David Madol Takes Scholarship to Southern New Hampshire

David Madol did it all for Manchester Memorial

Last week David Madol accepted a division II scholarship to Southern New Hampshire University where he will compete in the Northeast 10 which is one of the top division II conferences in the country.  There is no doubt that this is a steal for Southern New Hampshire who landed a division 1 caliber player in Madol.

There is little doubt that Manchester Memorial's David Madol was the best prospect in New Hampshire High School Basketball this past winter. Madol's game evolved through his high school career to make him a dangerous 6'5" wingman who can knock down the three, put the ball to the floor, and finish in traffic. Madol can also play the game above the rim and is extremely quick off his feet and a great rebounder in traffic.  Added to that, Madol has showed us that he can finish with authority as he is an acrobatic dunker of the basketball.

Lexi Sells verbals to Providence College

Lexi Sells heading to Providence

It is very exciting when we see a high school basketball player get offered a division 1 scholarship these days, especially those who choose to stay in high school and not take the Prep School route.  That is exactly what happened to Lexi Sells this week  Sells received a scholarship offer and verbally committed to be a Friar following her senior year at Bishop Feehan High School.  

Sells is the No. 54 prospect in the ESPNU HoopGurlz 100 for 2012.   Sells helped lead Bishop Feehan (Attleboro, Mass.) to an Eastern Athletic Conference co-championship and an appearance in the Division 2 South semifinals this past season.

Sells informed the Providence Coaching staff yesterday of her intentions on attending the University. It was just last Fall when Sells really came on the national scene with great play at the Nike Blue Chip Invitational.  Sells drew national recognition from ESPN.com.  Sells continued her stellar play during the high school season averaging 20 ppg , 7 rbs, and 4 assists earning her Herald All-Scholastic honors.   The Providence College Coaching Staff had a chance to evaluate Sells during her High School season and again during the recent April division one viewing period. Sells who plays for the Rivals Basketball Club had a chance to show off her skills at the prestigious Deep South Classic which is held at Duke University and University of North Carolina.  Sells had a great tournament and her stock rose significantly.  Sells AAU Coach Scott Hazelton defines sells as "the ultimate all-around player. She can score, rebound, pass, and defend.  She is a fierce competitor who loves to win, and she is a pleasure to coach" stated Hazelton.

Congratulations to Lexi Sells, Bishop Feehan High School, and the Rivals Basketball Club.

Marco Coppola Headed to WPI

Marco Coppola can score the basketball

Boston Herald Dream Teamer Marco Coppola is heading to WPI in the fall. The 6-foot guard averaged more than 26 points a game in leading Watertown to a Division 3 North and EMass title. The MVP of the Middlesex League, the two-time All-Scholastic finished his career with more than 1,000 points.

The MA & NH High School Basketball Report visited Watertown High School late in the high school season to watch Watertown and Coppola take on Burlington High School.  Coppola dominated that game with 29 points as he had nine points in the first 3:30 of the game as he hit two long range threes and added an old fashion one as Watertown pulled away early.  Coppola is a talented guard that knows how to win and can shoot the ball from long-long range. He has extended range and can knock down the long ball from beyond the NBA Stripe.

Coppola and Acton-Boxborough guard Sam Longwell give coach Chris Bartley and WPI two top notch guards.

New England Storm Seniors Make Committments

Sam Longwell will be attending WPI

The New England Storm announced three more commitments from a senior class that saw Central Catholic's Jimmy Zenevitch accept a scholarship to the North East 10s Assumption College.

The following are the latest three commitments:

Sam Longwell (6'2", Acton Boxborough) - Committed to WPI.
We have come to love Sam Longwell over the last year and we believe he is a steal for WPI. There is no question that Longwell could clearly be playing in the North East 10 with AAU teammate Zenevitch.  Nonetheless, Longwell finds himself at a great academic school where we believe he will have an immediate impact.  Longwell is a high I.Q. basketball player that helps every team he has been on record victories.  Longwell is a seasoned basketball player that has an excellent understanding of the game and is a good team player. Longwell is an improved shooter who can not be left alone behind the arc.  We expect him to have an excellent career at WPI with an excellent possibility to be an eventual All-League selection.

Mike Gorman (5'10". Methuen High School) - Committed to Anna Maria College
Anna Maria is fortunate to pick up Gorman who is one of the few point guards in New England that really has a coaches-like understanding of the game when he is on the basketball court.  He is an excellent floor general who knows who do distribute the basketball to and when to do it.  As a result, he makes those around him better. Although Gorman is a pass first point guard, we really love the way Gorman strokes the basketball from behind the arc. A true team player, Gorman sacrifices his own offense for what he believes is the better of the team.

Raudy Minaye (6'3", Methuen High School) - Committed to Northern Essex

There is no doubt that Minaye has a scorers mindset. When he's on, we have seen Minaye put a lot of points on the board in a hurry as he often gets hot from behind the arc.

Cambridge Sophomore Jacquil Taylor Impresses

Jacquil Taylor is growing both in height and as a basketball prospect

This past weekend we got a chance to take a look at Cambridge's 6'9" Center  Jacquil Taylor as he played for the Prodigy Basketball Club 16u team in the Mass Rivals Easter One Day Shootout at Woburn High School.    Taylor is long, has good athleticism, a decent skill package, and excellent motor, and a great disposition on the basketball court.  Taylor played well at this event and did many good things as he showed off a variety of low post moves that included traditional drop-steps that resulted in a couple of pretty dunks, along with some up-and-unders, as well as a couple of turn-around bankers.   Taylor was most impressive when he was filling lanes as he is exceptionally quick getting up and down the court.  He also rebounded and led transition a couple of times looking rather comfortable with the ball in his hands.   With his length and speed, we can sure see Taylor filling the lanes and finishing easy baskets in the college game.  Taylor also played aggressive and hard and was very much a leader on the basketball court.  Overall, we were much impressed with the lanky sophomore.

The question that continues to remain for Taylor, who is without doubt a division 1 prospect, is what position he will be play at the division 1 college level.  We personally would like to see him move away from the basket some and transition into a four-man who can knock down shots from the perimeter and put the ball to the floor some in the half court game.   After watching Taylor play and examining his skill set, it is apparent that this could become a reality for Taylor.  His ability to turn himself into a step-away-four would raise his stock significantly.

Some More Notables from MA & NH Girls Showcase

Aliza Simpson drives to the basket

Other Notables from the MA & NH High School Girls Showcase include the following

Aliza Simpson (5'9", freshman, Londonderry, NH) - Simpson has great size for a freshman.  She has excellent court vision and basketball instinct and is at her best when she is scoring off transition.

Courtney Walsh (5'7", freshman, Central Catholic, MA)  - Walsh is a strong combo guard who has nice touch from inside the arc.  She does well penetrating to basket and finding open teammates.

Asia Mitchell (5'8", sophomore, Oliver Ames, MA) - Mitchell is a complete player who competes on both ends of the floor. She showed us she can get to the rim and can both finish or find open teammates. Mictchell can also make shots from the outside.

