NEPSAC Profiles: Brimmer and May School

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <em>NEPSAC Profiles</em> series continues with a look at the Brimmer and May School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Brimmer and May is an independent day school that competes in the <em>NEPSAC AA</em> division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brimmer and May will be led this winter by [player_tooltip player_id='2341301' first='Windston' last='Legentus'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1532420' first='Osa' last='Idada']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Legentus is an explosive performer on the offensive end of the floor; he's dynamic with the ball in his hands, can score at multiple levels, and knows how to create for his teammates, while also being a terrific on ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Idada is a big time athlete that can make plays way above the rim, guard both in the paint and on the perimeter, and rebound at a high rate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are eight more prospects that should have a major impact for Gators:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1532477' first='Gabe' last='Cohen']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although undersized, Cohen is the epitome of a throwback lead guard who sets up his teammates and knows how to run an offense. He's feisty on ball defender that does a great job at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2875585' first='Lincoln' last='Furdge']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'3" wing, Furdge is a deceptive athlete that can really make shots from the perimeter. He's improving as a driver and does a great job on the defensive end of keeping the ball out of the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2341408' first='Owen' last='Haglund']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big scoring guard, Haglund is a true three level scorer that continues to get better each time out. He's an impressive athlete, has improved his handle, and can really sit and guard on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryan Hurst</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another lead guard, Hurst has good instincts in the half court while also proving capable as a scorer. He does a good job of using floaters to finish over length and is a knock down shooter from behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brady Palladino</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'3", Palladino is a good sized wing that makes shots in bunches from behind the arc. He's a big time shot maker that plays with an edge on both ends of the floor and is a gritty defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2470946' first='LaDanion' last='Payne']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Only a sophomore, Payne is one of the top underclassmen in New England. He has a terrific handle, can create for others in the half court and in transition, and is an athletic and crafty scorer in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryan Sserakuma</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical wing, Sserakuma has the ability to play both in the paint and on the perimeter. He's a tough defender that can guard up a position, is a willing ball mover, and can stretch the floor with his jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2568447' first='Cam' last='Thornton']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'1", Thornton is a true shooting guard that stretches the floor with his shot making ability. He's improved as a driver, is a willing defender, and makes the little plays that help a team win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->