Tomorrow September 10th Manasquan will have its first OPEN GYM. It will be an opportunity for a bunch of TALENTED players who have been in their program, that have been waiting to show what so many have known. They are a talented group
While there is lots of talent on the Manasquan roster. It is a group basically made up of guards. Unlike in the past, there is is no superstar on the roster. This will be a first in over 10 years. But there is certainly lots of talent in fact D1 talent. While this team make not have many traditional gym rats. They have hard works who will grind when in the gym. Today I will take a deep dive into the Manasquan open gym roster.
THE SENIORS
OLIVIA SHAUGHNESSY has committed to Patriot league Loyola. She was a starter last season. She has a big motor and expected to led this years team. She is a hard worker and battle tested.
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SHANNON HEINE is a 5’8″ guard. She is a true gym rat and the most underrated player on this roster. She has been waiting 3 years for a opportunity to play. She is an underrated athlete and defender. She is highly skilled who has the ability to shoot the three. She is very capable of playing all three guard positions. She has a rock solid no frills handle and a serious IQ and understanding of the game. She is a major sleeper who will thrive at the next level because of her work ethic
GRACE LOVE is a 5’9″ wing player. She had a big summer which caught the eye of a number of college coaches. She is a true scorer, either from the point line or in the lane. She has excellent size and a natural basketball IQ. She is a vastly improved player who should find herself in demand.
She has a reliable handle and is an aggressive offensive player. She gets on the glass and is a willing passer. There is lots of upside here
SHEA DONNELLY– is a 5’10” guard with a college ready body. She is a two way player. She can guard all three guard positions and is a three level scorer. She has a knack for making big shots. She has an excellent handle and is a next level passer. She is a big time rebounding guard. This is a player that makes winning plays. She is a D1 player floating under the radar. Colleges would be wise to watch her closely and she’d be wise to be patient in the recruiting process. Shea Donnelly is packed with talent and more importantly a culture type player. She has played and delivered in some big games over her career. She will not play the media or social media hype game. So you must do your homework… start with her performances with big time competition
KAYDEN CLARK is a 5’9″ guard. She will have to sit 20 days due to the transfer rule in NJ. She is the ULITIMATE GYM RAT. That alone will be bring value to the Manasquan team. She is arguable the best shooter in the Shore conference. She was 1st team All Defense and 1st Team All Freshman. She is an elite shot blocking guard. She is an elite finisher at the rim and murder in transition. This is the total package, she has D1 offers on the table. She is flat out a killer with an off the charts competitive nature. This is the best available senior left on the board in the 2025 class.
THE JUNIORS
JORDYN HOLLAWELL is a 5’7″ lighting quick guard. She started last season for the Group 2 Champs. She has the potential to be an elite defender at the next level. She brings physical toughness and big time quickness to the table. She is a real problem to guard off the bounce. She can play role of scorer or playmaker. She is a much improved shooter. She runs down 50/50 balls and is a true energy giver. She is a potential D1 player with a true competitive nature. She is excellent in any uptempo pressing style of play.
SHANNON LOONEY is a 5’7″ guard with real quickness and a ability to score. She has a real ability to step into passing lane with her great anticipation. She gets out in transition and is a natural scorer. She is filled with potential and has showed major flashes in the past. She is growing physcially and her body is maturing. This will serve her well after a excellent AAU season. This is clearly an emerging player as she has gained confidence and experience. With the expected extended minute’s this year, she should shine. She can play both the both or wing. She has a wonderful upside.
LOGAN McCARTHY is a 5’5″ guard and personally I love this kid. Coaches she is smart and talented. Forget her size because she has a winning game. Knows where the ball schools go and more importantly knows how to get it there. She is aN excellent baller vs pressure and a smart defender. She has a competitive nature. She will bury the three and more importantly take good shots and make good decisions. This is a program kid and glue type player that does all the winning things on and off the court. Coaches, you want this kid in your program for too many reasons to list, you be wise to listen.
THE FRESHMAN
CALISTA VOWTERAS is a 5’7″ jet with a powerful athletic body. She is a future D1 lock. She will be a defensive stopper. Her ability to blow by defenders is a gift. She is tough and a physical rebounder from the guard position. Next she is a excellent passer off the bounce or in transition. This young lady will see minutes this season despite the top heavy guard orientated Manasquan roster.
TOMORROW CORE SKILLS TRAINING STARTS