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NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public B Around The State

NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public B Around The State
EJ Arocho
EJ Arocho February 23, 2023 @ 11:34 AM
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Katherine Lange
Katherine Lange 5'11" | SG | 2025
NJ
Gandy Malou-Mamel
Gandy Malou-Mamel 6'5" | C | 2025
NJ
Brooke Braen
Brooke Braen 5'5" | PG | 2025
NJ
Belle Alvarado
Belle Alvarado 5'4" | PG | 2026
NJ
Zahniya Castillo
Zahniya Castillo 6'0" | PF | 2026
NJ
Ava LaMonica
Ava LaMonica 5'9" | PG | 2026
NJ
Ore Ogunwolere
Ore Ogunwolere 5'5" | PG | 2023
NJ
Bliss Vimbor
Bliss Vimbor 5'10" | SG | 2024
NJ
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We look at players who aren't necessarily the “star” players on their respective teams, but can impact a game in a major way. If foul trouble plagues the star player(s), these x-factors can help seal the win for their team whether its with stats or perhaps the intangibles that don't necessarily show up on the box score.

Brooke Braen

Brooke Braen

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Brooke
Braen PG
Class
2025
Height
5'5"
HS
Saddle River Day Sch
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NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public B Around The State
Brooke rebounds the ball well for a point guard. She plays aggressive, high tempo basketball on both ends....
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Brooke Braen

State: New Jersey
School: Saddle River Day Sch
Club: NJ Panthers
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UConn
Gandy Malou-Mamel

Gandy Malou-Mamel

NJ
C
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Gandy
Malou-Mamel C
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Gill St. Bernard’s
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public B Around The State
At 6’5″, Malou is an absolute force inside. She is a blocking & rebounding extraordinaire. Shooting over her...
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UConn
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Gandy Malou-Mamel

State: New Jersey
School: Gill St. Bernard’s
Club: The Jersey Gemz
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Ore Ogunwolere

Ore Ogunwolere

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Ore
Ogunwolere PG
Class
2023
Height
5'5"
HS
Montclair
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public B Around The State
Ore’s stifling defense can create turnovers in a hurry. Her defense and offense are very balanced, as she...
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Ore Ogunwolere

State: New Jersey
School: Montclair
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Zahniya Castillo

Zahniya Castillo

NJ
PF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Zahniya
Castillo PF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Kennedy
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public B Around The State
At 6’0″, she uses her body and length to impose herself nicely. A very physical player who sets...
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Zahniya Castillo

State: New Jersey
School: Kennedy
Club: Team Sharp
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Bliss Vimbor

Bliss Vimbor

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Bliss
Vimbor SG
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Morris Catholic
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public B Around The State
Bliss puts herself in a position to score every time she’s on the floor, and can score in...
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Bliss Vimbor

State: New Jersey
School: Morris Catholic
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El McCabe

El McCabe

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2024

El McCabe

School: Wildwood Catholic
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Buffalo
Ava LaMonica

Ava LaMonica

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Ava
LaMonica PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Rutgers Prep
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public B Around The State
Ava puts the clamps on defensively. She loves super quick and fast-paced basketball. She is also a dynamic...
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Buffalo
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Ava LaMonica

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State: New Jersey
School: Rutgers Prep
Club: The Jersey Gemz
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Lauren La Ratta

Lauren La Ratta

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2023

Lauren La Ratta

School: Bishop Eustace
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Belle Alvarado

Belle Alvarado

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Belle
Alvarado PG
Class
2026
Height
5'4"
HS
St Rose
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public B Around The State
Small in stature, huge in heart and fight. Belle is a super speedy and scrappy guard that never...
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Belle Alvarado

State: New Jersey
School: St Rose
Club: NJ Shoreshots
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CLASS 2024

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