All-Academic Showcase at Babson College - Tuesday 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 Tuesday standouts.
2023 @LadueBBall & @GatewayBBall guard Jack Steinbach can space the floor from deep off the catch/dribble and gets into the lane well with his wiggle to find open shooters or finish with creative layups. pic.twitter.com/AFggrs5tuz
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2024 @BelmontHillbask & @BayStateJags forward Will Yakoobian has fluid mechanics on his shot, hits treys when spotting up at a good rate, and possesses a solid frame to finish through contact when catching the ball on the block. pic.twitter.com/tsBxeiQCEW
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2023 @WA_VBB & @MiddlesexMagic big man Todd Brogna stood out last game set with his high motor on the defensive glass and strong body/soft touch to finish around the rim. pic.twitter.com/CzsSG9lkkA
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2024 @RiversAthletics & @MiddlesexMagic guard Jay Jones is comfortable hitting three-pointers on the move or when spotting up and makes an impact as a half-court playmaker with his good vision/tight handle. pic.twitter.com/t5Mg2ZaxWH
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2024 @WMA_Basketball wing Korbin Dixon impacts the game defensively with his length/leaping ability, moves well without the ball for cutting layups, and excels at getting out on the break for athletic finishes. pic.twitter.com/cH4Z3yV5bF
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2024 @Suffield_Hoops forward Mason Wright caught my eye last game set with his ability to hit treys off the catch, attack closeouts to get to his smooth mid-range pull-up, and showed upside as an off the dribble three-point threat hitting a heavily contested step-back. pic.twitter.com/Mls1VsoPOT
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2023 @NSSABASKETBALL point guard Che Hanks stood out last game set getting lane penetration with his shifty handle/quick first step to stop on a dime and get to his soft mid-range pull-up or kick the ball out to teammates for open threes. pic.twitter.com/aIpGzYlKTT
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2023 @DiceSports & @PKFlash1 forward Samuel Kelly has the ball handling ability to attack closeouts/initiate fast breaks, explosion/touch to finish effectively around the basket, and a knack for being around the ball when it comes off the rim on the defensive glass. pic.twitter.com/SWpR1YCpqv
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2023 @NMHBoysHoops & @NY_Lightning guard Asad Syed is a good passer on ball screens finding rolling teammates for layups, can hit open standstill threes, and plays tight defense effectively with his lateral quickness. pic.twitter.com/2NhVXJ6uxO
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2023 @SASRIBoysHoops & @BayStateJags wing Elijah Rodrigues is a reliable threat to hit treys off the catch, has good burst penetrating to the rim, and makes it difficult for opponents to rise over him with his length. pic.twitter.com/fqikpLATP4
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2023 @TaborHoops & @Rise_AboveBball big man Collin Johnson stretches the floor from deep when spotting up, attacks closeouts for physical finishes around the rim, and has a soft jump-hook in his post-up repertoire. pic.twitter.com/U19RXoUflV
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022
2023 @millbrkmustangs guard Yechiel Stewart is a versatile defender who can guard multiple positions with his length/lateral quickness, while also having impressive burst/leaping ability to score in transition. pic.twitter.com/JPoo3ki5eX
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 28, 2022