By: Kameron Hall | Top25Scouts Contributor

Ortiz made his debut with the NJ Scholars at Hoop Group Winter NXT Gen Session I and immediately validated his five-star status. The Brooklyn native, now based in Old Bridge, NJ, showed advanced feel and confidence in live play, impacting the game on both ends while blending seamlessly into the Scholars’ system.

The 2032 guard played with poise beyond his age, making smart decisions, competing defensively, and consistently being in the right spots offensively. His ability to adjust quickly in a new environment stood out, adding another dynamic piece to an already loaded Scholars group. Ortiz continues to establish himself as a premier name in the Northeast and national 2032 landscape.