Jaminnette Marquez (5'5", junior, Dracut, MA) - Marquez is a natural point guard but can also play shooting guard position as well. Marquez used nifty moves to create contact and separation off the dribble. Marquez can get to the rim and finish but also has excellent basketball instinct and always made the correct basketball play.

Yvonne Dean-Bailey (5'11", sophomore, Portsmouth Christian Academy, NH) - Dean-Bailey is a physical and strong girl on the post who is very good at rebounding and scoring off put backs. She knows where the open gaps are and finds them scoring frequently in the post.

Indira Evora (sophomore, Somerville, MA) - Evora is a point guard that is a coach’s dream. A vocal leader on the floor, who gets after it on both ends. Evora shined at the showcase as she was an excellent play maker who sees the floor extremely well.  Evora also has a great first step allowed her to attack and create.

Kaley Marston (5'8", junior, Tilton School, NH) - Marston is a talented guard who competed at both ends of the floor during the showcase.  On the offensive end, we saw her get to the hole and finish on several occasions as she is very creative off the dribble.  Marston also moves quickly on the defensive end an is able to put plenty of pressure on her opponents.

Rachel Collins (5'7", freshman, Bedford, NH) - Collins has game and loves the shot fake and pull up inside the arc. She moves well without the basketball and has a very quick release, with the ball often finding the bottom of the net.  Her ability to make open shots opens up the floor for her teammates.

Samantha Hyslip (6'0", freshman, Westford Academy, MA) - Hyslip is a combination forward/guard who loves to post up smaller defenders but can also go by the bigger girls because of her outside game.

Nicole Femino (5'9", freshman, Masconomet, MA) - Femino is a very good small forward who plays guard a lot. She was successful at attacking the hoop and finishing during the showcase. She has nice touch from midrange and is deadly when she gets inside the paint.

Caitlyn King (5'8", sophomore, Amesbury, MA) - King played hard at both ends of the floor.  She has a very quick first step and thus is able to get to the rim off the dribble.  She also showed us a consistent jump shot during the event and a nice turn-around jump shot.

Amanda Williams (5'11", freshman, Central Catholic, MA) - Williams is a very good post player. She is an athletic girl who can finish consistently around the rim. She got many baskets at the showcase off of hard earned put-backs.  Williams also runs the lane well, and can find her teammates in transition.

Taylor Johnson (5'6", freshman, Hartford H.S., VT)- Johnson is a shooting guard who has extended range. She is a spot up shooter who loves to catch and shoot from the three point line. We also saw Johnson attacking the basket and making the short pull-ups.

Shannon Maguire - Maguire knows how to get open as she comes off screens well, and has great footwork setting her self up for a scoring opportunity. She also has a quick release and strokes it well from behind the arc.

Ginelle Cola (5'7", junior, Lowell, MA) - Cola is a very athletic guard who is active on both the offense and defense ends of the court.   Cola has a good handle and can get into the paint where she makes good decisions with the basketball.  She also plays tireless defense on her opponents.

Markey Flewelling (5'7", junior, Portsmouth H.S., NH) - Flewelling is strong and  athletic combo-guard with an excellent handle and a quick first step which allows her to beat her opponent off the dribble.  Flewelling also uses her strength and athleticsm to score in traffic. 

Ashley Lutz (6'0", sophomore, Lincoln Sudbury, MA) -Lutz has a smooth shot and can knock it down from long range even with a hand in her face. Lutz is also very good at getting to hoop as she knows how to use her body to secure the basketball.

Valerie Martin (5'11", 8th grader, Gilbert Hood Middle School) - Martin's ability to run the floor with great athleticism allows her to produce large amounts of her points in short amounts of time.

Savannah Butterfield (5'11", junior, Londonderry, NH) - Butterfield is a quick and aggressive combo guard/forward who is able to finish shots.  Butterfield was likely the  most athletic player at the showcase. Can do it all- post up, or hit the midrange jumper.  Defensively, Butterfield alters shots, rebounds and prides herself on drawing the charge.

Sarah Middleton (5'0", 8th grader, Barrington Middle School, RI) - What Middleton lacks in size she makes up for with her high basketball I.Q. Has great vision and unbelievable feel for the game.

Natatlie Leone (5'9", sophomore, Ashland, MA) - Leone is a slasher who can get to hoop from all spots on the floor. We saw Leone weave in and out of traffic creating easy hoops or opportunities for her teammates. She can play both inside and out and demonstrated a high basketball I.Q.

Megan Cleary (5’10”, sophomore, Central Catholic, MA) -  Cleary showed great footwork around the basket who had some really nice finishes.

Michelle Poole (5'11", sophomore, Tilton Academy, NH) - Poole is a rough interior player who thrives off of contact. She rebounds very well and has a soft touch on her put backs. Poole can also step back and knock down the shot.

Cierra Dillon (5'6", 8th grader, Brookline, MA) - An 8th grader, but sure doesn’t play like one. Great basketball body, physical on offense and defense. Dillon has excellent rotation on her shot and is going to be a player to follow in the years to come.

Cat Costello (5'7", junior, Lexington, MA) - Costello showed her ability to stroke the basketball from the perimeter, including a nice looking pull-up jump shot.

Saliah Surette (5'11", sophomore, Weston, MA) - Surette's  best days are ahead of her. She is an athletic forward that has a great upside. She plays with passion and has great first step.  She has a knack for knowing where ball is going when it comes off the rim.

Caroline Hamilton (5'6", junior, Greely H.S., ME) - Hamilton is a talented guard who has great understanding of the game and plays with a calm intensity.  She is a floor general who runs her team, but clearly has the ability to also knock down shots.

Meaghan Doiron (5'8", sophomore, Gardner, MA)- Doiron is a  wing player who can do a little of everything. She can get to the rim in a variety of ways and is strong enough to finish with contact.

Jess Gorman (5'6", sophomore, Norwood, MA) - Gorman is a very athletic guard. She knocked down open shots during the event, but her strengths are attacking basket in both transition and half court sets.

Erin Marshall (5'8", junior, Woburn, MA)- Marshall is a good defender who works extremely hard. She is very athletic and has a great first step.  She really knows how to play the game.

Jorden Mitchell (5'11", junior, Marshwood H.S, Berwick, ME) - Mitchell is a hard worker who has a soft touch around the rim. She was consistent in the fact that she always seemed to finish when she got the ball in down low in a position to score.

McKenzie Brown (6'1", freshman, Bedford, NH) - Brown can run the floor extremely well and consistently finishes around the basket.  She is already becoming dominant in the paint.

Erica Hadad (6'1", 8th grade, Salem, NH) - Hadad is  8th grader who is tall and long. She handles the basketball extremely well for someone of her length and size.  Sh enjoys dribbling the ball up the court and leading the transition. Added to that, Hadad has soft touch around the rim and can step out and hit the three.

Arma Elezovic (5'11", junior, Manchester Memorial, NH)- Elezovic can lead transition with the dribble. Her good size makes her a multi-role player. She can play like a post, take her opponent to the rim and finish, and also pull up for the 15 ft jump shot.

