Class of 2021: Stock Risers, Part 1

<p>We have been through the freshman and sophomore classes. Now, it is time to dive into the class that is preparing for their senior year. These are some of the top stock risers in the Class of 2021.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900309" first="Christian" last="Cevis"] | West Morris</strong></p> <p>Cevis led the state in assists this season and he is still flying under-the-radar as a point guard. This is a player that finished with 10 or more assists and six or more steals in each of the first four games as a junior. He had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists in the second game of the year. Cevis is a masterful ball handler and is extremely quick in the open floor. He is the type of player that every team wants at the most important position.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900301" first="Chris" last="Rubayo"] | Montgomery</strong></p> <p>Rubayo burst onto the scene as a junior. And at 6’8, he was hard to ignore. Rubayo showed his elite ability to score from the post. He had a smooth stroke from the perimeter knocking down a few three’s this season but he was at his best with his back to the basket and scoring on put backs. Rubayo has a soft touch around the rim. Parlay that with great footwork and a really good forward is born.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900315" first="Jalen" last="Jones"] | St. Thomas Aquinas</strong></p> <p>With [player_tooltip player_id="850329" first="Quadry" last="Adams"] graduating and [player_tooltip player_id="787644" first="Jaquan" last="Harris"] stepping up as the team’s main option, Jones is often forgotten about for the Trojans. He is a dirty work player. Jones is a hard worker that has a motor that does not stop on either end. He is active on the boards and on the perimeter. Jones moves well without the ball and can find the open spot in a defense to score. He will be a big part of St. Thomas Aquinas this season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900332" first="Chad" last="Martini"] | Watchung Hills</strong></p> <p>There is already one Martini that is a household name. Chad’s brother, Zach, was a star at Gill St. Bernard’s and will be at Princeton next season. Watchung Hills certainly knows who Chad is and the rest of the state will this season. He is already one of the most dominant rebounders in New Jersey. He averaged just under 11 rebounds per game and went into double-figures 22 times. At 6’6, Martini has strong hands and is in full control of his game on the court. He is an impressive big man with a bright future.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="929514" first="Zubair" last="Lee"] | Eastern</strong></p> <p>Lee has good size at 6’5 and great length but he can be overpowered. Lee uses his athleticism to beat opponents. He is a great leaper with strong instincts and anticipation. He was one of the better rebounders in the Shore this season. With [player_tooltip player_id="896459" first="Noah" last="Klinewski"] departing, Lee’s presence on Eastern will have to be even stronger this season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="900337" first="Toriano" last="Munford"] | Lincoln</strong></p> <p>This is a player that can climb rankings boards and get more attention from colleges almost immediately. The 6’5 Munford scored 429 points last season and was an elite shot blocker. His IQ on the floor helps him on both ends. He does not leave his feet too early which is the sign of a great shot blocker. Munford has the strength to finish with contact and the finesse to make it look simple.</p>