Jake Russell

Class of 2026 | Westfield High School | NJ Panthers | Point Guard | 5’11 | 201-344-3965 | [email protected]

[Prep Hoops New Jersey @PrepHoops_NJ]

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[Max MacEacheron @MaxMaceacheron]

Had a great time visiting Grinnell College this weekend! Huge thanks to Coach Arseneault and Coach DJ for having me.
@GCPioneerHoops @DJDamazo @unitedNJaauboys @Westfieldbball

[Matthew Caplan @Mattcaplan29]

I had a great visit to Haverford College! Thanks to Coach Doherty and the staff for having me up.
@njpanthersboys
@coachthurlow

[Connor Whelan @connorwhelan26]

Blessed to receive an offer from Colby College!

[Max MacEacheron @MaxMaceacheron]

Check out my highlights from the All Academic Basketball camp at Babson College.

[Max MacEacheron @MaxMaceacheron]

Here are some highlights from my first two games in the Hamilton Park Summer League with @Westfieldbball.

[Jake Russell @_Jake_Russell_]

@MaxMaceacheron @unitedNJaauboys Snipa

[Max MacEacheron @MaxMaceacheron]

Check out my highlights from a 25-point game, including 7 threes, against Cavemen HGSL with @unitedNJaauboys.

[Garden State Panthers @gspanthershs]

4 of our 17u Academic guys with some recent recognition! Thank you @PrepHoops_NJ @rjeanfrancois_ 📝

@_Jake_Russell_
@TrevorWhitaker_
@Mattcaplan29
@ryanhilongos

[Jake Russell @_Jake_Russell_]

@Mattcaplan29 Heyyyyy

[Matthew Caplan @Mattcaplan29]

@_Jake_Russell_ 👀

[Ryan Thurlow @coachthurlow]

One of my favorite competitors to coach and among best on-ball defenders in NJ. Leads as an extension of sideline, constantly creating paint touches. Excited to see @_Jake_Russell_ carry this confidence into May live

[Garden State Panthers @gspanthershs]

👤 2026 @_Jake_Russell_
📝 Dynamic playmaker, shooter, excellent on-ball defender
📚 Westfield HS (3.0 GPA)
🎞️ 2025 Jersey Jam Fest Highlights
⛹️ NJ Panthers 17U @HoopGroupAL

[Garden State Panthers @gspanthershs]

17U Academic defeat NY Finest 55-35 in game 1 of @TheHoopGroup #JerseyJamFest. '26 @_Jake_Russell_ led the way with 15 pts & 5 stl. '26 @TrevorWhitaker_ and '26 Daniel Jennings each chipped in with 12 pts a piece in the win. #earnit

[Max MacEacheron @MaxMaceacheron]

Here are some of my highlights from the Pitt Jam fest.
@unitedNJaauboys @HoopGroupAL

[Garden State Panthers @gspanthershs]

17U Academic falls to Adapt Academy HGSL 70-65 in their 2nd game of @TheHoopGroup #PittJamFest.

'26 Shaan Nayar dropped in 20 pts (5 treys) in the loss. '26 Jake Russell & '26 Trevor Whitaker split 28 pts as well. #earnit

[Garden State Panthers @gspanthershs]

17U Academic falls to WV NXT Gold 73-59 in their first game of @TheHoopGroup #PittJamFest. '26 Jake Russell led the way w 14 pts (4 treys). '26 Trevor Whitaker dropped in 13 and '26 Shaan Nayar had 12 in the loss.

[Jake Russell @_Jake_Russell_]

Junior season highlights. Point guard, Westfield High School

[Matthew Caplan @Mattcaplan29]

Junior year highlights.
@njpanthersboys @PrepHoops_NJ @NJHoops @ADSummitNJ

[Westfield Blue Devil Basketball @Westfieldbball]

Westfield takes down Summit in the 1st rd of the UCIAC tournament with a masterclass in defense‼️
@enzoferrero5 13pts 5rb 4ast
@tyshawnpearson0 11pts 2rb 3ast 2blk 3stl
@_Jake_Russell_ 8pts 6rb 3ast 3stl
@willkirby 8pts 4rbs
@MaxMaceacheron 8pts 4ast
@EppZach5 8pts 7rb 2ast 3stl