Postell Jr is the top ranked prospect in the 2029 class and should show why throughout the course of the season. The 6’5 guard explodes off the floor for dunks and is able to draw contact in the paint. Postell Jr is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is a solid rebounder. Postell Jr is a talented guard prospect who should put up big numbers throughout the course of the season.

Beyond the explosive scoring production he’s typically known for, it was extremely encouraging to see Michael Postell Jr Michael Postell Jr 6'5" | CG St. Benedict’s | 2029 State #16 Nation NJ . demonstrate that his game is continuing to evolve beyond his natural scoring ability. Postell Jr. brought a level of impact that extended beyond traditional box score production— showing intensity and physical ball pressure at the point of attack, staying in front of opposing ball handlers and jumping passing lanes paired with continued development as a facilitator, maintaining his court vision when attacking the basket, and making the correct read as help defenders commit. However, possessing the consistent aggression to not let misses knock him off his game while routinely hunting out scoring opportunities, Postell Jr. showcased the type of offensive firepower in pressure moments that has made him such a highly regarded prospect, blending tough perimeter shot making with downhill aggression when attacking off the bounce.

Coming in as the top-ranked sophomore in the state, Postell’s impact lived up to his reputation even during an uncharacteristically quiet scoring performance. Postell led a nailbiting win over Linden while showing a mature two-way floor game, shining throughout the contest with his instincts and tenacity on defense while showing growing comfort as a playmaker for others. With the game in the balance late, he took over as a scorer, hitting a series of pullup 3s and knifing to the rim for tough finishes in traffic before driving baseline and kicking out for what would eventually be the game-winning 3. Known as a prolific bucket-getter, Postell’s ability to impact the game without scoring could help separate him further from the pack among his peers across the state.

Postell Jr. is the top ranked prospect in the update and should put his game on full display this season. The 6’5 guard explodes off the floor for dunks and is able to draw contact when attacking the basket. Postell Jr. is more than just a slasher as he has a high release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated passer. Postell Jr. is a talented guard prospect who has the potential to make an All-State team this season.

One of the truly elite prospects in the Tri-State area in the class of 2029, Postell has hit almost every marker in his early career. The rangy guard is one hell of a defender, getting into passing lanes and forcing turnovers before converting the other way. Offensively, he’s capable of putting up points in bunches and can score on all three levels. He will have a chance to lead the class wire-to-wire in New Jersey

Postell Jr. is the top ranked prospect in the class and will look to show why during the season. The 6’5 guard explodes off the floor for dunks and can also finish in a variety of ways around the rim. Postell Jr is more than just a slasher as he has a high release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He can defend multiple positions on the floor and pushes the pace well in transition. Postell Jr ended his freshman season with three straight 20-point games and is looking to carry over that form into the start of his sophomore season.

An extremely confident scoring guard who possesses legit ball skills and creativity to break defenders down off the bounce, MJ Postell demonstrated so much of the intrigue that surrounds his skillset. Specifically his ability to provide a legitimate scoring pop from multiple different areas on the floor— more specifically, perimeter catch and shoot shooting, attacking driving angles off the bounce and finishing in traffic at the rim. All while also generating a boatload of rim pressure in transition for athletic above the rim finishes.

Already regarded as one of New Jersey’s most highly touted freshmen, Michael Postell Jr Michael Postell Jr 6'5" | CG St. Benedict’s | 2029 State #16 Nation NJ . has only strengthened that reputation in his early action with PSA this spring. Postell Jr. has showcased his productivity and versatility from the guard spot with a number of impressive performances— displaying his natural ability to score at all three levels, knocking down perimeter shots both as a C+S threat and off the dribble, while also using a quick and controlled handle to create his own offense finish creatively around the rim or creating separation for smooth mid range pull ups. Postell also makes a major impact defensively— using his length, activity level, and relentless effort to disrupt passing lanes, apply pressure to opposing ball handlers, and force turnovers at a high rate.

Postell has earned offers from the likes of LaSalle, Hampton, and Pepperdine and while still early in his developmental process, he has all the tools and upside to emerge as one of the premier prospects in the class of 2029.  

Having already built up quite a bit of a reputation as one of the more highly touted freshman in the state of New Jersey, Michael Postell Jr Michael Postell Jr 6'5" | CG St. Benedict’s | 2029 State #16 Nation NJ did nothing but reaffirm that status in his first action since joining PSA. Postell Jr’s seamless transition saw him be extremely productive and versatile from the guard position— putting the ball in the basket with his natural scoring ability from different levels on the floor while also unlocking another layer to his game with an ability to play an unselfish brand of basketball and set his teammates up.

Having built up quite a bit of a palpable buzz before the start of his freshman season, Michael Postell Jr Michael Postell Jr 6'5" | CG St. Benedict’s | 2029 State #16 Nation NJ handled that target on his back with poise and legitimately built a reputation as one of the state’s most highly touted freshman under first year head coach Chris Simpson in a turn around season at St. Benedict’s Prep, particularly with the intrigue that continues to surround his long term upside as a dynamic and twitchy guard with a unique blend of positional size and strong ball skills. Turning in a number of strong and aggressive scoring performances over the course of his first year, Postell Jr demonstrated his confident and natural scoring ability— dangerous perimeter shooting ability as a spot up shooter and off the dribble while also creating his own scoring opportunities with a quick and controlled handle to get to downhill and finish with craftiness around the basket mixed with creating separation for smooth mid range pull ups and tough fadeaways. Effective in the open floor, Postell Jr also generated a ton of offense in transition, often times showcasing his athleticism for explosive above the rim finishes. Equally impactful on the defensive end with his lengthy arms paired with his energy and effort, Postell Jr proved to be disruptive in the passing lanes and ware down opposing ball handlers to force turnovers. Though he’s still in the early stages of his development, Postell Jr. has clear upside to grow into one of the top prospects in the 2029 class.