UA Association: New Jersey Eye Catchers From UAA Finals

The July recruiting period connoted this past weekend, with college coaches back on the sidelines for a firsthand look at high school talent. This past weekend, the Under Armour Association hosted its UAA Finals in Cartersville, GA, where several prospects from New Jersey made a strong impression. The Garden State was well represented across various teams, with some players continuing to raise their recruiting stock and others emerging from under the radar with standout performances. Here's a breakdown of the New Jersey prospects who caught my eye during UAA Finals.    Running the show from the point guard position, [player_tooltip player_id='2201947' first='Anthony' last='Gonzalez'] demonstrated his quick and sharp decision making— facilitating the basketball to rolling bigs, back door cutters, and guys running the floor in transition. Gonzalez showcased his good feel for the game, distributing the ball effectively both in PnR scenarios and when getting in driving lanes. Gonzalez also continued to showcase his ability to aggressively to put pressure on the rim and comfortably knock down perimeter shots in rhythm.     Comfortable playing either guard spot, [player_tooltip player_id='2910156' first='Jaidyn' last='Boyd'] demonstrated his ability to be effective both with and without the basketball. Boyd showcased his ability to knock down open shots off the ball from the perimeter, get in the paint off the bounce and was also productive as a secondary ball handler shouldering some of the responsibilities of handling the ball against pressure and initiating offense.     [player_tooltip player_id='2201962' first='Andrew' last='Iduh'] showcased his strong finishing ability on the interior, particularly generating extra possessions on the offensive glass and operating in the low post. Iduh also demonstrated his sharp defensive intangibles and disciplined technique— rebounding the basketball effectively and walling up and contesting shot attempts at the rim without fouling.     Running the show at the point guard position, Patrick Sagna was effective running the offense for Epic Elite. Sagna was decisive in the ways he was able to pick apart the defense as a facilitator in PnR situations— getting deep in the paint and hitting rolling bigs or open shooters out on the perimeter. Sagna also scored the ball effectively in transition, consistently putting pressure on the rim.     A dangerous catch and shoot threat off the ball, [player_tooltip player_id='2344534' first='James' last='Roberts'] showcased his lethal shooting ability from three point range both off the catch and off the bounce, hitting clean and open looks all weekend. Roberts also looked very comfortable attacking the basket and getting into driving lanes when the defense ran him off the line.     Throughout the weekend, Khalid Ousmane found ways to impact the game on both ends of the floor with his relentless activity, elite length and athleticism, and his tremendous motor. Ousmane was seen crashing the offensive glass and generating extra possessions, altering and blocking shot attempts at the rim with good timing, and was extremely active as a help side defender and shot blocker.     An elite shot maker, [player_tooltip player_id='2504902' first='Jamieson' last='Young'] displayed his lethal shooting ability particularly from the perimeter and in the mid range area off the bounce. An elite perimeter shot maker from three point range, Young showcased his quick and smooth release combined with his fluid footwork. Young also showcased his ability to find his in between game and get in the mid range area off the bounce and be just as smooth a shooter in the mid range area.     A floor general with elite vision and excellent feel for the game, [player_tooltip player_id='2504904' first='Izayah' last='Cooper'] impressed his intangibles as a point guard. Cooper consistently keeps his dribble alive, displayed his great court vision consistently finding the open man, and his relentless willingness as a passer constantly keeping the ball moving and getting his teammates more involved in the offense.     Demonstrating his ability to be a dangerous threat from three point range, [player_tooltip player_id='2305481' first='Jaylen' last='Lewis'] was effective consistently spacing the floor and knocking down outside shots. Lewis also shwocased his ability to attack off the bounce and get in the paint to make plays for himself and his teammates. Lewis was also effective alleviating some of the pressure off the primary ball handler and running the offense at times.     Although still continuing his development, [player_tooltip player_id='2202015' first='Azyris' last='Richmond'] demonstrated his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor with his motor and his activity. Richmond used his elite length to be effective on the offensive glass as a rebounder and disruptive on the defensive end of the floor causing deflections, altering shot attempts, and rebounding the basketball.     Raw but still steadily improving, [player_tooltip player_id='2201948' first='Asante' last='Jones'] showed flashes of his improving overall offensive skillset. Jones put together moments where he showcased his inside finishing on the offensive glass, downhill attacking off the bounce, his face up game, and his back to the basket game. Jones also demonstrated his ability to be effective on the defensive end of the floor with length and athleticism.

The July recruiting period connoted this past weekend, with college coaches back on the sidelines for a firsthand look at high school talent. This past weekend, the Under Armour Association hosted its UAA Finals in Cartersville, GA, where several prospects from New Jersey made a strong impression. The Garden State was well represented across various teams, with some players continuing to raise their recruiting stock and others emerging from under the radar with standout performances. Here's a breakdown of the New Jersey prospects who caught my eye during UAA Finals.