Pat Connaughton Impressed At Hoop Mountain CampThe first day of the Boy's Live Division 1 Period kicked off today as many division 1 college coaches made there way to Stonehill College in Easton, MA to check out New England's best talent. The Mass & NH High School Recruiting Report made there way to Stonehill to take it all in. Those division 1 colleges in attendance included Boston College, UMass Amherst, St. Bonaventure's, Bryant, UNH, BU, Lafayette, Stony Brook, Sacred Heart, Yale, Georgia Tech, Drexel, Siena, URI, Fairfield, Long Island University, and Quinnipiac.
The talent at the camp was also exceptional. There were many division 1 prospects that were prep school students, but this report only covers those that play in the Massachusetts or New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Associations. Those high school prospects that caught our eye included the following:
Pat Connaughton (St. John's Prep, 2011)- The 6'4" small forward was exceptional again as he demonstrated that he could score inside and out. Connaughton also distributed some on the money passes as well. Connaughton has already been offered by Bentley (division 2) and has interest at the division 1 level. The bottom line with this kid is that he's a winner.
David Madol (Trinity High School, NH, 2011) - The 6'5" Madol was excellent today as he showed us a bit of everything. Madol rebounded the ball above the rim, led the transition, knocked down the three, and had some big time athletic plays. Madol has already been offered by Southern NH (division 2) and has interest at the division 1 level. If he keeps playing like this, he is surely destined for division 1.
Kachi Nzerem (New Mission, 2011) - Nzerem was a physical presence on the court today as he had some impressive takes and finishes at the rim. Nzerem plays hard and with a purpose.
Jake Layman (King Phillips, 2012) - Layman again showed that he is a special player with a hugh upside. At 6'8" tall, Layman has an impressive looking stroke from behind the three point line and can finish around the basket. Layman is plenty athletic as he can get up and down the court and raise above the rim. This junior to be has a big upside as he is already a division 1 prospect.
Alec Brennan (Weston, 2013) - The 6'7" Brennan continues to get better every time we see him. Today Brennan played aggressively bringing in some big time rebounds. Brennan also showed that he can finish around the basket and he can run the lanes. Brennan also showed us a much improved jump shot from the perimeter. He's the new guy on the block, but already this sophomore to be is considered a division 1 prospect.