Sara Roy (5'4", junior, Nashua South, NH) - Roy is a guard who showed she can get to the rim using a  multitude of different moves. She is excellent at creating opportunities and finishing. She also a series of great jabs and shot fakes that get her into the lane and in position to score.

Brianna Neely (5'10", junior, Brewster Academy, NH) - Neely is a strong forward who showed she can control the game on the glass. She also finishes well around the rim as she has a soft touch.

Top Performers Mass & NH Basketball Report Girls Showcase

Madeline Blais Keeps Getting Better

The Mass & NH High School Basketball Report in partnership with NESTARZ held their first annual Spring Girls Showcase a couple of weeks ago and over 120 girls including much of the best talent in New England were present.  We will take a look at many of those who participated over the next few days starting off with those whose really shined.

Madeline Blais (5'11" junior, New Hampton School) - Blais is a 6'1" long guard/forward that can get it done on both ends of the floor. Blais plays the game with such grace and makes things look easy.  It is evident that the game comes easy to her and as a result she made it look easy at the showcase having her way most of the morning.  On the offensive end she is exceptional at putting the ball to the floor and finding her way to the rim. She also is a deadly shooter who can really knock them down from deep. We liked her most at the event when she rebounded and led transition. She is an impossible match-up for all her opponents. Blais also made her presence known on the defensive end as she aggressively challenged every opponent’s shot.

Lexi Sells (5'10" junior, Bishop Feehan, MA) - Sells is a combo-guard that has a lot of talent, and one of those talents being that she plays very hard. Sells is excellent in transition and makes her teammates look better. She has a great touch and has the ability to score from inside-out. The bottom line is that Sells does not have many weaknesses to her game. She is a versatile player that can do everything.

Audrey Knowlton (5'9", junior, Gloucester, MA) -  Knowlton is an off guard who is able to create off dribble and finish. Knowlton was one of the best shooting guards at the showcase and was making the three ball in bunches. Knowlton is also strong at the defensive end of the floor and an exceptional weak-side rebounder.

Olivia Healy (5'9", sophomore, Reading, MA) - Healy is a physical player who is a tough match-up for just about everybody who dears to cover her.  At the showecase,  that was the case as Healy had her way. Healy uses the inside-out game to create advantages for herself. She knocks down threes against bigs and punishes smaller guards around the basket. Healy can play multiple positions on the floor and is fun to watch leading transition.

Melissa Frase (5'9", senior, Kennett H.S., NH) - Just returning from an injury but you would never know it by the way she was playing!  Frase was strong attacking hoop off the dribble and showed us a sweet long range jump shot. Frase also demonstrated a high basketball IQ as she sees court well, and always seems to make the correct basketball play.

Lauren Hebert (5'10', junior, North Reading, MA) - Hebert is one of those few girls at the showcase that can score in bunches. She has a very high basketball IQ. She also is very impressive in transition as she can really push the ball up the floor efficiently with 4-5 dribbles. Hebert created mismatches all morning long using her ability to play inside-out. She used her size to get shots off of smaller guard and is able to beat bigger opponents to the basket off the dribble. She also demonstrated a great outside jump shot and was effective on the glass from the wing.

Natatlie Leone (5'9", sophomore, Ashland, MA)-  Leone is a slasher who can get to hoop from all spots on the floor. Leone demonstrated a high basketball IQ and was fun to watch as she effectively weaved in and out of traffic creating easy hoops for her teammates.

Casey McLaughlin  (6'0", sophomore, Central Catholic, MA) - The skilled 6 ft forward showed she is crafty around the rim as she used her height and strong body to get to the hoop on several occasions during the event. McLaughlin also showed us that she has the ability to rebound, push the ball down the floor, leading her team on the break.  McLaughin is a threat on offense as she can both take the ball to the hole, post up, or hit the mid range jumper. McLaughlin has a huge upside.

Ali Glennon (5'10", freshman, Bedford High School, NH) - Glennon may be a Freshman, but she doesn't play like one. Glennon played poised and under control and showed us that she knows how to finish around the basket. She has an excellent skill set and knows how to create space to get into the paint for a pull-up or get to the rim. The best part about Glennon is that she has a huge upside especially given she has a big wing-span.

Daisy Jordan (6'0", junior, Tilton School, NH) - Jordan is a physical girl who dominated in the post during the event.  Jordan also showed she can get to the rim-always looking to attack.  Jordan has very soft hands and finishes consistently around the rim.  She is also physical and tough at the defensive end and is hard to score on.

Samantha Brenner (6'3", junior, New Hampton, NH) - Brenner is a post player with a multitude of guard talents. Brenner showed us she is an all around threat on the court because she can post up, step outside and hit the three, as well as go by her defender.  She scored in all these ways during the event.  Added to that, Brenner altered or blocked many shots during the event.

Morgan O'Brien (5'10", sophomore, Reading H.S, MA) - Two things we know about Morgan O'Brien is that she plays hard and she can really shoot the basketball from extended range. During this event she showed us she can still do those two things but she has also began to develop a midrange game. She had a couple of nice looking pull-up in the lane after she set her defender up to believe she was driving to the basket.  O'Brien showed us an improved mid-range game and an improved ability to get to the rim off the dribble.  O'Brien is also basketball saavy and knows when to make the right play or pass.

Brittany Lomanno -  (5'6", sophomore, Billerica, MA) - Lomanno is as an exceptional point guard that has a high basketball IQ.   Lomanno is a pass first point guard that always makes her teammates look good. Her skills and IQ were on display at the event as Lomanno showed us that she can run a team efficiently and effectively.  Lomanno is one of the few point guards you will find that understands how to use the pick and roll,  knows how to make the right pass, and truly understands the position she plays. 

Caitlin Dell’Orfano (5'8", freshman, Central Catholic, MA) - The freshman was fun to watch as she plays the game at a maturity level well beyond her years.  Dell'orfano is a an excellent shooter with a quick release who loves to spot up and shoot in transition. She can also score the basketball in a number of other ways. During the event she showed us a variety of offensive skills including a nice floater as she dropped a tear drop over a taller opponent. Dell'orfano is athletic and aggressive and competes at both ends of the court. 

Lizzy Ball-  (5'7", junior, New Hampton, NH) - Ball's greatest attribute is the high intensity she plays the game with and the fact that she leaves all her energy on the court.  Ball demonstrated that she is a very good ball handler that can use both hands.  Time after time she pushed the ball up court and finds her teammates running the lane. She also is an agressive lock down defender and gave her opponents nightmares throughout the event.

Amber Dillon (5'4", senior, Brookline, MA) -  Dillon put her strong and athletic body on display at the event as she was able to pretty much do as she pleased.  Given her strength and athleticism, she is most special in transition as she made several standout plays off the break during the event. Her strength, athleticism, and leadership skills were used not only to control the game at the point guard position, but she also kept the defense honest by knocking down pull up shots in a half court set.

Ginelle Cola (5'7",  junior, Lowell, MA) - Cola is a very athletic guard who was very effective slashing to the basket and finishing.  She played extremely hard and was active on both offense and defense glasses. Cola also plays tireless man-to-man defense on her opponents.

