#NPS Day 1 Recap
The first day of the National Prep Showcase brought dozens of college coaches, national media and NBA scouts alike. Here's a rundown of the top players and biggest moments from the day.
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— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) November 19, 2016
Notre Dame Prep 58 Fork Union Military Academy 53 - Stats
6'1" New Orleans-native DJ Jones w/ all 23 points for Notre Dame Prep right now, including four 3's in the @NERRHoops #NPS opener! 23-23 tie
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 18, 2016
LeAndre Thomas is good for ✌�� @NERRHoops @ForkUnionHoops @FUMAAthletics #NPS pic.twitter.com/j906ez7uuq
— Overtime (@overtime) November 18, 2016
Have been impressed with Notre Dame's Zep Jasper so far. Aggressive defender with a high motor CofC commit #NPS @NERRHoops
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) November 18, 2016
Lloyd Daniels knocks down the ���� @NERRHoops @LloydDaniels20 #NPS pic.twitter.com/cpIe0TX57O
— Overtime (@overtime) November 18, 2016
6'1" New Orleans-native DJ Jones w/ all 23 points for Notre Dame Prep right now, including four 3's in the @NERRHoops #NPS opener! 23-23 tie
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 18, 2016
Hargrave Military Academy 100 Commonwealth Academy 79 - Stats
Poster time �� Jordan Hardwick throws it down for @CATornados @NERRHoops #NPS pic.twitter.com/cjeMLeKS5i
— Overtime (@overtime) November 18, 2016
Jordan Hardwick there to clean up the mess �� @CATornados @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/w9TNQVAZgj
— Overtime (@overtime) November 18, 2016
Derrick Ellis taking it strong the rack �� @drillboy12 @CATornados @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/u2RiMVH0I4
— Overtime (@overtime) November 18, 2016
.@DuqMBB commit @Master_leww with the HUGE slam �� @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/biqhIEjPCJ
— Overtime (@overtime) November 18, 2016
Brandon Knapper legit doesn't miss ���� @NextLevel_BK4 @HargravePGHoops @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/m6CFzt5ft1
— Overtime (@overtime) November 18, 2016
Just watched West Virginia signee Brandon Knapper for the first time. Fits the mold of a WVU combo. Can really score it. 31 points on 7 3's.
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) November 18, 2016
West Virginia signee Brandon Knapper shines for Hargrave at National Prep Showcase | Story ($): https://t.co/FAi4G4VMLF pic.twitter.com/dahttfkywG
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) November 18, 2016
WVU Commit Brandon Knapper (@BallisLife_BK4) Puts Up 31 Points In A Win @NERRHoops NPS ! https://t.co/w4gL1eUI1L pic.twitter.com/rrXMPU6Qg7
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) November 19, 2016
IMG Academy 75 St. Thomas More 64 - Stats
St. Thomas More guard @tyjongilmore3 has been a spark plug off the bench. Has 6 threes so far. Down 50-54 @NERRHoops #NPS
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) November 18, 2016
St. Thomas More with a big comeback heading into half time. Down 10 at one point. Up 31-27 over IMG @NERRHoops #NPS
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) November 18, 2016
Maryland Commit @BrunoFernandoMV With Pair of Powerful Slams @NERRHoops Nat'l Prep Showcase! https://t.co/l6CPkzpPpR pic.twitter.com/Ujbt9E9EVM
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) November 18, 2016
Maryland signee Bruno Fernando looks a lot more skilled than last time I saw him. Passing, playing away from the rim. #NPS
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) November 18, 2016
Progression of Bruno Fernando's face-up skill set is definitely noteworthy. Touch to the arc & putting it down some too. #NPS
— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) November 18, 2016
Maryland Signee Bruno Fernando Looks Impressive at National Prep Showcase https://t.co/OBYb2t4jj2 pic.twitter.com/gFBrNevTp3
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) November 18, 2016
Mount Zion Prep 95 Bridgton Academy 67 - Stats
Making it happen on both sides of the court ⭐️ @BPlauntis33 @BA_Basketball @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/P2PiQ4fhFL
— Overtime (@overtime) November 18, 2016
I don't know much of anything about Bridgton's Bobby Planutis, but am intrigued. Versatile face up 4 with a terrific feel for the game.
