CJ Prospects Who Could Help Their Teams Make Deep State Runs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state tournament brackets were released on Tuesday, meaning the postseason basketball is heating up. Prospects are looking to lead their teams to deep runs in the state tournament with teams from slots 5-9 having the ability to make an appearance in the semifinals, especially in Central Jersey. Here are the Central Jersey prospects who could help their teams make deep state runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2205839' first='Luke' last='Cruz'], 6'9 PF Rumson Fair-Haven 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cruz has been one of the top front court prospects in Group 2 this season and should put it on display during the state tournament. The 6'9 forward has a good face-up game as he has a clean release on his jumper and can get to the rim off the bounce. Cruz moves well without the ball in his hands and has a nice touch around the rim. He skies for rebounds on both ends and swats a ton of shots around the rim. Cruz's ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor is something that will help Rumson Fair-Haven make a deep run in the sectional tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763549' first='Darion' last='Joubert'], 6'1 SF/PF South Amboy 2028</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joubert might be an undersized forward prospect, but that won't stop him from making an impact in the CJ Group 1 tournament. The 6'1 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and can draw contact around the rim. Joubert can also put the ball on the floor and his range extends out to the three-point line. He is tough to keep off the offensive glass and holds his ground on the defensive end. Joubert is a physical forward prospect who should continue to impact the game at both ends of the floor throughout the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107955' first='George' last='Boley'], 6'3 CG Jackson Township 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boley powers the Jaguars' offense as he looks to lead them on a deep run this postseason. The 6'3 guard uses his handle to blow by his defender and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. Boley is more than just a slasher as he can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He finds his open teammates in the half court and uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense. Boley is capable of putting up points in bunches, which will help Jackson Township make noise during the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763589' first='Nate' last='Sloane'] 6'4 SG/SF Colts Neck 2028</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sloane has taken a step up for the reigning Group 3 champions, averaging over 17 points per game. The 6'4 wing uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and rises up with confidence on his jumper. Sloane has a good release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He pushes the pace well in transition and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Sloane is a talented wing prospect who is looking to lead Colts Neck back to the Group 3 title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Grayson Vlasac, 5'10 PG Hopewell Valley 2026</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vlasac does a little bit of everything for the Bulldogs, which makes him a prospect to track during the state tournament. The 5'10 guard has a good first step, which he uses to get to the rim and can finish shots through contact. Vlasac rarely forces shots in the half court and can also play off the ball. He is a strong rebounder and threads passes to his teammates in the half court. Vlasac is a versatile guard prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor throughout the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->