HoopHall Prep Showcase Recap - Unsigned Senior Edition

Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

The annual HoopHall Prep Showcase was jam-packed with high level talent from both ends of the country, and with some international participants as well. College coaches and scouts flocked to Springfield for the weekend and got eyes on prospects. While a snow storm had things in the air for a bit, we were able to navigate our way around it and keep the operation running as previously planned.

To start off the recap of the event, it seems only right to talk about some guys in the class of 2025 who are still available and looking for a home next year.

Non New England Unsigned Names to Know

Donovan Flamer had a strong showing for Mt. Zion on Friday as the unsigned forward compiled 15 points in their win over IMG. Flamer’s slashing prowess was evident as he went six for eight on shots down the lane, and came up big, making timely rebounds for his squad.

Postgrad Jadyn Harris was phenomenal this weekend as he posted averages of 25.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3 steals per game. The big forward is a menace going downhill towards the basket as he can use his body to overpower defenders and finish with power above the rim.

Greek native Panagiotis Pangonis put himself on the map in the early parts of the season, and has kept building on that momentum. His 21 point eight rebound performance against Sunrise Christian helped his squad earn an upset victory. He’s a long, lanky shooter that doesn’t run away from contact and makes tough shots.

Garang Machol’s development in Finland with Drive Academy is worth a look as the 6’9 big brought some force to the court. He’s got a very built body with tons of muscle and size to get to his spots on the interior, as well as send others back where they came from. Machol thrived in some sets as a roll man and finished with authority above the basket.

Blair Academy’s Brendan Oliver has boosted his stock immensely this winter and proved that as he dropped 20 in a battle with Worcester Academy. Oliver is very efficient as a scorer as he hunts the shots he wants inside and out, and positions himself for timely rebounds off the glass.

Link Year’s Bhan Buom could very well be one of the best postgrad’s playing in the National Prep Championship Series. He’s a swiss-army knife with size and contributes in multiple facets of the game. He can switch onto different positions and use his length to guard the ball, and has good footwork. His athleticism shines as he can throw down flashy powerful dunks.

New York

While not technically a New England school, Hoosac’s Maruan Cicic proved himself this weekend in one of the first games of the event. The seven footer racked up 23 points and was very efficient in doing so as he shot 11-13 from the field. He’s got high-level international experience under his belt and plays his role as a traditional big man exceptionally well.

Teshuan Steele made a name for himself at Worcester’s North High School, and has made great strides with the Darrow School. He’s been a great piece for the team this season, and showed that here with averages of 14 points and 11 rebounds over his two games. His athleticism on the interior is noteworthy, while also being able to guard multiple positions on the court.

The Knox School had quite a weekend, coming in to the event and taking down the likes of Vermont Academy and South Kent. Bryceson Dobie was an eye catcher for the squad as the guard’s a pure scorer. Dobie is able to get shots off in an instant with his quick footwork and change of pace. He was a vital factor to Knox’s success this past weekend. Ben Manuel had himself a day on Sunday as the big guard was able to make tough shots from all around the floor. Manuel has great balance in the air and his touch on his shot was notable a few feet from the basket and outside. Standing at 6’5”, the postgrad has a lot of upside at the scholarship level.

New England

Payton Kamin has been on a tear this season for Worcester, and was a vital factor in their upset win over Blair Academy with 27 points. Kamin’s ability to get good angles on drives and keep defenders on his hip stood out as he finished around the rim. Throughout the game, he knocked down big shots and came up big in the final stretch making free throws.

Ashton Reynolds had been dubbed as one of the top postgrads on the scene this year, and on his birthday, he lived up to the bill. In a thriller with Academy New Church, Reynolds silenced those who doubted his shooting abilities as he knocked down all four three’s he took in the contest. When his team needed him the most in the final two minutes, he delivered with a big time poster dunk, and the game winning three as the clock was winding down.

Sam Osayi’s game inside the paint had it’s moments in Putnam Science’s sole outing due to the snow storm. Although he didn’t impact the scoring column much, his ability to haul in boards stood out as he stacked up seven. He also sent 4 shots away at the rim using his long wingspan and bounce to meet them in the air.

Vermont’s loaded with talent in the class of 2025 with guys like Zack Scherler, Daye Kaba, Nolan Raymond, and Elijah Small to name a few. This weekend was the first time we’ve gotten to see Small in action as he’s fought through injury, but there were flashes. Scherler’s shot-blocking skills impressed, and Raymond’s quick pull-up shooting shined on Sunday.

Charlie O'Sullivan once again performed very well for his Loomis-Chaffee squad this weekend, highlighted by his 26 point 10 rebound outing. The big 6’11 senior has recruitment at the Division One level and is still looking to land somewhere. He's a consistent floor spacing threat on the perimeter, and a double double threat on a game by game basis.

Andrew Mabry has been a notable name in Springfield for a long time now, and has made a big impact immediately for his Bridgeport squad. While he can score the basket very well all over the court, his playmaking looks to be much improved as he draws in the defense and shoots passes to his teammates.

Canterbury guard David Dix brings a ton of high energy play to the point guard position. He can change speed in an instant and get around the defense to get in the lane. On the defensive end, he uses his quickness to jump lanes, force steals and jumpstart the game in transition.

Stay tuned as we continue to go through players who stood out on the main stage over the weekend in other high school classes.