NEPSAC Showcase Weekend #1 - Saturday Blog

NERR scout Jared Exler was on hand at Hamden Hall Country Day School for the first of two NEPSAC Showcase weekends. 

In case you missed any of the action, here is a rundown from him on some of the Saturday standouts.

 

2023 @WA_VBB & @thebabc big man Declan Ryan has impressive footwork in the post, good hands to catch difficult passes, and a high motor on the glass. pic.twitter.com/TqNBqkB1pp

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

.@VermontAcadHoop guard Joson Sanon showed why he’s one of New England’s top 2025 prospects with his smooth long-range stroke, transition playmaking, and length/athleticism to impact the game defensively. pic.twitter.com/jejCHKwLNg

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2023 @AOF_Basketball forward Christian Moore can space the floor from deep off the catch and finish effectively around the rim with his strength/leaping ability. pic.twitter.com/e7kjjJt1uO

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2024 @StThomasMoreBB & @NYRhoops wing Tyler Betsey can hit treys off the catch or bounce, uses long strides to get to the rim for creative finishes, and makes it difficult for opponents to shoot over him with his long arms. pic.twitter.com/ZbmKvTIW0I

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2024 @RiversAthletics & @ASAHoopsNation big man Andrew Alekseyenko can space the floor from deep when spotting up, has soft finishing touch around the rim, and uses his well-built frame to corral tough rebounds. pic.twitter.com/k04mlrvPnY

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2024 @MiddlesexMagic & @MA_Athletics shooting guard Austin Hunt was terrific in the noon game set. He showcased his reliable three-point stroke, off-ball cutting ability, and open floor athleticism. pic.twitter.com/xJ41HkRbQC

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2023 @MiddlesexMagic & @MA_Athletics point guard Gavin Carter also stood out as a true floor general that constantly made others better with his high IQ and impressive passing ability. pic.twitter.com/CETl8YUxnN

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2023 @BrewsterHoops & @KCRunGMC power forward Carey Booth is a threat from deep on standstill attempts or pick and pops, has good timing/anticipation as a rim protector, and can slide his feet with wings defensively. pic.twitter.com/IOg01ka4mx

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2023 @SouthKentHoops & @WeR1Basketball guard Elmarko Jackson regularly gets into the lane with his quick first step, can hit pull-up treys off ball screens, and makes good decisions as a facilitator in the lane. pic.twitter.com/tnfXn18Heh

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

Rutgers commit and @WyvernAthletics/@ExpressionsBall small forward Gavin Griffiths showcased his usual multi-level scoring and shot creation skills while also doing a nice job making plays for others. pic.twitter.com/XE1X9WHF0q

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2024 @WyvernAthletics & @CT_Elite_BBall big man Odin Malz has a high motor and regularly gets advantageous position on opponents to be a volume rebounder. pic.twitter.com/RNJLFVL3Uf

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

JB Frankel a 2023 prospect from @BrewsterHoops & @thebabc is a smart and heady guard that can play on or off the ball with his shooting and playmaking skills. pic.twitter.com/N4ygtNnxB5

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

 

2023 @CushingBBball & @WeR1Basketball big man Luke McEldon can score on the block with a soft jump-hook, is constantly around the ball on the offensive glass, and finds open shooters well out of the paint. pic.twitter.com/25HyFkR8QZ

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2023 @CushingBBball & @NYRhoops forward Harrison Hochberg is a reliable floor spacer on standstill attempts and uses his solid frame to be a productive finisher/rebounder inside. pic.twitter.com/UCWy4knCrN

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

Walker Andrews who is a 2023 from Northfield Mount Hermon is a heady guard with a lethal outside shot off the catch and soft mid-range pull-up when attacking closeouts. pic.twitter.com/nTn3qqmcdS

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

Allen Myers a 2023 from @NYMA_hoops is a lanky big man with good fluidity who showed intriguing upside making plays off the dribble. pic.twitter.com/F39ZnIXYHd

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2023 @stsebsbball & @ExpressionsBall forward Cooper Wright has terrific mechanics on his shot, excelling at hitting three-pointers off the catch. pic.twitter.com/ZMk1WmTnEb

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2023 @WinchHoops & @TeamFredette17U guard Marquis Hamby consistently gets lane penetration with his quick first step/change of pace, finishes well around the rim with his explosiveness/soft touch off the glass, and can make treys off the dribble or when spotting up. pic.twitter.com/44Mm0GOsIp

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 18, 2022

2023 forwards Wyatt Treistman and Owen Moreira from @wick sports & @Suffield_Hoops both impressed last game set as forwards who can stretch the floor from long-range on standstill attempts while also being able to attack closeouts for finishes around the rim. pic.twitter.com/10Fnx63cx1

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 19, 2022

2025 @gcdsathletics wing Reggie Grodin can get buckets in different ways. He generates shots in the mid-range well with his shifty handle, while also being able to score on spot-up threes or reverse layups. pic.twitter.com/Kl1dWZQxks

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 19, 2022

Jayden Reid from @WestyAthletics & @GoTeamSpartans is an intriguing 2025 big man prospect to watch moving forward with his physical tools, rim-protection, and touch around the basket. pic.twitter.com/fDGnvR3CmE

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 19, 2022