Hoops4MS Recap Part 2: NJ Prospects Aplenty

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's still plenty of analysis left for Hoops4MS, one of the most successful summer events in New Jersey with great participation from the Garden State. Despite more out-of-state representation, there's still immense prospects in the state to talk about across the teams who participated. Here's the second part of our event analysis and recap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Team Strength 2027-29</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='677128' first='Leayana' last='Dorville'] - Teaneck (2027)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a freshman season Dorville had, and that's no exaggeration either. A double-figure scoring average along with ample rebounding, success in the paint and in the steals department, plus some three-point prowess mixed in. As a 5-10 freshman, she had the ability to do it all, a very versatile and flexible piece able to plug-and-play anywhere on the floor with success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Team Love 2027-29</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='981918' first='Hailey' last='Benbow'] - Rutgers Prep (2028)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An incoming freshman for Rutgers Prep, Benbow is going to be next in line for the lineage of great talent that the Argos have produced in recent years. Look at what she's doing on the AAU scene, already playing 15U basketball for Jersey Gemz, and not just playing, but dominating with them. Versatile piece standing at 5-9 with a solid wingspan for her height. We'll see how she's utilized on a roster filled with talent this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Team Cure 2027-29</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Jax Edelman - Morris Catholic (2027)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edelman has easily solidified herself as one of the best Class of 2027 talents in the country, let alone in New Jersey, and she only seems to be getting better with more experience under her belt. It's insane to see a six-foot player show off the skillset that she does on the floor, a shifty and crafty player that can spot up from deep, drive in for a tough two, defend the paint, command the glass and take charge as a leader, all wrapped up into one high-level prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Team Love 2025-26</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='559029' first='Ava' last='Fajardo'] - Blair (2026)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fajardo has had the privilege and honor of playing internationally as well as what she's done at the high school level, an entirely new set of experience that's set her into a different tier when talking about Class of 2025 prospects. Consistency is there, leadership is there and production is there. Fantastic passer as well as a great three-point shooter. Natural-born scorer and playmaker it feels like when you watch her play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='601520' first='Allison' last='Snyder'] - Glen Ridge (2026)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Snyder will go under the radar of quite a few, but her play has more than spoken for itself over the past two seasons. In the conversation of the best shot-blockers in the state, Snyder has to be included for the sheer reason of output because not many, if any in New Jersey can say they averaged nearly five blocks a game as a center. Those numbers are mind-blowing, video game-like, and a great descriptor for what player you're getting from the rising junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='976719' first='Reynah' last='Rattliff'] - Life Center (2025)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Philadelphia native is making her way across the Delaware River to New Jersey, finishing up her high school career at Life Center Academy. Great landing spot for the rising senior point guard, a refined skillset and mature demeanor on the floor. Knows when to make her move and get a basket, can kick it out quickly to a teammate or dish it to someone down low, and she's always finding ways to make things happen on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='559028' first='GiGi' last='Battle'] - Rutgers Prep (2026)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the conversation of what New Jersey prospect is the best in the Class of 2026, the conversation has often ended with Battle's name being thrown into the mix. She's simply one of the best, using a high basketball IQ and natural athleticism to make great plays across the floor, putting her body on the line for her teammates and simply out-classing her opponents. College-ready skillset and someone who's only going to get better with time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->