#NPS Day 3 Recap

Bob Huggins is at the National Prep Showcase this morning to see 2018 signee Derek Culver.

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) November 19, 2017

Brewster hopped out to an early lead but @MtZionPrep is LOADED WITH TOUGH MFers who will NEVER back down! Love these cats, always bring it. 41-37 Brewster lead w/ just under 15:00 left @NERRHoops Prep Showcase

— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2017

Mt. Zion takes the lead with 3 minutes to go. Tariq Johnson leading the charge #NPS @NERRHoops

— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) November 19, 2017

Jayden Saddler (2018 PG/Mt. Zion) - young PGs wanna know what defense supposed to look like by senior yr, go watch Saddler #NPS

— Elias Sbiet (@Elias_NPH) November 19, 2017

2019 Joel Brown woke up put straps on this morning, defending well. Strip, stl, in passing lanes, recovering, switching #NPS https://t.co/TvXwnQX4Jn

— Elias Sbiet (@Elias_NPH) November 19, 2017

Strong 2nd day in Connecticut for Joel Brown on both ends. Finding cracks in MT. Zion defense and getting to the cup #NPS https://t.co/TvXwnQX4Jn

— Elias Sbiet (@Elias_NPH) November 19, 2017

Trace Young was shooting from 3 ft beyond 3pt line at least, no problem. #NPS

— Elias Sbiet (@Elias_NPH) November 19, 2017

For Brewster 6'4" Walter Ellis hit 5 treys for 15pts, 6'9" Miles Norris had 16pts 7reb & 6'8" Isaiah Mucius added 9pts in the loss

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

Versatile, big, lengthy 2018 Forward Trace Young been huge for Mt. Zion in win over Brewster #NPS

— Elias Sbiet (@Elias_NPH) November 19, 2017

STATEMENT WIN. @MtZionPrep weathered the storm, stayed the course and just pulled off the biggest win in their program's short history w/ a 72-68 win over Defending National Champ Brewster at the 2017 @NERRHoops Prep Showcase

— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2017

Final Mt. Zion over Brewster 72-68 behind 6'5" Tahj Small w/15pts 3 treys and 6'9" Trace Young w/14pts and 2 very deep treys, 6'0" Jayden Saddler had 9pts 4asts & 6'5" Tariq Johnson added 9pts also

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

Trace Young, Kenton Eskridge & Tahj Small came up HUGE during @MtZionPrep's 2nd half surge, leading Coach Harrison's crew to a 72-68 win over Brewster. It also ended Brewster's 38-game win streak at the 2017 @NERRHoops Prep Showcase... pic.twitter.com/b3YTgLri8i

— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2017

Stanford has continued to stockpile multidimensional pieces at each spot on the floor. Keenan Fitzmorris is next in line. May take a little longer but 2018 signee is tough, active & a versatile scorer inside & out

— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) November 19, 2017

Stanford signee Keenan Fitzmorris is 20 pounds or so away, but he brings a lot of value to the court. Has tremendous touch, a go-to jump hook & plays with great energy. Strong showing at #NPS.

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) November 19, 2017

Washington, West Virginia, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Penn State, DePaul and Maryland among the coaches checking out Massanutten vs New Hampton here at #NPS @NERRHoops

— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) November 19, 2017

For New Hampton 6'3" Mika Adams-Woods led w/18pts 2 treys, 6'4" Mason Webb w/17pts 3 treys and 5'10" Shandon Brown ( George Washington) w/13pts 4asts in the loss

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

Final Massanutten Military over New Hampton 67-58 behind 6'7" Tyrese Martin (URI) w/24pts 11reb, 6'3" Rasir Bolton (Penn St.) w/20pts including 10 for 10 at the line in the 2nd half & 6'10" Mahamadou Diawara w/10pts 8reb in win

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

With the game tied midway through the 2nd half, @MMAPGBasketball's 6'6" Wing & Rhode Island-commit Tyreese Martin TOOK OVER! After 3 straight corner 3's and two driving lay-ups, Martin put Massanutten up for good & helped them to a 2-0 weekend at @NERRHoops Prep Showcase... pic.twitter.com/APaXIufJIg

— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2017

Creighton on hand for 2018 signee @MZegarowski1 #NPS

— Zack Sandberg (@ZackSandberg) November 19, 2017

Eric Beckett doing a good job taking his man off the dribble and getting contact, 2nd trip to the stripe. More than a shooter #NPS pic.twitter.com/mtoXrPO2O7

— Elias Sbiet (@Elias_NPH) November 19, 2017

Caleb McConnell has been very impressive today. Available 2018 with size & playmaking abilities. Good one to track this winter out of Spire Institute

— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) November 19, 2017

On a mission to prove that their program is built for the long haul, @SpireMbbAcademy came into New Haven and got a big 105-91 win against a strong Tilton squad. Jalen Pickett, Dom Welch & Co. look primed for a strong year out of the @Power5ConfNE.... pic.twitter.com/lLJ9dbyxVi

— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2017

For Spire in their win 6'3" Jalen Pickett led w/32pts 8reb 4asts 4stls and 6 treys, 6'6" Dom Welch had 17pts 7reb 3blks & 6'1" DeVon Baker added 17pts 7asts

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

Also for Tilton in their loss 6'2" Cam Parker had 12pts 5asts, 6'4" Eric Beckett had 12pts also & 6'6" Cal Connelly added 11pts 6reb

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

For Tilton 6'2" Marcus Zegarowski led w/15pts 6asts, 6'7" Max Zegerowski had 14pts 3 treys and 6'6" Joe Glynn added 14pts 8reb in the loss

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

Also for Spire in their win 6'5" Josh Brewer had 15pts 3 treys, 6'5" Caleb McConnell had 11pts 8reb 3blks & 6'5" Jr. Isaac Mushila added 8pts 14reb

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

Constant pressure, controlling the pace and solid contributions from the entire roster earned @WAPrepHoop a 89-78 win over Montverde along w/ a 2-0 weekend at the 2017 @NERRHoops Prep Showcase.... pic.twitter.com/4FyQnas6F3

— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2017

For Montverde 6'4" Jermaine Couisnard led w/17pts3asts 3stls, 6'9" Josh Roberts w/14pts 7reb & 6'9" Morris Udeze added 13pts 6reb in the loss

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

Final Woodstock Academy over Montverde CBD 89-78 behind 6'3" Ty Perry w/19pts 5 treys, 6'7" Jeameril Wilson w/19pts 6reb & 6'9" Tre Mitchell w/15pts 4stls in the win

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

Montverde CBD falls to Woodstock Academy (CT) in the second game of National Prep Showcase: 89-78.

Late first half run by Woodstock was not easy to overcome for the Eagles.

Montverde CBD is now 2-1 and heading to @HHoopsgiving this week. #NPS #StayFocused

— Montverde Basketball (@MVABasketball) November 19, 2017

It wasn't pretty --matter of fact, it was ugly as hell-- but @MacDuffieHoops was able to grind it out and walk away with a win over a well-coached Blair squad at the 2017 @NERRHoops Prep Showcase... pic.twitter.com/LEsH8lKJc3

— Mike Yagmin (@MikeYagmiNERR) November 19, 2017

Final MacDuffie School over Blair 62-58 behind 6'7" Dana Tate (URI) w/ 20pts 15reb 4asts 3stls and 6'5" James Bouknight added 14pts in the win

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

For Blair Academy 6'5" Tucker Richardson led w/25pts 10reb 3asts 4 treys and 6'8" Keenan Worthington added 9pts 6reb in the loss

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 19, 2017

Lost by 4 to #14 MacDuffie.
Defended, shared the ball & had nine charge attempts. Proud of how we competed today. #NPS https://t.co/9X1MhKD3Ga

— Coach Joe Mantegna (@CoachMantegna) November 20, 2017

Final game here at the National Prep Showcase. Watching explosive five-star, Simi Shittu. Also featured is 15yr old, 6-10 Center Oumar Ballo out of Mali. pic.twitter.com/VaFFIZ68W1

— Travis Branham (@T_Branham22) November 19, 2017

@VTAcademyHoops Simi Shittu 18’ (@LanX_Sims) w/ the highlight of the weekend !!!! Dunk of the year contender @NERRHoops @AdamFinkelstein @EliteMixtapesNC @NorthPoleHoops @HoopDiamonds @d0nniebui pic.twitter.com/nkiiwcyD20

— RIA 401�� (@RIAFFILIATED) November 19, 2017

Simi Shittu has yet to touch his ceiling. Five star forward going to be a dynamic small ball 4/5 at the D1 level and beyond. Improved playmaker & jumpshooter. A top available senior this winter

— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) November 19, 2017

Final The Academy Spain over Vermont Academy 78-69 I will post stats later this evening.

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 20, 2017

For Vermont Academy 6'10" Simi Shittu led w/25pts 19reb, 6'3" Soph Symir Torrence w/17pts 4 treys and 6'3" Jr. Tyler Bertram added 11pts 3 treys in the loss

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 20, 2017

For The Academy Spain in their win 6'3" Diego Willis led w/14pts 4stls, 6'9" Aboubasar Camara w/13pts, 6'11" Oumar Bailo w/12pts 9reb, 6'4" Nikola Valjovic w/11pts 3 treys & 6'10" Kjell de Graaf w/10pts

— chick gillespie (@chickg3) November 20, 2017