Layne Pawlowski Layne Pawlowski 6'6" | SF/PF Hillsborough | 2028 State NJ brings an intriguing combination of a lengthy frame, feel off the catch, and two way versatility that allows him to seamlessly fit into a variety of lineups. Pawlowski plays with a blend of simplicity and efficiency, consistently making the right read without overcomplicating possessions— most effective making quick decisions off the catch, confidently stepping into outside shots with rhythm and strong balance, attacking closeouts to get downhill, and moving the ball when the advantage wasn’t there. Another layer to Pawlowski’s impact that stood out was his ability to initiate offense in transition himself, securing rebounds and immediately pushing the ball up the floor to create scoring opportunities on the other end.

A lengthy and wiry forward with a strong feel for the game, Layne Pawlowski Layne Pawlowski 6'6" | SF/PF Hillsborough | 2028 State NJ offers the prototypical profile of a seamless connective piece, consistently finding different ways to impact the game within his role and making fundamentally sound plays across multiple areas. Pawlowski’s simplicity and efficiency stood out in this one— proving he can make quick decisions off the catch and attack closeouts off the bounce to either get in the lane or keep the ball moving while simultaneously keeping those closeouts honest and shooting the three ball at an efficient percentage.

A lengthy and wiry forward who possesses pertinent feel for the game and makes a lot of fundamentally sound plays, Layne Pawlowski Layne Pawlowski 6'6" | SF/PF Hillsborough | 2028 State NJ offers the prototypical profile of an ideal seamless fit as a connective piece. Just naturally finding different ways to impact the game at his position, Pawlowski impressed in multiple different areas— reading dribble penetration from paint touching ball handlers and cutting off their drives, highlighting his ability to move proficiently well without the basketball coupled with his ability to confidently stepping into catch and shoot looks with smooth rhythm and strong balance while also leveraging his length and energy and effort on the boards for impactful rebounds in both departments.

A big and skilled como forward, Pawlowski’s willingess to score around the rim as well as space the floor as a shooter make it hard to match up with him. He’s dangerous operating out of the high post and helped United NJ to capture a 16U title this season