Prep Hoops NJ Top 250 Expo: Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops NJ Top 250 Expo took place in Wayne on Saturday. Some players put up big performances as they made plays throughout the course of the day. Here are the top performers from the Prep Hoops NJ Top 250 Expo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1788762' first='Will' last='Spross'], 6'2 PG St. Joseph (Hamm.) 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spross had an outstanding day as he made plays all over the floor. The 6'2 guard was dynamic with the ball in his hands as he had the ball on a string and was constantly in the lane. Spross finished craftily around the basket and showed a good release on his jumper. He made great passes in the halfcourt and got deflections on defense. Spross rose his stock in a big way at the Expo and it should only go higher as the season continues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1599859' first='Jack' last='Fitzpatrick'], 6'3 PG Henry Hudson 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fitzpatrick had a strong day as he was able to create with the ball in his hands. The 6'3 guard used his handle to get into the lane and finished nicely around the basket. Fitzpatrick rarely looked rattled with the ball in his hands and rose up with confidence on his jumper. He made good passes in the halfcourt and was comfortable pushing the ball in transition. Fitzpatrick's ability to control the offense 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='1296470' first='Jahan' last='Owusu'], 6'2 PG Princeton 2024</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owusu was a force at both ends as he was able to generate turnovers throughout the day. The 6'2 guard used his length to get deflections and made it hard for his man to get to his spot on the floor. Owusu attacked the basket strong as he was able to finish through contact in the paint. He moved well without the ball in his hands and rarely forced shots in the halfcourt. Owusu is a two-way guard prospect whose ability to defend the ball will help his game in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Damian Martinez, 5'9 PG Spring Creek Community School 2024</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martinez had a good day as he played with poise on the ball. The 5'9 guard has a tight handle, which he used to get by his defender and made plays in the lane. Martinez found open teammates in the halfcourt throughout the day and finished nicely around the basket. He played tough on-ball defense as he made it difficult for his man to get to his spot on the floor. Martinez is a gritty floor general whose ability to run the offense is something that will help his game throughout the 2023-24 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1401992' first='LJ' last='Falconi'], 6'4 SG St. Mary's Rutherford 2024</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Falconi rose his stock nicely at the Expo as he showed his ability to handle the ball on the perimeter. The 6'4 guard looked comfortable with the ball in his hands as he routinely got into the lane and finished around the basket. Falconi made good decisions with the ball in his hands and rose up with confidence over smaller defenders. He slid his feet well on defense and was able to push the pace in transition. Falconi's ability to handle the ball along with his ability to shoot the ball from deep is something that will help his stock in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->