Team Rio Classic: Day 1 Standouts
Summer basketball is in full swing with the second weekend of June starting up. Teams and prospects are looking to raise their stocks throughout the rest summer and that was the case at the Team Rio Classic. Here are the…
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Continue ReadingSummer basketball is in full swing with the second weekend of June starting up. Teams and prospects are looking to raise their stocks throughout the rest summer and that was the case at the Team Rio Classic. Here are the standouts from Day 1 of the Team Rio Classic.
Jayden Holmes-Cotter Jayden Holmes-Cotter 6'6" | PF Freehold Township | 2023 State NJ , 6’6 PF Freehold Township 2023
Holmes-Cotter had a big showing for the Jersey Force 17U squad as he made plays on both ends of the floor. The 6’6 forward used his strong frame to get position down low and finish through contact around the basket. Holmes-Cotter rose for rebounds on both ends of the floor and showed the ability to catch lobs in transition. He influenced numerous shots around the rim and moved well without the ball in his hands. Holmes-Cotter is a physical forward prospect whose ability to impact the game in the paint should help his stock in a big way.
Nas Robinson Nas Robinson 5'9" | PG Linden | 2024 State NJ , 5’8 PG Linden 2024
Robinson was dynamic for the Jersey Force 16U as he made plays all day long. The 5’8 guard used his combination of quickness and good handle to blow by his defender and finish around the rim. Robinson made several good passes to his cutting teammates and knocked down open shots on the perimeter. He used his quick hands to cause turnovers and even recorded a chase down block. Robinson is a speedy, floor general who is a playmaker with the ball in his hands.
Peyton Miller, 5’11 PG St. Peter’s Prep 2025
Miller had a standout day for Triple Threat as he was dangerous with the ball in his hands. The 5’11 guard has a tight handle as defenders had trouble keeping him out of the lane. Miller really changed his speeds well to keep the defense off balance and made several crafty passes in the game. He finished nicely around the basket and moved his feet on the defensive end. Miller is a floor general prospect to watch with his ability to run the offense efficiently in the half court.
Aiden Derkack, 6’2 SG Colonia 2026
Derkack may have been the youngest player on the floor, but he was still able to standout for Team Rio 15U. The 6’2 guard shot the ball with confidence from behind the arc and made opponents pay for giving him space on the perimeter. Derkack did more than just shoot as he also was able to get into the paint and finish. He moved well without the ball in his hands and ran the offense at times in the half court. Derkack is a prospect to track in New Jersey as he should only get better over the next couple of years.
Peter Noble Peter Noble 6'2" | PG CBA | 2024 State NJ , 6’2 PG CBA 2024
Noble was the driving force for the Shore Shots Orange offense as he made big plays for them in both games. The 6’2 guard was able to get to the basket at will and made several layups through contact. Noble shot the ball with confidence from behind the arc and has a nice release on his jumper. He made several nice passes throughout the game and showed the ability to play off the ball. Noble is a skilled guard prospect who can score from multiple levels and should have a big summer.
Other Prospects to Know:
Carter Bobbitt Carter Bobbitt 6'4" | SF St James | 2024 State SC , 6’3 SF Clearview (SJ Jazz) 2024
Dante Weise, 6’1 PG George School ( Jersey Force ) 2023
Ryan Frauenheim Ryan Frauenheim 5'10" | PG Manasquan | 2024 State NJ , 5’10 PG Manasquan ( Team Rio ) 2024
Declan Wucherpfennig, 6’5 PF Bergen Catholic (Triple Threat) 2025
Andrew Buck Andrew Buck 6'3" | SG Ranney School | 2024 State NJ , 6’2 SG Ranney ( Jersey Force ) 2024