2026 JERSEY LIVE CHEAT SHEET… SADDLE DAY RIVER… IMMACULATE HEART
Throughout the next weeks leading up to Jersey Live. I will preview teams and players each day. Today we have three teams that have rosters filled with talented players. All the players I have personally seen play on video, at NBS or during the high school season. I will not evaluate or speak about kids I have not seen play. So understand some very good players could be missed or left out of the report.
There are few things I wish to clear up before we start.
**A D1 LOCK means the player has D1 offers on the table or has recieved serious interest or I personal inside information about a kids recruiting status
** D1 POTENTIAL means a player has shown D1 talent and not caught the eye of Coaches yet. This player has some work left to do
** A FUTURE COLLEGE PLAYER means a player will play in college at some level even if it’s not D1
** WHEN YOU SEE THE GYM RAT LOGO understand these players add additional value to your program. GYM RATS can play a level above their natural ability. Now with that being said, it DOES NOT MEAN A PLAYER IS NOT A HARD WORK WHEN THE GYM RAT LOGO DOES NOT APPEAR. But I strongly urge coaches as always, recruit Gym Rats, they always get better at the next level and you never have to beg them to give effort or do more.
SADDLE DAY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
COACH – Corey Taite (2nd Year)
POTENTIAL D1 PLAYERS – (2)
DIVISION 1 LOCKS (2)
FUTURE POTENTIAL COLLEGE PLAYERS – 6
GYM RATS (2)
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HARPER COHEN- 5’5″ – POINT GUARD– She is strong as a ox and will back down to no one. SHE GIVES NO DIME AND TAKE NONE. She is super competitive. She is that rare physical small point guard. She is deadly off screens because she has every point guard read in her bag. She can turn the corner, sit behind the screen, thrown back or go pick and roll or pop. This is an elite guard at using screens. She is shifty and creative with a real imagination She get in the lane and pulls up or finds cutters and shooters. She simply will not turn the ball over. She is as good as it gets in transition. She will always play the numbers game because her IQ is off the charts. You can not knock her off the dribble. She eats ups traps like it’s a snack. The passing vision and communication skills are beyond next level. This is a D1 lock and JERSEY LIVE WILL BE HER BREAKOUT PARTY….
’28 GRACE DARLING- 6’0″- SWING- All of 6’0 and can really shoot it both from mid range and 3 pt range (had 64 3’s this past season) off the catch. She has a nice floater and is a natural scorer (750 points over two seasons). Athletic who is excellent on run outs, can finish with either hand and is very dangerous on the break as a finisher. Good rebounder from the guard/small forward position. Currently a reliable ball handler, but expect a upgrade as she is a hard worker. Uses size well on defense and understands team defense. High academic type who is being recruited by Ivy’s and Patriots. SHE IS A D1 LOCK
’27 EMILY MATTSON- 5’9″- C0MBO– A proven scorer as she will eclipse 1,000 points early this season. She has the ability to finish in traffic but brings a nice pull up game to the table. She is a high percentage three point shooter when given time . A nice trait for a high volume shooter . She is a high academic kid, that competitive D3 programs should pay real attention to at JERSEY LIVE
’28 OLIVIA DiGIOVANNI 5’11”- WING– Missed all of last season with Torn ACL. Does all the little things and has good size. She is a reliable three point shooter that is willing to get on the glass on both sides of the ball. This is a true wait and see type prospect…. she is High academic type
’28 BIANCA KAISER- 5’7″ COMBO GUARD- She is a excellent ball handler who initiate your offense without struggles. This is a three sport athlete and that certainly helps with her physicality and competitive nature. She is a reliable three point shooter. This is a energizer bunny type who is capable of being a real disruptive defender. She is a true program kid
’28 GABRIELLA STEWART- 5’10- FORWARD– She is a good athlete with length and size. According to sources she is late to the game and that give her a big upside. She is a excellent rebounder and plays bigger than her size. She is a above average three point shooter. This is another player that coaches will need to give time.
IMMACULATE HEART
COACH– Steve Silver
POTENTIAL D1 PLAYERS ( 2)
DIVISION 1 LOCKS (2)
FUTURE COLLEGE PLAYERS (6)
GYM RATS (1)
’27 ADDISON VALDEZ- 510″ SWING/GUARD– – 5’10″- Long guard who can get to the rim and shoot beyond the three point arc. Contributes on both ends of the court on offense and defense. Her versatility allows her to guard multiple positions and she has shown a real ability to block shots. She has a winning attitude and approach. This is a player that can adjust to any style of play and is a glue type at the next level. She has played in some big games over the years, SHE WILL THE NEXT LEVEL BATTLE TESTED.
’28 ISA FRY- 6’0″- BIG WING- This is a entirely different type of animal. The jump in her game the last 3 months has been stunning. She is on a different level these days. She has elite next level positional size , length and strength who is blessed with skill sets from the heavens. She is physically a marvel with a body created by the basketball gods. Her ability to shoot the three, and get to the rim with either hand are breathtaking. She has next level footwork when posting up smaller guards and can take bigger wins off the bounce. She is a deadly shooter to 25 feet ( a major upgrade) and can get on serious shooting rolls. She is a NEXT LEVEL ELITE REBOUNDING GUARD. Her ball handling skills are rock solid as is her court vision. She has real presence the moment she walks in the gym. That’s because her confidence is sky high. This is one of the best player in the 2028 class in the state of New Jersey. She has P4 talent and size but for now we will say a HIGH MAJOR ++ and ALL CONFERENCE TYPE… She will be a NIL in demand player.
’29 GIULIANA HUARANGA- 5’7″- POINT GUARD– This is one of the best Freshman in New Jersey and she is somewhat under the radar for some reason. This is a scoring point guard that can play the role of playmaker at the highest level. Her ability to knock down shots separates her from most young point guard. She can break down defenders and get to the rim or go into playing making mode. She is a player that can turn it up on defense and takes great pride in trying be be disruptive… She is a D1 lock and Mid to high majors would be wise to get involved now.
‘28 CASEY McCAULEY- 5’7″ COMBO GUARD– She is an wonderful defender and does a great job turning defense into offense. Casey is also a true shot maker and shooter who can consistently knock down three’s as well as moving without the ball making it easy for teammates to find her.
’27 STELLA BRODERICK- 5’8″- GUARD– She is a real competitor, has shown a real ability to knock down shots when left open. Stella is also very good at attacking and using her ball handling skills to create open looks for herself.
‘27 MAYA HENRIQUEZ – 5’5″- POINT GUARD– A quick point guard, who can control the pace of the game and create opportunities for her team. She plays with confidence offensively, being able to attack off the dribble while also making smart reads to her teammates.
’29 NERIAH NBUOYO- 5’10”- FORWARD– Neriah is a strong presence in the post, being able to create opportunities for herself and she is vary capable of rebounding at a high level. She is very young and has a nice upside
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