5-star wing Kahlil Whitney looks to guide Lions to back-to-back New Jersey tournament of champions titles.
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Breaking down the national contenders heading into the 2018-19 season.
Head Coach: Dave Boff
Last Season: 29-4 (New Jersey Tournament of Champions winners)
Head coach Dave Boff
File photo by Catalina Fragoso
Dec. 27-29 - Slam Dunk to the Beach (Lewes, Del.)
Jan. 1 - vs.
Immaculate Conception (Montclair, N.J.) — NYD Jump Off
Jan. 19 - vs.
Norcross (Ga.) — Spalding Hoophall Classic (Springfield, Mass.)
Jan. 31 - vs.
Ranney (Tinton Falls, N.J.) — Jersey Shore Challenge (Lincroft, N.J.)
Roselle Catholic will have an uphill battle to repeat in the New Jersey TOC after losing a number of key members from their championship core.
The major losses from last season will be in the post, as the Lions will lose both starting big men from 2017-18, with no obvious replacements in the rotation.
Senior leaders Whitney and Pierre-Louis are the only two
returning projected starters from last season, with both players set to
make a major impact in 2018-19.
Key additions Greaves, Guyton, Marsh and Floyd Jr. will all look to find their role on a transformed roster.
The New Jersey power faces a tough national slate, with signature games scheduled against Montverde Academy, Ranney, Norcross and Immaculate Conception.
Although the Lions won't be the favorites to capture the New Jersey TOC crown this season, they will certainly be the biggest challenger to Ranney in a competitive New Jersey field.
