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Top NJ Returners This Season

Top NJ Returners This Season
Christopher Jenkins
Christopher Jenkins
January 5, 2026 @ 08:19 AM
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Tristan Liu
Tristan Liu 2029
NJ
Dylan Cowell
Dylan Cowell 6'8" | PF | 2027
NJ
Neel Sappidi
Neel Sappidi 6'2" | SG | 2027
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at a few of the Top NJ returning players last season with a couple new additions ! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2504903"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695bc60facbd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dylan has improved tremendously since his sophomore season and been having a monster season so far. He plays above the rim and is a dominant force in the paint. Dylan has a smooth jump shot, runs the floor well in transition and is a great rim protector ! Cowell is just scratching the surface, averaging 21pts &amp; 11rbs in his first 4 games of the season , leading Pingry to a 4-0 record. Dylan currently has offers from Bucknell , Hampton &amp; Florida A&amp;M. He's also receiving interest from Georgetown , Manhattan , U Penn, American , Marist, Miami &amp; NC State. More Division 1 offers will be on the table as the season progresses </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2203813"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695bc60facc61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neel is having a break out season for his Junior year ! He's second on the team in Scoring , Rebounds, Assists and Steals. Neel is currently averaging 15pts , 6rbs , 3asts &amp; 2stls helping lead Pingry to a 4-0 record. Sappidi has boosted his in game production immensely from his sophomore season. Not only has he been thriving offensively but defensively he's been locking down on the perimeter which is a huge factor for his teams early success ! Neel has quick feet , does a great job getting steals in the passing lane and scoring in transition. Offensively, he is strong and has no issues scoring in the paint. He can also handle the ball which helps him create shots off the dribble and makes himself hard to guard with his quick release and consistent shot making. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='3311685' first='Tristan' last='Liu']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bridgewater ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695bc60facd37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tristan has a ton of potential! Although he is new to the basketball scene, he is able to make shots off the catch , dribble and has a nice turn-around jumper from the mid range. Liu plays with a ton of confidence and he has a floater with nice touch when he gets into the lane. Bridgewater has solid players in their area and with his strong offensive capabilities, Tristan will be an impact player for them for the years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Xzavier Roomes ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Plainfield ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-695bc60facdd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Xzavier is a big strong guard who has no problem getting a bucket ! Does a great job of being aggressive while also keeping his teammates involved. He's also good at getting down hill to the basket and his strength allows him to finish through contact. He has a nice mid range jumper and also has the ability to shoot the three ball. Xzavier plays with a lot of confidence , toughness and does not back down to competition. I'm looking forward to watching his progress on the AAU circuit this upcoming spring ! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Here is a look at a few of the Top NJ returning players last season with a couple new additions !

Dylan Cowell

Dylan Cowell

NJ
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Dylan
Cowell PF
Class
2027
Height
6'8"
HS
The Pingry School
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NJ
Top NJ Returners This Season
Dylan has improved tremendously since his sophomore season and been having a monster season so far. He plays...
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Dylan Cowell

State: New Jersey
School: The Pingry School
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Neel Sappidi

Neel Sappidi

NJ
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Neel
Sappidi SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Pingry
|
NJ
Top NJ Returners This Season
Neel is having a break out season for his Junior year ! He’s second on the team in...
Written by Christopher Jenkins
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Neel Sappidi

State: New Jersey
School: Pingry
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Tristan Liu Tristan Liu NJ

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG
CLASS 2029

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School: Bridgewater
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Xzavier Roomes

Xzavier Roomes

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027

Xzavier Roomes

School: Plainfield
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