ZGXL Kick-Off: Sunday 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 Sunday standouts.
2024 Davion Pinn of King School was essential for @HighRiseCT this morning.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
The big-framed wing uses his size to his advantage. Can score at all three levels highlighted by a clutch standstill trey and game clinching free throws in crunch time. pic.twitter.com/bxWa0WknUo
Preston Appel of LuHi is a very patient floor general who is good at drawing contact to get to the free throw line, reading the defense as the lead guard, and had some crafty finishes around the basket.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/Usag7Jak8X
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
Pierce Walston of Orono HS and @BBN_Maine caught my attention this weekend.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
6 foot PG who moves very well laterally, is shifty with the ball due to his low and tight handle, gets the ball out quick to others, and hit some long range shots.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/QHz3YeLcbo
2024 Haowei Luo of @BrewsterHoops had a terrific outing this weekend @ZeroGravityXL
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
The forward was locked in from downtown hitting shots both off the catch and creating space for pull ups off the dribble. Patient and gets to his spots.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/aVeKDZGiUG
2024 Najimi George of @KolbeMBB definitely deserves more looks.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
The 6-4 G/F attacks the basket without fear and finishes powerfully above the rim. He has incredible bounce and is switchable on defense.
Had a highlight-reel dunk and block on back to back sequences.@NERRHoops pic.twitter.com/AWm6sQni5P
‘26 Bobby Louis is an undersized guard for @BayStateJags but uses it to his advantage to dribble through traffic, attacks and makes good passes, and hit some three’s in a couple of different ways.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/v1lbc1QEHq
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
It is evident that Ejai Presley is a star Quarterback even when he is on a basketball court.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
6-3 guard out of Stamford HS commands the offense on the court, creates for others, and uses his exceptional athleticism to score in a variety of ways.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/Sb4SCFnWg8
2024 Isaiah Gilliam of @LIB2MBBALL stood out today as he pushed the pace, finished through contact, and moved the ball around well to find open teammates. Added 13 points of his own.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/0cpYeQpase
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
2024 Joey Poulin of Day In Day Out is going to be a nice PG add for @cburyboysbball next year.
— Dylan Thayer (@DylanThayer0) April 23, 2023
The newly-reclassed guard can score from anywhere on the floor, plays with a very high motor, and forced turnovers on defense.@NERRHoops @ZeroGravityXL pic.twitter.com/IUOKB5sXHD
Ejai Presley
Davion Pinn
Pierce Walston
Najimi George