Shabazz High endured every bit of the defection of a historic, culture changing season— one that saw that saw them reach the Essex County Tournament semifinal and capture a NJSIAA Group 1, Section 2 title as well as go on to win the entire Group 1, and the reliable production of Zaim Barnes Zaim Barnes 5'10" | PG Shabazz | 2026 State NJ had much to do with that. All season long Barnes supplied tremendous value as a confident and versatile scoring threat—demonstrating his offensive attack by contributing off the ball with his potent perimeter shooting while also putting pressure on the rim when driving opportunities presented itself attacking with purpose, getting into the paint, and finishing through contact at the rim, ultimately proving to be a legitimate plug and play offensive fit with his effectiveness with and without the basketball.

Shabazz High endured every bit of the defection of a historic, culture changing season— one that saw that saw them reach the Essex County Tournament semifinal and capture a NJSIAA Group 1, Section 2 title as well as go on to win the entire Group 1, and the reliable production of Zaim Barnes Zaim Barnes 5'10" | PG Shabazz | 2026 State NJ had much to do with that. All season long Barnes supplied tremendous value as a confident and versatile scoring threat—demonstrating his offensive attack by contributing off the ball with his potent perimeter shooting while also putting pressure on the rim when driving opportunities presented itself attacking with purpose, getting into the paint, and finishing through contact at the rim, ultimately proving to be a legitimate plug and play offensive fit with his effectiveness with and without the basketball.