Players to Watch – New Hampshire Edition
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The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) is as competitive of a state organization as there is in New England. After graduating a particularly deep 2023 class, it’s time for new prospects to step up and leave their mark. Here…
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Continue ReadingThe New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) is as competitive of a state organization as there is in New England. After graduating a particularly deep 2023 class, it’s time for new prospects to step up and leave their mark. Here are a few players to watch this winter in the NHIAA.
Keaton Beck Keaton Beck 6'7" | C Laconia | 2024 State NLG
Keaton Beck Keaton Beck 6'7" | C Laconia | 2024 State NLG
The reigning Division II Player of the Year, Beck fills the roll of a traditional back to the basket big man. He’s shown good hands, soft touch, and nice footwork in the post and his conditioning has really improved since the beginning of last season. Beck has better lateral mobility than expected and does a good job moving his feet in pick-and-roll situations defensively. I’d expect him to lead Laconia deep into the post-season this winter and should have a long list of Division III suitors following his play.
Arguably the best big man in Division I last winter, Marshall has already eclipsed the 1,000 point mark and will look to finally lead Pinkerton to a state championship this season. A standout baseball player, he’s committed to continue his baseball career at Southern New Hampshire University, Marshall proved to be a force on the offensive end of the court last year. He shows great footwork in the post, while also being able to step out and knock down 3’s in bunches. Marshall plays with a good motor and is one of the best rim-running big men in the state.
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The state’s top scorer (all divisions) as a Junior, Soden had a terrific spring and summer on the travel circuit with the Middlesex Magic, eventually earning his first scholarship offer from Assumption University. A first-team All-State honoree last year, Soden is one of the region’s best scorers. He has good size on the wing and has shown an evolving ability to play on or off the ball. He’s a true three-level scorer that should be a switchable defender at the next level thanks to his high IQ and solid size on the perimeter. While high academic D3’s are sure to be involved, I wouldn’t expect Assumption to be the last offer he receives this winter.
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Maybe the best junior in the state of New Hampshire, Caruso is another scoring guard that really popped this spring and summer with his AAU team (New England Storm). He’s coming off a year in which he was the only Sophomore in either Division I or II to garner all-state honors and has established himself as not only one of the better scorers in his class, but one of the best shooters in the region regardless of class. He has good size at the guard position and showed that he can play off the bounce more this summer. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him challenge Soden for the state’s scoring title this winter.
Parth Miglani
Parth Miglani
Miglani made a name for himself last winter as a key piece to Nashua North’s 16-1 regular season. A high-academic prospect, Miglani has good size and length for a combo guard and has already proven to be able to score from behind the arc and off the bounce. He’s a deceptive athlete that thrives in transition where he can get out and run, while also showing good burst to the rim off drives in the half-court. As he continues to progress physically, adding strength, I’d expect him to evolve into a very good perimeter defender as well.
Dom Herrling
Dom Herrling
A Division II second-team All-State honoree last winter, Herrling will look to combined with classmate Zach James to lead Pelham to another state championship this season after winning it all last year. As good as anyone in the state off the bounce, Herrling has a tendency to make others better, showcasing great floor vision and tremendous passing instincts. A solid three-point shooter, he thrives finish around the rim with either hand. At a long 6’2″, Herrling is a good defender who can mix it up on the boards at this level too.