Living up to the reputation he’s built over the last few years or so, as a confident and dangerous perimeter shot maker who is a constant threat from three point range, Rocco Loomis Rocco Loomis 5'10" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2027 State NJ reaffirmed himself as a perimeter threat defenses must consistently account for— capitalizing on a number of open looks and knocking down timely three pointers with that quick confident release mentioned earlier. Quick with the ball in his hands, Loomis was also effective at pushing the tempo in transition and finishing with craftiness at the basket when such opportunities presented itself.

Despite his undersized frame, Rocco Loomis Rocco Loomis 5'10" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2027 State NJ competes with a fearless mindset and an infectious level of toughness and grit, having consistently stood out as a dependable bright spot in Rutgers Prep’s backcourt over the course of this season. While reinforcing his reputation as a guard defenses must constantly locate and close out on out on the perimeter knocking down opportunistic shots from three point range as confident and quick release spot up shooter, Loomis countered that deft outside shooting touch by displaying an increased comfort of being able to penetrate the defense and attack closeouts off the bounce for crafty finishes around the basket and draw contact to get to the free throw line, ultimately using his quickness to carve out driving lanes. Loomis further displayed his value, adding an additional layer as a steady offensive initiator as the season wained, making timely decisions with the ball in his hands and delivering sharp passes to set up open teammates.

A steady and reliably productive guard in Rutgers Prep’s backcourt capable of being a dependable source of offense particularly with outside scoring and while also being a tough finisher in the paint, Rocco Loomis Rocco Loomis 5'10" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2027 State NJ provided much of that in their matchup against Salem. Loomis knocked down opportunistic shots from three point range as a spot up shooter, while also attacking closeouts and open driving angles to finish in the lane. Loomis also showed comfort initiating offense and made smart, timely reads, delivering sharp passes to open teammates.

Although undersized Rocco Loomis Rocco Loomis 5'10" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2027 State NJ plays with a fearless mentality and infectious level of toughness to him, consistently proving to be a reliable bright spot for Rutgers Prep’s backcourt. Contrary to his typical threat as lethal outside scorer, Loomis impressed with his ability to produce constant paint touches in Rutgers Prep’s thrilling matchup against Gill St. Bernard’s— attacking driving angles off the bounce with quickness for crafty finishes at the basket while also showing an ability to absorb contact on drives and get to the free throw line. As the game went on Loomis still lived up to his reputation as dangerous and confident outside shot maker, knocking down a pair of open looks from three point range.

Consistently proving to be as lethal and confident an outside shooter as anybody in the entire state, Rocco Loomis Rocco Loomis 5'10" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2027 State NJ continued to prove his reputation as a guard who defenses must actively locate and close out on at all times. Although Rutgers Prep faced a tough uphill deficit pretty much the entirety of the game against St. Francis (NY), Loomis still impressed as a spot up marksman— burying a number of open looks from three point range, with deep range accuracy as well. Beyond his shooting, Loomis also showed flashes of his ability to not only attack defensive closeouts and finish in the paint but also be an additional reliable ball handler for this offense.

It’s usually a simple recipe with Loomis, who’s established himself as one of the premier long-range snipers in the state while putting himself on pace for well over 1,000 career points. He shook off an uncharacteristically slow start on Tuesday to knock down 6 3s en route to 21 points, including 4 during a crucial 3rd quarter spurt that helped position the Argonauts in the driver’s seat. Loomis also chips in as a secondary ballhandler while playing tough-nosed on-ball defense on the other end. He profiles at least as a likely priority at the academic D3 level with his shooting placing him on the radars of scholarship-level programs as well.

A tough and gritty competitor who plays with a fearless mentality on both ends, Rocco Loomis Rocco Loomis 5'10" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2027 State NJ stood out as one of the many bright spots in Rutgers Prep’s backcourt— a dangerous and confident dead eye spot up shooter. Loomis got into a strong rhythm from beyond the arc, knocking down multiple threes throughout the course of Rutgers Prep’s victory over Bosco Saturday afternoon. Comfortable displaying poise as a decision maker and flashing his playmaking ability, Loomis also complemented his sharpshooting ability with aggressive closeout attacks to deliver timely and sharp passes to open shooters out on the perimeter, creating a number of potent drive and kick threes for his teammates.

A tough and scrappy competitor who is fearless on both ends of the floor, Rocco Loomis Rocco Loomis 5'10" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2027 State NJ was a bright spot for Rutgers Prep’s backcourt Saturday afternoon. Loomis flashed his perimeter shooting ability from three point range as a spot up shooter while also countering his shooting ability with strong closeout attacks and converting on different soft touch runners and floaters in the paint. Capable of being a sound offensive initiator and decision maker, Loomis also showed flashes of his facilitation and playmaking skills with some of the on time and sharp passes he made to his open teammates.

A dangerous and confident dead eye spot up shooter, Rocco Loomis Rocco Loomis 5'10" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2027 State NJ got into a nice rhythm early from three point range. Loomis buried a number of open looks from beyond the three point arc, highlighting not only his compact mechanics as a shooter but also his intangibles as a shooter. Loomis showcased a nice and smooth compact shooting release alongside his ability to consistently hunt his shot and always be shot ready.

Getting off to a hot start early from three, Rocco Loomis Rocco Loomis 5'10" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2027 State NJ exhibited his ability to be a dangerous catch and shoot threat that possess a quick and compact release, making defenses pay for any sliver of space he gets. Loomis also shined on the defensive end with his intensity and his motor as a pesky defender that pressured opposing ball handlers, dove on the floor for loose balls, and forced turnovers.