Robbie’s Northeast Top 50 Standouts: Part 2

On Friday night, I attended the Northeast Top 50 at The Mill Works in Westford, MA. About 25 players showed up for drills, 3v3 play, and 5v5 scrimmaging. There was some solid talent in the gym.   Here are my part 2 standouts!   <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/09/robbies-northeast-top-50-standouts-part-1/">And here's part 1 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!    Fitzgibbon has a baby face and looks like he hasn't fully developed physically, but his game is far beyond his years. He's got an amazing feel and a very well-rounded skillset, and he can score it from all three levels. Most impressive was his passing vision once he got in the paint, and also his change of pace dribble to get defenders off balance. Once he gets taller and stronger – which I imagine will happen soon – he's going to be on the radar of D1 coaches.     Brown's feel for the game is what stands out above all else. He has a great understanding of ball and head fakes that he uses to get defenders off balance and glide his way to the rim. He's also got a skillful handle and vision to go with it, and he can make shots from everywhere on the court. His size and strength will absolutely be his limiting factor, but something tells me he might not be done growing and could be a very late bloomer in that regard. He should definitely find a D3 fit.     Nunes is only a freshman but played well beyond his years at the showcase last night. He knocked down three after three – both off movement and off the catch – and also made the simple kick ahead pass again and again. He's also a solid athlete with some vertical pop at the rim. At 6-foot-2, Nunes is already shaping up to be a high level D3 wing, and that's if he doesn't continue to grow and get stronger. Bright future ahead for Nunes, who could be a scholarship player if he continues to develop the way he should.     For a sophomore guard, Avery has an incredibly advanced physical profile. He's built and understands how to use his body to displace smaller (and even larger) defenders, but he also has great quickness and explosiveness. Opposing guards had a very tough time keeping Avery in front, mostly because of his change-of-pace dribble moves and quick first step. He can also knock down shots from the midrange and three. Avery's potential is limitless, and all college basketball levels are on the table at this point.     Everybody knew Gordon was going left, but nobody could stop him. The southpaw is incredibly strong-bodied and has the ball on a string when going to the left, and he's also got excellent touch at the hoop on that side. He can shoot it from three, too, and make the right pass when it's needed. Gordon's right hand is still coming along, but he's able to do a lot on the court simply by punishing defenders on the left side. Will be curious to see if he can improve his right hand in the coming years.

On Friday night, I attended the Northeast Top 50 at The Mill Works in Westford, MA. About 25 players showed up for drills, 3v3 play, and 5v5 scrimmaging. There was some solid talent in the gym.