Natick vs Brookline Top Performers

Natick, MA vs Brookline, MA 12/13/24: Natick opened up their season against Brookline who finished 8-13 last year. Natick was the home team. They battled tough until the end of the game loosing 62-57. They shot the ball well from behind the arc, which kept them in the game despite the lack of quickness and size compared to Brookline. Below are the players to watch for this young Natick all underclassman team and Brookline's quick and sizeable team.    A starter who has a high upside. A great scorer and shooter with a very quick release. Has a great understanding of help defense and when to rotate down. Active defense hands that can promote turnovers and fast breaks. He was diving on the floor for loose balls and running after 50/50 balls out of bounds to help secure as many possessions as possible for his team. A football player as well.     The only returning varsity player for Natick. A long and lengthy athlete who is a do it all teammate. A great passer especially with his off hand. A great communicator on defense and creates space for his teammates to score. He plays forward/center on this team but will most likely succeed as a wing at the next level. He takes care of the basketball with his dribbling skills.     A starter who fills up the stat sheet. Plays hard and tough on defense especially closing off gaps. A great hustler with active defensive hands. Plays bigger than he is with his wing span. A kid who can put the ball in the basket from all areas of the floor. Has the ability to get hot from deep. Just overall another tough dual sport athlete.     A strong, big and athletic kid. A great passer for his size, with a variety of low post moves because of his agile footwork. Aggressive near the rim, leading to fouls and having the ability to knock down his foul shots.     Has a high motor especially active defensive hands creating to lots of tip passes and quick feet because of the ability to stay low. A combo guard who can take care of the basketball. Above average driver who can find the open man.       A high IQ player with great situational awareness who understands when to rotate on defense. A combo guard who can handle point guard duties when needed and knock down the three ball. A great passer with his off hand giving his teammates a chance to make plays.       An explosive athlete, who can finish at the rim while balanced. A shooter who can pressure the ball on the defensive side. Has the ability to rotate when needed on defense. The most impressive aspect of his game was his ability to stay calm and poise especially when the opposing crowd was trying to get into his head.

Natick, MA vs Brookline, MA 12/13/24: Natick opened up their season against Brookline who finished 8-13 last year. Natick was the home team. They battled tough until the end of the game loosing 62-57. They shot the ball well from behind the arc, which kept them in the game despite the lack of quickness and size compared to Brookline. Below are the players to watch for this young Natick all underclassman team and Brookline's quick and sizeable team.