NJ Rise U17s Hold Down Fort at NJ Rise Shootout
While it was nearly two weeks ago, we wanted to go back to the NJ Rise Shootout that happened over the weekend of June 11-12. NJ Rise hosted the event and showed out in a big way with the teams…
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Continue ReadingWhile it was nearly two weeks ago, we wanted to go back to the NJ Rise Shootout that happened over the weekend of June 11-12. NJ Rise hosted the event and showed out in a big way with the teams they put out on the floor. We’re going to look at the U17 – Masonius team and talk about some of the standouts from this team.
Aniyah Boston – 5-8 PG, Gill St. Bernard’s (2023)
A bit more on the unconventional side as a lefty point guard, Boston uses it to her advantage when it comes to driving into the paint. Lefties can be tougher to guard just simply because of that dominant hand switch, but that allows players like Boston to carve up defenders, exploit mismatches by becoming a facilitator, and creating more separation on step-back or mid-range shots.
Erica DiSimone – 5-7 PG, Marlboro (2023)
DiSimone is an interesting player, someone that can fill up the stat sheet but hasn’t yet reached that next level in her game. She’s shown flashes of her peak on the floor, but just needs to put the pieces together. Without speculation, we do know that she’s a great shooter, a smart player and a tough rebounder. She might not overpower forwards in the lane, but she’s making her presence felt in a big way.
Olivia Shaughnessy Olivia Shaughnessy 5'6" | PG Manasquan | 2025 State NJ – G, Manasquan (2025)
Shaughnessy is playing up a few age groups with the juniors and seniors and there’s a clear reason why, though it won’t show up when looking at her freshman year stats for Manasquan. She handles herself well on the floor and her raw talent package right now is one that excites. We really like her dribble drive ability and different ways she can create offense. With more playing time, you’re going to see an absolute star.
McKenna Karlson – 5-9 SG, Manasquan (2024)
Karlson can absolutely ball out on the offensive end of the floor, receiving passes well and playing well off-ball to get into more scoring opportunities. Her game stretches far out from the paint as she’s a great perimeter shooter and mixes in a mid-range game with ease. She handles the ball well as a guard and can get up-and-down the floor quickly. There’s poise and purpose in her game, something else that translates well.