Hoop Group New England Jam Fest - Saturday Blog

Monday, May 15th, 2023

NERR scout Dylan Thayer was on hand at Dana Barros Basketball Club in Stoughton, MA for the Hoop Group New England Jam Fest this past weekend. In case you missed any of the action, here is a rundown from him on some of the Saturday standouts.

2024 Lenny Tangishaka of @BayStateJags is very active on the defensive side of the ball. Highlighted by a chase-down block and some steals. Also made timely cuts to the basket on offense. @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/ZGL76AsCp2
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Jacob Henderson of @CT_Elite_BBall is a shorter guard but uses his big frame to his advantage.

He displayed a strong ability to drive past defenders and finish through traffic, knocked down some shots from long range as well. Finished with 16 pts.@NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/D8lvYKN8D0
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Jahkai Veal of @CT_Elite_BBall impressed with his ability to change speeds off the dribble to get to the basket, on top of creating space for open shots. Was able to generate great looks for teammates too. @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/vj4MrBzeKs
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Christian McClease of @PTT_Hoops has a nice, fluid shot from long range. Can guard from end to end with his active footwork, and he makes high IQ cuts + hustle plays for his team.

Will be joining @ChoateHoops for this upcoming season.@NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/u8TsA8umtB
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Oscar Edelman of @RivalsNation was a standout as he finished with 21 points.

The big man showed his ability to stretch the floor, knocking down shots from both mid and long range. Also made good passes out of the post to create for others.@NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/ASNeASYCaa
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Jacob Hogarth of @MiddlesexMagic and @SouthKentHoops has been building his stock this spring.

The lengthy big man moves with quickness up and down the floor, uses a good mix of post moves, and is a solid rim protector.

One to keep an eye on.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/xCQ9fsu2wI
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

Brayson Green of @RivalsNation and @BCABoysVBB is a name to keep an eye on.

The 6-5 G/F can score it from all three levels highlighted by his above average bounce and ability to get to the bucket at will. @NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/7C4wJDFEiP
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2025 Amir Jenkins of @thebabc was great on the defensive side of the floor as he moved quick laterally, ran around screens and forced turnovers.

On offense, the shifty guard uses hesitations to get to the basket and draw contact.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/RJPFvwXqLo
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2026 Alex Egbuonu of @thebabc and played well, playing up in the 16u division.

The lengthy G/F crashes the offensive glass, can spin off of defenders on drives to the basket, and finishes powerfully above the rim. @NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/PPbCzyi59X
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Andrew Mabry of NE Lightning and Putnam Tech is an under the radar prospect ready to ��

The 6-3 combo guard can score at all three levels, finishes well on both sides of the basket, and uses his tight handle to drive through opposing defenses. @NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/gYvY2uP5si
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Troy Mckoy Jr of @MMAPGBasketball and @HouseWeBuilt617 had a great showing today.

The big framed combo guard moves very quick for his size, finishes in a variety of different ways around the basket, and sprays the ball out to teammates.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/nlpVQP2Jnc
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Anthony Parker of @Wer1Newengland was lighting it up today.

The guard scored in a multitude of ways including driving through traffic and absorbing contact, hit threes off the dribble, and relocated well off ball for catch & shoot opportunities.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/qMivhXiE5W
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

The Maine Gatorade player of year @davieswill05 turned some heads today.

He controlled the tempo of the game as the lead guard for XLP as he created opportunities for others, plays with a high motor, and a quick first step on drives.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/c4KoTkIZnM
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

Wesly Rosa of @Wer1Newengland

Anchors the defense in the post with his daunting stature. Cleans up the glass with ease, made numerous blocks on drives to the bucket, and showed glimpses of finishing touch around the basket. @NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/OzNaE98D87
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 #Elite75 participant Earl Pemberton Jr. of @NSSABASKETBALL was a standout.

The guard is active on defense, has a variety of moves as a ball-handler to create shots, and is a vocal leader amongst his teammates.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/hcbwZThRNL
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Antoine Crosson of LIT and Wareham HS was a force in the paint today.

The forward uses his larger frame to control the post on offense, does a good job of drawing contact and he held some strong box outs.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/HuXuD2wDJ2
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Cedric Rodriguez of @ProdigyBB_PYR and Burlington HS was impressive.

The 6-4 wing is a leader on the floor who is very switchable on defense on top of throwing good box outs. He also knocked down a few three’s and made plays out of the post.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/FZL3nM94Z1
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 13, 2023

2024 Tre Washington of @BCRI_ made a big impact on the game today.

Finished powerfully above the rim both out of the post and off lobs, held down the paint on defense and was vacuuming up boards all game. @NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/DpTpn5bUkb
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 14, 2023

2024 Luke Lisciandra of @ASAhoops was impressive.

The 6-4 wing has above average shot creation skills fueled by hesitations and ball fakes, does a good job of keeping the ball moving, and makes high IQ plays off the ball.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/ZIhWKsAXO9
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 14, 2023

2024 Kesean Shillingford of @Newman_Hoops and @HouseWeBuilt617 has a big summer and school year ahead of him.

The athletically-gifted center sends shots flying back left and right, has a strong defensive presence and controls the block on offense.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/swPvyJ9SeT
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 14, 2023

2024 Kalvin Catchings of @NEStormBball and @BridgtonHoops is having a great spring.

The forward has a lot of bounce to finish powerfully, gets set quick + knocks down shots off the catch, and operates well in PnR.

Just picked up a St Mike’s offer.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/GkDS5TVWKy
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 14, 2023

2024 Rayan Sablon of @ProdigyBB_PYR and @MacduffieHoops was important in a close game.

Did a good job of captaining the offense, made a key block down the stretch, and adjusts his body well to finish around the bucket.@NERRHoops @TheHoopGroup pic.twitter.com/9gRh4hjmFX
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) May 14, 2023