Megan Otto   (5'11', junior, Scituate, MA) - Otto is a long and athletic guard who can play both inside and out thus making her a tough match-up.    She showed us she can create off the dribble or knock down the pull up from fifteen feet away.  Otto is also an excellent competitor and a great on the ball defender.

Some More Notables from MA & NH Boy's Showcase

By Nick Restifo


Jalen Adams of Melrose

The Mass and NH High School Basketball Report Boy's Annual Showcase brought much talents. ESPN ranked Ricky Ledo and Noah Vonleh were present with several other division 1 prospects. Other Notables at the event were:

Jalen Adams, PG, Melrose - Just a Freshman, Adams demonstrated that he has much talent. He demonstrated that he is athletic, has handle, and is an offensive threat from all over the court. Adams shot the long ball very well, making several threes over the course of the event.

Aaron Falzon, SF, Newton North -  Falzon is a skilled 6'7" big man that has a great touch that extends all the way beyond the three point line.  He showed us a great knack for the game as he used a series of fakes to freeze his defender and go by.  Falzon was at his best when he rebounded and lead transition.  He looks impressive and knows how to pass the basketball.  Bright days ahead for this young man.

Malcolm Smith, G, Chevrus H.S., ME - Smith is a 6'2" guard that is extremely athletic and can finish high above the rim.  Smith is exceptional in transition and can score the basketball in a variety of ways.  He is most impressive around the basket as he demonstrated several acrobatic finishes.  Smith, who is knew at high level basketball, has a huge upside and expect to hear much more about this young man in the future.

Nick Cambio, PF, Central Catholic -  Cambio was one of the most impressive big guys at the Showcase. Cambio is rather athletic and can play the game at a face pace. Cambio was best when he got out and filled the lane as he is a good finisher. Cambio changed shots with his length on the defensive end, and demonstrated he could make shots from behind the arc. No question, Cambio has a chance to be special.

Savaghn Houston, F, -  Houston is an athletic forward who got to the rim and finished with authority especially in transition.   Houston also knows how to use his body to get to create space around the basket.

Derek Collins, G, North Andover -  Collins known for his ability to knock down shots in a hurry was able to spot up for several threes in transition.  Collins also showed he has an excellent first step to the basket, can create space, and finds his teammates when they are open.

Javon Williams, PG, Nashua North, NH -  Williams showed us flashes of brilliance again as he can play the game a couple of speeds above the field.  Williams has a smooth looking long range three and added some neat bounce passes in transition.

Andrew Kaufman, SF - Kaufman is a good shooter who spots up and knock them down when squared up.  Kaufman also showed us that he can put the ball to the floor and find his way to the rim.

Alex Brown, PG/SG, Masconomet -  Brown was one of the smallest kids there but carrying one of the biggest hearts. Brown displayed a strong ball handling ability and impressive speed, speed that was notably displayed when he was hustling up and down the court. Brown scored a lot for his team, by both knocking down several jumpers from mid range and aggressively attacking the rim off the dribble. His final dribble was always authoritative, even if he was preparing to lean into someone much taller than he, and he finished well around the basket.

David Labossiere, PG/ SG, Stoneham - Labossiere effectively got into the paint all night and showcased a strong passing ability once he got there. Explosive, Labossiere could accelerate from zero to full speed almost instantaneously, and as a result was very effective in transition.  Labossiere shot very consistently when his feet were firmly set.

Tareek Smith, PG, St. Paul's School, NH -  Smith is a lightning quick guard that has an excellent basketball IQ on the floor.  Smith has a scoring mentality and can also score the basketball from the perimeter and off the dribble.

Matt Cimino, F, Chevrus, ME,  -  At 6'9" tall, Cimino showed us that he can make shots behind the arc. Cimino also has nice touch around the basket.

Eric Gendron, G, Merrimack, NH -  Gendron is a 6'2" guard who has a competitive fire to him and who has a bit of a swagger to him.   He has creative moves and is able to put the ball to the floor and finish around the basket.  Gendron has a chance to be a secial player.

  

Joey Flannery, SF/PF, Acton-Boxboro -  Flannery’s unorthodox shooting form retained a soft touch, and he was able to convert several threes on Friday night. He had a keen sense of positioning, was constantly seen under the boards, and rebounded very well over the course of the event. With the ball close to the basket, he used his height well to finish over opponents, whether off the drive or in the post.

Ben Judson, SG - Judson, only an eight grader, is fun to watch because he seems to take great joy in making the right basketball play. This lefty loved to make the extra pass to his teammates, and shot a good percentage from outside as well.  Judson also has a good understanding of the game and is a natural scorer.

Shane Farley, G, Burlington - Farley is a good size athletic guard who has an extremely quick first step to the basket.  Farley also showed that he understands how to use his body to hit and create space. 

Andrew Lechner, SG, Pinkerton H.S., NH -  Lechner is an athletic guard that can score the basketball.  He played both a strong off (left) hand and a sense of creativity when taking it to the basket. He hit a few outside shots, including a three, and rebounded the ball well on both ends of the floor, especially for a guard.

Sean Dorcaster, SG/SF, Medford, -  Dorcaster is capable of playing multiple positions, and his biggest strength is his ability to finish seamlessly with either his left or right hand over either shoulder. Dorcaster can also step away and knock down the three.  Dorcaster scored a lot at the event, but all of his points seemed to come within the team mechanic, and none were forced.

Kenny Reed, PG, Reading High School - Reed has excellent athletic ability and was able to find his way to the rim with ease.  He was a very creative passer at the event, and his highlights included two beautiful passes; one no-look from half court to a big underneath, and another pass between the legs on the fastbreak to the trailer.

Jonathan Perez, G, Lowell -  Perez's greatest attribute his the fact that he has is strong and uses his physical body to get to the rim.  Perez, is also a streaky shooter from the outside and can knock down several threes in a row.

Thomas Galenck, PG/SG, Boston College H.S. -  Galenck is a tenacious on ball defender and strong spot up shooter who always makes the right pass.

Christian Morneweck, PF, Burlington -  Morneweck is 6'4", long, and athletic.  On the offensive end, Morneweck showcased a good go-to hook shot and a soft touch inside. Defensively, he is patient, disciplined, and keeps his hands up.

Jordan Lates, PG Hollis Brookline H.S., NH - Lates did a very good job running the point for his team, effectively distributing the ball to all of his teammates with limited turnovers; despite a breakneck speed play style.  Lates can also knock down the three when he is left open. 

Aaron Todd, PF, York, ME - Todd scored very well around the basket with a soft touch and when no one expected him too. He is able to use both hands, and can even finish reverse layups with either hand from both sides of the hoop. Todd also showed us that he has some skills away from the basket has he can knock down the open jumper.

Max Gouveia, SG, Campbell H.S., NH -  Gouveia showed off a soft shooting touch with a confidence to match, as well as converting several tough finishes off the dribble.  Gouveia also competed at both ends of the floor.

