Returning All-State Players
There will be a number of returning all-state players in the New Jersey high school girls basketball scene this year. These leaders can make a number of plays on both the offensive and defensive end. Let’s take a look at…
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Continue ReadingThere will be a number of returning all-state players in the New Jersey high school girls basketball scene this year. These leaders can make a number of plays on both the offensive and defensive end. Let’s take a look at the returning all-state playmakers for the 2020-21 season.
Destiny Adams Destiny Adams 6'3" | SF Manchester | 2021 State #26 Nation NJ , Manchester Township, Sr. – Adams was a first team all-state selection in the 2019-20 season. She averaged 18.1 points and 11.8 rebounds per game as one of the most dominant players in the state. Adams was a double-double machine with 17 on the year. She made 120 free throws, had 78 blocks and made 79 steals. Adams will be a top senior in the state in the 2020-21 season.
Madison St. Rose Madison St. Rose 5'10" | PG St. John Vianney | 2022 State #65 Nation NJ , St. John Vianney, Jr. – St. Rose had an incredible sophomore year with St. John Vianney on her way to a first team all-state selection. She was dominant on the defensive end and averaged better than 18 points per game for a St. John Vianney team that finished 28-1. St. Rose was the statewide Player of the Year as she led St. John Vianney to a Shore Conference Tournament title and South Jersey, Non-Public A state title.
Saniah Caldwell Saniah Caldwell 5'8" | PG Saddle River Day | 2022 State #52 Nation NJ , Saddle River Day, Jr. – Caldwell received second team all-state honors for her sophomore season at Saddle River Day. She averaged 20.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 6.1 steals per game. Caldwell was terrific on both ends and will look to keep it going in her junior year.
Christina Dalce Christina Dalce 6'2" | SF Rutgers Prep | 2021 State NJ , Rutgers Prep, Sr. – Dalce was a force in the post last year for Rutgers Prep in Somerset County, taking second team all-state honors. She averaged 14.4 points and 10.5 rebounds as the Argonauts won the Somerset County Tournament. Dalce finished with 15 double-doubles and she averaged 2.5 blocks per game.
Tara Johnson Tara Johnson 5'9" | SG University | 2021 State NJ , University, Sr. – Johnson averaged 15.5 points and 7.6 rebounds, making her a second team all-state selection. She was a huge part in University winning the Essex County Tournament title over Montclair Immaculate, as she recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds in the championship game.
Zoe Brooks Zoe Brooks 5'8" | CG St. John Vianney | 2023 State NJ , Trenton Catholic, So. – Brooks averaged 13.5 points per game for Trenton Catholic off the bench. She was strong down the stretch, scoring in double figures in the team’s last eight games. Brooks was an all-around threat and she posted 22 double-figure games on her way to a third team all-state selection.
Alexa Therien Alexa Therien 6'1" | SF Cherokee | 2021 State NJ , Cherokee, Sr. – Therien finished as a third team all-state selection last season. She averaged 15.4 points per game to lead Cherokee to 30 wins. She was a usual double-figure scorer and she will be a senior to watch this upcoming season.