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Boys Basketball: 13 players worth the price of admission
There are plenty of great players in New Jersey basketball. But which ones are the most exciting? Check out NJ.com's breakdown of the 13 players worth the price of admission in this year's state tournament in the following slideshow.
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Elijah Barnes, Mater Dei
Barnes has the size and agility to be a force inside. While he can tear up the paint, Barnes also has a smooth shot from 3-point land to make him extremely dangerous.
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Kyion Flanders, Wildwood
One of the leading scorers in the state at 28.1 points per game and one of the most dangerous players in South Jersey.
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Chauncey Hawkins, St. Joseph (Mont.)
A hero for the Green Knights when they won the Bergen County Jamboree last season, he's a dynamic scorer from the guard position with great range on his shot.
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Tavon Jones, Linden
One of the more explosive scorers in the state whose passing has gotten even better as a junior for Linden and has more and more colleges offering him scholarships.
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Cliff Joseph, Nottingham
Joseph scored his 1,000th point in style. He did so throwing down a monster slam. Expect him to do plenty of that during the state tournament. Joseph is averaging 20.8 points per game as one of the biggest game-changers in Mercer County.
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Scottie Lewis, Ranney
Lewis is a do-it-all type of the player. He has tallied five double-doubles this year and averages 16.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He also is an explosive defender that can ran down opponents to pick up a block.
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Paul Mulcahy, Gill St. Bernard's
A true throwback player who plays point guard with an edge, he affects the game in many different ways and would likely be averaging a triple-double if not for missing the end of most games due to the Knights blowing teams out.
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Justyn Mutts, St. Augustine
Mutts is a game-changer inside. He is a force on both sides of the court. He is a block machine and can throw down statement dunks at any moment in the game.
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Elijah Olaniyi, Newark East Side
A Stony Brook commit, his combination of length and athleticism makes him a matchup nightmare in the paint for opposing defenses.
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Jahvon Quinerly, Hudson Catholic
As good a point guard as you'll find in New Jersey, a five-star recruit who orchestrates the potent Hudson Catholic offense masterfully.
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Leondre Washington, Teaneck
Washington has been on a rampage since returning after sitting out due to transfer. A threat to go for 40 points any time he takes the court.
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Patrick Strzala, Bayonne
Recently committed to Manhattan, he's a lethal shooter averaging 25.9 points per game.
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Jordan Walker, Patrick School
An electric point guard for the No. 1 team in the NJ.com Top 20, he can get hot from 3-point range or drive to the rim to take over a game while also possessing excellent passing skills.
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