A’Town Throwdown - Thursday Blog
NERR scout Jared Exler was on hand at Cedar Beach Park in Allentown, PA for the A'Town Throwdown.
In case you missed any of the action, here is his Thursday blog.
2024 @CCHS_Hoops & @TEAMPAHOOPS big man Aiden Schomp has solid footwork in the post, a high motor on the offensive glass, and can hit open standstill threes. pic.twitter.com/EDUFPJRw7S
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 28, 2022
Kyon Coles Jr is a name to watch in PA’s 2026 class. The guard from @PmWestBball & @NewHeightsNYC has clean shooting mechanics, is a reliable three-point threat off the catch, and can attack closeouts for floaters in the lane. pic.twitter.com/esvFrDNXaW
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 28, 2022
2024 Muhlenberg HS & @TeamFinalRed guard Alex Collado has a quick release on his shot, hits treys well when coming off screens, and uses active hands to make his presence felt as an on ball defender. pic.twitter.com/nmieASzGje
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 28, 2022
2024 @OctBball & @LA_ELIT3 guard Zach Kirk has a creative handle to regularly get lane penetration, finishes well through contact around the rim, and can stop and pop for mid-range jumpers in transition. pic.twitter.com/3q6Qg7Mcx1
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 28, 2022
2024 @mpfriarhoops & @PrideUAA17u guard Ryan Williams caught my eye last game set with his mid-range pull-up/runner touch, burst when pushing the ball on the break, and length getting his hands on balls in passing lanes. pic.twitter.com/PH2NTzVvNx
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 28, 2022
2023 @mpfriarhoops & @GibbsEliteHoops forward Andrew Phillips stood out last game set hitting a pair of treys and using his physicality effectively as a finisher/rebounder. pic.twitter.com/MgPv6ijUSc
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 28, 2022
Another 2026 prospect who is now on my radar is Jake Pukszyn. The @LHSCanesBBall & @TeamFinalRed guard takes care of the ball, finds teammates well on drive and kicks, in addition to having soft touch on runners off the glass. pic.twitter.com/pwJNhlKDhp
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 29, 2022
2024 @goghosts forward Kellen Ingram uses his solid frame to finish through contact, knows how to use a jump-stop effectively in the paint, while also providing value as a weak-side rim protector. pic.twitter.com/lQYt4fjsmh
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 29, 2022
2023 @BecaBasketball & @TeamFinalRed guard Alex Cercado gets into the lane well with his quick first step, can find teammates rolling for layups on pocket passes, while also having three-point pull-up capabilities. pic.twitter.com/T90U8ChD3P
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 29, 2022
2026 @BecaBasketball & @TeamFinalRed forward Marcus Drysdale caught my eye last game set with his high motor, ability to take bumps around the rim, and flashes of making plays off the dribble. pic.twitter.com/U4Do3P02eY
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 29, 2022