Linden Summer League: Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Summer leagues across the state are going on as they are preparing for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The Linden Summer League was filled with quality play as the players put on big-time performances this Wednesday night. Here are the standouts from the Linden Summer League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595685' first='Jehki' last='Burnam'], 6'4 W Linden 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burnam had a great showing as he was pouring in jumpers from behind the arc. The 6'4 wing has a smooth release on his jumper and knocked down multiple jumpers from behind the arc. Burnam was comfortable shooting the ball off the dribble and off the catch as he was in a groove offensively. He moved well without the ball in his hands and rebounded the ball well. Burnam's ability to stretch the floor along with his ability to defend the ball is something that will help his stock in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411646' first='Ifaola' last='Tacko'], 6'11 C Patrick School 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tacko had a strong performance as he showed development of his perimeter skills. The 6'11 post brought the ball up the court at times and even knocked down a jumper from distance. Tacko ran the floor hard, setting himself up for easy dunks in transition. He was able to get position down low all game and influenced shots around the basket with his length. Tacko is a post prospect to track in the Northeast with his ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107727' first='Gino' last='Romano'], 6'0 PG Seton Hall Prep 2024</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Romano had a good outing for the Pirates as he played with confidence throughout the night. The 6'0 guard used his handle to get into the lane and finished nicely around the basket. Romano did more than just drive as he drilled multiple jumpers from behind the arc. He moved his feet well on the defensive end and showed the ability to play off the ball. Romano is a sharpshooting guard who has the potential to have a strong senior season for Seton Hall Prep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456836' first='Terrance' last='Wood'], 6'6 PF Union Catholic 2024</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wood had a solid performance for the Vikings as he was able to impact the game inside and out. The 6'6 forward showed a good release on his jumper and made opponents for giving him space behind the arc. Wood was able to finish well around the basket and did not mind drawing contact in the paint. He fought for rebounds on both ends of the floor and played solid interior defense. Wood is a hard-working forward prospect whose ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his game in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1153977' first='Jalen' last='James'], 5'11 PG Columbia 2024</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James made plays for the Cougars as he was their go-to guy Wednesday night. The 5'11 guard used his quick first step to blow by his defender and drew contact around the basket. James finished nicely around the rim and ran the offense in the half court. He played tough on-ball defense and was able to get deflections on the defensive end. James is a gritty guard prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor is something that will help his stock in a big way over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->