#NEHF Day 1 Freshmen Division Twitter Blog

New England Recruiting Report | Saturday, April 8th, 2017

The 10th annual Northeast Hoops Festival takes place this weekend throughout Eastern Massachusetts. The New England Recruiting Report is out in full force, with scouts at every location. To keep up with all the action you can either follow @NERRhoops, @LucWSmith, @Sully_ZG, @Coach_Hamot, @macsashin, and @AdamFinkelstein on twitter or you can continue to check back here throughout the day as our annual twitter blogs will consolidate all of our coverage in one location.

You can even join in on the dialogue as well by tweeting at @NERRhoops, using the hashtage #NEHF, and letting us know which division you're watching.

Here's a look at the content from the 9th grade division:

#HDS and Northwest Catholic's 2019 Primo Spears has got the moves. #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/OjGkA1gLAB
— Luc Smith (@LucWSmith) April 8, 2017

Shawn Grant is a threat for @MassAttackAAU from deep with his 3-point range. He extends the defense to open up driving lanes #NEHF 9th
— Sully_ZG (@Sully_ZG) April 8, 2017

Jakigh Gall plays with lots of energy & distributed and finished inside en route to an outstanding second half for @Playaz_Academy #NEHF 9th
— Sully_ZG (@Sully_ZG) April 8, 2017

.@MassELITEHoops currently leading Rivals 23-21 early in the 9th grade division at #NEHF Jack Staiti leading way with 10 pints
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 8, 2017

Iniubong Ekpe is 6'1 and only in 9th grade l who affected his first game of the day with 7blks to lead the Brockton Reign Elite to a 86-28 W
— Mac Sashin (@macsashin) April 8, 2017

6'0 9th Scott Toglan weighs 215lbs of solid muscle. High motor Lead his Northeast Burn team to a 85-34 W #NEHF watch out for the Revere Fr.
— Mac Sashin (@macsashin) April 8, 2017

.@StamfordPeace's Raheem Fisher 6'4 2020 is an intriguing prospects has length, athleticism, skill & plays with a motor. #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/x4U5NjpGoN
— Luc Smith (@LucWSmith) April 8, 2017

A fantastic unselfish possession turns into an easy bucket and the harm for @StamfordPeace 9th Grade @NERRHoops #NEHF pic.twitter.com/4elvFBPfI3
— Dan Oliveri (@DanO_ZG) April 8, 2017

Michael Simonds is noticeably stronger than when we last saw him. The @NextLevel_ME guard finishes off 2 feet well around the rim. #NEHF 9th
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 8, 2017

HE'S STILL A GROWIN BOY! @RivalsNation Malachi Hazelton measured in at 6'5" w/ a 6'11" wingy hen went to work at 2017 @NERRHoops #NEHF pic.twitter.com/nxeuRD0HZB
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) April 8, 2017

Tough as nails, a knock down shooter, and handles to go with it, Matt Price 2020 was on �� for @Playaz_Academy Hicks this AM. #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/nJjM5d0Bmi
— Luc Smith (@LucWSmith) April 8, 2017

Logan Bagshaw with the winner for @NextLevel_ME Incredible game! @NERRHoops @greg_zg @Steve_ZG #ZGClassic #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/DEJuOmx8jt
— Sully_ZG (@Sully_ZG) April 8, 2017

Mike Levesque of RI Rivals is a steady & tough guard who changes speeds well & gets others involved. #NEHF 9th
— Sully_ZG (@Sully_ZG) April 8, 2017

Christian Soto of @NEStormBball can really pass the ball on the interior, which encourages his teammates to move w/o the ball. #NEHF 9th
— Sully_ZG (@Sully_ZG) April 8, 2017

A great 9th div matchup just tipped off with C4 Elite Vs NE Playaz. 2020 6'5 C4 Justin O'Neil is a long skilled prospect w/ potential #NEHF
— Mac Sashin (@macsashin) April 8, 2017

Two big FTs by Jayson Gilkes to seal the deal for a @MassELITEHoops victory. #NEHF 9th pic.twitter.com/BOjsFHmlAw
— Sully_ZG (@Sully_ZG) April 8, 2017

2020 6' Chris Edghill of Franklin shot the lights out for Playaz in their win. good combination of steals and strong takes #NEHF

— Mac Sashin (@macsashin) April 8, 2017

5'11 Declan Markey gave great effort in Southeast Mass Silk loss. The future Bishop Stang Spartan played up and finished over length #NEHF
— Mac Sashin (@macsashin) April 8, 2017

5'5 future Brockton PG Michael Bourne played up with Brockton Reign and slashed his way to the rim in their 81-67 W. #NEHF
— Mac Sashin (@macsashin) April 8, 2017

5'10 8th grade Joe Powers played up for NE Blizz and was a key part of their huge win over mass rivals. Shooter with court awareness. #NEHF
— Mac Sashin (@macsashin) April 8, 2017

Impressed by @CTBballClub 2020 guard Corey McKeithan. Skilled guard made big shots.
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 8, 2017

Hillside & @dcbluedevilsNH 2021 Big man Sheer Akot with two blocks in past minute. 6-5 with speed and length @NERRHoops #NEHF
— Gideon Bear (@Coach_Hamot) April 8, 2017

Marcus Peterson 2020 of @NEeliteBBall has been the biggest surprise this weekend. Athletic 6'3 slashing wing who can shoot it. #NEHF 10
— Luc Smith (@LucWSmith) April 8, 2017

6'7 2020 St. George's Jayden Dummett was a force on the block for mass select. Ended with a double double, 5 blks, and a dunk. #NEHF
— Mac Sashin (@macsashin) April 8, 2017

2020 big man Kyle Lubinsky of Black Stone Regional measured a ridiculous 6'9 with 7'1 wingspan. Soft touch and great instinct. #NEHF
— Mac Sashin (@macsashin) April 8, 2017

AFB Freedom Kesean Robinson is a quick leaper for a young athlete. His length allows him to be very disruptive on defense. #NEHF 9th
— Sully_ZG (@Sully_ZG) April 8, 2017

Last game of the night here in Taunton 2019 Mass Select vs 2020 New Heights. Marcus Burnett for New Heights is a human microwave. #NEHF
— Mac Sashin (@macsashin) April 9, 2017

Parker Deprey of the Maine Lumberjacks is a shifty guard that can takes gets to the hoop and can finish through traffic. #NEHF 9th
— Sully_ZG (@Sully_ZG) April 9, 2017

Shaq Odunewu of @XEliteBasketbal killed it in the paint. He is deliberate, has soft hands & finishes everything clean. #NEHF 9th
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 9, 2017