Hoop Group New England Finale - Part One Blog
NERR scout Jared Exler was on hand at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, CT for the Hoop Group New England Finale.
In case you missed any of the action, here is his part one blog.
2023 @NY_Lightning guard Eric Acker regularly creates lane penetration with his good burst/sharp handles, has a potent fifteen foot pull-up jumper, and makes solid decisions as a half-court playmaker when opponents collapse on him. pic.twitter.com/wANQz1Ghx7
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
Saleem Payne, a 2023 from @GibbsEliteHoops & @phelpshoops is a slippery guard who brings a nice blend of pace, pull-up shooting, and playmaking chops. pic.twitter.com/2kG6RkZz6N
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2023 @Prim3Tim3Hoops & @DevonPrepBBall wing Lucas Orchard can hit standstill treys/ finish layups through contact, spray the ball out to open shooters when attacking closeouts, and knows how to draw charges defensively. pic.twitter.com/DP2ZjPbr6u
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2023 @NEStormBball & @PBoyshoops wing Anthony Chinn stood out last game set showcasing his shot creation skills while also hitting a number of contested mid-range/three-point attempts. pic.twitter.com/ZI651PpEcF
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2023 @Rise_AboveBball & @millbrkmustangs guard Liam Kennelly was impressive last game set showing poise against heavy pressure defense, finding teammates for high percentage shots in the half-court, along with using good body control to finish at the rim against bigger opponents. pic.twitter.com/UVo5NRBZVC
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2023 @Rise_AboveBball & @AthleticsBrooks guard Nomar Tejada plays at different speeds to get in the paint and create for others, takes bumps to score at the rim with a solid frame, while also having quick reflexes jumping into passing lanes for steals. pic.twitter.com/abbpnGhx0j
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2025 @TNEBBallClub guard Chris Bianco gets into the paint well with his crafty handle, can hit runners over bigger defenders/has nice layup touch with either hand, and knows when to kick the ball out to open teammates. pic.twitter.com/4g5cRF4WBq
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2024 @Prim3Tim3Hoops & @DevonPrepBBall forward Zane Conlon has a strong frame to hold his own defensively against players bigger than him, the toughness to regularly come up with 50-50 rebounds, and can take defenders off the bounce in straight lines. pic.twitter.com/5KKi8i86Fy
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2023 @jerseyforce_ & @RPSathletics guard Jadin Collins stood out last game set with his tenacious on ball defense, burst creating playmaking opportunities, and leaping ability for thunderous dunks in transition. pic.twitter.com/ndb8NgAU5F
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2023 @NY_Lightning & @SocalAcad forward RJ Greene has shake in his handle to get to the rim for physical finishes, vision to hit teammates for cutting layups, and gets good position on the defensive glass with a well-built frame. pic.twitter.com/gbToPQS5j4
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
Anthony Chinn
Liam Kennelly