Jerry Ellis-Williams, PF, Reading -  Ellis Williams has a physical body that he uses to create space and finish around the basket.  He can also knock down the three when left open.

Quentin Bullen, SG/SF, St. John's Prep Bullen had some nice looks and strong finishes, and even got into perfect defensive stance on a fastbreak to draw a charge. Bullen also has a nice touch from the outside and knocked down several threes on the evening.

Mark Mellanson, SG, Burlington - Mellanson can flat out knock down shots. He hit several threes on the night and showed off a super quick release while doing so.

Bobby Lumbard, SG, Tewksbury - Lumbard has a great motor and plays the game with passion. Despite being pitted against much larger opponents, Lumbard rarely seemed intimidated and shot the ball very well on the night.

Dave Murrell, G/SF, Putnam H.S., Springfield - Murrell showed that he can play several different postions on the court.  He was most successful in the post where he got the hoop and made baskets.  Murell was also tough on the glass as he one the battle for many 50-50 balls.

Trevon Betts, PG, Weymouth - Betts is an extremely quick and strong point guard that knows how to get to the rim and keeps control of his body when he is in the air.

Kyle Mansour, SF, Methuen -  Mansour rebounded strong all night long and used his body effectively on offense to get to the rim.  Mansour also runs the court well and was on the receiving end of a few nice transition baskets.  Mansour was also active on the defensive end coming up with a few blocks on the evening.

Drew Belcher, SF, Reading -  Belcher, a freshman, has an athletic body.   At 6'4", he uses that body to get to the rim.  Belcher who is transitioning from the power forward spot to the small forward spot showed some good play on the perimeter.

David Brown, PG - Christ School, MA - Brown showed that he could find his way into the paint at will and that he knos how to distribute the basketball once he gets there.

Kevin O’Conner, SG/SF, St. Paul's School, NH -  O’Conner is a good shooter with pure mechanics who let the game come to him.

Ledo Head List of Talents at MA-NH Showcase

By Nick Restifo

The Mass & NH High School Basketball Report had their first annual Boy's Showcase a couple of weeks ago at Reading Memorial High School. The Showcase featured some of the best high school basketball players in the region, and it allowed them the chance to demonstrate their skills.

Here were the standouts of the evening.

Ricky Ledo, SG/SF - Ledo, who is the #12 ranked ESPN junior, had the best night of anyone at the event. He put on an offensive clinic at the showcase and scored from all areas of the floor. Ledo is athletic and explosive and he truly shined in the way he made use of all of his natural gifts. Ledo drilled several threes over the course of the event, some of them from well beyond the arc, and he shoots the ball with both proper mechanics and spectacular lift. Ledo is a very high percentage shooter off the jab, even from three point range, and is not afraid to pull if given the space. Ledo also showcased a very strong court awareness. He is very aware of his own body movements, a quality sometimes not always possessed for developing high schoolers; and he almost made the appropriate play, whether that be a eurostep attack to the weak side of the hoop or a kick out to his open teammate. Ledo’s crossover was extremely quick, but was unique in that it is particularly reactive, he would often cross back to his other hand if he was not pleased with the separation achieved and his crossover was just as deadly coming back as it was going there. When he got into the paint, Ledo was an extremely adept at finishing regardless of contact, and he possessed several counters to defenders shifting over to help. His spin move is particularly devastating, and a ridiculously quick one drew several oohs and ahhs from the crowd.

Noah Vonleh, SF/PF - Vonleh, who is the #12 ranked ESPN sophomore, was the best athlete at the event. He has a powerful and ahtletic body. Vonleh was a presence on the glass at both ends of the floor and spent much of the evening rebounding well above the rim. Vonleh had several big blocks, and is beginning to become a bit of a defensive stopper down low. At 6'7", Vonleh demonstrated that his handle is a weapon as he always started the transition after rebounding well above the rim. Vonleh also found his way to the perimeter where he is a nightmare for opponents. His handle is so good he unguardable by a guard never mind a forward. A much improved shooter, the ball is coming off Vonleh's hands with grace.

Zach Auguste, F - Auguste is all of 6'9" and extremely long. Add to that, Auguste runs like a deer with wonderful grace to his gallup. Auguste is oozing potential has he demonstrated an ever improving set of skills and his ability to knock down the three. Auguste already has several major division 1 offers on with his huge wingspan and soft touch. He even hit a three pointer Friday night, showing flashes of a developing outside game.

Jared Terrell, SG/SF - Terrell, who was placed on Ledo’s team, fed off the attention Ledo received all night. Terrell is an explosive and bullish scorer who is not afraid of contact and scores in bunches. Terrell’s mid range game is quite strong, and he consistently hit jump shots off the dribble from the elbow and free throw line area. Terrell has a quick crossover move, but the move he most exploited was a go-to hesitation dribble which he effectively and consistently used to get defenders on their heels and then explode by them. Rebounding wise, Terrell always seemed to be in the right place at the right time at the event, as he grabbed several rebounds, despite being one of his team’s primary ball handlers. He was just as hungry to get the ball as he was to score.

Akosa Maduegbunam, SG/SF - Maduegbunam had a tendency to start off his games quickly, and always seemed to score within the first two or three possessions. Strong and incredibly quick with the potential to be an excellent finisher, Maduegbunam used this event to show off his devastating long-range game. Maduegbunam rained in threes from all around the arc, and he is an excellent shooter from range. His shooting form is beautiful, and he really gets his legs into his shot. When Maduegbunam left his feet, he had an impressive ability to maintain his position in the air, showcasing an excellent sense of body control and balance. His notable shooting performance was not even deterred by the shots he missed: His missed jump shots would always knock around on the rim several times before barely popping out.

Demitry Coronell, SF - Coronell can shoot from mid-range well enough, but his real strength is putting the ball on the floor. Coronell is an effective penetrator with impressive hangtime and amazing body control after contact. Coronell scored a lot during the event and possesses an uncanny ability to finish drives he shouldn’t be able to.

Cedric Kuakumensah, PF - Kuakumensah is a powerful and long 6'6" forward who was a rebounding machine corralling missed shots on both the offensive and defensive glass. Kuakumensah has also earned the reputation of challening every shot and that was exactly the case at the showcase. With the ball in his hand, Kuakmensah demonstratd that he an improved finisher around the basket with the ability to step away and make shots 15 feet away from the basket.

Dimitri Floras, PG/SG -Floras showed off his ankle breaking and world-devastating handle, most notably during the drills session at Friday’s showcase. Floras demonstrated his mid-range savvy as well, knocking down several 15 footers off the dribble; a skill set that perfectly completements his ability to kill defenders off the dribble.

Cornelius Tyson, PG - Tyson is incredibly fast and has a very refined handle. He has an almost funny flair for the fancy on the pass or the dribble, and is very fun to watch play. Tyson a true point guard looks to distribute the basketball first and is exceptional in transition.

Jaylon Blakely, PG Blakely has an ankle breaking crossover with super speed to match. He showcased good decision making on Friday night and almost always made the right pass.

Rivals vs Expressions

See Video below of Rivals versus Expressions at the Mass Rivals Tournament this past weekend.

