EJ’s Radar: Powerhouse Positionless Players
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There are certain hoopers who simply cannot be boxed in. They possess the speed of a guard, the shooting versatility of a wing and can dominate the post like a big. Five players have stood out thus far on the…
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Continue ReadingThere are certain hoopers who simply cannot be boxed in. They possess the speed of a guard, the shooting versatility of a wing and can dominate the post like a big. Five players have stood out thus far on the grassroots scene as truly positionless players with extreme versatility who have the ability to not only play 1-5, but defend them as well.
Te’Yala Delfosse Te’Yala Delfosse 6'2" | SF Ewing | 2024 State NJ | 6’3″ | Ewing / Team Sharp
A player this dynamic is easy to spot because she’s everywhere all at once. Te’Yala can score the ball at all 3-levels with high confidence and even higher efficiency. Her length poses a match-up nightmare for defenders who just can’t seem to effectively read her versatile game. She bullies smaller guards with her strong handles and quickness and buries post players under the rim. Sheer athleticism allows her to elevate over opponents and crash the boards with authority, outworking and out-rebounding taller players in the process. To put it in simple terms: Te’Yala is a serious problem.
Stella Lockhart Stella Lockhart 6'1" | CG St. John Vianney | 2026 State NJ | 6’0″ | St. John Vianney / Jersey Gemz
At times it feels like Stella is a grown woman playing amongst girls. She runs the floor with a purpose and uses her strong 6’0″ frame to muscle inside and attack the rim, finishing strong through contact. She is lethal around the perimeter, doesn’t need much time to set her feet and possesses a quick release making it hard for the opponent to successfully defend. On defense, once she gets two feet in the paint, you can kiss your chances of getting a rebound goodbye. Stella is tenacious and relentless in her pursuit of the ball, with a strong, aggressive box-out and magnet-like hands to pull down the boards.
Addison Nyemchek Addison Nyemchek 6'1" | CG Red Bank Catholic | 2026 State NJ | 6’0″ | Red Bank Catholic / NJ Shoreshots
Addy solidified herself as one of the best freshmen in the state this past season. She burst onto the high school scene with quickness, high percentage shooting, lockdown defense and unwavering confidence, which she carried over onto the AAU circuit this Spring. Her length poses major problems on both ends of the floor. Offensively, she can burn you behind the arc or take you off the dribble and maneuver her way to the hoop. Defensively, her length and quick reflexes allow her to be disruptive in the passing lanes and ignite transition offense. Though she already has enviable size at 6’0″, she plays even bigger that her frame suggests and is a superb rim protector. If you don’t want a Mutombo-like rejection under the basket, I suggest you think twice before driving in with Addy lurking.
Faith Fedd-Robinson Faith Fedd-Robinson 5'11" | SF Newark Central | 2024 State NJ | 5’11” | Newark Central / Team Sharp
When it comes to a complete two-way player, Faith is your girl! She’s equally as good offensively as she is defensively, which is a scary thing for opponents. Strong handles, the ability to both set and roll off screens effectively, knockdown shooting 15-17 feet and outstanding court vision to find open teammates serves as nightmare fuel for defenders. She plays scrappy, in-your-face defense and isn’t afraid to do the dirty work. She can step out and guard the primary ball-handler or bang with the bigs in the post. Incredible reach and an intimidating wingspan makes for highlight-worthy rejections under the hoop.
Madison Palek Madison Palek 6'2" | PF Middle Township | 2024 State NJ | 6’2″ | Middle Township / NJ Soldiers
Madison “The Menace” Palek is a match-up nightmare for defenders far and wide because of her ability to stretch the floor and wreak havoc from just about anywhere. Her height and length in combination with her speed and agility can sometimes be too much for opponents to handle. She is the beneficiary of many post entry passes, has disciplined footwork and strong post moves and can step out and splash it from deep. Madison also isn’t afraid to push the pace and take it the length of the floor all by herself. Her lateral movement is excellent and when defending the perimeter, she keeps the ball-handler in front of her and disrupts the dribble with her extended reach. She uses every bit of her 6’2″ frame on the interior to clean up the glass and protect the rim with ferocity.