NEPSAC Profiles: Tilton School

Will Armishaw November 21, 2024 @ 10:00 AM

The NEPSAC Profiles series continues with a look at the Tilton School.   Located in Tilton, New Hampshire, Tilton is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school that competes in the NEPSAC AA division.   Tilton will be led this winter by [player_tooltip player_id='2695271' first='Nafees' last='Padgett'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2470818' first='Anthony' last='Vick'].   Padgett, a big power wing, has an impressive combination of athleticism, positional size, skill, and strength. He's at his best in the open floor where he can utilize his athleticism and power to finish through contact at or above the rim. He knocks down shots on the perimeter from the trailer position, does a good job on the defensive glass, and is a versatile, switchable defender in the paint and on the perimeter.   Vick, a quick twitch guard, has some serious shot creation ability and has proven capable of scoring at all three levels. The 6'4" has great length, good athletic pop, and the ability to quickly cover ground on the defensive end of the floor. He's dynamic with the ball in his hands, does a good job of creating space, and can spray it out to teammates for open looks when he gets a piece of the paint. Defensively, he does a great job of applying pressure and hounding opposing guards.   Below are five more prospects that should have a major impact for the Rams:   [player_tooltip player_id='2696623' first='CJ' last='Azor']   Azor, a talented combo guard, does a great job on the defensive end of the floor. He'll guard all 94' feet, does a great job of moving his feet to stay in front of the ball, and has quick hands to generate steals and deflections. He can make open 3's off the catch and does a good job of getting downhill off the bounce.   Kadin Burnard   A 6'3" combo guard, Burnard has a physical maturity to his game that allows him to make an impact on both ends of the floor. He's active on the defensive end of the floor, taking charges, diving for loose balls, and being disruptive in passing lanes. On the other end, he has the ability to get downhill and score through contact in the paint.   David McMahon   McMahon is a 6'2" scoring guard that can really light it up from behind the arc. He does a great job of doing his work early and is always shot ready on the catch. He has some secondary playmaker abilities and is comfortable handling the ball and making decisions in the half courrt. Defensively, he can guard either backcourt spot.   Edwin Muric   A 6'9" forward from New York, Muric will provide an presence in the paint for the Rams. He has a nice skillset on the offensive end, with good footwork in the post, soft hands, and the ability to step out and hit a mid-range jumper. Defensively, he walls up in the post, knows how to play in ball screens, and can rebound at the rim.   [player_tooltip player_id='2470029' first='Aidan' last='Oliveira']   Oliveira is a shifty point guard that has a great feel for the game on both ends of the floor. He's tough at the point of attack, showing the ability to hound opposing ball handlers and pile up steals. Offensively, he does a nice job of getting into the paint off the bounce, can finish over size in the paint, and makes catch and shoot threes consistently.

The NEPSAC Profiles series continues with a look at the Tilton School.