New England Top 250 Expo: Team 1 Evaluations
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Team 1 had a balanced attack with some intriguing prospects at multiple positions. Here is a closer at attributes each player brought to the table along with their performance. Claydan Jean-Baptiste HEIGHT 5'10" POS PG CLASS 2025 Claydan Jean-Baptiste School:…
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Continue ReadingTeam 1 had a balanced attack with some intriguing prospects at multiple positions. Here is a closer at attributes each player brought to the table along with their performance.
Claydan Jean-Baptiste
Claydan Jean-Baptiste
Jean-Baptiste was huge for this team throughout the day. He was one of the main scorers, always in attack mode. He also used his speed and breakdown ability to get by opposing defenders and open up playmaking opportunities. Jean-Baptiste also demonstrated the ability to consistently get to the basket
Kahn was one of the purest scorers at his event. He showed the ability to score from all three levels with ease. He was a factor both in transition and in the half court set. Kahn also displayed the ability to heat up quickly and go on scoring runs by himself.
Jaydon Buckle
Jaydon Buckle
Buckle is a guard that displayed the ability to get to the basket at will. Once he put his head down to go downhill, he is tough to stop. Buckle also can hit tough shots all the way out to the three point line and showed that he can set others up as well. He is also a high level defender, that plays with intensity.
Brendan Baldi Brendan Baldi 6'2" | PG Gilford | 2025 New E
Brendan Baldi Brendan Baldi 6'2" | PG Gilford | 2025 New E
Baldi showed the ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He earns his team extra possessions with his high motor and ability to hustle for 50/50 balls. Baldi also displayed the ability to get open on the perimeter and knockdown shots from outside.
Jacob Purington Jacob Purington 6'8" | C Berwick Academy | 2026 New E
Jacob Purington Jacob Purington 6'8" | C Berwick Academy | 2026 New E
Purington’s versatility was on full display throughout gameplay. The forward was able to show that he can score both on the inside and outside. He has high level footwork with his back to the basket. Also Purington is a consistent glass cleaner and a player opposing offensive players must know where he is if they plan on getting a shot off.
Jack Grasso Jack Grasso 5'9" | CG Windsor Locks | 2025 New E
Jack Grasso Jack Grasso 5'9" | CG Windsor Locks | 2025 New E
Grasso showed ability to hit from long range, both off the catch and shoot and off the dribble. He does a great job moving well without the ball, which he uses to get open on the perimeter often. Grasso also showed the ability to get into the paint and finish over long defenders.
Tyler Jordan
Tyler Jordan
Jordan showed that he can have an impact in multiple ways. He knocked down multiple threes, found open teammates and rebounded. Jordan also locked up on defense, showing the ability to stay in front of opposing players on the perimeter.
Nate Herbert
Nate Herbert
Herbert showed the ability to heat up from beyond the arc. He is also a tough defender and the first one back on defense. Herbert also showed the ability to handle the basketball in pressure situations and find open teammates while being an unselfish team player,