Stepping into a larger role and increased offensive responsibility in just his sophomore season, Jayce Rodriguez Jayce Rodriguez 6'2" | SG Colonia | 2028 State NJ did not let the weight of that pressure phase him— better yet he embraced the challenge that lied ahead of him on his way to averaging an impressive 20.2 PPG. Already having a reputation as one of the state’s most dangerous perimeter shooters, all Rodriguez did was reaffirm that assertion while also showing added layers to his game— featuring an extremely fluid shooting stroke with well refined mechanics and super soft touch, Rodriguez demonstrated his versatility as a dynamic perimeter threat with confidence and efficiency, consistently burying open catch and shoot looks, capitalizing on movement opportunities coming off different types of screens, and even off the bounce when he creates separation and gets his shot off. A part of his game that became more glaring throughout the course of this season was his ability to create— showing flashes of his ability to create his own shot off the bounce, particularly with his ability to get to his spots in the mid range area and knock down difficult contested pull ups.

A confident long range marksman with deep shooting range and excellent touch, Jayce Rodriguez Jayce Rodriguez 6'2" | SG Colonia | 2028 State NJ , as usual, stood out as an overall smooth and poised shot maker who often does so on impressive efficiency. Possessing an extremely fluid shooting stroke with more than compact mechanics, he showcased his versatility as a dynamic and dangerous perimeter shot maker— consistently knocking down open catch and shoot opportunities, converting on shots on the move, coming off various screen actions, and even off the bounce, creating space to knock down shots off the dribble or getting to spots for smooth soft touch mid range pull ups.

A confident sniper from three point range with deep range accuracy and phenomenal touch on his jumper, Jayce Rodriguez Jayce Rodriguez 6'2" | SG Colonia | 2028 State NJ stood out as an overall smooth and confident shot maker. Rodriguez displayed his ability to be a versatile outside shooter who at a high rate, converts on open catch and shoot looks, movement opportunities coming off different types of screens, and even off the bounce when he creates separation and gets his shot off. Capable of creating for himself off the bounce at times, Rodriguez also flashed his ability to get to his spots in the mid range area and hit tough, contested pull ups.

Stepping into what is expected to be a larger workload on the ball, Jayce Rodriguez Jayce Rodriguez 6'2" | SG Colonia | 2028 State NJ looked relatively comfortable bringing the ball up and initiating offense. An overall smooth and dangerous shot maker, Rodriguez showed deep range three point shooting ability with his smooth and effortless shooting release paired with the confidence to consistently be a threat as soon he crossed half court.

An overall smooth and confident shot maker from beyond the three point arc and the mid range area, Jayce Rodriguez Jayce Rodriguez 6'2" | SG Colonia | 2028 State NJ delivered a standout performance that highlighted his lethal shot making ability. Paired with his smooth shooting stroke, Rodriguez displayed his ability to play with a nice pace off the bounce, getting to his spots and creating space with ease. Rodriguez showed flashes of his shiftiness and creativity off the bounce creating offense for himself in isolation situations.

An absolute flame thrower from three point range, Jayce Rodriguez Jayce Rodriguez 6'2" | SG Colonia | 2028 State NJ was aggressive in hunting his shot from beyond the arc. Possessing an ultra smooth and quick release with good lift on his jumper, Rodriguez showcased his versatility as a shooter— knocking down outside shots off the dribble, off the catch, and from deep range as well. Rodriguez also flashed some of his creativity off the bounce in the ways he looked to create his own shot.

A skilled combo guard with a smooth and confident play style, Jayce Rodriguez Jayce Rodriguez 6'2" | SG Colonia | 2028 State NJ showcased his elite shotmaking ability throughout both July live periods—consistently hitting shots from the perimeter off the catch, navigating various screens, and creating space with a variety of dribble combination moves and hesitation dribbles to get in the mid range area. Rodriguez tapped into some of the creativity he possesses off the dribble and looked impressive in which he efficiently did so.

A sharpshooting combo guard that has a smooth and confident game, Jayce Rodriguez Jayce Rodriguez 6'2" | SG Colonia | 2028 State NJ displayed his ultra smooth shotmaking ability, knocking down outside shots in a multitude of ways— off the catch, coming off different screens, and using different dribble combo moves off the bounce.

One of the more intriguing guards in the ’28 class, Jayce Rodriguez Jayce Rodriguez 6'2" | SG Colonia | 2028 State NJ received an offer from Fairfield after a strong weekend at Philly Live II.

An absolute sniper from three point range, Jayce Rodriguez Jayce Rodriguez 6'2" | SG Colonia | 2028 State NJ will look to add elite perimeter shooting to Geo Baker’s 16U team. A confident shooter with a smooth and compact release, Rodriguez is a lethal shooter than get going from three point range. Look for Rodriguez to capitalize off the big shooting performances he had as just a freshman for Colonia this past season, not only showing the range he can shoot it with but also show flashes of an improving ability to put the ball on the floor and create offense for himself.

Coming off the bench in a sixth man role, Rodriguez made the most of his minutes with 12 huge points on near-perfect shooting to help swing the outcome. A knockdown shooter with picturesque mechanics, he converted on three spotup attempts from deep, including a consecutive pair in the fourth quarter to really break things open. In limited opportunity, Rodriguez also flashed some ball skills in space to create his own shot. The level of polish and confidence he showed as a freshman on the big stage was a strong indicator of the bright future that awaits Rodriguez as he looks bound for D1 attention in years to come.