The 10 Most Improved Players in New Jersey

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These ten hoopers had a breakout season, upping their production from a year ago and boosting respective stocks along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='981942' first='Bri' last='Duque'] | Rutgers Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her freshman season saw limited action playing on roster stacked with elite talent. Fast forward to the 2025-2026 season, Bri was primed for a strong sophomore campaign. Her energy off the bench made a big impact and her hot 3-point shooting in games against Hunterdon Central, Phillipsburg and Watchung Hills showed everyone what she's capable of. She scored in twenty-six of Prep's twenty-nine games this season, tallying three games in double-digits in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913917' first='Calista' last='Vowteras'] | Manasquan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After light contributions in Year 1, Calista roared into her sophomore season and was one of Squan's top contributors in their state title run; an increase of over 7.0 PPG made for season averages of 9.9 PPG. She recorded five consecutive games in double-figures to start the season en-route to thirteen total, including a career-high 22 points vs Howell. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651485' first='Kaitlyn' last='Platt'] | Gill St. Bernard's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elevated production in stats across the board paid dividends for Kaity. From 3.6 PPG &amp; 2.9 RPG as a sophomore, to 13.0 PPG &amp; 7.3 RPG in her junior year, she was the second most important player, alongside her sister, in GSB's sectional chip and state finals appearance. Her defense also saw vast improvements, going from less than 1.0 SPG to 2.5 SPG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='835195' first='Addison' last='Fleming'] | Eastern Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Addi nearly doubled her stats from sophomore to junior year, averaging 17.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.0 APG &amp; 1.6 SPG in twenty-five games this season. Her efforts led the Eagles to a 2-0 showing at the Garfield Holiday Invitational, a quarterfinal appearance in the PCT and a postseason appearance in the North Jersey, Non-Public B sectional. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='677602' first='Joelle' last='Murphy'] | Wildwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The basketball Gods answered Wildwood's prayers when Joelle transferred over from crosstown rival Wildwood Catholic this season. A team desperately needing size won the jackpot, as her 6'2" frame was immediately impactful. She recorded career-highs in every category and became the Warriors' most important player in their sectional title run; three double-doubles and season averages of 9.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.5 APG &amp; 1.5 BPG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='666727' first='Nilah' last='Rivera'] | Arts</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nilah came into her senior year guns blazing. She was a bonafide star in the Jags state title run, seeing an increase of 8.6 PPG since transferring from [the now defunct] Montclair Immaculate. Her blazing 17.7 PPG &amp; 6.3 SPG established her position as one of the most dangerous two-way guards in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='898190' first='Gianna' last='Sano'] | St. John Vianney</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gi's sophomore season with SJV proved that she belongs in the conversation with some of the very best in NJ's Class of 2028. Going up against juggernaut opponents, she was fearless and showed maturity beyond her years. She posted well-balanced averages of 5.6 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 2.6 APG &amp; 1.3 SPG to help the Lancers get all the way to the SJ NPA sectional final. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913932' first='Elaina' last='Kraybill'] | Egg Harbor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lanie had a huge year for EHT. Don't believe me? Just check out these numbers: Freshman season- 4.5 PPG &amp; 4.4 RPG, Sophomore season- 9.5 PPG, 13.8 RPG, 1.9 APG, 3.5 BPG &amp; 3.4 SPG. Her presence on both offense and defense was felt inside &amp; out, establishing herself as a versatile threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1232429' first='Charlotte' last='Hunzinger'] | Pingry</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The hard work and commitment to her craft surely paid off in Year 2. A meteoric rise saw Charlotte turn freshman season averages of 3.2 PPG &amp; 4.1 RPG to sophomore season averages of 14.9 PPG &amp; 10.2 RPG! She recorded fifteen double-doubles and led Pingry all the way to the NJ NPA sectional final.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914275' first='Allison' last='McAndrew'] | Colts Neck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From limited production to leading scorer, Alli's breakout season saw averages of 14.1 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 2.1 APG &amp; 1.4 SPG. From two double-digit scoring games a season ago, to twenty-three this season, including a career-high 27 points vs Ranney, she let her game do all the talking!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->