An extremely valuable piece in the frontcourt who’s coming off the heels of an extremely impressive breakout sophomore season, Andrew Bena Andrew Bena 6'3" | PF/SF South Plainfield | 2028 State NJ ‘s performance over the first day of the second scholastic live period continued to prove his case as a skilled and mobile forward who offers an interesting layer to South Plainfield’s offense. Thriving on the interior, Bena particularly got going from the high post— attacking driving angles off the bounce and finishing with soft touch from different angles around the rim while also showcasing good footwork on the inside.

A skilled left handed tweener who plays with a fiery edge to him, Andrew Bena Andrew Bena 6'3" | PF/SF South Plainfield | 2028 State NJ emerged as a legitimate difference maker this year— due in large part to not only the interesting layer he provides offensively with the unique skillset he possesses at his size for South Plainfield but also the tremendous motor and versatile impact he has defensively. A legitimate inside outside threat, Bena stood out with his offensive versatility— fighting for position for deep seals in the paint to turn and finish with control, displaying his ability to attack certain driving angles off the bounce and get to the basket, demonstrating he’s a threat to stretch the floor from beyond the arc as a confident three point shooter, while also being impactful on the offensive glass for meaningful second chance opportunities. With his impressive size and length, Bena proved he has the tools to make a strong impact on the defensive end— using that physical profile to switch onto perimeter against quicker guards while also contributing inside as a rebounder and rim protector with his size and length.