2024 Prospects Set for a Big Spring Season

<p>The basketball season in the Garden State may have just ended, but the spring season is right around the corner. The sophomore class is ready to carry over their success from the varsity season into the spring. Here are the 2024 prospects set for a big spring season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1153956" first="Jeremy" last="Clayville"], 6’0 CG DePaul Catholic</strong></p> <p>Clayville has been a consistent scorer for DePaul over his first two seasons and should carry over his success into the spring season. The 6’0 guard has a quick release on his jumper and is capable of shooting either off the catch or bounce. Clayville is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He is capable of running the offense and is a solid rebounder for a guard. Clayville is a scoring guard prospect who should continue to put up big numbers during the spring season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1050399" first="Alex" last="Massang"], 6’2 PG Hudson Catholic</strong></p> <p>Massang had a breakout campaign for the Hawks and it should translate into a strong spring season. The 6’2 guard attacks the basket hard as he can finish around the basket and draw contact. Massang moves exceptionally well off the ball and can hit open shots on the perimeter. He is a tough on-ball defender as he slides his feet and gets deflections on defense. Massang is a two-way guard prospect who should continue to make plays throughout the spring.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1050397" first="David" last="Dix"], 5’8 PG Pioneer Academy</strong></p> <p>Dix is set for a big spring season as he will put his skillset on full display. The 5’8 guard has a good handle and is not fazed by on-ball pressure. Dix has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finish around the basket. He is a good on-ball defender and knows how to get his teammates involved in the halfcourt. Dix’s ability to make plays at both ends of the floor is something that will help his stock in a big way throughout the spring season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1050407" first="Owen" last="Griffin"], 6’4 SF St. Joe’s Metuchen</strong></p> <p>Griffin had a solid season for the Falcons and it should carry over into a big spring season. The 6’4 forward has a strong frame, which he uses to get position in the paint and draw contact around the basket. Griffin is tough to box out on both ends of the floor as he gave St. Joe’s Metuchen multiple second chance opportunities throughout the year. He is capable of defending multiple positions with his combination of length and athleticism. Griffin is a two-way forward prospect who should make plays throughout the spring season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1226082" first="Khalid" last="Bakare"], 6’5 G/F St. Benedict’s</strong></p> <p>Bakare is a player to watch this spring with his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. The 6’5 wing is at his best attacking the basket as he is a good finisher around the rim and draw contact. Bakare moves well without the ball in his hands and has an underrated handle. He leaps for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the athleticism to defend multiple positions on the floor. Bakare is a hard-working wing prospect who should have a big spring season.</p>