The 2023-24 season was one for the history books and now it’s time to put the finishing touches on everything. Follow along with us for the rest of the week as we go through our entire All-Zone postseason honors from both the boys’ and girls’ side.
JSZ’s 2024 Mister & Miss Hoop Zone
After watching and reporting on hundreds of games from December through March, our team of MMJ’s have narrowed down to five boys and five girls finalists for our annual Player of the Year awards. Here’s who made the cut in 2024!
Dylan Harper Wins 2024 Mister Hoop Zone
Dylan Harper’s high school career came to a close with him on top of the world. Harper, the star-studded Rutgers commit, won his first state championship, was named a McDonald’s All-American and averaged 22.4 points per game in his senior season.
JSZ’s Jay Cook profiles Harper as he soon heads to college:
Mister Hoop Zone 2024 Finalists
Dylan Harper, Don Bosco Prep (Rutgers) | Matt Hodge, St. Rose (Villanova) | Tahaad Pettiford, Hudson Catholic (Auburn) | Billy Richmond, Camden (Kentucky) | Peyton Seals, Ramapo (Princeton)
Basketball is life for the Blakes family and Mikayla Blakes has worked tirelessly to become the best player in her family. That, in turn, helped her become the top player in the state in her final high school season.
JSZ’s Jay Cook profiles Mikayla Blakes – the Vanderbilt commit and McDonald’s All-American:
Miss Hoop Zone 2024 Finalists
Mikayla Blakes, Rutgers Prep (Vanderbilt) | Te’Yala Delfosse, Ewing (Michigan) | Addy Nyemchek, Red Bank Catholic | Mia Pauldo, Morris Catholic | Devyn Quigley, Manchester Twp.
JSZ once again polled dozens of coaches and media members to determine our award winners. First place votes were worth three points; second place votes were worth two points; third place votes were worth one point.
Mister Hoop Zone Balloting Breakdown
“Here’s how the voting broke down for the 2024 Mr. Hoop Zone Award. We collected 56 ballots from coaches and credentialed media – Harper ran away with the trophy after 49 first place votes. St. Rose senior Matt Hodge had a spectacular year for the state champion Purple Roses – he was the clear second place choice. Hudson Catholic’s Tahaad Pettiford was also a McDonalds All-American, he finished in third. Peyton Seals won back to back state titles with Ramapo, he came in fourth. Camden’s Billy Richmond, who’s committed to Kentucky, finished fifth.”
Mister Hoop Zone Balloting Breakdown
“Now, lets take a look at the 2024 Miss Hoop Zone balloting. Our team collected ballots from 54 coaches and credentialed media around the state. Blakes was the leading vote-getter, landing on 94 percent of all ballots. Morris Catholic junior Mia Pauldo finished as a close second with 105 points. Manchester Township’s Devyn Quigley finished in third – she was the state’s leading scorer and is committed to NC State. Ewing senior Te’Yala Delfosse finished in fourth – Red Bank catholic sophomore Addy Nyemchek rounded out the voting in fifth place.”
Thank you to the following coaches and media members for casting votes:
BOYS: Dave Boff, College Achieve; Kevin Diverio, Don Bosco; Nick Vier, Ramapo; Don DeLeo, Hightstown; Matt Bloom, Rutgers Prep; Alex Mirabel, St. Peter’s Prep; Ron Myers, Pitman; Andrew Bilodeau, Manasquan; Mike Clemente, Central Regional; Randy Holmes, Jackson Memorial; Rory Caswell, Toms River North; Ben DiBiase, Freehold Boro; Steve Jannarone, Colts Neck; Jim Regan Jr., Union Catholic; Chris Raba, Nottingham; Prophet Kates, Arts; Anthony Tavarez, Newark East Side; Matt Crawford, Camden Catholic; Jay Flanagan, Rancocas Valley; John Bruno, Ocean City; Kyle Dhyne, Holy Spirit; Eric Cassidy, Cherokee; Phil Recco, Keyport; Justin Salton, Watchung Hills; Matt Talbot, Roselle Park; Cameron Bell, Egg Harbor; Dan Davis, St. Joe-Montvale; Matt O’Brien, Matawan; Michael LaTorre, Millville; Kris Grundy, Montgomery; Ben Gamble, Bayonne; Tom Sheridan, Williamstown; Darryl Young, Trenton Central; Paul Cutaneo, Steinert; Daryus Quarles, Paulsboro; Ryan Derry, Rancocas Valley; James McKeon, Westfield; Tahj Holden, Ranney; Jay Cook, Jersey Sports Zone; Rich Chrampanis, Jersey Sports Zone; Nery Rodriguez, Jersey Sports Zone; James Mooney, Jersey Sports Zone; Mike Frankel, Jersey Sports Zone; Mike Kinney, NJ Advance Media; Brandon Gould, NJ Advance Media; Mike McGarry, Press of Atlantic City; Kevin Minnick, NJ Advance Media; Tom Williams, Prime Events; Antonio Morales, NJ Athletics; Furmel Thompson, The Visual Hub; Sean Miller, NJ Advance Media; Adam Zagoria; Dave’s Joint; Jay Gomes, NJ Hoops; Kyle Franco, The Trentonian; GMC Hoops.
GIRLS:Billy Lovett, Morris Catholic; Jamie Land, Williamstown; Dawn Karpell, St. John Vianney; Joe Montano, Red Bank Catholic; William Wishart, Shore Regional; Lisa Kukoda, Manasquan; Ron Powell, Cherokee; Mary Klinger, Rutgers Prep; Justin McGhee, Middletown North; Chris Hernandez, Hudson Catholic; JW Senft, Highland; Jimmy Kreie, Montclair Immaculate; Joe Gaba, Chatham; Dan Montferrat, Ewing; Derrick Eatman, North Plainfield; Kristen Przybylsi, Eastern; Lindsay Steffner, River Dell; Jeff Jasper, Pascack Valley; Peter Torres, Pope John; Tammy Nicolini, Barnegat; Liz McKeon, Westfield; James Turner, Bayonne; Mark Gnapp, Gill St. Bernard’s; Cap Pazdera, New Providence; Sean McAneny, Lenape; Christine Matera, Camden Catholic; Adam Swift, Egg Harbor Twp.; Scott Betson, Mainland; Steve DiPatri, Wildwood Catholic; Monte Willis, Glassboro; Matt Emerson, Moorestown; Kristen Jacobs, Steinert; John Leahy, Middle Twp.; Dave Beauchemin, Manchester Twp.; Ryan McKenna, Scotch Plains-Fanwood; Brad Allen, Teaneck; Dave Callahan, Rumson-Fair Haven; James Martinos, Notre Dame; Orlando Hidalgo, Paul VI; Jay Cook, Jersey Sports Zone; Rich Chrampanis, Jersey Sports Zone; Nery Rodriguez, Jersey Sports Zone; James Mooney, Jersey Sports Zone; Mike Frankel, Jersey Sports Zone; Tom Williams, Prime Events; Antonio Morales, NJ Athletics; Furmel Thompson, The Visual Hub; Sean Miller, NJ Advance Media; G Thing Basketball; Lauren Knego, NJ Advance Media; Luis Torres, NJ Advance Media; GMC Hoops; Kyle Franco, The Trentonian; Prep Girls Hoops.
