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Position PG
Age 18
Rank #13 ESPN Top 60
School/Team Link Academy

Elliot Cadeau

Elliot Cadeau is a basketball player who attended Link Academy in Branson, Missouri. He is 6’1 and plays the point guard position. He is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 recruiting class. He has committed to the University of North Carolina.

Accolades:

2022 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B MVP

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Position NFL
Age 37
Rank N/A
School/Team Seattle Seahawks

Duane Brown

Duane Anthony Brown is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Brown has also played for the Seattle Seahawks.

Accolades:

1.First-team All-Pro (2012) 2. 2× Second-team All-Pro (2011, 2018) 3.5× Pro Bowl (2012–2014, 2017, 2021)

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Position PG
Age 17
Rank #1 ESPN Top 60
School/Team Don Bosco Prep

Dylan Harper

Dylan Harper is the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper who played for the Cavs, Clippers, Bulls and Lakers. Dylan is the #1 ranked player in ESPN Top 60 and a top-level scorer that isn’t afraid to defend and use his size to his advantage.

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Position Trainer
Age 45
Rank 1
School/Team Vision Sports Club

Ron Hackaspker

Ron has been in the sports performance arena since 1999 and trained hundreds of pro athletes in all sports. Specializing in NFL combine training under the mentorship of Martin Rooney and Bill Parisi for 10 years.

Accolades:

7 -Time National Championship • 1 -Time World Champion • USAPL Title Holder • NPC National Title Holder

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Position PG/SG
Age 19
Rank #19 ESPN 100
School/Team Syacuse University

JJ Starling

Jonathan "JJ" Starling (born March 16, 2004) is an American college basketball player for The Syracuse Orangemen of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He previously played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Accolades: ESPN – 27th overall, 6th point guard, 3rd state 24/7 – 33rd overall, 7th point guard, 1st state Rivals 4 Star – 40th overall, 8th point guard 2022 Mcdonald's All-American

Accolades:

ACC All-Freshman, McDonald's All-American, Jordan Brand Classic

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Position PG
Age 23
Rank N/A
School/Team University of Notre Dame

Dara Mabrey

Dara Mabrey is a 5’7 Guard who played for the Women's Basketball team at the University of Notre Dame. She is from Belmar, NJ and just graduated in 2023. Accolades: Five-time ACC All-Academic Team member. In 2023, was the only player in the ACC to receive the honor for the fifth time. 2023 Team Spirit Award ACC Player of the Week (Jan. 17, 2022) Naismith National Player of the Week (Jan. 17, 2022) 2019 All-ACC Freshman Team member Earned ACC Freshman of the Week honors on Feb. 4, 2019

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Position RB
Age 37
Rank N/A
School/Team NFL

Kareem Huggins

Kareem Huggins was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009. Huggins graduated from Bayley Ellard High School in New Jersey and played college football at Hofstra University.

Accolades:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2009–2010) New England Patriots (2012) New York Jets (2013) Brooklyn Bolts (2014)

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Position Forward
Age 24
Rank N/A
School/Team TCNJ

Ava Garay

2021 Junior Year - Started all 24 games, Registered three assists on the year,Had an assist against Haverford (9/5) and Rowan (9/29) during the regular season, Also tallied a helper in NCAA Tournament third-round win at Scranton (11/20) 2019 Freshman Year- Played in 16 games for TCNJ, Made her collegiate debut against Swarthmore (8/30), Scored five goals on the year, Recorded two goals in the win over NJAC foe Rutgers-Newark (9/21).

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Position F
Age 16
Rank N/A
School/Team Bergen Catholic

Christian Gallagher

Christian Gallagher is an American hockey player from Fairfield, NJ. He is a Forward and wears #26 for the Mercer Chiefs 15O AAA / EP Cup Series 15O - 22/23. Previously playing for Bergan Catholic.

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Position Wrestler
Rank 2
School/Team Ridgewood High School

Kamila Castro

1st Team All-County 1st Team All-Region '23 BCWCA Champion 2nd Place NJ State Champion 2nd Place 2023 NJSIAA Girls State wrestling medalist

Accolades:

2023 BCWCA Champion

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Position PG
Age 16
Rank #13 ESPN Top 60
School/Team Hudson Catholic

Tahaad Pettiford

Tahaad Pettiford is a 5-star prospect and the #13 overall player on ESPN Top 60. He is the #2 player from the state of New Jersey in the 2024 class and has committed to Auburn University.

