Massachusett’s Stretch Run Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <em>Stretch Run Standouts</em> series continues today with a look at the <em>Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll take a look at five prospects from across <em>Massachusetts</em> that we believe will have an impact on the state tournament race over the coming weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2547048"],"_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-67a2a11c15b7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown, a high scoring guard at <em>Monument Mountain</em>, currently has his team sitting at 15-1, ranking <em>4th</em> in Division 4. A new member of the 1,000 point club, Brown is a versatile scorer that has the ability to get buckets in transition and in the half-court. He's a long prospect on the perimeter that uses a quick first step and good handles to keep his defenders off balance when attacking the hoop. He has deep range on his jumper and is able to score from behind the arc in catch and shoot situations as well as off the bounce. Defensively, he's instinctive in passing lanes, allowing him to create steals that lead to easy baskets in transition. With his ability to go off for 30+ points on any given night, he's capable of helping <em>Monument Mountain</em> make a deep run this postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2569346"],"_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-67a2a11c15bea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kinnon, one of the leading scorers in the state out of <em>Mystic Valley</em>, has helped his team to a 12-2 record, checking in at <em>39th</em> in Division 4. Coming off of an impressive 48-point performance, he's proven capable of having big time scoring nights over and over this winter. He does a nice job of creating space with off the bounce, using a combination of jab steps and shot fakes to get defenders off balance and to get into his pull-up game. He makes good reads out of ball screens and has shown that he's capable of making tough, contested shots in the mid-range. On top of his scoring ability, he does a nice job of running an offense and finding open teammates in positions to score. When you have a guy that can get 40, you have a chance to win on any given night, that's what he gives <em>Mystic Valley</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"JJ Martinez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Mary's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a2a11c15c89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matrtinez, a big time scorer at <em>St. Mary's</em>, has guided his team to a 16-0 record, ranking <em>1st</em> in Division 3. Another prospect that has proven he has the ability to step on the court and get his team 40 points, Martinez is a physical guard that can score at multiple levels. He can play bully-ball in the paint, where he overpowers smaller defenders at the rim, but has proven to be a capable player on the perimeter as well with his combination of shot making and playmaking off the bounce. He does a nice job of reading the floor, plays at his own pace, and isn't afraid to take the big shot. Defensively, he's versatile enough to guard multiple positions and does a great job of rebounding around the rim. <em>St. Mary's</em> is <strong><em>#1</em></strong> for a reason and they have a serious chance to make a run at a state championship this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Vinny Cafarelli","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Plymouth South","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67a2a11c15d11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cafarelli, one of the league's top scorers at <em>Plymouth South</em>, has managed to help his team to an 11-3 record, sitting at <em>6th</em> in Division 2. A blur in transition. Cafarelli is elite when he's able to get out, run, and score at the rim. He does a nice job of being active on the defensive end, using his quickness to get steals and deflections that can jump start an offense with easy transition opportunities. In the half-court, he uses his quick first step to attack the paint off the bounce, is a good athlete when finishing with length at the rim, and can make shots at the second and third levels in catch and shoot situations. His ability to make game changing plays on both ends of the floor gives <em>Plymouth South</em> a difference maker that should help them win multiple games this postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568396"],"_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-67a2a11c15d64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charchaflian, a standout in the sophomore class at <em>Winchester</em>, has helped his team to a 13-1 record, ranking <em>4th</em> in Division 1. A heady lead guard, Charchaflian is a crafty ball-handler that is hard to guard with a live dribble. He does a nice job of picking his spots as a scorer, can make high level passes in the half-court, and is a next level shooter when he's running the floor in transition. He's proven capable of getting big baskets as an isolation scorer, where his quickness, strength, and athleticism allows him to break down opposing defenders. Defensively, he plays with a high IQ, has the physicality to guard up a position, and can really push the basketball off of a defensive rebound. One of the top underclassmen in the <em>MIAA</em>, he's a major piece to the puzzle for a <em>Winchester</em> team that will look to make a deep run this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->