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HoopHall Prep 2026 New England Prospects of Note

HoopHall Prep 2026 New England Prospects of Note
Tom Keller
Tom Keller January 22, 2025 @ 08:41 AM
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Desmond Bellot
Desmond Bellot 6'3" | SG | 2026
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Ryan Moesch
Ryan Moesch 6'0" | PG | 2026
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Merrick Smith
Merrick Smith 6'11" | C | 2026
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Tahlan Pettway
Tahlan Pettway 6'0" | PG | 2026
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Julian Dent Jr.
Julian Dent Jr. 6'5" | SF/SG | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These were a few HoopHall Prep prospects from New England schools who caught my attention. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2325740"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679103b0e038f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pettway runs a team like a conductor and has great timing when he getting others involved. He picks and chooses his spots with ease. His ability to make a play in the blink of an eye is one of the reasons I think he is an exciting prospect. Pettway added 11 points and 11 assists. He plays at a controlled pace and doesn't get sped up. Pettway should be on the radar of all low to mid division one programs who need a true game managing floor general.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2465117"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679103b0e0459"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moesch doesn't really past the eye test with his physical attributes but when he has the ball in his hands it is very hard for your eyes to not notice him with his dazzling play. He is a maestro with the ball and runs an offense like he is directing a band. One word that can be used to describe Moesch's game is meticulous he is very patient and is playing chess while the defense is playing checkers. He had seven 3 threes in their win against Mt. Zion Prep (MD). He has good touch around the basket and gets the members bounce when his shots hit the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2487641"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679103b0e04ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bellot was a frequent playmaker getting paint touches at will when he was on the attack. He did a good job rebounding the ball and put himself in good spots on the floor to gather them. He was able to score from an array of different spots. He added 12 points in their loss to Link Prep (MO). Every time I see Desmond play the word that I remember his game is consistency, I feel like I know what he is going to bring to the table on a frequent basis. He flashed from the perimeter with two three pointers. Bellot's play this weekend earned him an offer from University of San Diego. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2325783"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679103b0e04f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a five man who is just starting to scratch the surface. He is really effective on the block and shows off an array of his moves down low. He added support with his scoring. I like how Smith can quarterback the game from on the block with his passing. He did a good job at the foul line. He ran the floor and was a willing screener throughout the game. One thing I challenge Smith to work on is his strength I think if he got a tad stronger it would help him finish through contact better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1532461"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-679103b0e0536"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dent's size and length was imposing on the wing throughout his play. He was effective getting to different spots off the bounce and converting on shots. He was an efficient floor game. He is able to cover a slue of different positions and switches with ease. He showed flashes of being able to knock down shots from deep. Dent also has the ability to make plays when he is a passer and reads and reacts to situations on the fly with ease. He can cover a lot of ground on the defensive end with his speed and length which made it easy for him to collect steals. Dent added 11 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These were a few HoopHall Prep prospects from New England schools who caught my attention.

Western Carolina
Tahlan Pettway

Tahlan Pettway

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Tahlan
Pettway PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
St. Thomas More
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HoopHall Prep 2026 New England Prospects of Note
Pettway runs a team like a conductor and has great timing when he getting others involved. He picks...
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Western Carolina
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Tahlan Pettway

State: New England
School: St. Thomas More
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Ryan Moesch

Ryan Moesch

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PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Ryan
Moesch PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Cushing Academy
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HoopHall Prep 2026 New England Prospects of Note
Moesch doesn’t really past the eye test with his physical attributes but when he has the ball in...
Written by Tom Keller
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Ryan Moesch

State: New England
School: Cushing Academy
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Desmond Bellot

Desmond Bellot

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SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Desmond
Bellot SG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
CATS Academy
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HoopHall Prep 2026 New England Prospects of Note
Bellot was a frequent playmaker getting paint touches at will when he was on the attack. He did...
Written by Tom Keller
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Desmond Bellot

State: New England
School: CATS Academy
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American
Merrick Smith

Merrick Smith

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C
HEIGHT 6'11"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Merrick
Smith C
Class
2026
Height
6'11"
HS
Kimball Union Academy
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HoopHall Prep 2026 New England Prospects of Note
Smith is a five man who is just starting to scratch the surface. He is really effective on...
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Merrick Smith

State: New England
School: Kimball Union Academy
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Julian Dent Jr.

Julian Dent Jr.

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SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Julian
Dent Jr. SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
King school ct
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HoopHall Prep 2026 New England Prospects of Note
Dent’s size and length was imposing on the wing throughout his play. He was effective getting to different...
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