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Position Small Forward
Age 23
School/Team Toronto Raptors

Ron Harper Jr

Ronald Harper Jr. is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association, on a two-way contract with Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights of the Big Ten Conference

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Position PG
Rank #7 ESPN Top 60

Meleek Thomas

Five star guard Meleek Thomas dropped his top 12 list, narrowing his recruitment just before his junior season at Lincoln Park. Thomas is ranked as the No. 7 player in the class of 2025 and has made a national name for himself. The best player in Pennsylvania, Thomas starred for Lincoln Park each of his first two years of high school and will once again be one of the top players in the WPIAL this season. He also led the Leopards to a 4A PIAA State Championship win last year while averaging 24.9 points and nine rebounds per game.v

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Position OL
Age 21
Rank 3 Star Recruit
School/Team Michigan State University

Kevin Wigenton II

Kevin Wigenton is an offensive lineman for the Michigan State Spartans football team. Wigenton is a redshirt junior from Westfield, New Jersey.. He has been a member of the team since 2018. He has worked his way up the depth chart to become a valued member of the offensive line.

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Position Bikini Competitor
Age 29
Rank 1
School/Team Clark Atlanta University

Tatiana “Tati” Smith

Tatiana “Tati” Smith, a bikini competitor and fitness model hailing from New Jersey, discovered her passion for fitness and ambassadorship during her time as a cheerleader at Clark Atlanta University. Accolades 2022 NPC New Jersey State Championships - Overall Bikini Champion 2022 NPC Steve Stone Metropolitan Championships - Class Winner and True Novice Bikini Champion

Accolades:

2022 NPC New Jersey State Championships - Overall Bikini Champion 2022 NPC Steve Stone Metropolitan Championships - Class Winner and True Novice Bikini Champion

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Position Forward
Age 16
Rank N/A
School/Team Bergen Catholic

Niko Smilovic

Niko Smilovic is an American hockey player from New Jersey. He is a Forward and wears #10 for Bergen Catholic.

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Position NFL
Age 43
Rank N/A
School/Team San Diego Chargers

Antonio Garay

Antonio Garay Jr. is a former NFL nose tackle. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Antonio also played for the San Diego Chargers. He played college football and wrestled at Boston College.

Accolades:

1.Cleveland Browns (2003–2004) 2.Chicago Bears (2006–2007) 3.New York Jets (2009)S4.an Diego Chargers (2009–2012) 5.New York Jets (2013)

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Position PG
Age 22
Rank N/A
School/Team Michigan State Univ.

Tyson Walker

Tyson Walker (born September 18, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Michigan State Spartans of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Northeastern Huskies. Accolades: 23' Second-team All-Big Ten 21' First-team All-CAA 21' CAA Defensive Player of the Year 20' CAA All-Rookie Team

Accolades:

23' Second-team All-Big Ten, 21' First-team All-CAA, 21' CAA Defensive Player of the Year, 20' CAA All-Rookie Team

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Position QB
Age 18
Rank N/A
School/Team Unoversity of Maryland

Champ Long

Robert "Champ" Long Jr. is a talented quarterback from Saint Peter's Prep in Jersey City, New Jersey. He earned his nickname "Champ" from his family at a young age, and it has stuck with him throughout his football career. He has committed to play football at the University of Maryland.

Accolades:

2022 USA Today First Team All-New Jersey

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Position WR
Age 18
Rank #18 ESPN 300
School/Team Univ. of Pittsburgh

Zion Fowler-El

Zion Fowler-El is a talented wide receiver who played for the Saint Peter's Prep Marauders, a high school football team in Jersey City, New Jersey. As a junior in 2020, Fowler-El had a breakout season with 35 receptions for 540 yards and nine touchdowns, helping lead his team to a 7-3 record and a playoff berth in the state playoffs.

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Position SG
Age 21
Rank N/A
School/Team University of Illinois Chicago

Toby Okani

Toby Okani is a basketball player from West Orange, New Jersey, who plays college basketball for the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He is a 6'8" power forward who played for Seton Hall Prep before committing to UIC.

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Position Defense
Age 16
Rank N/A
School/Team Bergen Catholic

Dean Gasser

Dean Gasser is an American hockey player from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. He plays defense and wears #13 for Bergen Catholic.

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Position DL
Age 21
Rank N/A
School/Team Ball State University

Kyle King

King is a talented defensive lineman for the Ball State Cardinals football team. He is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, and attended Ben Davis High School before joining the Cardinals in 2019.

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Position PG
Age 17
Rank 28
School/Team Immaculate Conception High School

TJ Robinson

T.J. Robinson is a 6’2 Guard, he is committed to Louisville University and currently plays for Immaculate Conception High School for the class of 2024.

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Position DE
Age 22
Rank N/A
School/Team University of Notre Dame

Nana Osafa-Mensah

NaNa Osafo-Mensah is a 6’4, 231-pound Linebacker from Fort Worth, TX. He plays for the University of Notre Dame. NaNa was chosen to participate in the 2019 All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. He is a Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Defensive MVP. NaNa was Dallas-Fort Worth Inside High School Sports Defensive Player of the Year. Participated in the 2018 Under Armour Future 50 Camp.

