2021 Post Stock Risers
While the 2020 class is full of high-end talent, the 2021 class may have the edge at the top. Small forwards Jonathan Kuminga Jonathan Kuminga 6'8" | SF Patrick School | 2020 #1 Nation NJ and Trey Patterson Trey Patterson…
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Continue ReadingWhile the 2020 class is full of high-end talent, the 2021 class may have the edge at the top. Small forwards Jonathan Kuminga Jonathan Kuminga 6'8" | SF Patrick School | 2020 #1 Nation NJ and Trey Patterson Trey Patterson 6'7" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2021 State #36 Nation NJ were both named second team All-State, while Adama Sanogo Adama Sanogo 6'9" | PF Patrick School | 2020 NJ is one of the top post players in New Jersey. He is not the only talented post player as the junior class is full of solid big men. Here are the top 2021 post stock risers.
Rafael Castro Rafael Castro 6'9" | PF Dover | 2021 State #157 Nation NJ , 6’9 PF Dover
No junior improved its stock more than Castro did after a dominant junior season for the Tigers. The 6’9 power forward led the state in rebounding and finished fourth in blocks. Castro has a soft touch around the basket and knows how to finish through contact. He has a nice looking jumper and can handle the ball on the perimeter. Castro has received five D1 offers since the end of February and that number will only go up as he enters his senior season.
Samson Johnson Samson Johnson 6'10" | PF Patrick School | 2021 State #145 Nation NJ , 6’9 PF Patrick School
Sanogo and Bretner Mutombo Bretner Mutombo 6'11" | C Hamilton Heights | 2021 State #227 Nation TN entered the 2019-20 season with more recognition, but it was Johnson who made the All-Non Public third team. The Togolese native is a big-time shot-blocker with his extremely long arms and timing. Johnson excels at running the floor and catching lobs in transition. He has a nice looking jumper and range that extends past the three-point line. Johnson is a skilled power forward who should be on the radars of high major schools.
Matthew Delaney Matthew Delaney 6'7" | PF St. Augustine | 2021 State NJ , 6’6 SF/PF St. Augustine
Delaney is more of a combo forward, but counts for this list as he plays down low for the Hermits. The 6’6 junior is one of the top rebounders in South Jersey and uses his strong frame to get position down low. Delaney has a nice touch around the basket and plays with good footwork in the post. He is a solid post defender and is an underrated passer out of the post. Delaney has a good chemistry with small forward John Horner John Horner 6'6" | SF St. Augustine | 2021 State NJ and sophomore point guard Elmarko Jackson, making St. Augustine the favorite to repeat as Non-Public A South champions.
Nicolo Nobili Nicolo Nobili 6'9" | PF Paul VI | 2022 OH , 6’9 PF Paul VI
Wisler Sanon Wisler Sanon 6'2" | CG Paul VI | 2021 State NJ is Paul VI’s top player, but Nobili is the team’s difference-maker down low. The Italian native is a classic stretch four with range that extends past the three-point line. Nobili has a nice touch around the basket and is unafraid to mix it up down low. He is a tough rebounder down low and is an underrated post defender. Paul VI was upset by St. Augustine in the Non-Public A South semifinals, but the junior trio of Nobili, Sanon and Jalen Boyd-Savage Jalen Boyd-Savage 6'3" | CG Olympus Prep | 2022 State NJ could lead the Eagles to a title in 2020-21.
Wesley Robinson Wesley Robinson 6'6" | PF Life Center Academy | 2021 State NJ , 6’6 PF Life Center
Robinson is a point forward who knows how to take over a game. He uses his strong frame to finish through contact around the basket. Robinson has range that extends past the three-point line and is quite comfortable playing on the perimeter. He is one of the best rebounders in the junior class and makes plays with the ball in his hands. Robinson’s ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor makes him one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2021 class.
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Derrick Bueno Derrick Bueno 6'7" | PF Roselle Catholic | 2021 State NJ , 6’5 SF/PF Paramus Catholic
Chris Jiao Chris Jiao 6'11" | C Patrick School | 2021 State NJ , 6’11 C Patrick School
Chris Rubayo Chris Rubayo 6'8" | PF Montgomery | 2021 State NJ , 6’8 PF Montgomery
Chad Martini Chad Martini 6'6" | PF Watchung Hills | 2021 State NJ , 6’6 PF Watchung Hills
Aidan Kehoe Aidan Kehoe 6'11" | PF Canterbury | 2022 State New E , 6’10 C Pascack Hills