Team Scan (NJ) Will Be Tough To Beat!The basketball season has arrived and Basketball Spotlight will kick things off with our season previews. We decided to do breakdown each AAU district by age and give you an inside look to some of the teams. Here’s look at the New Jersey’s 14U Division. (Remember some things can change because no rosters are set.)
Team To Beat: Team Scan (NJ)
They have a new name but the reigning NJ State champs have much of their same crew back. They have experience down the stretch of big games while possessing some of the smartest guards around. They might be a safe bet to win it all again.
Dark Horse: Linden BallersThey became a rock in the shoe to a few teams last season. Coach of the Year Dennis Mayes doesn’t expect anything a maximum effort at all times. They also have the talent to make some serious noise.
Preseason Player Of The Year: Chris Atkinson (Team Scan)Atkinson is one of the most exciting guards in the region. When he is on he can take over the contest. It might seem strange but a NY player might when POY honors for NJ.
New Jersey Preseason 1st Team
1. Bobby Martin Jr. (Team Scan)
2. Manny Taylor (Team Scan)
3. Chris Atkinson (Team Scan)
4. Otis Livingston (NJ Got Game)
5. Isaiah Stills (NJ Got Game)
2nd Team
1. Juwan Dolbrice (Linden Ballers)
2. Bryce Aiken (Team Scan)
3. Temple Gibbs (Team Scan)
4. Justin Salem (Team Scan)
5. Javone Smith (St. Michaels)
3rd Team
1. Dondre Rhoden (Team Scan)
2. Trey Lowe (NJ Got Game)
3. Kevin Alexis (Team MVP)
4. Jack Laffy (JS Devils)
5. Kyle Phipps (Linden Ballers)
Next Stop: NYC Metropolitan