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Position C
Age 16
Rank N/A
School/Team Don Bosco Prep

Keiner Asprilla

Keiner Asprilla is a 7’0, 230-pound Center from Ramsey, NJ. He is in the class of 2026 and currently plays for Don Bosco Prep.

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Position CB
Age 16
Rank #1 In NJ
School/Team Bergen Catholic

Jordan Thomas

Jordan Thomas is a highly talented cornerback who stands 6'1" tall and is recognized as the number one player in the state of New Jersey. Currently playing for Bergen Catholic, he has earned a five-star recruit status, making him one of the most sought-after players in the nation.

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Position DL
Age 17
Rank #2 In Nj
School/Team Bergen Catholic

Jermaine Kinsler

Jermaine Kinsler is an imposing and highly talented football player who stands 6'7" tall. As a four-star recruit for Bergen Catholic, he has established himself as one of the top players in the state, currently ranked number two in New Jersey.

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Position Boxer
Age 27
School/Team Pro

Khalil Coe

Khalil Coe is an American professional boxer known for his impressive power and speed in the ring. Born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, Coe's journey into boxing began at the age of 13 when his mother enrolled him in a boxing gym to keep him out of trouble. Growing up in a rough neighborhood, Coe learned early on the importance of being able to defend himself.

Accolades:

Professional Record 8-0

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Position RB
Age 22
Rank N/A
School/Team Rutgers University

Jordan Kinsler

Jordan Kinsler is a dynamic running back currently playing for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Standing at 5'10" and weighing 175 pounds, Kinsler has earned recognition for his agility, speed, and playmaking abilities on the field.

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Position QB
Age 20
Rank N/A

Christian Solino

Christian Solino is a promising quarterback from Bloomsbury, NJ, known for his impressive high school career at Saint Joseph Metuchen High School. Standing at 6'3" and weighing 175 pounds, Solino became the all-time passing leader at his high school, showcasing his talent with 3000 passing yards and 30 touchdowns.

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Position DT
Age 17
Rank N/A
School/Team Bergen Catholic

Delaney Fludd

Delaney Fludd is a 3 Star Defensive tackle for Bergen Catholic (Oradell, NJ).

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Position QB
Age 16
School/Team Seton Hall Prep

Kahden Davis

Kahden Davis is a promising quarterback from Seton Hall Prep, located in West Orange, New Jersey. Standing at 6'0" and weighing 200 pounds, Davis is a member of the class of 2027 and has already garnered significant attention from college scouts and recruiters. Davis is highly regarded for his arm strength, accuracy, and poise in the pocket. His ability to deliver precise throws both from a stationary position and on the move makes him a versatile and dynamic quarterback. Evaluators have noted his excellent mechanics, including a high release point and solid footwork, which contribute to his effective passing game. Additionally, Davis demonstrates strong decision-making skills and the ability to handle pressure well, maintaining control of the game and making smart plays under duress.

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Position CB
Age 15
Rank N/A
School/Team Seton Hall Prep

KJ McClain

KJ McClain is a talented football player at Seton Hall Prep in West Orange, New Jersey. He is a versatile athlete known for his contributions on both sides of the ball, primarily playing as a cornerback. Standing at 6'0" and weighing 165 pounds, KJ is part of the class of 2026 and has been a crucial part of Seton Hall Prep's football program. McClain's agility, speed, and keen defensive skills make him a standout player. He has demonstrated impressive abilities in pass coverage, often being tasked with shutting down the opposition's top receivers. Additionally, his physicality and tackling prowess contribute significantly to his team's defensive efforts.

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Position LB
Age 16
Rank N/A
School/Team Paramus Catholic High School

Maxamillion McMillian

Maxamillion McMillian is a standout linebacker for Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus, New Jersey. Standing 6'0" and weighing 210 pounds, he is recognized for his athletic prowess and significant contributions to his team. As a member of the Class of 2025, Maxamillion has established himself as a key defensive player, known for his tackling ability and game intelligence.

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Position DL
Age 17
Rank N/A
School/Team Seton Hall Prep

James Dunnemann II

James Dunnemann II is a 6'5 Defensive End for Seton Hall Prep.

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Position RB
Age 17
Rank N/A

Noah Joel Terry

Noah Terry is a 5-9, 210-pound Running Back from West Orange, NJ.

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Position CB
Age 16
Rank N/A
School/Team Saint Peters Prep

Ryan Wooten

2027 DB Ryan Wooten (6'1, 170) is a long, physical CB poised for a breakout sophomore campaign.

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Position QB
Age 18
Rank N/A
School/Team West Orange High School

Charlie Lamorte

Charlie has excellent size for a 2025 Pro Style QB at 6’3” 205 lbs. A very durable QB who shows good patience in the pocket as he waits for the play to develop. Good agility and lateral mobility within the backfield. A strong running QB with good quickness and agility.