Hoop Mountain Fall Showcase Standouts: Part 3

On Saturday, September 8th, I attended the Hoop Mountain Fall Showcase at Mass Premier Courts in Foxborough, MA. Over 100 players came from all over New England and beyond. They did some skill work with college coaches from around the area and then got into 3v3 and 5v5 scrimmaging. Here are my part 3 standouts -- the final part.   <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/09/hoop-mountain-fall-showcase-standouts-part-1/">Here is part 1 if you missed it</a>!   <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/09/hoop-mountain-fall-showcase-standouts-part-2/">Here is part 2 if you missed it!</a>   If you'd like to read our articles but aren't currently subscribed, use the code “Hodin30” for 30% off any annual subscription!    There's a chance Washington was the most impressive player I saw at the showcase when taking into account age and potential moving forward. He's only a rising freshman, but he's 6-foot-3 and very strong-bodied. Additionally, he's got solid offensive skills; he can handle it well for his size and has really impressive finishing touch off the glass. Most impressive, though, was Washington's motor; he was hustling and defending all day, even though many others weren't. Incredibly bright future ahead for Washington, who will almost definitely be getting D1 looks in short order.     Camara is a big time athlete for his age. He's tall and lanky with some really solid vertical pop and the ability to glide down the court in transition with the ball in his hands. He had multiple above-the-rim finishes, and he's got a knack for knowing where he is around the rim and how to put the ball in the hoop. His other offensive skills are still coming along, but athleticism and potential alone will be enough for Camara to find his way onto a college roster, maybe even at the D2 level.     Mamadou is a year younger than his brother Abe, and you can tell. He's not as athletic, as tall, or as physically developed. But his skills are probably further along; he's got a great handle and is shifty with the rock in his hands. He's also a talented finisher at the rim who can score off the glass in a variety of ways. Defensively, he can lock up when he wants to and has great lateral quickness. If he can grow to his brother's height, I wouldn't be shocked if Mamadou got some D1 looks as he gets older.     Parkhouse is a 6-foot-4 lefty flamethrower who got quite hot at the showcase. He's got a quick and pretty release (can catch high, keep high), and he can shoot it from all over the court and without much time to set his feet. He's also a good passer and player within an offense, although the on-ball creation is still a work in progress. He's getting some low level D1 looks, but the D2 level is probably where he'll slot in best, unless he grows or improves his handle and finishing in the next couple years (which he certainly could).     Zeininger was maybe the best passer I saw at the showcase. He threw multiple no-look dimes in transition and has an excellent understanding of timing and pace when it comes to passing. He's also a knock down three-point shooter, especially off the catch. He'll need to get bigger, stronger and quicker if he wants to play high level D3 basketball, but the skillset and IQ are already there -- He's got a year to improve the rest.     For his age, Williams is an absolute unit; he's 6-foot-5 and very wide with really solid strength. Offensively, Williams can use his crafty footwork in the paint and both hands to finish at the rim, but he definitely won't wow you with his verticality. He also showed the ability to work out of the high post as a passer, throwing multiple successful back-door passes throughout the showcase. I can't help but wonder what Williams would look like on a football field, but he's also got potential on the basketball court.

On Saturday, September 8th, I attended the Hoop Mountain Fall Showcase at Mass Premier Courts in Foxborough, MA. Over 100 players came from all over New England and beyond. They did some skill work with college coaches from around the area and then got into 3v3 and 5v5 scrimmaging. Here are my part 3 standouts -- the final part.