Blair Academy (NJ) Head Coach : Joe Mantegna 2021-22 Record: 21-5
Overview Blair Academy has been a national powerhouse for years producing high level talent and this year will be no different. With a nice mix of juniors, seniors and underclassmen this year's team will have a nice mix of youth, skill and experience. Last season we saw an impressive Bucs team make a deep run, led by Joe Mantegna expect them to compete at the highest level every night. Player Spotlight 2025 F Jack Bailey is a special talent. At 6’9 Jack possesses the ability to pick apart the defense in multiple ways. For his size he can handle the ball well and knows how to use his quickness and deceptiveness to get to the rim. Bailey also is a good playmaker and makes quick situational reads leading to assists for layups or spot up threes. 6’4 Senior guard Jayden Lemond is a crafty combo guard with high level talent. Jayden holds offers from Auburn, Connecticut, Florida, Georgetown, Georgia, Penn State, Vandy and more. 2024 PG Jayden Williams lives in the lane. Adept at finishing over and around defenders with either hand, and soft touch on floaters through the lane. The 6’0 guard has a quick first step and always drives with a purpose, looking to score or attract the defense and dish to the open teammate. Supporting Cast Blair has a really talented team from top to bottom. Guard play is where they will excel and their depth will be tough to deal with for opponents. Cornell commit Ian Imegwu is a 6’9 Forward with the ability to stretch the floor with precise shooting and is very fundamentally sound. Brown commit Luke Paragon is a knockdown shooter. Senior guard Carnegie Johnson has a dog mentality and great leadership qualities. Holding offers from Stony Brook, Rider, Holy Cross and Navy. Deron Rippey Jr. is a special guard to watch for progress at Blair. High level potential 2026 guard already holds an offer from Fordham. 2024 G Lukas Schmid is also an under the radar prospect for this Blair program. Slick ball handler, strong playmaker who can score from all three levels.
