In the midst of as impressive an individual season as anybody here in the state of New Jersey, William Brunson William Brunson 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2028 State #18 Nation NJ has been a major national stock riser in the class of 2028 over the last calendar year or so and at the end of his sophomore season, it is clearly evident as to why that’s been the case— as the four star wing offers a unique mix of refined offensive skill and ideal size for his position. His sophomore campaign has only strengthened the buzz that he’s generated, having been on a tear, delivering strong statistical performances while flashing the tools that have college coaches excited about his overall long term upside. As the season wained, Brunson continued to impress with his polished ability to create offense at all three levels while pairing unselfish passing instincts with advanced court vision as a facilitator, making high level reads and using his length as a defensive asset capable of guarding multiple positions while also bringing consistent energy on the glass. Deemed as a prospect with some of the best long term potential in his entire class, expect Brunson to sustain his standout play as a left handed bigger guard with the potential to emerge as one of the top two way wings in his class.

A four star wing who pairs a rare blend of advanced offensive polish with ideal positional size out on the perimeter, William Brunson William Brunson 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2028 State #18 Nation NJ continued his dominant sophomore season in this year’s SCT championship against Gill St. Bernard’s, flashing the tools that make his long term upside so appealing. Highlighting the versatility in his overall offensive skillset, Brunson continued to showcase his three level scoring ability paired with his advanced playmaking vision— utilizing his creativity off the bounce to get to his spots in the mid range area, attack driving angles for strong finishes at the rim, creating separation for clean perimeter looks, strong low post scoring against smaller defenders, and even leveraging his length on the offensive glass for impactful put backs. Defensively, Brunson’s length helped him be an effective defender across multiple positions in combination with his motor to show up on the boards.

With every showing William Brunson William Brunson 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2028 State #18 Nation NJ continues to find ways to exhibit his glaring offensive polish and advanced skillset paired with his legitimate positional size, and that was once again very much the case Thursday evening for the left handed four star wing. Continuing his emergence as a true two way wing, Brunson demonstrated the impressive attributes to his game as a bigger wing with scoring prowess and willingness as a facilitator— crafty and creative shot creation with poise, impressive soft touch shooting from the outside, attacking driving angles in transition and in the half court, all while also making plays for perimeter shooters and finishers in the dunker spot with his impressive passing feel and potent court vision.

Brunson wasn’t at his absolute best on Thursday, hampered by three first-half fouls, but still managed to step up when it mattered most while leading the Argonauts to a win over Salem. He came out looking to facilitate, penetrating off the bounce before whipping passes out to shooters on the weak side. The southpaw scored 12 of his 18 points after halftime, with 10 coming in the fourth quarter after the Rams had cut the lead to single digits. His ability to attack off the dribble at his size while also making shots from all over the floor and stuffing the stat sheet in the floor game make him a clearcut high-major prospect even on a nominal off night.

In the midst of a legitimate national breakout coming off the heels of a tremendously impressive summer as one of the more intriguing long term prospects in his entire class, William Brunson William Brunson 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2028 State #18 Nation NJ continues to turn in strong performances that exemplify his unique ability to make things happen with the ball in his hands, particularly at his size. Possessing legitimate ball skills paired with advanced feel for the game, Brunson displayed an extremely versatile scoring attack— low post scoring backing down smaller defenders, diverse shot making from different areas on the floor both off the catch and off the bounce, attacking the rim for strong finishes in transition, and even converting on a number of second chance opportunities on the offensive glass.

Despite battling an immense deficit pretty much the entirety of the game against St. Francis Prep (NY), four star William Brunson William Brunson 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2028 State #18 Nation NJ still found ways to highlight much of the intrigue that surrounds the long term upside he possesses at his position. An impressive individual performance saw the left handed jumbo guard display the potential to develop into one of the premier two way wings in his entire class— smooth and confident spot up shooting with repeatable mechanics, crafty and smooth shot creation off the bounce, unselfish passing feel paired with impressive court vision, length to be an impactful and versatile defender, and high energy and effort to battle on the boards and rebound the basketball.

Continuing to stake a claim as the best long-term prospect in the state regardless of class, Brunson put on a show with a dynamic 27-point effort. A quickly-blossoming big guard, the southpaw controlled the game with his blend of size and perimeter skill. Brunson established himself early as a reliable threat from beyond the arc before shifting focus as the game progressed toward getting to his spots off the bounce. Once in the paint, he showed crafty footwork and dexterity as a finisher with evolving strength and athleticism while also making nice passes out to shooters from the middle of the floor. While he’s still learning the breadth of ways he can impact a game coming off a sizable growth spurt, Brunson showed a commitment to crashing the glass while also helping out as a rim protector in undersized lineups. The ceiling is as high as it gets with Brunson, who’s starting to turn potential into production at a rapid pace.

A multi-faceted wing who excels at being both a creative isolation scorer and a decisive playmaker who punishes defenses with vision and timing, William Brunson William Brunson 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2028 State #18 Nation NJ strung together moments that highlighted much of that offensive skillset. Brunson saw an intense defensive coverage that featured heavy help in the gaps and multiple bodies when he attacked driving angles however, responded well to not only the physicality but also in the different ways he found to produce offense— scoring off the ball, getting to the free throw line, and creating drive and kick opportunities for his teammates. Brunson also leveraged his length to crash the glass and come up with a handful of second chance opportunities and secure possessions on the defensive end.

A versatile wing with legit ball skills, William Brunson William Brunson 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2028 State #18 Nation NJ showcased his ability to create his own offense off the bounce as well as facilitate and create clean and easy scoring chances for his teammates. Brunson has advanced creativity off the dribble— using an array of change of direction and hesitation dribbles to create offense for himself both out on the perimeter and getting to the rim. Brunson was also impactful in the rebounding department, using his elite length to his advantage to crash the glass and come down with rebounds.

A skilled and poised left handed wing who is still just scratching the surface, William Brunson William Brunson 6'6" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2028 State #18 Nation NJ had his fingerprints all over both of Rutgers Prep’s matchups. Brunson maintained a healthy balance between scoring and playmaking— impressing with his dangerous and confident perimeter shot creation off the bounce alongside his willingness to be a facilitator, attracting help defense and creating open scoring chances for his teammates. Utilizing his eye popping length to his advantage coupled with the energy that he plays with, Brunson was also a heavy contributor in the rebounding department.