Five New Jersey 2028 Prospects Putting Everyone on Notice

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2028 seems to be loaded with prospects who each carry a variety of valuable traits colleges look for. As we continue to shine a light on players heading into next month's beginning of contact, let's take a look at some of the 2028 New Jersey prospects looking to continue to shine this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["129966"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63b74b0c71f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='129966' first='Michael' last='Giordano'] is a midfielder whose dependable and relentless play allows him to be a plug-and-play player at any college. Giordano is an extremely versatile athlete who does whatever is asked of him at a high level with a smile on his face. After returning from injury later in the summer, Giordano showed that he's a true two-way midfielder with a great ability to score fast-break goals and a tenacious defender who forces turnovers and handles 1-on-1s with ease. His athleticism and quickness allow him to be a reliable player on the wing, snagging 50/50 ground balls and swimming through defenders to move into the offensive zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["167396"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63b74b0c78b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='167396' first='Steve' last='Panagopoulos'] is a defenseman who constantly outworks his opponents through his physicality and high motor. Panagopoulos' stick skills and athleticism set him apart from other defenders, highlighting his strong playmaking and elite clear. A Long Island native, his tenacity and effort every second of the game make him very effective as an off-ball defender, staying constantly aware of his surroundings, ready to rotate, and take his matchup out of the play. This attacking mindset and physicality make him a great defender, as he constantly applies pressure and tires out his opponent. Furthermore, his competitiveness consistently puts him in a position to win groundballs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["168692"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63b74b0c7dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='168692' first='Christian' last='Ciciola'] is a face-off specialist who college coaches would love to have on their team. This past spring, Ciciola went against many high-end D1 commits and got the better of them. Ciciola displays great patience and timing when battling on the clamp, knowing the correct time to pop the ball out. His athleticism and frame allow him to be effective on the fast break after securing the ball, while his high lacrosse IQ is seen in his understanding of when to take the fast-break shot or slow down and allow the offense to get into formation. His quickness and grit allow him to consistently win the race to, and secure, the groundball. This toughness is reflected in his ability to be unfazed or bothered by defenders riding him hard or attacking his stick.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["174430"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63b74b0c82b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Effectively using his athleticism to be a threat on offense, Michael McKeon is a lefty attackman with the ability to be an offensive midfielder. McKeon possesses an elite dodge, moving past defenders with ease from any position in the offensive zone. This, paired with his great field vision, allows him to showcase his playmaking ability as well as the many angles from which he can get quality shots. McKeon's great balance and toughness allow him to extend plays after contact from the defender, giving way to more shot-on-goal opportunities. Additionally, this toughness allows him to win ground balls and position himself in spots for successful catch-and-shoot opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["201144"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":201890,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a63b74b0c878"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='201144' first='Anthony' last='Santangelo'] is a sharpshooting point machine at the attack position. Santangelo is a decisive shooter, to say the least, displaying no hesitation, so defenders cannot react in time to affect his shot. This allows his natural game instincts and quick shot release to flourish. His high-end speed, paired with his elite swim dodge, allows him to move past defenders with ease,  where he can showcase his effectiveness as an on-the-run shooter. Santangelo's great vision allows him to successfully position himself to be an effective catch-and-shoot player, able to change his shot and shoot accurately from all angles. His offensive skillset and creative mind allow him to play any attack position and score from anywhere on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->