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STERLING GIBBS LOOKING TO CUT LIST, VISIT SCHOOLS

by MATT WHITFIELD

One of the most highly touted players of last weekend’s ‘New Year’s Jump Off’ hosted by the Playaz Basketball Club AAU program, run by Jimmy Salmons, was Seton Hall Prep point guard Sterling Gibbs. While scoring 27 points in the Prep’s 73-56 win over High Tech, Gibbs certainly lived up to his advanced billing.

SHP used a 19-3 run in the fourth quarter that broke a 46-all tie to claim the victory over the Lasercats. Gibbs added five assists and four rebounds to his stat line and was supported by 6-foot-5 SHP senior John Caprio, who exploded for 23 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists as the Pirates turned back a High Tech squad coached by Steve Ricciardi, a former SHP star.

In this contest, Gibbs displayed his fancy and quick ball-handling skills as usual. Sterling looked very composed on the floor and displayed good court awareness as well with the defense keying on stopping him first. He was very, very aggressive, capable of taking it hard to the rack and splitting defenses like the Red Sea. These traits helped Sterling make 13 trips to the foul line where he cashed in 11 times as part of his 27 points. Although he did not connect on a three-pointer in this contest, he showed his excellent range. Still just a junior (2011 class), Gibbs has time to add some weight and strength which will be needed at the high-major 1-A level.

Sterling, the younger brother of Pitt sophomore guard and NBE’s reigning Big East Player of the Week, specifically mentioned to NBE he has scholarship offers from Pittsburgh, Indiana, St. John’s, Seton Hall, Rutgers and Virginia, among others. Gibbs also told NBE he looks to cut his list down after this season.

Gibbs has taken visits to Pittsburgh, Villanova, St. John’s, Seton Hall and Rutgers and is looking to visit Wake Forest and Maryland this winter for games.

Other ‘New Year’s Jump-off’ Coverage:
-Lakewood’s Jarrod Davis Impresses at Playaz Event
-Bosco/Plainfield Contest Thrills at Playaz Event
-Paterson Catholic Beats St. Peter’s Prep in Playaz Headliner

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