ZGXL Kick-Off: Saturday Blog
NERR scout Dylan Thayer was on hand at Game On Fitchburg for the ZGXL Kick-Off this past weekend. In case you missed any of the action, here is a rundown from him on some of the Saturday standouts.
Liked what I saw out of 2026 Vincent Osazee of Reason Prep.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
6-8 wing with good passing vision, improving floor stretching capabilities and uses his length well on defense. pic.twitter.com/CARyVXkwBp
Joshua Pearson ‘24/‘25 stood out for @NewHavenHeatFam
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
Big bodied guard uses his size to his advantage to bully opposing defenders. Lots of bounce to finish above the rim, had a highlight-reel dunk. @NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/Fhxd2c7UPg
2023 Jayden Lucate of @LIB2MBBALL deserves more attention due to his shot-creation off the dribble and his knack for making the right reads to get others involved.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/9Wpz28HboA
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
6-5 wing Jack Hynes of @danabarrosbball is going to start creating buzz around his game.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
Was impressed with the way he moves his feet on defense and pesters opposing ball handlers. He also is an acrobatic finisher around the rim with a tight handle.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/4tbynb236L
2024 Nathan Charlot of @highrisect has been making a name for himself today @ZeroGravityXL
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
He plays with a high motor, forces turnovers with his off-ball reads and physicality, and does a good job of creating scoring opportunities for others.@NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/yeaM0QzRjf
2024 Billy Feeks of Yorktown High impressed with his playmaking skills as the lead guard. He added 18 points of his own as he got to the bucket at will in a victory.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/EKP0awHuuH
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
2024 Guard Noah Toussaint has continued to excel on the court and will be a stock riser this spring ����
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
He finished with 20 points as he was able to get to his spots from long range and use his quick first step to get to the basket. @NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/8ZBMESDpp4
Az Allah of @MacduffieHoops is a PITBULL
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
High energy, lightning quick, and not afraid of drawing contact.
He gives opposing defenses hell when he is guarding on-ball, and also is great at adjusting in mid air on drives to the bucket. Finished with 24@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/aiOraAsfSc
2025 Tamarr Washington of @teamsims4Life doesn’t need to score a lot to make his impact on the game.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
The 5-10 guard is quick and smooth with the ball, and does a great job of creating for others
Oh and he hit the game winning three as time expired ��@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/DEJ2FcyCjo
David Melson of @CushingBBball stood out today for @DTXBasketball
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
He is a real threat from downtown as he sets his feet quick and lets it go off the catch. Finished with 6 3-pointers and 20 points total.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/N3vZ3T5GyJ
2025 Justin Cohen of New Rochelle HS was a standout for Chris Ward Basketball.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
The forward cleaned the glass grabbing rebounds left and right and added 10 points of his own.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/4h0I2pJBp0
2024 Jeremy Truax of @TheCityRocks performed very well today. He is a 3&D wing with a fluid shooting motion to knock down off the catch from long range.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/La5cGtEyzg
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
2024 PG Jair Mathis is an offensive firepower for @NewHavenHeatFam
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
The 5-10 guard has a tight handle to go with a package of hesitations and crossovers, is patient on PnR, and is developing his finishing around the basket.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/Kp5VskFhwn
2024 Ray Cuevas of @PingreeBBall has established himself in NEPSAC class B.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
Today at @ZeroGravityXL he showcased his ability to score from all three levels as an off-ball guard finishing with 27 points, 12 of those from downtown ��@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/hWYtA4dgI7
2023 PG Christopher Williams was all over the court for Born Ready Elite.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
He affects the game in so many ways with his insane speed and ball handling. Used his burst to blow past defenders and finish at the rim, distributes the ball well too.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/YKccQJeVLa
2024 Will Yakoobian of @MiddlesexMagic stood out in a win due to his floor stretching capabilities and strong box outs to secure lots of boards.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/QRoXBiYt4r
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
2024 Joseph Fein of @Rise_AboveBball caught my eye today.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 22, 2023
The 6 foot guard showcased his scoring from all three levels highlighted by his floater touch, set hard screens for others, and made numerous cross-court passes that led to scores. Had 22 pts.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/feGlQ3it9h
2025 Marvin Louis of @ASAHoopsNation impressed with 19 points in an OT victory.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
He knocked down some big shots throughout the game plus got others involved with his passing, but most importantly strapped up on defense down the final stretch.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/VjGC0JdeWu
2024 Wayne McNamara showcased his ability to beat defenders off the dribble, draw contact to get to the free throw line, and adjust his body to finish around the basket.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
Interest from multiple D3’s.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/l8FmB2Efp5
Vincent Osazee
Joseph Fein
Jair Mathis