BasketBull Boston Hoopfest - Friday Blog
NERR scout Jared Exler was on hand for the BasketBull Boston Hoopfest which was held at The Track at New Balance.
In case you missed any of the action, here is a rundown from him on some of the Friday standouts.
2025 @MiddlesexMagic & @nobles_hoops guard Drew Kahn needs very little time and space to get his attempts off, makes treys at a high volume off the catch/dribble, while also being able to attack closeouts and get to a smooth mid-range pull-up. pic.twitter.com/mgFaM10wJ2
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
2024 @PSBdmv & @atholton_bball guard Amir Shaheed is a solid pick and roll playmaker, threat to hit threes when spotting up, in addition to having good reflexes jumping into passing lanes for steals. pic.twitter.com/EKY8ezQ2Ix
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
Available 2022 Team Swish & Green Tech HS guard Zaveon Little can space the floor from deep on standstill attempts, slash to the basket and finish with his good burst/explosiveness, while also moving well laterally to make an impact defending on the ball. pic.twitter.com/o4mPMvqmX5
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
George Marion, a 2023 from @TS_Hoops & @WTHS_Sports is a heady guard that can hit spot-up three-pointers and get to the rim when attacking closeouts. pic.twitter.com/aXfcoGPoPv
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
2023 @PSBphilly & @HPrideHoops guard Googie Seidman has clean mechanics on his shot, hits spot-up/pull-up treys at a very good rate, in addition to making nice strides as a playmaker over the last year. pic.twitter.com/vY3K0kLBp3
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
Available 2022 @CWB20 & @PointeGrad guard Brandon Harris stood out again last game set with his vision finding teammates for cutting layups/open threes, while also scoring effectively around the basket through contact with his sturdy frame. pic.twitter.com/7LpdPgO5us
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
Koa Butler, a 2023 from @CapCityAAU & @LSIBoysBBall is a high energy forward who uses his leaping ability to be an impactful finisher/rim-protector, as well as having good instincts moving without the ball. pic.twitter.com/GE2vWeY85q
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
Available 2022 @mtlprospects forward Geraldo Xavier is an impressive defender. He has the foot speed to guard the 2-4 positions and length to constantly get his hands on balls in passing lanes. pic.twitter.com/CVuIQjq9kq
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
2023 Team Swish & @Tigers_HF big man Peyton Smith is a fundamentally sound post player. He can score with jump-hooks or up and unders and has good hands which allows teammates to throw him the ball at different angles. pic.twitter.com/h5gVD1oYCr
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
2023 @adkwild & @B_Spa_Athletics guard Nicholas Verdile has compact form on his shot, makes threes off movement or when spotting up, while also having some wiggle to get by defenders in isolation situations. pic.twitter.com/MKhI76NaaW
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
Looking forward to seeing 2023 @adkwild & @NorthColonieCSD forward Zacharie Matalu play again. He can take opponents off the dribble in straight lines, has good leaping ability to impact both ends, while also being able to slide his feet with wings. pic.twitter.com/DxfA35lQi7
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
2024 @DTXBasketball & @wardehoops forward David Melson is a sniper from beyond the arc. Excels at making treys off the catch but also shows flashes of hitting them when pulling up. pic.twitter.com/46gjSkXGa6
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
2023 @DTXBasketball & @KolbeMBB wing Najimi George had another impressive two-way performance last game set. He hit a number of mid-range jumpers, finished through contact around the rim, and used his length to deflect passes/alter opponents’ shots. pic.twitter.com/MiJln5y3d8
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
2023 @ProLevelTitans & Hunter College HS forward Merlin Gogolin is a smooth shooter with size. He can hit treys off the catch/move in addition to making quick cuts to the basket when defenders overplay him. pic.twitter.com/TAbUBlDCB9
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
Chance Morrish, a 2023 from @ProLevelTitans & @ScotlandHoops is a quick and shifty guard who can make plays for himself or others when getting into the lane. pic.twitter.com/m38TjI3xsZ
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
2023 big man Hunter Fleming has caught my eye throughout this event with his ability to stretch the floor from deep, solid frame to get advantageous position on the defensive glass, and consistently walling up around the rim to force opponents into lower percentage shots. pic.twitter.com/qKxxVkmvhA
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 8, 2022
2023 @NJBulldogsAAU & @stahstrojans guard Kamal Lee regularly gets into the lane with his good burst/change of pace, can find open shooters or score with creative finishes around the rim, and loves to compete on the defensive end. pic.twitter.com/edYn4oU1wL
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 9, 2022
2023 @MPCBoysBB & @KPBoysHoops guard Will Laplante lit it up from long-range last game set draining 5 threes. He is a versatile shooter, being able to hit treys off the catch/bounce/move and gets to his soft pull-up well when attacking closeouts. pic.twitter.com/l1aQVJklYv
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 9, 2022
2023 @PSBphilly & @carroll_hoops guard Seamus Rogers caught my eye last game set spacing the floor from beyond the arc and showing he can be a pull-up threat in the mid-range. pic.twitter.com/hoWxuSBvfO
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 9, 2022
Hunter Fleming