All-Academic Showcase at Babson College - Monday Blog

NERR Scout Jared Exler was on hand at the All-Academic Showcase at Babson College.

In case you missed any of the action, here is a rundown from him on some of the Monday standouts.  

 

2023 @lacademyhoops & @MassEliteHoop point Bryce Thomas stood out in the first game set hitting treys off the catch/dribble while also using his burst/vision to get into the lane and make plays for others. pic.twitter.com/ZifZeIoGoY

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2023 @millbrkmustangs point guard Liam Kennelly is a terrific passer. Finds teammates for layups out of pick and rolls, uses good change of pace to get into the lane and hit open shooters, in addition to consistently getting the ball out quickly to teammates ahead on the break. pic.twitter.com/JvyD3WGDj9

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2023 @CFAHURRICANES & @NorthernKingsCA big man Saransh Padhy uses good footwork on the block to create better scoring angles for himself, makes solid decisions as a passer out of the post, and has nice anticipation to make his presence felt as a rim protector. pic.twitter.com/Ld1rUMuAm4

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2023 @WMA_Basketball wing Charlie Fantom has sound mechanics with a quick release on his shot. Makes threes off the catch/move while also finding open shooters well when attacking closeouts. pic.twitter.com/uHuptpM3au

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2023 @TPVBball & Academic Basketball wing Landon Printz has a smooth stroke from long-range when spotting up, is a good off-ball cutter, and can hit teammates in stride for layups on the break. pic.twitter.com/yirNUtZnzF

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2023 Avenes & Academic Basketball club power forward Sacha Greenberg has the ball-skills/touch/frame to finish effectively around the rim from the dunker spot or when attacking closeouts, in addition rebounding well on both ends of the floor with his high motor. pic.twitter.com/rFpSMNw4cK

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2023 @NNHSTigers & @B2LAAU center Will Davis has good vision finding teammates for cutting layups, is an effective roller on ball screens, and rebounds at a high volume on the defensive glass. pic.twitter.com/bxw3hrxGrV

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2023 @LBHSAthletics & @Q6Elite power forward Eric Vandendriessche is a threat to hit open standstill treys, has the ball skills to initiate a fast break/attack closeouts, and rotates well from the weak side to block or alter opponents’ shots around the basket. pic.twitter.com/HScNQlKhsL

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

Jack Di Donna, a 2023 from @GoSAScots & @WolvesSelect is a guard who brings some flair to the game with his ball handling and passing ability. He makes an impact as a playmaker in the half-court or on the break. pic.twitter.com/sqX18dwbiy

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2024 Whitinsville Christian & @BCRI_ wing Nathan Lapham stood out last game set getting out on the break for athletic finishes, scoring layups in the half-court with his instincts as a cutter, and showing comfort as a pull-up three-point shooter. pic.twitter.com/ZzSE2eNv8E

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2024 @WAPrepHoops & @RIElite_ power forward Jason Ofcarcik has the ball skills to start a fast break/attack closeouts, is a reliable finisher with his explosion/touch off the glass, and uses good anticipation/leaping ability to provide value as a rim protector. pic.twitter.com/e1CC6vbHGx

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2023 @OP_hoops & @NJShoreshotBoys point guard Greg Jones II has impressive vision as a passer in the half-court/transition, can make open standstill threes when the ball is swung to him, and creates steals well on the defensive end with his quick hands. pic.twitter.com/NLXiiDoZ2i

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 27, 2022

2023 @HotchkissHoops big man Will Groot caught my eye last game set with his vision passing out of the post, footwork to score on the block, and strong frame to make his presence felt as a defensive rebounder. pic.twitter.com/0Yl6kAUty8

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022

Joaquin Pineyrua, a 2023 from @CBboyHoops & Next Step Elite is a cerebral and high IQ point guard who can fit passes to teammates in tight windows while also having the ability to hit threes when pulling up. pic.twitter.com/hxB0je66NM

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022