MIAA A Conference: Under the Radar Seniors (Part 3)
MIAA A Conference: Under the Radar Seniors Part One
MIAA A Conference: Under the Radar Seniors Part Two
Nigel Haughton | 6’1 | John Carroll
During the summer, Haughton made the announcement that he will attend prep school after the upcoming season with John Carroll. Technically he’ll be a 2019 prospect, but since it will be his last year in the MIAA and is in his fourth season at John Carroll, he was included on this list. The 6’1 combo guard plays an important role for the Patriots next to Immanuel Quickley (Kentucky commit) and Montez Mathis (Rutgers commit). If there is a point in time throughout the course of a game where he needs to be the set up guy, Haughton has great basketball IQ and knows how to get his teammates open. Often times though, he benefits off the attention that Quickley and Mathis command from the defense and feasts on outside jumpers. The lefty holds an offer from Loyola (Md.) and plans to play for a prep school in the NEPSAC Conference next year.
Dwight Felton | 6’1 | Mount Carmel
Felton is yet another well-rounded point guard in the MIAA that has a great understanding for the flow of the game. Scoring wise, he mixes it up pretty well. He has the ability to hit outside shots off the dribble and operates well in pick-and-roll situations. When Felton attacks the basket, he’s good at forcing a weakside rotation and making the defense pay for leaving a teammate wandering open either near the basket or around the perimeter. Felton returns to the Cougars, who are looking to redeem themselves after losing to Mount St. Joseph in both the MIAA and BCL titles games last season. Along with a handful of other seniors, he’ll be the floor general and operator of the offense. Felton has courted some interest from Division III programs thus far.
Ciaran Sandy | 6’5 | Gilman
Sandy continues to be an interesting prospect. A London-native, Sandy took some time to adjust to the American style of play, but he finally seems to be coming around and finding his niche. The 6’5 wing is a solid rebounder and a versatile defender. He has long arms that help him distort opposing player’s shots especially around the rim. Because he is used to the European style of play, he knows how to stay committed to the execution of a set in the halfcourt. Offensively he continues to polish his outside jumper, but his very capable from 15 feet and an efficient finisher close to the rim. Sandy holds an offer from Bluefield State College (NAIA) and holds interest from a number of Division III programs.
Rene Alphonso | 6’1 | Archbishop Spalding
Alphonso asserts himself very quickly each game as an attacking guard. By attacking, I mean putting the ball on the deck, blowing by his man and attacking the basket with finishing being the only thing on his mind. He utilizes both hands very well even when in traffic. Because of his ability to break down the defense, Alphonso is always aware of the dump off pass to his big men with their man being forced to help. Although he prefers to attack the rim off the dribble, Alphonso is a capable shooter from deep, especially when coming off pin-down screens. Defensively, he’s always looking to get into the passing lanes or poke at the ball to spark transition opportunities for Spalding.
J.J. Hallaby | 5’9 | Loyola Blakefield
Hallaby may be slightly undersized, but he uses his lighting quickness to help give him an upper hand on his match up. There’s a creativeness about his game that helps his basketball IQ shine in the spotlight. Whether it’s a no look pass or a quick move into a reverse lay up to avoid an opposing big, Hallaby doesn’t allow his size to be an excuse for anything. He’s a capable three-point shooter both off the catch and shoot and off the dribble. He displays solid patience in the pick-and-roll sets, waiting for defensive rotations to pick the window in which he’ll thread the needle to an open teammate.