Mass Rivals Tournament Brings Talent

St John's Steve Haladyna

AAU Season is officially under way and many of the most talented AAU teams in New England with many of the top players in Mass/NH descended on Woburn High School this weekend for the Rivals Hoopfest. The host Mass Rivals were present along with Expressions Elite, Middlesex Magic, Bay State Magic, Warriors, New England Storm, Mass Evolution, and the RI Hawks, plus many others.

There were many talented Prep school players at the tournament as well but here are some of the M.I.A.A. and N.H.I.A.A players that stood out. Junior Steve Haladyna who scored 28 points two weeks ago to lead St. John's Prep to a division 1 state championship started the AAU season just the way he ended his high school season, making plays, and lots of them. There were plenty of others that impressed inlcuding juniors Adam Bramanti (Masconomet), Zach Karalis (N. Andover), Mike Corcoran (BC High), Brandon Castro (Arlington High), Harry James (Wellesley High) and Mike Thorpe (Newton North). The list of sophomores that made some noise included Noah Vonleh (Haverhill), Dimitri Floras (Merrimack,NH), Jared Terrell (Weymouth), Dimitri Floras (Merrimack, NH), Derek Collins (N. Andover) Corneilus Tyson (Springfield Central), Jaylan Blakley (Brockton), Aaron Calixte (Stoughton), Johnny Spears (Georgetown), Kyle Lentini (North Reading), and Jefferson DeCopain (O'Bryant). The impressive group of Freshman included Jeremy Miller (Milton), Nick Cambio (Cental Cathholic), Phil Leotsakos (BC High) and Pat Benzon(Roxbury Latin).

Junior Boys at the All-Star Game

Akosa Maduegbunam Impressed At All-Star Game

Charlestown's Akosa Maduegbunam had an excellent showing at second annual MA & NH All-Star game. Maduegbunam showed us that he is an athletic guard that can knock down shots and can find his way to the rim. Maduegbunam is strong and incredibly quick with the potential to be an excellent finisher. What was most noticeable was the fact that he is clearly a much better shooter than a year ago. Maduegbunam is clearly a division 1 college prospect.

Javon Williams (Nashusa, NH) - Williams showed us again why we get excited when we see him play. Williams did it all again. He led the transition at an incredible speed, made some incredible passes, and showed us a smooth three point shot that he can make from extended range given the powerful body he has. If Williams can put the whole package together consistently he will find himself playing division 1 college basketball.

Adam Bramanti (Masconomet Regional, MA) - Bramanti is a talent that knows how to get it done in a variety of ways. The bottom line on this young man is that he has game. He can shoot the ball from beyond the arc but he has a very effective midrange game as well. Bramanti is a scholarship prospect and will surely have coaches in the gym this Spring and Summer.

Steve Haladyna (St. John's Prep, MA) - The day after scoring 28 points to lead St. John's Prep to the division 1 State Championship, Haladyna put on another good performance. Haladyna has a nose for the basketball that is second to none in Mass & NH High School basketball. Haladyna love to score points, and thus he gets it done in a variety of ways. Again he showed us that he is very active on the floor and is a winner. Haladyna will also have coaches watching his progress over the Spring and Summer.

Zach Karalis (North Andover, MA) - Karalis is a talented and long guard who has an exceptional stroke from behind the arc. Given that threat, Karalis is able to find his way into the paint to make plays for himself and his teammates. As a result, he continues to show us that he is a tough match-up for most guards.

Kenny Reed (Reading, MA) - Reed has a powerful body and great athleticsm. Reed showed us that he can use that athleticsm to create space and make shots off the dribble.

Kyle Lentini (North Reading, MA) - Lentini has a great body and is a physical basketball player that both attacks and protects the basket with a sense of purpose. Lentini can also score successfully around the basket and has the ability to step away from the basket.

Brad Holler (Bishop Guertin, NH) - Holler made several long range threes from well behind the arc. An improved Holler played with much passion showing us that he can find his way into the lane making plays for both himself and his teammates.

Sophomore Girls At All-Star Game

Olivia Healey Leads Cast of Sophomores

Olivia Healey (5’9” G Reading) – Healey is our #1 rated sophomore in Massachusetts and she is far beyond her years as a basketball player and she is just scratching the surface of how good she can become. Healey is a physical guard who plays the game with great intensity. She is an extremely good rebounder who loves to mix it up underneath. Offensively she is very polished and can score the basketball in a variety of ways. She loves to catch and shoot from the wing as well as drive to the whole. She has a high basketball I.Q. She is a tough defensive player who scores frequently off her defensive pressure. Healey is a natural leader and has a good way of getting teammates to play at her level of intensity.

Asia Mitchell (5’9” G Oliver Ames) – Mitchell is a strong physical point guard who plays the game with grace. Mitchell is great at over powering her opponents both on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. She is very good at getting into the paint and finding an open teammate. Mitchell also has the ability to knock down the three and score in the paint at a pretty consistent rate. Look for Mitchell’s stock to rise in the ranking.

Ashley Lutz (6’0” F Lincoln Sudbury) – Lutz is a smooth versatile forward who has the ability to play on the inside and outside. Her size, strength, and savvy make her a match up nightmare for other forwards. Lutz has the ability to knock down and open three. She can also put the ball on the floor and create scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. We were especially pleased with her ability to push the ball out in transition after a rebound. Lutz has huge upside.

Saliah Surrette (5’10” F Weston) – Surrette is a athletic forward who thrives in an uptempo game. Surrette is a big time rebounder and defender. She was great at running the lane and getting herself free for open lay ups. Surrette also showed the ability to knock down the 15 footer. With some polishing up of her offensive game, Surrette has a chance to be the real deal.

Caitlin King (5’7” G Amesbury) - King is a smooth combo guard who plays the game with grace and at times making it look effortless. King does a great job at using her quickness to penetrate the middle and free herself up for easy shots. King has a very nice pull up jump shot from the wing. She also has the ability to knock down open shots from the three. King is a rhythm player and seems to score in bunches.

Julia Wood (5’9” G Bishop Feehan) - Wood is a tremendous athlete. Very fast and possess a great first step. Wood loves to play in the open floor and does a great job using her speed to make plays. Wood plays the game with great intensity and seems to take on the role as a defensive stopper.

Racheal McCarron (5’10” G Groton Dunstable) McCarron is a hard nose player who just seems to be in the right place on the court at all times. McCarron is a physical player who is just coming into her own as a scoring threat from the wing. She has the ability to knock down open shots along with create her own offense off the dribble. McCarron is also an exceptional offensive rebounder who plays hard every possession.

Briannca Batallas (5’10” F Narragansett) - Batallas played well both offensively and defensively, she wasn’t afraid to get physical and mix it up underneath. Batallas was very good at attacking the hoop in transition.

Brianna Hochwarter (5’5” G Attleboro) - Hochwarter is a smart player who you is automatic from the three if left open. She plays the game with great intensity and plays with a sense of fearlessness on the court. Hochwarter was the only player we saw attemptoing to take a charge. That says alot about this young talent. She is also a very good defender and she uses her quickness along with her high basketball I.Q. to make up for her lack of size.

