeks backed behind a number of strong showings, [player_tooltip player_id='2504912' first='Chace' last='Redler'] is having as hot a spring as anyone here in the state of New Jersey and this past weekend's live period only reaffirmed that— excelling as and dangerous shot maker with versatility and efficiency while also showcasing an added layer to his offensive game. Proving to be more than capable of being just a C+S guy, Redler demonstrated his ability to be just as efficient from three point territory as a movement shooter, creating slight separation off the bounce and even from long range well beyond the three point arc. All while continuing to showcase his comfortability in creating for himself and creating smooth mid range pull ups, attacking driving angles and pushing the pace in transition for crafty finishes at the rim.   Amongst the biggest stock risers in New Jersey and coming off an impressive May live period, Redler earned offers from Marist and Manhattan over the weekend.     Defined by his length, relentless motor, and impact on both ends of the floor [player_tooltip player_id='2628254' first='Sebastian' last='Rogers']' ability to carve out space on the interior paired with his activity around the rim consistently changes possessions. Using his physical tools effectively, Rogers disrupts opponents with timely vertical contests and powerful shot blocking at the rim, while also establishing himself as a strong rebounder who routinely wins battles on the glass and even impressing with is lateral quickness to switch onto guards and contain drives out on the perimeter. Offensively, Rogers has shown several appealing traits for a player with his size— finishing efficiently inside, reading help defense out the low post and finding open teammates, and capitalizing on dump off opportunities from penetrating guards in the dunker spot.     Anthony Mauro, a confident and aggressive guard who plays with an infectious and fiery energy, continued his strong spring run with another standout showing this past weekend at DMV Live. Proving to be a natural offensive fit and productive at either guard position, Mauro once again displayed efficient perimeter spot up shooting while also attacking the lane effectively, finishing with soft touch floaters and crafty layups from a variety of angles. He also flashed impressive ball handling ability and court vision, consistently creating drive and kick opportunities for teammates and connecting with open bigs inside.     [player_tooltip player_id='2895818' first='Imaad' last='Johnson'] has emerged as a legitimate high-impact wing whose versatility and energy have made him an essential piece on both ends of the floor. This weekend particularly thriving as a wing in an efficient complementary role, fitting naturally within the flow of the offense. Johnson was seen knocking down spot up perimeter shots while also looking more and more comfortable off the bounce and attacking closeouts aggressively, and finishing effectively at the rim in traffic and through contact. Defensively, he's been especially impactful, consistently making his presence felt with full court pressure, strong screen navigation, and disciplined point of attack defense that sets the tone with toughness and intensity.     [player_tooltip player_id='2560962' first='Emmanuel' last='Malok'] has emerged as one of the state's fastest rising prospects entering the spring, showing the traits of a highly impactful interior presence on both ends of the floor. With soft touch around the basket and steadily improving footwork, Malok is legitimately blossoming into a dependable scoring option near the rim— consistently capitalizes on second chance opportunities, finishing lobs with excellent timing, catches dump off passes cleanly from penetrating guards, and operating efficiently as a roller in pick-and-roll situations. All while showing stronger and stronger flashes of his developing back to the basket ability on the low block paired with some flashes of his floor spacing ability. Defensively, Malok used his physical tools to anchor the paint as an intimidating rim protector and a strong rebounder who controls his area effectively.     A true difference maker at the point guard position, [player_tooltip player_id='2786681' first='Cam' last='White'] once again proved to be a floor general who impacts the game on both ends of the floor during this past weekend's spring live period. Offensively, he made a lot of fundamentally sound decisions with the ball in his hands— consistently creating paint touches, pushing the pace to generate transition opportunities, and facilitating with an unselfish approach that keeps teammates engaged. At the same time, he still remains a scoring option, using his burst, creativity, and handle to get downhill and finish through contact while also showing touch on crafty finishes and confidence in the mid range. Defensively, White sets the tone with relentless and disruptive full court ball pressure, toughness, and nonstop energy. His anticipation, instincts, and competitive motor stand out, along with a willingness to make hustle plays that impact winning.

One of the most anticipated weekends on the grassroots basketball calendar during the May Live Period tipped off this past weekend and lived up to the hype. As the first chance for college coaches to return to the gym for in-person evaluations, the atmosphere was filled with energy and intense competition. MADE Hoops' hosted its live period in Baltimore, MD for this year's DMV Live— featuring a stacked lineup of highly competitive matchups and standout talent from across the country. Among those turning heads were several intriguing prospects from New Jersey. With that in mind, here's a look at some of those who turned heads last weekend.