50 Juniors to Watch this Basketball Season

by NJ Athletics December 11, 2024

As the 2024-2025 New Jersey high school basketball season gets underway, the spotlight turns to the juniors who are set to make a big impact this year. Our watch list of 50 juniors highlights the rising stars poised to take their game to the next level and lead their teams to success. From dynamic scorers to all-around playmakers, these athletes are ones to watch as they continue to make their mark on the New Jersey basketball scene.

A.J. Williams, Bergen Catholic
Aiden Derkack, Colonia
Aiden Ur, St. Thomas Aquinas
Andrew Adegbite, Pompton Lakes
Austin Workman, Morris Catholic
Brameer Long, St. Joseph Hammonton
Bryce Hillman, Camden Eastside
Caleb Williams, Paterson Eastside
Deron Rippey Jr., Blair Academy
Dillon Adomanis, Bishop Eustace Prep
Dorsett Mulcahy, Gill St. Bernard's
Eric Hillsman, College Achieve
Ethan Lin, Montgomery
George Boley, Jackson Memorial
Gerald Elwell, Payne Tech
Isaiah Gore, Thrive Charter
Jaden Brown, Bergen Catholic
Jalen Grant, Roselle Catholic
Jalen Maldonado, Bergen Catholic
Jarren Barnett, Montclair Immaculate
Jasahn Canary, Bound Brook
Jayden Hodge, St. Rose
Jayden Holman, Linden
Jebron Harris, Patrick School
Jekhi Burnam, Linden
Jerelz Ortiz, Cliffside Park
Julius Avent, Bergen Catholic
Kareem Anthony, Arts
Kenny Thompson, Blair Academy
Keiner Asprilla, St. Peter's Prep
Kyle Dixon, Morris Catholic
Logan Franz, Rutgers Prep
Luke Cruz, Rumson Fair Haven
Luke Van Auken, Delsea Regional
Marjon Skillman, Thrive Charter
Mason Santiago, St. Peter's Prep
Michael Sullivan, St. Rose
Richie Rosa, St. Peter's Prep
Riley Gorman, St. Joe's Metuchen
Saad Mitchell, Hudson Catholic
Seamus Bieg, Camden Catholic
Tobe Nwobu, Jr., College Achieve
Torrey Brooks, Camden
Trevor Whitaker, Union
Trey Lewis, Roselle Catholic
Troy Strelec, Hackettstown
Tyler Hammond, Thrive Charter
Tyrease Hunter, Roselle Catholic
Uche Onunkwo, Holy Cross Prep
Will Spross, St. Joseph Hammonton