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6 Days Until the State Boys Basketball Announcement
Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Girls Basketball - New Jersey

Gatorade Player of the year

Addy Nyemchek

Guard/Forward
RED BANK CATHOLIC HS
RED BANK, NEW JERSEY
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

19.9

Average points (per game)

7.4

Average rebounds (per game)

4

Average assists (per game)

2.9

Average steals (per game)
“Addy is an exceptional player. She is a major driving force for the success that RBC has had this year. What stands out is her willingness to let the game come to her and not force the issue. She is very patient and will get her teammates involved when she doesn’t have an option for herself.”
Adam Merklinger
Head Coach - Red Bank Regional High

Athletic Excellence

At the time of her selection, the 6-foot-1 senior guard and forward had led the Caseys to a 28-2 record and a berth in the South Jersey Non-Public A Tournament championship game. Nyemchek averaged 19.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.9 steals and 1.4 blocks through 30 games. A McDonald’s All-American Game selection, she’s ranked as the nation’s No. 28 recruit in the Class of 2026 by ESPN and entered the South Jersey final with 1,705 points in her prep basketball career. 

Academic Achievement

Nyemchek has maintained a weighted 4.10 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play basketball at Indiana University this fall.

Exemplary Character

A member of the Red Bank Catholic Casey Spirit Club, Nyemchek also participates in the Women in STEM group. She has donated her time as a school ambassador as well.