July Live Period Recap: New Jersey's Biggest Stock Risers

The July live periods on the 2026 NCAA recruiting calendar are officially in the rearview, and they brought significant movement to the recruiting landscape across the state of New Jersey. With college coaches filling the sidelines at circuits all over the country, numerous prospects seized the opportunity to boost their recruitment through standout summer performances. Several players saw their stock rise by earning new scholarship offers, while others generated increased interest from college programs throughout the month. Here's a look at some of the biggest stock risers who turned strong July showings into meaningful recruiting momentum.   [player_tooltip player_id='3270158' first='Jack' last='Martinez'] | 6'0" [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last=''] 2028 Riverside Hawks UAA   During the initial July live period, [player_tooltip player_id='3270158' first='Jack' last='Martinez'] was at his most impactful as a facilitator, showcasing a tight and confident handle, composure under ball pressure, and an advanced feel for the game with his court vision consistently stood out, as he excelled at creating opportunities for teammates and delivering the ball where they could be most effective. On the heels of a solid showing during the first live period of last month, Martinez earned a scholarship offer from FAMU.   [player_tooltip player_id='2218637' first='Kieran' last='Quinn'] | 6'9" F 2027 [program_tooltip program_id='2078572' first='New' last='Jersey Panthers'] HGSL   Continuing to separate himself as one of the more unique prospects in the state, [player_tooltip player_id='2218637' first='Kieran' last='Quinn']'s recent live period performances further showcased the rare combination of offensive versatility and fluidity he possesses at his size— particularly with his ability to impact the game both inside and on the perimeter was on full display, converting efficiently around the basket with advanced low post footwork and soft touch as a finisher, while also providing floor spacing value with a smooth and dependable perimeter jumper. After receiving a plethora of offers come since the beginning of the spring, Quinn added scholarship offers from Bryant and FDU to his already laundry list of offers from other low and mid major programs.   [player_tooltip player_id='2201953' first='Jayden' last='Johnson'] | 6'1" CG 2027 New Heights 3SSB   Although his role differed from the primary on ball responsibilities he typically handles at Elizabeth High, [player_tooltip player_id='2201953' first='Jayden' last='Johnson'] remained an effective complementary scoring option. He consistently picked his spots within the flow of the offense and thrived with fewer touches, demonstrating his ability to make an impact without needing the ball in his hands, with his value stemming particularly from perimeter shot making off the catch and his soft touch around the basket. As result of displaying his ability to provide supplementary scoring in role that sees lesser volume, Johnson earned a scholarship offer from St. Peter's   [player_tooltip player_id='2763609' first='Jake' last='Ellis'] | 5'10" [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last=''] 2028 New Jersey Beasts MHC   [player_tooltip player_id='2763609' first='Jake' last='Ellis'] is a lead guard with a natural ability to impact the game as a decisive playmaker, consistently controlling the pace and tempo with poise and confidence. Combined with impressive ball handling skills, his performances during the July live periods showcased his advanced feel for the game and his ability to make smart, reliable decisions under pressure while still remaining a savvy threat to score the basketball. With interest beginning to culminate from college programs, [player_tooltip player_id='2763609' first='Jake' last='Ellis'] received an offer from Caldwell on the heels of impressive showings during the July live periods.   [player_tooltip player_id='2833843' first='Owen' last='Wucherpfennig'] | 6'8" F 2028 New Jersey Beasts MHC   [player_tooltip player_id='2833843' first='Owen' last='Wucherpfennig']'s development has taken a noticeable step forward, particularly as he has continued to mature physically and his athleticism has begun to translate more naturally on the court. Wucherpfennig consistently makes his presence felt in the paint, using his ideal positional size, impressive length, and relentless motor to impact the game on the interior, on both ends of the floor at that too. As he has continued to produce more consistent flashes of his potential, he's earned additional offers from Marist and Stonehill during the July live periods over the past several weeks.   [player_tooltip player_id='2202022' first='Anthony' last='Mauro'] | 6'1" [player_tooltip player_id='3665515' first='PG' last=''] 2027 NYC Honor MHC   A fierce competitor who consistently plays with an edge, [player_tooltip player_id='2202022' first='Anthony' last='Mauro'] is a poised decision maker who regularly gets into the paint, displays excellent touch from the in between area out to the perimeter, and maintains outstanding court vision on drives to create opportunities for teammates. After an impressive spring and summer, Mauro carried that momentum into the July live periods, earning a recent scholarship offer from Marist.   Kaiden Aiken | 6'7" F 2028 GB Blue Devils MHC   [player_tooltip player_id='2966035' first='Kaden' last='Aiken'] continued to reinforce his value as an interior offensive presence, consistently displaying the traits that have driven his efficient production in the paint. His ability to make a meaningful impact, particularly as an efficient finisher around the basket without requiring a high volume of touches stood out, as he generated offense through his activity level, timing, and feel away from the ball while also using his strength and physicality on the glass to win battles on the boards. Aiken's stock rising emergence over the July live period saw him earn his first Division I offer from Stonehill.   [player_tooltip player_id='3434708' first='Malik' last='Sonko'] | 6'7" F 2027 New Heights MHC   The two recent July live periods saw [player_tooltip player_id='3434708' first='Malik' last='Sonko'] continue to reinforce the extreme value he brings as a high impact two way interior presence, showcasing the traits that have fueled the uptick in his recruitment over the past couple of months. Excelling without the need for a high volume of touches, Sonko consistently found ways to impact the game through his activity, physicality, and efficiency— finishing at a high rate around the basket while anchoring the defense with his rim protection. Sonko recently added an offer from Stonehill following a series of impressive performances during the two July live periods.

The July live periods on the 2026 NCAA recruiting calendar are officially in the rearview, and they brought significant movement to the recruiting landscape across the state of New Jersey. With college coaches filling the sidelines at circuits all over the country, numerous prospects seized the opportunity to boost their recruitment through standout summer performances. Several players saw their stock rise by earning new scholarship offers, while others generated increased interest from college programs throughout the month. Here's a look at some of the biggest stock risers who turned strong July showings into meaningful recruiting momentum.