MD, UConn, Nova, Vandy Eye Forward

Adrian Joseph, the graceful 6-7 forward from Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey, has a top list of Maryland, Connecticut, Villanova, and Vanderbilt.

Joseph, who arrived at Bergen Catholic last fall from Trinidad, is a very productive player on both ends of the court. He impressed despite being eligible to play immediately for the Crusaders.

But when was eligible in late January and got into the flow of the Bergen Catholic scheme, he became a major factor in the Crusaders' run to the state final four two seasons ago.

Joseph is an active presence on both the offensive and defensive glass. A southpaw who puts the ball on the deck adequately for his size, Joseph is exceptionally quick in reacting to the basketball, which accounts for his rebounding and shot blocking acumen. He also has a nice stroke from the free throw line and legitimate midrange face-up game.

Joseph is just a junior academically at B.C. However, he is a senior in terms of basketball eligibility. As a result, Joseph will need to find a new home at a prep school next fall.

One school that Joseph is looking seriously at is Brewster Academy under head coach Jason Smith.