Sunday’s Standout Stars
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Sunday’s slate of games in New Jersey just before Martin Luther King Jr. Day was light, with just six games of note to discuss. We’ll be talking about some of the standout players we saw from Sunday’s action in this…
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Continue ReadingSunday’s slate of games in New Jersey just before Martin Luther King Jr. Day was light, with just six games of note to discuss. We’ll be talking about some of the standout players we saw from Sunday’s action in this article.
Olivia Ettore (Sr.) – 5-9 SG, Kingsway
Ettore is a multi-dimensional guard who is a versatile piece on the floor that can play just as well from the forward position. While undersized as a more traditional center, Ettore is more effective as an agile stretch four who can spread the floor much more on both sides of the ball. She’s shown to be a consistent three-point shooter and drives well into the lane. Her dribble penetration sets her apart from the rest on tape.
Ava Naszimento Ava Naszimento 6'1" | C Immaculate Heart | 2023 State NJ (Jr.) – 6-2 C, Immaculate Heart
This is the first season that we’ve seen Naszimento blossom on the high school level and after a strong summer with NJ Freedom AAU, we’ve gotten a much more consistently productive forward. She’s consistently hauling in rebounds and using her 6-2 frame to dominate on the glass and in the interior. She’s disrupting opponents’ offensive schemes a lot easier and looks more comfortable and confident in herself. Naszimento is quickly turning into a must-watch forward throughout the entire state.
Sarah Bona (Sr.) – 5-11 SF/PF, Randolph
The performance we saw from Bona on Sunday is the ceiling that she has right now as she’s a fantastic three-point shooter and a natural scorer who can make opponents look silly as she weaves her way into the lane with ease. Bona is an excellent rebounder as well and boxes out well to win the battle on the glass. She’s worked hard on her shot-blocking and overall defense and it’s improved greatly, making her a dual threat on both ends of the court.
Ella Kreuzer Ella Kreuzer 5'10" | SG Chatham | 2025 State NJ (Fr.) – 5-9 SG/PG, Chatham
Kreuzer immediately burst onto the scene for Chatham and has quickly become one of the premier three-point shooters in North Jersey. Not only has Kreuzer developed a quick release and fantastic shooting form from the perimeter, but she’s shown herself to be an impact passer. Her passing is as dominant as her three-point shooting is becoming, able to quickly find open teammates for great scoring opportunities. As a freshman, this guard possesses the poise and playmaking ability of an upperclassman, which is a great sign moving forward
Nila Giraud (Fr.) – 5-11 PF, Montclair Immaculate
Giraud has found her footing after a few up-and-down performances in the first few games of her high school career. She’s been an impressive watch on the glass, hauling in double-digit rebound totals on numerous occasions due to boxing out opponents well and great court vision and awareness. The more Giraud has commanded the middle and made it her own, the more confident she’s become, and the production has followed as her season averages are steadily increasing.