JM Costa
JM Costa
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Ty Xanders | Prep Lacrosse Scout
If his showing at IDX served as any indication, Costa looks more than ready to step into a much larger role for a Gonzaga offense that graduated a handful of multi-year starters. At his best above the cage on the wing, he’s one of the more feared left-handed shooters in the class and does a terrific job of changing planes, frequently unleashing shots from a deceptive low or three-quarters release. He’s got the speed to separate up the hash or sweep across the top, along with ideal size and a high lacrosse IQ. Costa is one of the crown jewels of a rock-solid ’26 class for Rutgers, a program that isn’t traditionally a DMV pipeline, though the Scarlet Knights have dipped into the region a lot more as of late.
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Between senior Johnny Gardiner Johnny Gardiner 6'1" | A | Left Hand Gonzaga College | 2024 #14 Nation MD (Maryland) and UNC sophomore James Matan, Gonzaga has had a five-star attackman in two of the last three recruiting cycles. It’s not at all farfetched to say that Costa has that type of upside. Like Gardiner, he’s a lefty who thrives above the cage, however, he saw plenty of playing time as a freshman for the Eagles and is comfortable running out of the box. Exceptionally talented and dynamic as a dodger, he’s super smooth and can make things happen in a plethora of ways — off-ball, off-the-dribble, and off the ride. Costa might be most dangerous when given time and room, as he has an outstanding shot from the left-handed wing and shoots an accurate ball, often finding the top left corner. He’s elusive with the ball in his stick and puts pressure on defenses with his athleticism, shiftiness, and big-time shooting ability. Gonzaga brings a lot of offensive talent back from last year’s roster, but Costa is expected to see his role increase as a sophomore under new offensive coordinator and Class of 2018 ‘Zaga alum Jack Myers, a former All-American and fellow lefty from Kensington, Md.
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