#E75 Mid-Atlantic Recap - The Forwards & Wings

Monday, July 15th, 2024

The first non-New England Elite 75 took place this past Wednesday, and was full of aspiring college players from all around the Northeast. Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland and Pennsylvania were all represented very well. Here’s a look at some of the wings and forwards who competed.

Top Performers

Emmitt Byther, Old Town - Maine's Emmitt Byther is a true gem in the Bangor area. Byther brings an imposing size/strength combo at 6'6" and uses it to his advantage. He can power his way to the basket, play tough defense, and continued to catch our eye as a connecting piece.

Conner Schumacher, Kennett - Schumacher made the trip over to Spooky Nook after impressing in live period play during the scholastic’s. He brings size to the frontcourt to accompany his strength and finishing game. His floor-spacing ability from three and tenacious defensive skills were also head turning. Interesting upside as a 6’6” forward that schools should check out.

Brady Smith, Hudson Falls - Smith is another forward with potential high-upside, as his brother just finished his freshman season in the MAAC with Fairfield. He impacts the game very well on defense, blocking and altering shots. On offense, he is a post hub that reads and kicks out to his shooters, with some bounce and putback strengths.

Cayden Hargrove, Henry Wise - At 6'6" with a built frame, Hargrove brings imposing size to the court. He can absorb contact around the basket and rise up to flush down dunks. On the defensive end, he uses his body to keep the ball in front of him and push guys around.

Jon Roberts, Phelps - With growing buzz out of the ZGXL, Roberts once again made his mark at the showcase. He is athletic as a wing can be, making eyecatching dunks and finishing around contesting defenders. He plays well off two feet and absorbs contact. Scholarship interest is warranted.

Stockrisers

Quinn Wilson, McQuaid Jesuit - Wilson oozes upside in the class of 2026, he's fresh off an absurd growth spurt and his dad played Division One basketball. Wilson moves around the floor comfortably and has improving touch around the rim. He brings strong shot-blocking awareness and intriguing athleticism, making him a big man to track down the line.

Connor O'Rourke, Bedford - O'Rourke returned for a second appearance to the Elite 75, and impressed some of the Mid-Atlantic coaches. His post defense is a very strong selling point on his game, uses his body plus times blocks very well, and can finish above the rim.

Joseph Decker, Red Creek - The Upstate NY native caught our eye with his all-around game. He brings length to impact multiple facets, blocking shots that come his way and going up strong while absorbing contact.

Devin Webb, Kennedy Catholic - The wing showed some good vision as a passer in transition at the showcase to complement his all-around game. He brings impressive finishing ability to the court and uses his body well to secure rebounds in bunches.

Antonio Fairley, Canajoharie - The upstate NY prospect is one of note standing at 6'6" and believed to be still growing. Fairley is a modern 3&D wing, as he is lights out from downtown, often hitting them in bunches, and can guard multiple positions on the defensive end.

Nicholas Tarro, La Salle Academy - The Rhode Island native did a nice job of getting to his spots and converting. He was efficient in the mid-range and brings some pop at the basket. He has some wiggle to his game, and is an impressive shot creator with the ball in his hands.

More Standouts

Michael Keating, Wilkes-Barre - Keating had it working at the showcase. He made a number of tough slashes to the basket and finished around the rim at-will.

Peter Nydam, Dryden - Nydam jumped on the Be Seen Tour back in May, and has continued to work on his game. He plays competitive defense in the post and has some touch.

Ryan Staffin, Hazleton - Standing at 6'5", the Jr Clutch forward has intiruging upside. He was particularly effective as an outside shooter, relocating to get to his spots.

Eli Daglio, Fox Lane - The NY native has stood out with NYBBall all spring/summer, and brought that into the showcase as he put his high motor, competitive play on full display.

Ian Oliver, Burrillville - Oliver is all over the floor playing tough defense, forcing turnovers and making hustle plays to try and help his team to victories.

Jacob Feisel, Crestwood Secondary - Feisel brings three-point shooting ability, blocks shots and gets into rebounds positioning his body well.

Cole Willey, Mount Hebron - The wing was getting out in transition with quickness to finish around the basket and blocked shots in the paint.

Nate Holub-Smith, Catonsville - The Catonsvile High prospect uses his length well to score over contesting defenders and can get into the paint with a quick first step to score off the glass.

Lukas Trellis, Reservoir - Trellis competes hard when he is on the floor, looking to get physical and make hustle plays.