June Scholastic Live Period Recap: Additional NJ Stock Risers

The June scholastic live periods on the 2026 NCAA recruiting calendar have officially concluded, and they brought significant movement in the recruitment of prospects across New Jersey. With college coaches filling the sidelines at both NJBCA's Jersey Live and the two sessions of Philly Live, numerous New Jersey standouts took advantage of the increased exposure. Strong summer performances translated into new scholarship offers, heightened interest, and growing recruiting momentum. Here's another look at some of the top performers who boosted their stock and generated plenty of buzz throughout the month of June.   [player_tooltip player_id='2218637' first='Kieran' last='Quinn'] | 6'9" F Bergen Catholic   One of the state's biggest stock risers over the last several weeks, [player_tooltip player_id='2218637' first='Kieran' last='Quinn'] has done nothing but live up to that billing, showcasing the versatility that makes him such an intriguing piece that impacts the game as a true inside out scoring threat— converting around the basket with polished low post footwork and soft touch finishing ability while also stretching the floor with a smooth and more than reliable perimeter jumper. Catching the attention of a plethora of MM and LM programs throughout the entire month of June, Quinn's seen his recruitment pick up quite a bit of steam as a result of a number of strong showings during the June Scholastic Live Period(s)— adding offers from the likes of Robert Morris, Le Moyne, Toledo, Navy, Stony Brook, and Mount St. Mary's.     [player_tooltip player_id='2568339' first='Kamari' last='Whyte'] | 6'3" G Blair Academy   An aggressive scoring guard who is relentless in his pursuit of attacking the basket, [player_tooltip player_id='2568339' first='Kamari' last='Whyte'] gets downhill at will— leveraging his strength and athleticism to be a physical driver that absorbs contact, plays off bumps and finishes through contact. Whyte's toughness also carries over to the defensive end where he is equally as impactful as a versatile and a tenacious defender, being disruptive at the point of attack and forcing turnovers. Continuing to prove his two way ability who brings value on both ends, Whyte's recruitment has continued to surge throughout the month of June— recently picking up offers from both Marquette and Villanova.     [player_tooltip player_id='2628235' first='King' last='Josiah Hamilton'] | 6'8" F Life Center Academy   On the heels of not only a strong high school season but also a very strong stretch during the spring AAU season with Philly Pride on the UAA circuit, [player_tooltip player_id='2628235' first='King' last='Josiah Hamilton'] continued to back the intrigue that's surrounded his skillset and development for quite some time now, combining intriguing physical tools and a relentless motor with more and more consistent flashes of on court production in different areas— further development in his guard skills, particularly in his perimeter shooting and attacking closeouts paired with impactful interior activity alongside disruption and versatility defensively. Hamilton's development over the last few months has begun to catch the eyes of college coaches, having recently received offers from LaSalle and Alcorn State.     [player_tooltip player_id='2202021' first='Aidan' last='Carter'] | 6'6" G St. Joe's Metuchen   A polished jumbo playmaking guard who has the creativity off the bounce to score at every level and the passing feel to keep the defense honest and create scoring chances for others, [player_tooltip player_id='2202021' first='Aidan' last='Carter']'s June Scholastic Live Period performances have supported every part of that case. With the potential and intrigue that's surrounded his development long term having finally lined up with the production backed behind super impressive scoring performances over the last calendar year, it was only a matter of time before HM coaches began to show legitimate interest— having recently earned official offers from programs like Penn State, Mississippi State, TCU, and West Virginia over the past couple of weeks.     [player_tooltip player_id='2504886' first='Malik' last='Moore'] | 6'3" G Union Catholic   The June Scholastic Live Period(s) have seen [player_tooltip player_id='2504886' first='Malik' last='Moore'] reinforce his reputation as a dynamic scoring guard with an offensive arsenal that translates in a variety of situations. The lefty is effective spacing the floor as a spot up shooter, creating consistent rim pressure in the open court, and even using his shiftiness and change of pace off the bounce to beat defenders and convert difficult finishes around the basket. Moore's performances throughout the June Scholastic Live Period(s) have earned him offers from the likes of Providence, Penn State, VCU, and Virginia Tech.     [player_tooltip player_id='2509329' first='Ashton' last='Graves'] | 6'3" G Hudson Catholic   With a relentless attacking mindset and an explosive first step off the bounce, [player_tooltip player_id='2509329' first='Ashton' last='Graves'] is an ultra aggressive guard who excels at getting downhill and putting constant pressure on the rim. Whether it be in transition, using chance of speeds in the halfcourt, or even using his creativity off the bounce, he always find ways to get in the lane and finish around the basket. All while continuing to show strides in his development as a more efficient perimeter shooter and a better playmaker. On the heels of a scorching hot spring that saw him rack in a number of offers, Graves picked up right where he left during the June Scholastic Live Period(s)— recently earning offers from the likes of Quinnipiac, UTSA, and UNLV.     [player_tooltip player_id='2858267' first='Oscar' last='Martinez'] | 6'4" W St. Peter's Prep   A high impact wing with the necessary intangibles to provide valuable two way versatility, [player_tooltip player_id='2858267' first='Oscar' last='Martinez'] is everything you want in a plug and play wing— positional size, high percentage perimeter shooting, and slashing ability all while being equally as impactful on the defense end bringing toughness and versatility. Those traits paired with recent impressive production make it easy to see why St. Peter's was the latest to offer Martinez at the conclusion of the June Scholastic Live Period late last month.     [player_tooltip player_id='2202022' first='Anthony' last='Mauro'] | 6'1" G College Achieve   A fiery competitor who naturally plays with a chip on his shoulder, [player_tooltip player_id='2202022' first='Anthony' last='Mauro'] is a really sound decision maker who routinely gets paint touches, shows good touch in the in between area that extends out to the perimeter, and keeps his court vision on rim attacks to find others. On the heels of an impressive spring and carrying that momentum into the June Scholastic Live Period(s), Mauro recently received an offer from Lehigh.     [player_tooltip player_id='3434708' first='Malik' last='Sonko'] | 6'7" C St. Benedict's Prep   Playing some of his best basketball to date as of the last couple of months, [player_tooltip player_id='3434708' first='Malik' last='Sonko']'s claim to being a valuable and high impact two way interior paint presence has begun to catch the attention of college coaches at the next level— firmly establishing himself as a strong interior finisher around the basket and defensive anchor that protests the paint. As a result of his strong performances throughout the two June Scholastic Live Periods, Sonko has earned offers from both Le Moyne and NCAT.

The June scholastic live periods on the 2026 NCAA recruiting calendar have officially concluded, and they brought significant movement in the recruitment of prospects across New Jersey. With college coaches filling the sidelines at both NJBCA's Jersey Live and the two sessions of Philly Live, numerous New Jersey standouts took advantage of the increased exposure. Strong summer performances translated into new scholarship offers, heightened interest, and growing recruiting momentum. Here's another look at some of the top performers who boosted their stock and generated plenty of buzz throughout the month of June.