Who are N.J. boys basketball’s top unsung heroes & underrated players in 2024?

Boys Basketball: No. 1 Paterson Eastside vs No. 3 Ridgewood in the N1G4 Sectional Final on February 28, 2023

Xavier Cuevas (0) of Paterson Eastside shoots the ball during the NJSIAA, North Jersey, Group 4, Section 1 boys basketball final between Paterson Eastside and Ridgewood at Eastside High School in Paterson, NJ on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.Mile Djordjiovski | For NJ Advance Media

Star scorers and big-time recruits grab the the headlines every winter.

But to win games and compete for championships, it takes a team. That includes players who do all the little things right and sometimes get overlooked. These unsung heroes fly under the radar as they make game-changing plays week after week. They do what is necessary to get the job done.

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