Hoop Group New England Finale - Part Two 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 two blog.
Liked what I saw last game set from 2023 @EarlyRisersNY & @NYMA_hoops forward Jake Devaney. He ran the floor hard as a rim runner, showed good footwork in the paint, and had some intriguing creation flashes from the perimeter. pic.twitter.com/Hj7AczKqmF
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2023 Penn Warriors & @SanfordWarrior guard Dayon Polk caught my eye last game set with an understanding in the lane of when to stop and pop for his soft fifteen foot jumper or distribute to an open teammate. pic.twitter.com/rGkyqnvKyw
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2023 @CT_Elite_BBall guard Cedrick Similien gets into the paint consistently with his quick first step, has soft touch/comfort taking contact to finish well around the rim, and is a solid on-ball defender with his physicality/lateral quickness. pic.twitter.com/htlV7eMVNJ
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2024 @CT_Elite_BBall & @HattersHoops forward Cameron Perkins is a reliable finisher from the dunker spot, can pull down rebounds in traffic, and shows glimpses of creation/shooting ability. pic.twitter.com/HukHaOaUSH
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2024 @TNEBBallClub wing Khalil Badru caught my eye last game set using his length to constantly get his hands on balls in passing lanes, mobility to defend multiple positions, and constant aggression on the offensive glass for putbacks. pic.twitter.com/vhOrM7QPBw
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2024 @TNEBBallClub & @DBFastBreakClub guard Isaiah Brown is a spot-up/pull-up threat from deep, uses his tight handle to create lane penetration, and can hit teammates for rolling layups on ball screens. pic.twitter.com/TRZI67k8sc
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
Zach Wolinski, a 2025 from @NEStormBball & @ExeterHoop is a guard who takes care of the ball, makes open standstill treys, and does a nice job getting his team into their offensive sets. pic.twitter.com/DLNq72ZiFn
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 23, 2022
2023 @ECCyclonesbball & @dwesthoops guard Dylan Blair stood out last game set hitting four treys on a mix of off the catch/on the move attempts while also using his high IQ/tight handle to make good decisions against heavy pressure defense. pic.twitter.com/1ItTYG7lyr
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 24, 2022
2024 guard Jakai Sanders is difficult to stay in front of with his good burst/sharp crossover move, has a sturdy frame/soft touch to finish well near the basket, and makes his presence felt as an on-ball defender having solid lateral foot speed/quick hands. pic.twitter.com/UK2oqKcbAb
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 24, 2022
2024 @CapCityAAU forward Arthur Foster is good at making plays for others when catching the ball at the foul line, seeks out contact around the rim, and can make open standstill threes. pic.twitter.com/7oPcyDcrK4
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 24, 2022
2024 @RisingStars_Inc & @ScotlandHoops forward William Sydnor has the leaping ability to be an effective finisher from the dunker spot, good vision finding cutting teammates, and ball skills to initiate fast breaks. pic.twitter.com/0sEmgwENHu
— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) July 24, 2022
Cameron Perkins