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) November 18, 2016
Bobby Planutis, 6'7" wing from Bridgton Academy, finishes with 28 points in a losing effort vs Mt Zion in the @NERRHoops #NPS
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 18, 2016
Talent and looks test is not an issue for Teshaun Hightower. Jumbo playmaker with a great feel. One of the better late available guys #nps
— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) November 18, 2016
Couple intriguing unsigned 17s at #NPS: Teshaun Hightower from Mt. Zion, Bobby Planutis from Bridgton. Would expect Planutis' stock to rise.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) November 18, 2016
TeShaun Hightower is set to breakout - Shines at the National Prep Showcase https://t.co/AU1VyO6jHL pic.twitter.com/KNB4j19390
— Pat Lawless (@PatLawless_) November 19, 2016
South Kent 86 Vermont Academy 84 - Stats
"THE TENDON" strikes again! Bailey Patella w/ the scoop-&-score, giving @VTAcademyHoops an 81-74 lead with over 3 mins left @NERRHoops #NPS pic.twitter.com/7uXVTDQUKl
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 18, 2016
Louisville-commit Jordan Nwora (@JordanNwora) glides to the rack for an And-1 to tie the game at 65 for @VTAcademyHoops at @NERRHoops #NPS pic.twitter.com/FYI9fJaZxw
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 18, 2016
Louisville-commit Jordan Nwora (@JordanNwora) glides to the rack for an And-1 to tie the game at 65 for @VTAcademyHoops at @NERRHoops #NPS pic.twitter.com/FYI9fJaZxw
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 18, 2016
Kentucky assistant coach Tony Barbee is in the building for @LanX_Sims of @VTAcademyHoops #NPS @NERRHoops
— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) November 18, 2016
This duo is �� @JordanNwora @LanX_Sims @VTAcademyHoops @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/qDDmLqRct5
— Overtime (@overtime) November 18, 2016
Liked what Alex Vilarino did with his HS team last year & this past summer. Having a strong outing today. Available point guard with talent.
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) November 18, 2016
South Kent coach Bill Barton had said Alex Vilarino looked great all fall -- showing it today. Getting into the paint consistently. #NPS
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) November 18, 2016
Top-10 junior Simi Shittu (No. 8) showing his potential. Kentucky on-hand for him. Long, versatile defender. Finishes at the rim. #NPS
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) November 18, 2016
6'10" Big/Wing/PG Simi Shittu turns a would-be assist into an And-1 as @VTAcademyHoops goes up 10-4 early vs S.Kent in @NERRHoops #NPS pic.twitter.com/cfpVb900Di
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 18, 2016
Marcus Santos-Silva more than ready to lend some minutes at VCU next year. Super efficient and productive within the blocks
— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) November 18, 2016
Fantastic game as @SKSHoops beats Vermont Academy 86-84. Kevin Smith with the game winner at 4 second mark.
— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) November 19, 2016
Kevin Smith's (@kevsmith___) off-balanced layup gives South Kent a HUGE 86-84 win over Vermont Academy in @NERRHoops #NPS pic.twitter.com/BtVJh2dMBB
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2016
Northfield Mount Hermon 76 Lee Academy 53 - Stats
Had heard Kellan Grady was looking great in the fall, improved since the summer. Just drained two long jumpers. Davidson has a player. #NPS
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) November 19, 2016
Kellan Grady starts it out with two deep outside jumpers. An elite prospect for the A10. Davidson has its guy in 2017
— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) November 19, 2016
Andrew Platek just caught a body �� @PlatekFor3 @NMHbasketball @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/rPuNYct6as
— Overtime (@overtime) November 19, 2016
Shaquille Walters drains �� @Sjordss @NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/7zUe4NPBay
— Overtime (@overtime) November 19, 2016
Behind 15 1st Half pts -w/ a vicious facial!- from Andrew Platek (@PlatekFor3) @NMHbasketball is up 43-26 over Lee Academy @NERRHoops #NPS pic.twitter.com/KErTKy6Nkn
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2016
UNC Commit Andrew Platek Takes Flight In Transition & Posterizes Defender @NERRHoops NPS! https://t.co/GJpBc6QW1D pic.twitter.com/dACJLf2yuU
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) November 19, 2016
Putnam Science Academy 87 Sunrise Christian Academy 82 - Stats
Another HUGE dunk for Hamidou Diallo �� @Diallo1Hamidou @NERRHoops @PSAhoops pic.twitter.com/6pQ7GkttUc
— Overtime (@overtime) November 19, 2016
Jaheam Cornwall leading @PSAhoops who trail Sunrise 42-40 @ half. Hamidou Diallo with the monster breakaway dunk, had 7 Pts @NERRHoops #NPS pic.twitter.com/1F3kXdoZjQ
— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2016
Isaac Kante one of the top post men available playing with a purpose and energy tonight. Strong bodied and active 4-man for @PSAhoops
— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) November 19, 2016
Bryan Trimble going to be the glue to the 2017 class at Florida State. Potential lockdown defender, quality athlete & improving shot maker
— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) November 19, 2016
Playing in front of a host of NBA scouts, Hamidou Diallo has shown his athleticism. Made plays in transition. Has 14 with 12 minutes left.
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) November 19, 2016
Hamidou Diallo dunk in front of Tony Barbee and 30 NBA guys pic.twitter.com/XLE8KwC3Pp
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) November 19, 2016
Hamidou Diallo Shows Out in Front of Kentucky and NBA Scouts https://t.co/YfQ1h72n0R pic.twitter.com/fN4SWKuFiX
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) November 19, 2016
Hamidou Diallo goes for 19, NBA scouts weigh in on showing | Story: https://t.co/J0bZyIwQd8 pic.twitter.com/RAQneX7RU9
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) November 19, 2016