Kelsey Brown (6’0” G Oyster River) Brown is a big versatile guard who can play every position on the floor. Brown has a silky smooth shot from the wing and is able to beat defenders off the dribble from the wing. Brown is also an exceptional passer who sees the floor very well. Brown is also a good rebounder and is great at pushing the ball out in transition. She has the ability to score in bunches. Her size and sweet stroke from the wing make her a high prospect.

Allie Hartford (5’5” G Memorial ) – One of the best guards at the event Hartford did a great job at penetrating the paint and dishing off to open teammates. Hartford seemed to be a step and a play ahead of everyone. Hartford is ultra quick and for what she lacks in size she makes up for it with her toughness and shear desire to win.

Moriah Morton (5’7” G Lebanon ) – Morton is a tough guard who has the ability to attack the hoop and knock down open shots. Morton plays the game with great intensity.

Madison Gibbs (5’7” G Bishop Guertin) – Gibbs is a tough combo guard who can knock down the open three. Gibbs is also a very efficient player and does a great job at making the right play.

Yvonne Bailey(5’10” F Portsmouth Christian Academy) – Bailey is as tough as nails and plays the game with great intensity. Has a nose for the ball and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. She is tenacious on the boards and challenges her opponent on every possession. She is still offensively raw but with some fine tuning has the chance to be a very good player. Bailey is also a young sophomore so she has time to mature.

Maggie McGowen (5’10 F Bedford High School) – McGowen is a smart guard who can knock down the open three and beat her defenders off the dribble.

Denise Giustina (5’9” G Gardner )- Giustina loves to drive off the wing position. She has a nice stroke from the wing and seems to thrive in an uptempo game. Giustina has the ability to score in bunches. She is not afraid to bang bodies and play physical.

Freshman Girls At the All Star Game

Aliza Simpson goes to the rim

Aliza Simpson (5’7” G Londonderry) - Simpson definitely doesn't play like a freshman. She is always at the right place at the right time. It is evident she has played a lot of basketball in her years and has a high basketball I.Q. She is a tough defensive player who scores a lot of her baskets off the press and turnovers. The special thing about Simpson is that just her presence on the court makes the players around her step up their game.

Brandi Bonneau (5’5” G Pinkerton) - Bonneau plays with all heart. Although she is small, she is often the one coming away with rebounds and loose balls. She plays the point guard position, nicely distributing the ball but can put the ball in the basket as well.

Aleanna Clermont (5’10” F Pembroke Academy) - Clermont runs the floor as well as anyone. Her ability to get up and down the court so fast, and her quick first step gives her an advantage over the other players on the court.

Caitlin Dell’Orfano (5’8” G Central Catholic) - Dell’Orfano makes things happen on the court. This Central Catholic freshman can penetrate and kick, or take it one on one. She was a key player in the Freshman Game on Sunday.

McKenzie Brown (6’1” F Bedford) - Brown is tough off the boards. She has height and great instincts for the basketball as she always knows where the ball is going to come off rim. McKenzie made her presence known, scoring 14 in the Freshman game. She has a sweet touch around the basket.

Sam Gauthier (5’7” G Manchester Central) - Gauthier is a tremendous athlete. She is not just a basketball player but one of the top cross-country runners in the state. She works hard, and loves the game. Can hit the long range jump shot.

Nicole Femino (5’10” G Masconomet) Femino has grown two inches the past couple months. This gives her an advantage over her defenders, as she can play on the wing and bring the ball up. She takes the ball hard to the basket.

Raeghan Muhlerin (5’6” G Narragansett) - Raeghan played well defensively, she wasn’t afraid to get physical. She sees the court very well.

Rachel Collins (5’7” G Bedford) - Collins is a smart player who you can count on to hit the easy bucket. She had a sweet spot on Sunday, putting in a few baseline jumpers. She is also a strong defensive player who gets right up on her opponent.

Phoebe Collins (5’7” G Portsmouth) No relation to Rachel, but one thing they both have in common is that they are both reliable guards. Always in the right spot at the right time, Phoebe is a very smart player. Has a sweet mid-range pull up.

Colleen Fortier (5’6” G Pinkerton Academy) - Colleen can play both the guard and forward. She bangs under the boards, and can score under the basket. She can consistently hit the long range jumper.

Taylor Marston (5’7” G Bishop Brady) - Marston is one of the quicker players around. She can bring the ball up the court and hit the three. Defensively she can cause problems for her opponents.

Sandi Purcell (5’5” G Alvirne) - Purcell give you 100% defensively. She plays in your face, tormenting defense. Offensively she can be deadly from long range, as well as having good ball control.

Ashley Hugh (5’9” F Pinkerton Academy) - Hugh is as tough as nails. She runs into walls, dives head first on the court, anything to come up with the basketball. She finishes well around the basket.

Ali Glennon (5’10 F Bedford High School) - Might have the most potential out of the freshman group. She runs the floor well and finishes around the basket. Things happen when she is on the court.

Jamie Sherburne (5’6” G Bishop Guertin)-Loves to drive off the wing position. Sherburne is not afraid to bang bodies and play physical.

Taylor Cuomo (5’6” G Pinkerton Academy) - Cuomo is a very skilled player, who always seems to get her hand on the ball. She is a very quick player who causes problems for her opponents.

Clairee Putnam (5’6” G Windham) Strong guard, with good ball control. She is ice from the free throw line, shooting 100% in the game on Sunday. Putnam also has a great outside shot.

Sophomore Boy's at the All-Star Game

Noah Vonleh Leads Sophomore All Stars

Noah Vonleh (6'7", F, Haverhill) - Vonleh continues to improve by leaps and bounds. It was quite inevitable during the All-Star game that Vonleh has put some time into shooting the basketball as the ball keeps coming off his hand with great rotation. It's only a matter of time before Vonleh is a knock down shooter. Vonleh did several things during this game that only the Elite of the Elite are able to do.

Jared Terrell (6'2", G, Weymouth) - Terrell has a great basketball body and great athleticism. Terrell was most exciting to watch in transition as he had a ESPN like dunk on the break. Terrell showed us again that he can create space off the dribble and has a nice looking pull-up.

Dimitri Floras (6'1', G, Merrimack, NH) - Floras is a combo guard that is exceptional in the open court. Of all the high school kids we have witnessed, Floras' pull-up jumper is the best. During the All Star game, he showed us that he can make these pull-ups in transition from beyond the three point line.

Aaron Calixte (5'10", PG, Stoughton) - Calixte is a strong and powerful guard that has long arms and knows how to use his body to hit and separate. Calixte can also knock down the three and knows how to find his way into the heart of the defense creating plays for both himself and his teammates.

Derek Collins (6'2", G, North Andover) - Collins has long proven that he is one of the most dangerous players in New England when he has the ball in his hands behind the arc. He showed us early in this All Star game that he has extended range. Collins, who sometimes forget he is a good finisher around the basket, found his way to the rim successfully a few times in the second half.

