NEPSAC Showcase Weekend #2 - Saturday Blog

NERR scout Jared Exler was on hand at Milton Academy for the second 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 Boston Trinity Academy & @MassCommanders guard Lateef Patrick constantly gets into the paint with his shifty handle, can hit difficult step-backs in the mid-range, while also having solid vision in the half-court to find cutting teammates. pic.twitter.com/HC04rrxXZb

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2023 @SouthKentHoops forward Xander Booker attacks closeouts well to get to the rim, is a solid defensive rebounder with his high motor, and has good mobility as a rim-runner in transition. pic.twitter.com/CBULqnvdSK

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2023 @WestyAthletics & @TeamFredette17U guard Jason James regularly gets into the lane with a crafty handle/quick first step, can finish well at the basket through contact with his strong frame, while also being a defensive playmaker with his quick hands/leaping ability. pic.twitter.com/cCpyVrfmwR

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2024 @RL_Athletics & @BayStateJags guard Andrew Cerullo is a terrific three-point shooter who can get hot in a hurry. Can make them off the catch/dribble/movement while also having some shake off the dribble with crossover or inside-out moves. pic.twitter.com/JkCA5yzca2

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2023 @NMHBoysHoops & @DC_Premier_ forward Matt Gray has impressive creation ability in the half-court or on the break, can finish effectively at the basket with his explosiveness/touch, and shows in spurts an ability to make plays for others. pic.twitter.com/2z9V7klkPe

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2023 @NMHBoysHoops guard Andrew Mayock hit a number of big time shots in the last game set including the game winning trey. pic.twitter.com/fXA4Z2n3gz

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2023 @CushingBBball & @MiddlesexMagic forward Jack Margoupis has fluid shooting mechanics with a quick release. Hits treys at a solid rate on spot-up attempts, along with being able to get to his mid-range pull-up when attacking closeouts. pic.twitter.com/kxn7UHVuZ8

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2023 @HHBasketball1 & @PTT_Hoops wing Alex Puhl has a smooth stroke from beyond the arc when spotting up along with being able to attack closeouts for crafty finishes around the basket. pic.twitter.com/g02i8kcZOB

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

Joe Nugent, a wing from @TaborHoops & @MiddlesexMagic showed why he’s one of New England’s top 2023 snipers last game set. The southpaw hit four three-pointers while also showing his leaping ability in transition. pic.twitter.com/BcjxgMDcPr

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2024 @WA_VBB & @TheCityRocks wing Kayvaun Mulready was outstanding in the last game set spacing the floor from deep off the catch, finishing at the rim through contact, and using his quick hands to pick pocket opponents for steals pic.twitter.com/23nucdtagD

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2025 @CushingBBball point guard Ebuka Okorie’s change of pace/vision to be a half-court playmaker is impressive in addition to making his presence felt as an on-ball defender. pic.twitter.com/SQIanyHIr4

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2023 @AbbeyRavens & @BCRI_ forward Bernard Dushie can hit treys when pulling up, has some wiggle to get by defenders, and using his explosiveness well on both ends of the floor. pic.twitter.com/I5JLKnliiV

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

Timmy Mulvey, a 2024 from @AthleticsBrooks & @MiddlesexMagic is a true point guard with terrific feel and vision to consistently make his teammates better. pic.twitter.com/GcTlCOGGzk

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 25, 2022

2023 @KUAWildcats & @MiddlesexMagic wing Theo Murray is an impressive passer finding teammates for layups on drop-offs or pick and rolls, gets to his soft mid-range pull-up well out of ball screens, and does a nice job creating contact around the rim. pic.twitter.com/r2ePnmG8T2

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 26, 2022

2024 @PABoysBball & @Metro_Boston forward Robbie Nyamwaya finishes effectively near the basket with his well-built frame/touch off the glass, has a soft jump-hook in his post repertoire, and good feel for when to slip ball screens. pic.twitter.com/wZccWK4ysn

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 26, 2022

2023 @nobles_hoops & @MiddlesexMagic point guard Marc Garraud regularly gets into the paint with his good burst/subtle hesitation moves, can make treys on spot-up or step-back attempts, in addition to finding teammates for open threes well on kick-outs. pic.twitter.com/VU0gTSGtRz

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 26, 2022

2025 @PomfretSchool & @NewHavenHeatFam guard Kevin Clarke gets to the basket/free-throw line well with his sharp crossover move and propensity for creating contact, while also having enough feel as a passer to take on secondary playmaking duties. pic.twitter.com/CKZrKhP2D1

— Jared Exler (@JExlerNERRHoops) June 26, 2022