2026 NJ Frosh/Soph #E75 Recap - Best of the Guards pt. 2

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

Continuing our recap of the guards we saw down at Lyndhurst Middle School… Here's part two of our recap!

Wynn Allen, Hotchkiss - Allen sets the tone defensively with his ability to anticipate drives. At 6'1", he beats opponents to their spots, cuts off paint access, and stays vocal calling out coverages. Once he gets a stop, he turns it into points by sprinting down court in transition. Joins his brother Wystan on the reigning Class A champions this year.

Braelen Blackmon, St. Joe's Regional - Blackmon seamlessly bridges the gap between off-ball scoring and playmaking. His perimeter gravity keeps defenders pinned to him as a spot-up option, but when he takes over point guard duties, his court vision and tight handle let him jumpstart plays in both transition and set offenses. He can really score the rock and is primed for a big sophomore year at SJR.

Eli Wahl, Fieldston - Living up to his "3li" nickname, Wahl is a threat the moment he crosses half-court. He has a soft, quick release and can catch fire in a hurry. Beyond his perimeter jumper, his off-ball movement and IQ stand out, as he can cut hard to the rim the second defenders over-commit to his shooting.

Markus Jones, Hotchkiss - Jones brings a strong blend of physical tools and feel, standing out as a high-level athlete with the ability to elevate and finish through contact at the rim. His vision in transition allows him to create for others on the move, while his communication away from the ball adds another layer to his overall impact. As he enters his second season in Class A, he's continued to improve as a potential gamechanger this season.

Hays Davis, Institute for Collaborative Education - Davis gets downhill in a hurry with a quick first step that consistently puts defenders on their heels. Once he gets into the paint, his craftiness takes over, using subtle changes of direction and body control to navigate around defenders and finish creatively at the rim.

Peyton Stephens, Paramus Catholic  - Stephens relies on a quick crossover and good change of pace to break down perimeter defenders. Once inside the paint, he stays calm under pressure, making calculated reads to score off floaters or drop passes off to an open big.

Michael Hall, Bergen Catholic - The 6'0" guard has good feel for pace, as he consistently knows when to accelerate and when to play under control. Defensively, his ability to pick up early and close out with urgency gives him value as an active perimeter defender who can disrupt offensive rhythm.

Cassius Toussant, Packard School - Toussant is super creative off the bounce, showcasing unusual body control in the air to contort around shot blockers at the rim. Once defenders start collapsing to protect the paint against him, he turns into a playmaker, whipping kick-out passes right into the shooter's pocket.

Wystan Allen, Hotchkiss - Allen already shows a polished feel for scoring, getting downhill with purpose and finishing plays with good touch. His shot selection stands out as well, consistently passing up forced looks in favor of efficient opportunities. There is a familiar smoothness to his offensive game, with the scoring instincts and perimeter touch that have long been associated with his family’s basketball lineage.

Grayson Coleman, Saint Peter's Prep - A true playmaker, Coleman consistently keeps his eyes up and looks to create advantages for others. His handle gives him the ability to navigate through pressure and get into the paint, where he can either make the next pass or use his strength and craft to finish around the rim. He has good pace, waiting for things to open up and footwork to expose lanes to the basket.

Mikey Wise, Central Regional - Shot creation is a clear part of Wise’s game, with a willingness to hunt his offense and take on difficult attempts. There is some creativity to his handle when attacking off the bounce, and he has shown the ability to get to his preferred spots before rising into contested mid-range pull-ups.