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Plainfield's Micah Gordon is the 2026 Mr. Hoop Zone
The 2025-26 season was one for the history books and now it's time to put the finishing touches on the winter.
Mar. 26, 2026 at 12:03am
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Plainfield's Micah Gordon has been named the 2026 Mr. Hoop Zone, an annual award given by Jersey Sports Zone to the top high school basketball player in New Jersey. Gordon was selected from a group of six finalists after a vote by dozens of coaches and media members across the state.
Why it matters
The Mr. Hoop Zone award is one of the most prestigious individual honors in New Jersey high school basketball, recognizing the state's top player. Gordon's selection continues Plainfield's strong basketball tradition and highlights the talented players coming out of the school.
The details
Gordon, a senior at Plainfield High School, had an outstanding 2025-26 season, leading his team to a deep playoff run. He was selected as the Mr. Hoop Zone winner over five other finalists: Ethan Lin (Montgomery), Dorsett Mulcahy (Gill St. Bernard's), Julius Avent (Bergen Catholic), Richie Rosa (St. Peter's Prep), and Trevon Lewis (Roselle Catholic).
- The 2025-26 season was one for the history books.
- The Mr. Hoop Zone award was announced on March 26, 2026.
The players
Micah Gordon
A senior at Plainfield High School and the 2026 Mr. Hoop Zone winner.
Ethan Lin
A finalist for the 2026 Mr. Hoop Zone award from Montgomery High School.
Dorsett Mulcahy
A finalist for the 2026 Mr. Hoop Zone award from Gill St. Bernard's High School.
Julius Avent
A finalist for the 2026 Mr. Hoop Zone award from Bergen Catholic High School.
Richie Rosa
A finalist for the 2026 Mr. Hoop Zone award from St. Peter's Prep High School.
Trevon Lewis
A finalist for the 2026 Mr. Hoop Zone award from Roselle Catholic High School.
The takeaway
Micah Gordon's selection as the 2026 Mr. Hoop Zone winner highlights the continued excellence of Plainfield High School's basketball program and the depth of talent across New Jersey high school basketball.
