Dimitri Floras On Top Of Class of 2013The Class of 2013 is a talented NH Class with several players that could wind up playing college basketball on a scholarship. Here is how we see them.
1. Dimitri Floras (6'0", Merrimack High School) - Floras had a great Freshman year for Merrimack High School and followed that with just as an impressive a Spring and Summer for the Rivals. Floras is an athletic guard who is tough and plays to win. Floras is known as a scorer and he has a great scoring mentality. He can make the three, has a sweet pull-up, and can get to the rim and finish. What has been most impressive about Floras over this recent Spring and Summer is how much better he has become as a play maker. It is quite apparent that Floras is more than on his way to becoming a legitimate college scholarship point guard. Floras task over the next year is to continue to secure his handle and improve his long range shooting.
2. Mike Auger (6'4", Hopkington High School) - Auger was virtually unknown until the Spring and Summer when he suited up for the Rivals. He is very athletic and has a great basketball body. Auger is a combination of guard and forward as he plays the game inside and out. He is as tough as player as we've seen in New Hampshire high school basketball as he is relentless on the glass. Auger has shown guard skills as well especially in regards to how he puts the ball to the floor. Auger need to continue to improve his skill set but surely will be a force to reckon with in the years to come.
3. Mabor Gabriel (6'6", Trinity High School) - Gabriel showed us flashes of how good he was during the high school season but has definitely made significant strides over the Spring and Summer. Gabriel can run the lanes, catch, and finish around the basket. He also has a real soft touch and can step away all the way to the three point line and make shots. Added to that, Gabriel can put the ball to the floor. Gabriel is a long wingman that has a great upside. His body has not matured yet and time will surely take care of that. Gabriel must continue to work on his skill set as he will likely make his living away from the basket.
4. Kaleb Joseph (5'11", Nashua South High School) - Joseph is a talented guard that has much potential. Joseph showed his talent this Spring and Summer as a member of the Expressions 15u Elite team. He has a quirky game, but a very effective one. He has a good handle, is unselfish with the basketball, and has a good basketball I.Q. He is able to create space off the dribble and can finish around the rim. Joseph body needs to develop and it will over time. He also needs to develop a better stroke from deep. Joseph has a chance to be very special.
5. Travis Descoteaux (5'11", Trinity High School) - Descoteaux is a versatile guard that understands how to attack from the perimeter. He has a well rounded game as he can make threes, can make the pull-up, and is exceptional at driving and kicking to others. Given he is undersized, Descoteaux skill set must get significantly better.
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