Another player in Newark Collegiate Academy’s program who without a doubt etched his name in program history, by becoming the first player to reach the 1,000 point milestone, Ali Kelleh Ali Kelleh 6'2" | SF Newark Collegiate | 2026 State NJ strung together an impressive senior season that highlighted not only his versatility as a scorer but also as an overall defensive playmaker. Erupting for countless explosive scoring performances as the season went on, Kelleh demonstrated an aggressive but diverse scoring attack— one that saw him thrive as a spot up and movement shooter from the perimeter showing flashes of his deep range accuracy, a lane runner in transition for athletic above the rim finishes, attacking driving angles off the bounce for crafty finishes in traffic, scoring out the mid and low post backing down smaller defenders for easy finishes and knocking down smooth mid range jumpers, while also excelling as a cutter cutting to open space off the ball for easy scoring opportunities. A wing with legitimate positional size and two way impact, Kelleh proved to be a highly effective defensive playmaker all season long, defending with great effort and energy paired with his length— pinning shots against the glass in transition, contesting attempts at the rim and creating deflections against opposing ball handlers and in the passing lanes.

With Newark Collegiate being a little short handed from the guard position Monday evening, Ali Kelleh Ali Kelleh 6'2" | SF Newark Collegiate | 2026 State NJ saw a lot of reps on the ball that saw him showcase a little bit of his versatility as a scorer. Seeing a high usage a rate that featured him score both on and off the ball, Kelleh showcased his ability to be an effective spot up shooter while also mixing in some strong attacks at the basket both in transition and semi transition opportunities. With his intimidating length combined with his high motor, Kelleh was also a difference maker on the defensive end of the floor.

Ali Kelleh Ali Kelleh 6'2" | SF Newark Collegiate | 2026 State NJ was effective as a defensive playmaker throughout the course of Sunday’s action, defending with great energy and length. Kelleh was seen all day Sunday pinning shots against the glass in transition, altering shot attempts at the rim with his length, causing deflections, and even blocking perimeter shot attempts.

A bigger wing with a compact shooting release, Ali Kelleh Ali Kelleh 6'2" | SF Newark Collegiate | 2026 State NJ got into a smooth rhythm from three point range early on and almost never looked back. Kelleh showcased his versatility as a shooter— particularly knocking down shots on the move coming off screens and off the catch as a standstill shooter. Kelleh also flashed his mid range shot making ability with a smooth turn around fade away out the low post and a couple of smooth pull up jumpers.

Ali Kelleh Ali Kelleh 6'2" | SF Newark Collegiate | 2026 State NJ thrived in transition both as initiator, grabbing rebounds and pushing the break as well as a lane runner, sprinting the floor and getting ahead of the defense in transition. In the half court, Kelleh excelled as an off ball cutter, constantly cutting to open space. Kelleh was also extremely active on the glass, crashing the glass and consistently coming down with rebounds.

Ali Kelleh Ali Kelleh 6'2" | SF Newark Collegiate | 2026 State NJ was effective as a catch and shoot threat off ball reversals and in pick and pop scenarios in Newark Collegiate’s offense. A smooth and compact release as a shooter, Kelleh was aggressive in getting his shot off from three point range. Kelleh also shined as a defensive playmaker— pressuring the ball the length of the floor and turning opposing ball handlers over while also pinning shots on the backboard in transition.

Ali Kelleh Ali Kelleh 6'2" | SF Newark Collegiate | 2026 State NJ shined in his ability to be an effective two way player in NCA’s victory over Union City. Kelleh played with a tremendous level of intensity defensively as an on ball defender, consistently forcing many turnovers against opposing ball handlers. Offensively, Kelleh was super effective in transition sprinting the lanes and finishing above the rim numerous times. Kelleh also showed flashes of his mid range shot making ability.