Maine's Summer Stock Risers

Today we'll kick off our look at summer stock risers from each of the six New England states.   First up is Maine, where we'll take a deeper look at four prospects from the MPA and one that heads to the NEPSAC for a post-graduate year.    Byther made his presence known early this spring on the AAU circuit with Black Bear North. A talented forward with a strong frame, Byther has a versatile skillset that allows him to impact the game in a variety of ways on the offensive end of the floor. He's capable of taking smaller defenders into the post, can knock down shots from behind the arc, and has a good feel for the game with the ball in his hands. Simply put, he just consistently makes the right play. He's a quality defender that rebounds well and holds his own physically in the paint. He should be on the radar of D3's throughout New England and could play his way higher with a strong season at Old Town.     Cofield has been a prospect to watch for a while now, but seemed to really start to put things together after announcing his intention to attend Bridgton Academy for a post-graduate year. A mobile big man that can really get up and down the floor, Cofield has some serious two-way potential at the next level. He's all of 6'9", has long arms, and is a quality athlete. He has good hands, has begun to show an impressive array of post moves. and tries to dunk everything around the rim. He shines defensively as a rim protector that is capable of moving his feet when switched onto the perimeter. When his motor is up, he's a high level rebounder that is a terrific rim runner in transition. He looks the part of a scholarship prospect and has a chance to prove it this winter in the NEPSAC.     Lash first made a name for himself as a prospect running with Maine United and popped onto the radar again this summer after a strong performance at NERR's Elite 75. A big combo-forward, Lash impresses on the offensive end as a high IQ floor spacer. He's a high level decision maker that's proven capable of operating out of the high post, taking advantage of mismatches in the paint, and consistently knocking down shots in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, he capitalizes on his IQ to cut off driving lanes, make good reads off the glass, and be in the right spots in rotations. He's a prospect that should be on the radar of high academic D3's throughout the region.     Maiwen is another prospect that popped onto the recruiting radar with a stand out performance at Elite 75. A high level athlete, Maiwen combines his athleticism and length to impact the game on the defensive end of the floor. He's a disruptive defender on the ball with his quick hands and length, can really wreak havoc in passing lanes with his quick first step, and is a terrific shot blocker from the help with his athleticism. He does a terrific job of running the floor in transition, is capable of attacking bad closeouts off the bounce, and proved to be a highlight reel finisher around the rim. He should be a priority recruit for a lot of D3's and could play his way into scholarship consideration with a strong season at Edward Little.     Semuhoza took full advantage of his appearance at Elite 75, leaving as a prospect on the radar of college coaches. A wide bodied post, Semuhoza does a terrific job of carving out space in the paint and finishing around the rim. He has good hands and a big catch radius, can finish over either shoulder, and has good footwork. He moves well, sets quality screens, and is a capable offensive rebounder. Defensively, he stands out as a vocal anchor in the paint that does a great job of contesting shots and turning rebounds into quick outlets. His performance cemented his status as a college level prospect that D3's should definitely have on their radar.

Today we'll kick off our look at summer stock risers from each of the six New England states.