2028 Non-Public B Prospects to Track after Brunson’ Transfer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Non-Public B saw a shake-up to start July as <strong>William Brunson</strong> transferred out of state to IMG Academy from Rutgers Prep. The group still has talent that will make its impact felt on the hardwood, especially in the 2028 class. Here are the 2028 Non-Public B prospects to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2397968' first='Connor' last='Junker'], 6'1 [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last=''] Gill St. Bernard's</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junker is the top ranked Non-Public B prospect in 2028 right now after helping Gill take home its first ever state title. The 6'1 guard has a smooth shooting stroke and can knock down triples in bunches. Junker is more than just a shooter as he can also get into the paint off the bounce and has a nice touch in the mid-range. He moves well without the ball in his hands and rarely forces jumpers in the half court. Junker is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504745' first='Chase' last='Bray'], 5'11 [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last=''] Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bray had a solid debut season for the Lions as he showed the ability to run the offense effectively. The 5'11 guard plays with composure on the ball as he rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure and threads passes to his open teammates in the half court. Bray sets his feet before he shoots and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He can also play off the ball and moves his feet well on the defensive end. Bray is a true floor general who should continue to run the offense efficiently over the next couple of months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763609' first='Jake' last='Ellis'], 5'10 [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last='']/CG St. Mary's (Rutherford)</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellis was a big part of the Gaels' success last season and should carry that success over into his junior campaign. The 5'10 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. Ellis is more than just a slasher as he has a good shooting stroke and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He uses his floor vision to find his open teammates and gets deflections on the defensive end. Ellis is a heady lead guard prospect who should continue to make plays with the ball in his hands this summer and fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2972049' first='Julian' last='Ceberio'], 6'5 SG/CG Rutgers Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ceberio is slated to have a bigger role in the offense this season, which will help his stock in a big way. The 6'5 guard wastes little motion in his release and gets hot from distance in a hurry. Ceberio moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He has an underrated handle and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Ceberio's ability to stretch the floor and defend on the perimeter will help his game tremendously this July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2427984' first='James' last='Maida'], 6'4 PF/SF Morris Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maida has the ability to play either forward spot, which he should put on display this season. The 6'4 forward has a good face-up as he can get to the rim off the bounce and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. Maida uses his strong frame to get position in the paint and finishes nicely around the rim. He is a strong rebounder and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Maida is a skilled forward prospect who should put his game on full display during teh course of his junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504600' first='Carter' last='Robinson'], 6'3 SF St. Mary's (Rutherford)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2626527' first='Noah' last='Ayesh'], 5'11 [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last='']/SG Pioneer Academy </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763594' first='Luis' last='Delossantos'], 6'6 PF Morristown-Beard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398463' first='Jordan' last='Rue'], 5'11 [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last=''] Ranney</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3272224' first='Joshua' last='Douchand'], 5'10 [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last='']/SG Wardlaw Hartridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->