Updated Top Five 2022 Prospects

The latest update of the Prep Girls Hoops New Jersey 2022 rankings has been released as we went from 49 players to 77, adding in roughly 30 new players to the list. There are so many new players to talk about, but let's start out at the top. Here are the top five prospects in the 2022 class as ranked by PGH NJ. <strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id="134626" first="Madison" last="St. Rose"] - 5-10 PG, St. John Vianney</strong> The New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year took her game to another level as a senior as she and teammate [player_tooltip player_id="134644" first="Zoe" last="Brooks"] created an unbeatable tandem on St. John Vianney, the clear-cut best team in the state. When you watch St. Rose play, you’re seeing a future college and professional star as she can beat you any way she feels like on the offensive end. Her game is very complete and her defense has been lock-down so far this season. <strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id="318906" first="Paulina" last="Paris"] - 5-9 PG, Saddle River Day</strong> Paris has really taken off when it comes to our 2022 class rankings this season based on the gifted scoring ability she has and her work rate on the floor. This is a player who averaged well over 20 points a game this season and was knocking down nearly 3 three-pointers a game. She can shoot the ball incredibly well from beyond the arc, but can also weave and maneuver her way into the lane to score from close-range. It’s not just her scoring as Paris is a very impressive passer and is someone who we think at the next level can average close to 6-7 assists a game. <strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id="134627" first="Justine" last="Pissott"] - 6-2 SF/SG, Red Bank Catholic</strong> Pissott was named a McDonald’s All-American this season and it’s clear to see why when you watch her play. Injuries limited her during the season, so her numbers are skewed due to her absence from the floor, but she can shoot the three with ease and utilizes her size tremendously well to get that extra space needed to operate in the paint. Pissott’s height is what makes her such an intriguing prospect as she’s a 6-2 shooter who gets that extra bit of space off her shot as a result of her size. It plays so well into her game and makes her that much more effective of a player. <strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id="134626" first="Madison" last="St. Rose"] - 5-10 PG, St. John Vianney</strong> St. Rose was our No. 1 senior in the state and her moving down to No. 3 is not a slight at her game whatsoever. The New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year took her game to another level as a senior as she and teammate [player_tooltip player_id="134644" first="Zoe" last="Brooks"] created an unbeatable tandem on St. John Vianney, the clear-cut best team in the state. When you watch St. Rose play, you’re seeing a future college and professional star as she can beat you any way she feels like on the offensive end. Her game is very complete and her defense has been lock-down so far this season. <strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id="134635" first="Tabitha" last="Amanze"] - 6-4 PF, Blair Academy</strong> Amanze is such an interesting prospect to watch because there’s a saying in basketball that perfectly embodies her: you can’t teach size. Standing at 6-4, this forward is one of the most active and agile players in the state and plays like a stretch four quite a lot. You can easily see the similarities when watching her play, which makes her that more intriguing of a prospect. She’s an excellent shot-blocker and defensive player, but can easily carve up anyone on offense. Watch out for the tandem of her and St. Rose at Princeton. <strong>5. [player_tooltip player_id="134631" first="Ally" last="Carman"] - 6-5 C, Red Bank Catholic</strong> Staying on the top of "you can’t teach tall", Carman is a 6-5 forward who is capable of being a double-double machine on a night in, night out basis. Not only is her height to her advantage, but she plays smart and can easily run an offense through her. It’s impressive watching bigs play because their style of game is so different and unique. They’re more prone to playing on the interior, boxing out opponents on the glass and making them pay in the paint on the other side of the floor. That’s the exact kind of playmaker Carman is.