Be sure to Bookmark High School on SI for all of the latest high school boys basketball news. The team was guided through a challenging cross-conference schedule by three-year starters Richie Rosa and Mason Santiago, who also played key roles in securing a third consecutive Hudson County Tournament title by overcoming a regular-season defeat to Hudson Catholic. […]
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The team was guided through a challenging cross-conference schedule by three-year starters Richie Rosa and Mason Santiago, who also played key roles in securing a third consecutive Hudson County Tournament title by overcoming a regular-season defeat to Hudson Catholic. Rosa contributed an average of 16.8 points and 3.7 assists per game.
The Titans excelled with relentless, hard-nosed defense that fueled their fast-break offense. Four juniors—Isaiah Gore, Marjon Skillman, Tyler Hammond, and Javion Cesar-Jones—formed the heart of the title-winning team, each capable of stepping up as the star on any night. The squad thrived on unselfish play, averaging over nine assists per game, and dominated opponents by an average of 20 points. Thrive Charter also secured the Burlington County League Liberty Division crown and earned the top seed in the Central Jersey sectional tournament.
Entering the season as the reigning Non-Public A South champion, Paul VI carried lofty expectations. The Eagles brought back several experienced players while integrating a group of skilled newcomers into the lineup. They clinched the Camden County Tournament championship, defeating Olympic National foe Camden after co-winning the division title. As the No. 1 seed in the sectional tournament, Paul VI enjoyed a first-round bye and advanced past St. Augustine in the quarterfinals. Their campaign concluded with a double-overtime defeat to division rival Camden Catholic in the sectional semifinals. The team will bid farewell to standout players Judah Hidalgo and Isaiah Thomas, but a solid core is set to return, spearheaded by point guard Clinton Suggs and promising freshmen Toussaint Malulika and Ibrahima Cisse.
In its debut year as a public school, Thrive Charter left a strong mark. Previously known as Trenton Catholic, the team, under first-year coach Khalid Lewis, captured the Group 1 state championship with a 63-51 win over Newark Tech. After losing its opening two games, Thrive turned things around, winning 26 of its next 28 contests, including a six-game streak to cap off a remarkable season.Rutgers Prep tackled another grueling New Jersey schedule, facing challenges but reaping rewards with trips to the Somerset County final and the South, Non-Public B title game. Marist-bound senior Myles Parker, a 6-foot-7 standout, dazzled offensively—highlighted by a 40-point outing—while anchoring the defense. Sophomore guard Jacob Canton shone brightly in key moments, leading a promising young group with Andrew Kretkowski, Rocco Loomis, and William Brunson. Juniors Logan Franz and Nicolas Nsenkyire also stepped up for the Argonauts.
The high school basketball season has come to a close in the Garden State and we bring to you our final New Jersey boys basketball 2024-2025 Top 25 rankings.
The standout senior duo of guard Ryan Goldman and forward Charlie Wingfield played pivotal roles in propelling Ramapo all the way to the Group III state championship game, where they ultimately fell 54-46 to a determined Colts Neck squad. Throughout the season, Goldman and Wingfield emerged as essential leaders for Ramapo, steering the team through a challenging playoff run with their skill and tenacity. In the title game, Goldman led the charge for his team, pouring in a team-high 12 points with a performance that underscored his importance as a scoring threat and floor general. Meanwhile, Wingfield, a versatile talent committed to playing football at Wake Forest, contributed a well-rounded effort, chipping in 8 points, hauling down 7 rebounds, and dishing out five assists—showcasing his ability to impact the game in multiple facets.
As we wrap up the basketball season in New Jersey, take a look at our rankings and let us know what you think of our final Top 25 when it pertains to boys basketball:
Plainfield etched its name in the history books with a commanding 65-48 triumph over Montgomery in the Group 4 championship game, propelled by the standout performances of 6-3 sophomore guard Micah Gordon, who erupted for 24 points, and senior center NaJai Hines, a 6-10, 255-pound force who contributed 18 points and 16 rebounds. For the season, Hines tallied 18.8 points, 16.9 rebounds, 3.5 blocked shots per game to go with a staggering 26 double-doubles this season.
