Radar Watch: Radar Watch: Talents Breaking Out in the VPA Pt. 2/2

Cody Quattrocci

January 23, 2025 @ 11:51 AM

Mhm, we've got a taste of everything here. Floor generals, bucket-getters, and so on. It's a talented crew that plays hard end to end. Let's dive in.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553700' first='Byron' last='Robertson Jr.'] 5'11 G - Burlington H.S. Class of 2026   Burlington is incredibly guard heavy, but Byron brings a different sort of intent to the floor. He's that guy who feels momentum and pace, knowing when to slow down or speed up in the halfcourt, when to get certain guys the rock, and he does it with sly passing. As an organizer, he does well to get the offensive tidy and flowing and can pick passes out nicely in transition. A savvy defender with good length, it's ball pressure that makes every action tough for opponents.   Owen Scott, 6'3 W/F - Champlain Valley Union H.S. Class of 2027   The sophomore is finding his groove. CVU has a new coach, system, and a new look as a deep senior class moves on from last year. In turn, Scott has stepping into a high-usage role, finding his footing as a vital two-way player. He's someone who gets to his spots utilizing savvy footwork and instincts. He's a sound shooter within 15-feet and cuts hard for lays and post ups. Defensively, the motor never wavers as he covers wings and bigs alike.   [player_tooltip player_id='2453030' first='Andrew' last='Joncas'], 5'11 G - Danville H.S. Class of 2025   Joncas plays at full speed. Andrew's high intensity on both ends creates plenty of transition scoring, tough slashes, and in turn FTs. Kid has been putting up numbers lately, including plenty of 20+ outings and a 40-ball most recently. The toughness and relentless impact on the game ensures he's involved in every play and his motor never seems to slow. Joncas plays to win.   [player_tooltip player_id='2547073' first='Jerrick' last='Jacobs'], 5'9 G - Richford H.S. Class of 2025   An impressive athlete, Jerrick has wide impact on the floor. The speed combined with change of pace + direction gets him to the rack often and his leaping ability puts him at the rim. Fearless, he collects buckets, FTs, and racks up opponent foul counts. A defensive force as well, Jacobs brings about a discomfort to opposing guards due to his in-your-face pressure and aggression. A two-way guy who can turn it into a track meet.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553748' first='Cooper' last='McCurley'], 5'11 G - Essex H.S. Class of 2027   A quarterback on the floor, I like Cooper's sensibilities as the lead guard. He's organized, principled, and thoughtful in his attack. A distributor and intuitive scorer, Cooper balances Essex with clear-eyed passing, cutting, and finishing, establishing rhythm with his actions. Defensively, the DB in the fall is always on the prowl yet remains measured, rarely gambling on anything but contesting everything. Smart and tactical.   Ethan Whalen, 6'2 W - Rutland H.S. Class of 2026   Shooter! Whalen is known for his ability to spray the jumper. Ethan's an intuitive floor spacer who uses screens and designed actions well with his sharp movement. Plus, he naturally finds holes in the defense and the right angles for incoming feeds. In turn, he creates plenty of looks and hits them pretty efficiently. I like his defensive side too; the size and length afford him the ability to contest, deflect, pressure and recover too.

Mhm, we've got a taste of everything here. Floor generals, bucket-getters, and so on. It's a talented crew that plays hard end to end. Let's dive in.