Corneilus Tyson (6'1", G, Springfield Central) - Tyson has good size for a point guard and gets himself to good positions on the floor so he can make the correct basketball play. He is real problem when he gets himself into the lane. Although not the prettiest looking three, Tyson made four of them in this game.

Mabor Gabriel (6'7", F, Trinity, NH) - Gabriel showed us again that he has nice touch from the perimeter and can make hots around the basket as well.

Collin Richie (6'0", PG., Whitinsville Christian) - Richie has earned a reputation as a great floor general who understands how to play the game of basketball. Richie showed us that although he chooses to make others better, he can surely score the basketball as well.

Jonathan Perez (5'11", G, Lowell) - Perez has a strong and compact body that he used to slice to the basket on several occasions. Perez is also a much improved shooter who can knock down the three.

Dominic Paradis (6'4", F, Spaulding) - Paradis is a much improved player who does some of everything. His greatest strength is the fact that he has a nose for the ball and seems to always be in the right place. For Paradis, that ability allowed him to rack up points in this game.

Andrew Ruffen (6'2", G, Salem) - Ruffen has a high basketball I.Q. and clearly knows how to play basketball. Add that to the fact that Ruffen has a sweet looking release from deep, and he is definitely a prospect worth following.

Tank Robertson (5'9", PG, Pittsfield) - Robertson has a compact, physical, and athletic body. He understands how to play the game and thus is an excellent distributor of the basketball. Robertson also has extended range and a midrange game to go with it.

Travis DeCouteaux (5'11", G, Trinity, NH) - DeCouteaux is a much improved player who is most effective when he gets himself in the lane for either a pull-up or dish.

Joel Mayola (6'3", Manchester Central, NH) - Mayola is long and athletic and showed us that he has a very quick first step. Mayola used this step to blow past his opponent several times during the game.

Isiah Nelson (6'4", F, North Andover) - Nelson has a big and strong body but yet showed us that he has some perimeter skills. Nelson can shoot the ball all the way out to the three point line and he has a decent pull-up to go with it.

Sean McNally (6'4", SF, Hanover) - McNally, who has excellent size, good athleticism, and a nice touch to go with it.

Fahmi Farah (5'10", G, Amherst) - Farah is an athletic point guard that is efficient with the basketball.

Freshman Boy's at the All-Star Game

Nick Cambio was impressive at the All-Star game

Nick Cambio (6'5", F, Central Catholic) Cambio has a great basketball body as he is a strong forward who has a productive inside-out game. His development is just in its infancy, but we believe he has a chance to be special. In this one, he dominated the glass. Offensively he showed the ability to score in a variety of ways. He also demonstrated an ever improving game on the wing. He knocked down 4 three pointers and was able to put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. Cambio also has a good basketball instinct and was able to distribute the basketball.

Aaron Falzon (6'6", Newton North) – Falzon is a smooth big guy who is has a pretty stroke from behind the arc and some nifty moves from perimeter. He understands the game and how to ball fake to create space. In this game, Falzon showed us a variety of his offensive arsenal including the three, the mid-range jumper, as well as a nice looking half-hook. Falzon also continues to impress us as he can lead the fast break after he rebounds and he is an exceptional passer of the ball in transition.

Pat Benzan (5'10, G, Roxbury Latin) - The talented guard showed us a great handle as he used it to cut and slash through the lane all night to create opportunities for his teammates and himself. Benzan was able to control the game as he has total command of the basketball when he puts it to the floor.Benzan also showed that he is able to step away from the basket and knock down the three.

Jalen Adams (5'10, G, Melrose) – A super smooth guard who played with a lot of maturity. Adams has great control of the basketball and gets wherever he wants with his dribble. Although a rather slow and not so pretty looking release, Adams is able to make the three ball. With work on the jumper, Adams could be a special backcourt player.

Brendan Miller (6'2, G, North Andover H.S.) - We love the fact that Miller has great athleticism and great bounce to his game. Miller used that athleticism in the game to help him get to the basket. The beauty is tat he can finish around the rim in a variety of different ways. Once the shot becomes more consistent, Miller is going to have his way at the offensive end of the floor.

Drew Belcher (6'4, Reading) - Belcher has a athletic body and plays the game aggressively. He scored the ball well in transition getting to the glass on several occasions. Having been a power forward in earlier years, Belcher is showing an improved handle and jumper as he was both successful at making the three and putting the ball to the floor.

Shane Farley (6'1, G, Burlington) – Farley is an athletic guard that showed he can make plays and score the basketball. We like the fact that Farley has a scoring mentality and looks to create opportunities for himself to score. He had a variety of good scoring moves in this one, especially off the dribble.

Colin McManus (6'8, F, Bedford, NH) - The forward is a work in progress but we like the fact that he runs the floor well and has big frame that will fill in. McManus also has a good understanding of the game and thus the distributes the ball well. Although he is in the early stages of development, McManus has a chance to be a talented forward/center.

Richard Santos (5'9", PG, Whitinsville Christian) – Santos has an excellent basketball I.Q. and thus is an exceptional floor general. Santos has control of the basketball, get where he wants, and knows how to distribute the basketball.

Trevon Betts (5'7", PG, Weymouth) - Lightening quick point guard whose exceptional handle allows him to attack the rim and look to score. He has soft touch around the basket and sees the floor very well. Although not a knock down shooter, Betts can make both the pull-up and long range three.

Eric Gendron (6'2", G, Merrimack, NH) - Gendron has a great basketball body and is exceptional in attacking the rim in transition. He is a versatile player who can score in a number of ways from both the perimeter and in the lane. And that is exactly what Gendron did in this game.

Christian Morneweck (6'4", F, Burlington) –Morneweck is athletic small forward that can fill lanes and finish around the rim. He also has a good midrange game and can knock down the 12 footer. He also uses his athleticism and determination to be an effective rebounder.

Liam Bruno (6'0", G, Newton North) - Bruno is a competitive basketball player who has a great instinct for the ball and knows how to get himself in the right positions to score the basketball. He did just that in this game, as he scored in a variety of different ways.

Matt Costello (6'1, G, Bishop Fenwick) - Costello is a sharp shooter that can knock down threes in bunches. The shooting guard has shown improvement in his ball handling and dribbling which has allowed him to improve his midrange game.

Andrew Lechner (6'1", G, Pinkerton Academy) - Lechner is an athletic guard that just looks like he belongs on a basketball court. He is athletic, can run and jump, and has a college looking pull-up. He is an exceptional three point shooter as well. If Lechner learns how to use his body effectively and learns to encourage contact, he could be exceptional prospect.

Christian LaRoche (5'9", G, St. Bernard's) - LaRoche is a talented guard with a high basketball I.Q. He makes those around him better. LaRoche showed us that he can get his shot off, and when he does, he can make them as well.

Jordan Lates (5'4", G, Hollis-Brookline, NH) - Lates is an intelligent point guard that understands how to run a basketball team. Although a great floor general, Lates knows how to score the basketball when needed. He can knock down the jump shot and has range from beyond the arc.