NJ Panthers Scrimmages: Top Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The spring AAU season is right around the corner as April is just beginning. The NJ Panthers had their scrimmages to get themselves prepared for the upcoming season. Here are the standouts from the NJ Panthers scrimmages.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456837' first='Saif' last='Al-Deen Saleh'], 6'8 F/C Clifton 2024</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saleh was dominant throughout the game as he made an impact on both ends of the floor. The 6'8 post ran the floor hard, setting himself up for easy layups and dunks in transition. Saleh showed off a nice touch on his jumper and moved well without the ball in his hands. He ripped down rebounds at both ends of the floor and swatted numerous shot around the basket. Saleh has the potential to have a breakout AAU season with his ability to make plays in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1823214' first='Shelton' last='Colwell'], 6'4 W Columbia 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colwell had a strong showing during the scrimmages as he was able to put his game on display. The 6'4 wing was able to get to the basket off the bounce and finished nicely around the basket. Colwell was unafraid of drawing contact in the paint and rose up with confidence on his jumper. He made good decisions with the ball in his hands and showed the ability to defend multiple positions on the floor. Colwell is a lanky, wing prospect whose ability to get to the rim and finish makes him a prospect to watch in the spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Kareem Anthony, 5'8 PG Elizabeth 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anthony put on a show as he was able to get to his spot on the floor and make plays throughout game. The 5'8 guard has a tight handle, which he used to blow by his defender off the bounce and finished nicely around the basket. Anthony showed off a nice release on his jumper as he was able to shoot either off the catch or bounce. He pushed the pace effectively in transition and played solid on-ball defense. Anthony is a crafty lead guard prospect who knows how to make plays with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407195' first='Zion' last='Harrison'], 6'4 SG Hillsborough 2024</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrison had a standout showing on both ends of the floor as he seemed to be all over the court. The 6'4 guard played with great energy as he hustled back on defense to prevent breakaway layups and dunks. Harrison attacked the basket strong as he was able to finish around the rim and was unafraid of finishing through contact. He rose up with confidence on his jumper as he wasted little motion in his shot. Harrison is a hard-working guard prospect who does whatever is takes to help his team win games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1434616' first='Evan' last='Colao'], 5'10 PG Madison 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colao had a good showing as he was able to control the pace of the game. The 5'10 guard did not get sped up by on-ball pressure and was able to get to the rim off the bounce. Colao has a good release on his jumper and rarely made bad decisions with the ball in his hands. He fought for rebounds on both ends of the floor and was unafraid of contact. Colao is a tough guard prospect who will be one to watch this spring with his combination of skill, shooting and toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ilan Santos, 6'1 G St. Mary's Rutherford 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson Bleeker, 6'4 SG Hotchkiss School 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1786395' first='Luke' last='Schorr'], 6'2 SG Rumson Fair-Haven 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christian Grubbs, 6'4 PF Pope John 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456823' first='Alex' last='Woodring'], 6'10 C Ramapo 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->