Player: Jaxon Ellingsworth
Class: 2022
School: West Carteret

Season: Ellingsworth has been incredibly consistent throughout his high school career and has put up back-to-back strong seasons.' Now, he is continuing to lead his team on the court as a senior, as Ellingsworth has averaged 22.1 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 62 percent from the floor and has been able to step out with 22 three-pointers.

Recently watching Ellingsworth in action, he continues to remind us of his ability to impact the game in an array of ways. He is a fluid 6'8 forward that displays a tremendous skill set, footwork, and ability to score in a variety of ways. The senior forward finishes well with touch, display nice fluidity and understands production, as Ellingsworth does a nice job scoring around defenders but also stepping out and showing a smooth mid-range shot as well.' He also can be relentless on the floor and runs the floor extremely well.

Ellingsworth continues to be overlooked for what he can provide on the court but he continues to go about his day. The senior forward showed that this summer on countless occasions and continues to do the same this high school season.

What Has Been Said by Phenom Hoops:

'From the outside looking in, the last twelve months has been somewhat of a rollercoaster for Ellingsworth. He and West Carteret completely dominated an undefeated Northern Guilford squad in the third round of last year's playoffs, where the 6-foot-8 forward tallied 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 blocks. Following the season, Ellingsworth simply continued to destroy opponents every time he took the floor. In April, it seemed impossible to envision a scenario where Division I schools wouldn't be fighting for his services. Things began to gradually cool off throughout the summer, and then it just felt like folks started to underrate him within the bigger picture. However, the high school season started and Ellingsworth picked up right where he left off. As the clear leader of the Patriots (15-3), he's posting nightly averages of 21.6 PPG, 10.4 RPG, and 1.4 BPG with 59/33/69 shooting splits. Furthermore, Ellingsworth has secured ten double-doubles while never finishing below 11 points. Add in the size, skill, fluidity, and athleticism, and programs are simply overlooking a valuable asset.'

'No shocker here, Ellingsworth finds himself on this list.  He was outstanding last year as a junior and continued to show his production this summer. Now, he is helping carry the team once again, posting some outstanding numbers again.  The senior forward brings good athleticism, shows upside with his game, displays nice touch, and a comfort level in stepping out.  West Carteret looks like a team on a mission once again and Ellingsworth is helping lead the way again.'

'The long forward came up big when his team needed him too.  He was able to finish well around the basket, find ways to get the ball on the rim against some tough length from Northwood, but also step out and display his mid-range game as well.  The senior came up big on the boards as well and from the line, as he eventually sealed the win.'