Newark East Side Will Feature Strong Sophomore Trio
Newark East Side has enjoyed success on the basketball court this decade. They have been present in the Tournament of Champions Tournament while being contenders to win a state sectional title every season. Heading into this season, Newark East Side…
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Continue ReadingNewark East Side has enjoyed success on the basketball court this decade. They have been present in the Tournament of Champions Tournament while being contenders to win a state sectional title every season. Heading into this season, Newark East Side will look to their youth to continue the success.
The Red Raiders found themselves in two straight Tournament of Champions in 2013 and 2014. In 2014, they made a run to the final game where they suffered a two point loss to Karl Anthony-Towns, Marques Townes, Wade Baldwin, and the St. Joe’s Metuchen Falcons. Led by Anas Amos, Newark East Side won the Group 4 Championship in 2018-2019 and returned to the T.O.C’s. They lost in the semifinals to Bergen Catholic but the run is not over.
Amos’ fabulous career has ended and that means that new players will have to step up. The Red Raiders will feature three outstanding sophomore who are expected to be staples in the program for years to come. It begins with David Olaniyi, who is expected to be one of the top sophomores in the state. Olaniyi will step in and continue the excellent success at the point guard position. At 5’10, Olaniyi is a player who can score at the point guard position while making the right decisions with the ball. He will have a strong team around him on the floor this season.
Joining Olaniyi is fellow Class of 2022 members Jahzeer Gaskin and Jordan Ortiz. As a freshman, Gaskin saw some time on the floor and he is expected to take the next step this season. Ortiz is an intriguing prospect heading into the season. He is a 6’5 small forward who will bring size to the lineup.
This trio of sophomores will come in an make an impact immediately this season. The future is bright for Newark East Side who is expecting to continue their runs during the T.O.C’s and Group 4 Tournaments.