2027 Hudson County Prospects to Track This Winter

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 class saw another prospect transfer from the class as Hudson Catholic guard <strong>Ashton Graves </strong>transferred to St. James Academy. The group still has talent that should make noise this season, especially in Hudson County. Here are the 2027 Hudson County prospects to track this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2858267"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa14cc40297c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martinez ended the 2025-26 season on a high note and should carry that momentum over into 2026-27. The 6'5 wing has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Martinez 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. Martinez's ability to stretch the floor and defend the ball is something that will help his stock in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2709454"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa14cc4029cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jelinsky transferred into Hudson Catholic from Wayne Hills this summer and is primed to make an immediate impact there. The 6'4 guard plays with composure on the ball as he rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure and knows how to get to this spot on the floor. Jelinsky has a nice touch on his floater and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. He is a solid passer and slides his feet on defense. Jelinsky is a talented guard prospect who should make plays with the ball in his hands this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845839"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa14cc4029f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Henry had a big summer and is looking to bring that momentum into the season. The 6'6 forward explodes off the floor for dunks and is unafraid of drawing contact. Henry is more than just a slasher as he has a high release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He is a force on the boards and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Henry is a physical forward prospect who should rack up double-doubles over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2201955"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa14cc402a15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">James has the ability to breakout this season as he should have the ball in his hands more. The 5'8 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes nicely around the rim. James is more than just a slasher as he can also score in the mid-range and can knock down jumpers from behind the arc. He is a tough on-ball defender and can also play off the ball. James is a speedy guard prospect who should make plays with the ball in his hands this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3648311"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa14cc402a36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sims does a little bit of everything for the Bees, which will help his development in a big way. The 6'2 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and is a crafty finisher around the rim. Sims threads passes to his open teammates in the half court and can also hit jumpers on the perimeter. He is a solid rebounder and uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense. Sims is a versatile guard prospect who should put his full game on display this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->