Key Returners in SEC for 2020-2021
The SEC controls the largest parts of Central Jersey. There are countless teams in some of the biggest cities in the state that have endless talent. While they are losing some, here are some of the key returners for next…
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Continue ReadingThe SEC controls the largest parts of Central Jersey. There are countless teams in some of the biggest cities in the state that have endless talent. While they are losing some, here are some of the key returners for next season.
Amar’e Marshall Amar’e Marshall 6'2" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2021 State NJ (2021) | Montclair Immaculate
Marshall is the top returning player in the conference. Zion Bethea Zion Bethea 6'3" | PG Montcalir Immaculate | 2020 State #393 Nation NJ is moving on to the Division I level and Marshall could be up next after the 2020-2021 season. He is a complete player with a huge skill set on the floor. Marshall is the type of player that can be the No. 1 option on a team.
Giye Jenkins Giye Jenkins 6'0" | PG Seton Hall Prep | 2021 State NJ (2021) | Seton Hall Prep
Jenkins is one of the top returning shooters in the conference. He is also the leading scorer for a Seton Hall Prep team that won 20 games. Jenkins will have a chance to make noise in the SEC while continuing to be the No. 1 option for Seton Hall Prep.
Jalen Hammonds Jalen Hammonds 6'0" | CG East Orange | 2021 State NJ (2021) | East Orange
East Orange is losing Izaiah Poole Izaiah Poole 5'10" | PG East Orange | 2020 State NJ and Justin Singh-Smith from a 24 win team in 2019-2020. What they are getting back is Hammonds. He was the third leading scorer on the team behind the two seniors. He proved to be a scorer at all three levels and a duel-threat with three steals per game.
Nasir Bey (2022) | Belleville
Bey burst onto the scene for Belleville as a sophomore. He was the perfect compliment to Hector Castro this season. This is why Belleville won 19 games. He was one of the top scorers and assist men on the team. As a junior, Bey will have to take the next step with Castro gone.
Cristian Talavera (2022) | Caldwell
Talavera was a lethal three-point threat as a sophomore. He knew how to find the open spot in a defense and get a quick shot off. He is a player that always moving along the perimeter looking for that chance. Talavera can score from anywhere but he thrives from beyond the arc.