#NEHF Varsity Day 1 Recap

Saturday, April 10th, 2021

The Northeast Hoops Festival returned on Saturday as NERR and Zero Gravity once again collaborated to deliver one of the region's most talented fields of the grassroots season.

Our NERR team was out in full force to cover all the action.

Below you'll find our "twitter" blog recapping all of the action for the varsity division.

Be sure to follow @NERRhoops to keep up with all the action on Sunday.

�� The NERR Northeast Hoopfest is officially underway in Massachusetts.

The regions best talent is �� under one roof and the action is on fire!#ZGNEHF pic.twitter.com/4rSLWbtNaD
— Zero Gravity Basketball (@ZeroGravityBB) April 10, 2021

My first major grassroots event in almost 20 months this weekend at the #NEHF.

Want to know who I’m watching and impressed by? Follow my IG story all weekend. https://t.co/2X5p3DXXBV pic.twitter.com/asRtNZPi4K
— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) April 10, 2021

Impressive showings from @ZeroGravityXL guys at #NEHF

Dion Brown (TNE)⚔️
Dom Campbell (Middlesex)��
Zaire Banes (Heat Elite)��
Syphon Triplett (BBN Maine)��
Jake Bender (BCRI)��
Will Batchelder (Middlesex)��
Jack Margoupis (TNE)⚔️
Troy McKoy (BABC)⚫️��

More To Come �� #ZGXL �� pic.twitter.com/hctbJghky7
— Jason Smith (@JasonS_ZG) April 10, 2021

Xavier Mendez a 12th grader from RI Magic played phenomenal this afternoon and exploded with a ton of rebounds #NEHF #varsity pic.twitter.com/YQpSWDa71R
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Jaakko Juusela of @Rise_AboveBball & @WMA_Basketball is a 3 point specialist who can shoot in a variety of ways #NEHF var #POTG pic.twitter.com/Htjwmh7yS2
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 11, 2021

Ryan ho an 11th grader from ASA put on a show this afternoon leading his club to the victory #NEHF #varsity pic.twitter.com/PSXkOtYf69
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Royce Williams with another 3 for @NEStormBball. The NHIAA leading scorer 2 years in a row! #NEHF var pic.twitter.com/6iVoJtJoDG
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 11, 2021

Justin Covington earned #POTG after his strong double double performance for @NewHavenHeatFam #NEHF var pic.twitter.com/T51vtA6dDe
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 11, 2021

Big takeaway from #NEHF today. Alex Karabam, the real deal. Will be a massively productive HM player.

cc: @ExpressionsBall @ToddExpressions @CoachA_Gale pic.twitter.com/0I0I694Bsy
— Jason Smith (@JasonS_ZG) April 11, 2021

Pharrell Soares an 11th grader from RI Magic displayed his strong defense and high motor in this afternoons showing. pic.twitter.com/4FVVaSbLle
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Syphon Triplett is the name to know for @BBN_Maine. Finishing with 30+ points, Triplett put on as scoring clinic from all 3 levels! #POTG #NEHF var pic.twitter.com/o5y30vTNIR
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 10, 2021

Dana Barros Gladiators wing Zachary Tagliamonty shoots it well, runs on the break, and is active defensively #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/Wk53neEmOQ
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Elijah wheeler & Mason Carriveau two 11th graders from the Central Mass Swarm Were a dominant duo’s for the club as the pulled out the victory this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/J9e5g6tbO6
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Metro West Swarm Bradley Oliveira scoring of a hook shot in close #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/TCCRCXbmIT
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Ben Gomez of Team Showtime earned #POTG as he consistently pushed the ball ahead in transition in a win this afternoon #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/WPbzKAzz33
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Timur Sabic was on fire today, knocking down 5-of-5 threes for @BBN_Maine in a Saturday afternoon win #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/9RBmwWEZhj
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Another one �� @TNEBBallClub 2023 forward Jack Margroupis is a 6’7 shooter who is working defensively and playing with his head up #NEHF 10th pic.twitter.com/8D3mPL0v9D
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 10, 2021

Grant Madeau is the #POTG for the XL Thunder. He scores in high volume and lead his team to a win with 20 pts. #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/Pvl3IKyNOR
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Octavio Brito of Team New England RI is a skilled wing with a knack for shot blocking who runs the floor and can handle the ball. He had 15 points for his team in a win #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/3prEjKEfdb
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Marqiis Samuels of @heateliteny is the #POTG after finishing with 20 points and showing he can score in a variety of ways #NEHF var pic.twitter.com/GKHUGLYn4S
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Ben Mattioni is a slashing wing who shoots it well. He led Spartans in a win this afternoon, earning #POTG #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/AthIYWJwbC
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Check out @EVOHoops Loyal Alexander with a strong move to the middle, shooting over his defender #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/AzAUTcY6Y7
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Elijiah Roberts with a crafty dribble-drive leading to a finish in traffic for @B2LAAU #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/E8coXE70Le
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Levi King of @BCRI_ with the steal and slam to bring the game with 4 under two minutes remaining #NEHF varsity pic.twitter.com/0izdYdNNzn
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

Rob Baguidy of @NEStormBball is a true point guard who gets his guys involved and is always thinking 3 steps ahead #NEHF var pic.twitter.com/frBeFWWtqK
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 10, 2021

Another high level play from @BCRI_ guard Jake Bender. Expect to hear the name a lot more on @ZeroGravityXL! #NEHF var pic.twitter.com/AGIvYPDCuF
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 10, 2021

Nate Kasper of Hopkinton High School played a pivotal role in @ASAhoops buzzer-beating win this afternoon. He is a primary ball handler, plays tough on-ball defense, and incorporates crafty finishes on drives #POTG #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/KKmlxqisQZ
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 10, 2021

.@will_batch_11 with the game winning shot for @MiddlesexMagic as they take down Heat Elite after back to back great close games #NEHF var pic.twitter.com/2WNokhWnYC
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) April 10, 2021

Jaymori Leonard impressed in a @Rise_AboveBball win tonight, finishing above the rim and showcasing some deep range #NEHF Varsity pic.twitter.com/7jO5AcjE6q
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021

Jamison Guillaume from @BostonBobcats earned #POTG for his 12 pt 10 assist performance. Player with a lot of upside. #NEHF varsity pic.twitter.com/pDytVJ0muD
— NERR (@NERRHoops) April 11, 2021