South Jersey Group 4 X-Factors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final public school sectional tournament to be talked about is South Jersey Group 4. Here are the South Jersey Group 4 X-Factors to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763527' first='Chris' last='Abreu'], SG Cherry Hill East 2027</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abreu has made a big impact for the Cougars in his debut season as he has helped lead them to a 23-3 record on the season. He has a good first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes well in the paint. Abreu is a gritty guard prospect who is looking to lead Cherry Hill East back to the sectional final for the first time since 2022.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2450726' first='Nolan' last='Barnes'], 5'9 PG Lenape Regional 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes has taken a big step up in his production this season and is primed to help Lenape make a deep run in the state tournament. The 5'9 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to get by his defender and has a good touch in the mid-range. Barnes has a pair of 20-point games this season and will be looking to have more games like that in the state as Lenape looks to repeat as sectional champions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1412107' first='Jaycen' last='Santucci'], 6'4 SG Central Regional 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santucci has been one of the top prospects in Ocean County over the past couple of seasons and is looking to end his varsity career on a high note. The Georgian Court commit attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and can make shots through contact. Santucci is capable of putting up points in bunches and should make plays on the defensive end for Central Regional throughout the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Chase Huggard, PG Eastern 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huggard runs the offense for the Vikings and will be looking to lead them back to the sectional final. He plays with composure on the ball and threads passes to his open teammates in the halfcourt. Huggard is averaging seven assists over his last three games and will be looking to maintain that average during the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107794' first='Chris' last='Finks'], 6'0 PG Atlantic City 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339164' first='Khajuan' last='Roseborough']</strong> has been vital for the Vikings this season, but Finks has been making plays throughout the course of the season as well. The 6'0 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and is a crafty finisher around the basket. Finks can play either on or off the ball, which will be key for Atlantic City to make a deep run in the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763435' first='Dasir' last='Williams-Bey'], 6'2 SG Kingsway 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams-Bey has come up big for the Dragons during the course of the season and should continue to do so in the state tournament. The 6'2 guard uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and rises up with confidence on his jumper. Williams-Bey also makes plays on the defensive end, which will be something to watch during the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Montre Wilson, 5'10 CG Rancocas Valley 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson's collegiate future might be on the gridiron, but that won't stop him from making plays on the hardwood. The East Stroudsburg football commit has a good first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and has a good touch in the mid-range. Wilson has been a consistent presence in the backcourt for the Red Devils and will make plays for them at both ends of the floor during the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344530' first='Noah' last='Perna'], 6'0 SG Southern Regional 2027</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perna does a little bit of everything for the Rams and will put his versatility on display during the state tournament. The 6'0 guard has a good release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. Perna pushes the ball well in transition and his ability to make plays with the ball in his hands will help Southern win games in the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Rhyan Jones, 6'1 SG Pennsauken 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones has ticked up his scoring recently as he is averaging 16.7 points over his last three games. The 6'1 guard uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and rarely forces jumper in the halfcourt. Jones can make opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc, which is something he'll look to put on display during the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456845' first='Judd' last='Holt'], 6'2 SG Cherokee 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holt is one of the top shooters in the section and will put it on display during the state tournament. The 6'2 guard has a smooth shooting stroke and can knock down triples in bunches. Holt is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance during the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Noah Musto, 6'5 C Howell 2027</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Musto has established himself as the go-to guy down low for the Rebels and will be looking to make plays in the paint. The 6'5 post has a good touch around the basket and can hold his ground down low. Musto influences a ton of shots around the basket, which is something that will help Howell make noise during the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jake Karp, 6'1 CG Egg Harbor Township 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Karp has stepped up his offensive game this season as he has over 150 more points and 40 assists than he did last season. The 6'1 guard uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and finds his open teammates in the halfcourt. Egg Harbor is 4-1 on the season when Karp scores 20 or more points and will need to be aggressive on the offensive end for Egg Harbor to win games during the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2771933' first='James' last='Lawson'], 5'9 PG Vineland 2027</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lawson has the highest scoring game of the season as he poured in 60 points against Cape May Tech. The 5'9 guard can shoot either off the catch or bounce and has a good release on his jumper. Lawson is capable of putting up points in bunches, which should help Vineland make noise during the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339301' first='Gevon' last='Conrad'], 5'11 PG Washington Township 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conrad has been one of the more productive prospects in the section as he has over 900 points in only 47 games. The 5'11 guard uses his quick first step to blow by his defender and finishes well around the basket. Conrad can also get hot from distance in a hurry and his ability to torch the nets from distance will be key for Washington Township to pull off the first round upset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347277' first='Jameel' last='Purnell'], 6'3 SG Bridgeton 2025</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Purnell is entering the state tournament on a heater, averaging 29.5 points and 15 rebounds over his last two games. The 6'3 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and can make shots through contact. Purnell is a force on the boards and will fill up the stat sheet during the opening game of the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Caiden Allen, 6'3 PF Millville 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen has been playing some of his best ball of late as he is averaging 10.7 points and 10 rebounds over his last three games. The 6'3 forward knows how to get position down low and can draw contact in the paint. Allen fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and will have to control the glass for the Thunderbolts to pull off the first round upset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->