AAU Analysis: NJ Panthers 15U Black

<p>We continue our look at the [program_tooltip program_id='774068' first='NJ' last='Panthers'] AAU program, with two teams left. This article will focus on the younger of the two and the current future of the game in NJ, the 15U Black team, all Class of 2027 players and some who were absolute superstars as freshmen.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='651502' first='Peyton' last='Reed'] - Westfield (2027)</h2>   <p>Young player with plenty of upside for Westfield. Excited to see what she can do as she works her way up the ladder at the high school level. Smaller shooting guard for now, but plenty of range on her shot and isn't afraid to shoot when she's open. Just needs to continue to work on off-ball and on-ball scoring situations, finding open space to execute and exploit as she develops her overall game.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='651479' first='Noelle' last='Grady'] - Chatham (2027)</h2>   <p>Another exciting Class of 2027 prospect and someone who should make a big impact as a sophomore over at Chatham. The summer is perfect for her to get that game time against some strong opponents and alongside some budding prospects. Great physicality on the floor, not afraid to drive into the lane, use her body and draw some contact. High basketball IQ and plenty of mobility and agility while on the court.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='959818' first='Stella' last='Broderick'] - Immaculate Heart (2027)</h2>   <p>Broderick will have a great opportunity ahead of her to make her presence felt at IHA. Four seniors, including Selena Cieszko, have departed, meaning production gaps that need to be filled. We're intrigued to see what the guard does, having appeared in three games as a freshman, but should have much more time off the bench as a sophomore. Great size for a combo guard role, great versatility and has a great feel for the game.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='835956' first='Rhaiyna' last='Brown'] - Timothy Christian (2027)</h2>   <p>Timothy Christian found an absolute superstar hidden in the Greater Middlesex Conference as [player_tooltip player_id='835956' first='Rhaiyna' last='Brown'] had one of the best freshman seasons in recent memory in New Jersey. Nearly a 25-point scorer with 3+ rebounds and assists per game, not to mention a lethal three-point shot and fantastic defensive skills, she's everything teams are looking for in a complete guard and then some. True standout talent.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Alexandra "Ali" Guardino - Pequannock (2027)</h2>   <p>Great start to her high school career as a freshman, Guardino found a niche on a team that played above-.500 basketball comfortably. Very impressive scoring ability and a good shot shape and release as well. We can really see her mold herself into an all-around guard, someone who has balance to her game, but can break out and be the superstar when she needs to be.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='959834' first='Sophia' last='Rollan'] - Hillsborough (2027)</h2>   <p>Rollan will get her shot with Hillsborough next season, most likely starting out on the bench as the backup point guard. That's a good starting spot for her, but she's got plenty to give on the floor, almost everywhere and anywhere at once defensively, and a player with great mobility offensively as she's shown. High upside across the board and an exciting talent to follow.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='954136' first='Ava' last='Grace Paguirigan'] - Oak Knoll (2027)</h2>   <p>Paguirigan started for Oak Knoll as a freshman and contributed in a number of ways on the floor, able to get the job done offensively and hopefully defensively down the road. We're waiting to see her defensive fortitude hit that next level, and with her agility on the court, it should almost immediately. Strong shooting range and able to score from just about anywhere.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sophia Attia - Ridge (2027)</h2>   <p>A young forward can face quite a bit of adversity out of the gates just knowing the amount of pressure that's going to come in the lane. It's just a natural part of the game, but Attia has faced that adversity well so far, showing some signs of the future in glimpses. When on the floor, a solid post player and good rebounder. With more playing time, we expect her to be able to command the glass and protect the rim.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='835932' first='Alexa' last='Regan'] - Immaculata (2027)</h2>   <p>Strong freshman season down low for Regan. Really impressive stuff from her, a 6-0 center that wasn't just a threat defensively, but a great shooter in her own right. Call her a stretch forward because she's part of the new wave of forwards, knocking down three-pointers with ease. Then, she can shuffle down low and swat a shot out of bounds, locking down the paint and keeping it under her control.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='835255' first='Caitlin' last='Hood'] - Glen Ridge (2027)</h2>   <p>Our last player to talk about in this article is yet another forward, a power forward option at that in [player_tooltip player_id='835255' first='Caitlin' last='Hood'], the Glen Ridge rising sophomore that had a good bench presence as a freshman. Relished in her opportunity when she was on the floor and held down the fort down low well. Someone who is going to give you minutes, give you points in the paint and clean up the boards if a ball comes off the glass.</p>

We continue our look at the NJ Panthers AAU program, with two teams left. This article will focus on the younger of the two and the current future of the game in NJ, the 15U Black team, all Class of 2027 players and some who were absolute superstars as freshmen.