Harvey defeats Hamden Hall for NEPSAC Class C large Championship

Hamden Hall got off to an early lead behind [player_tooltip player_id='1529120' first='Ben' last='Miller']'s ridiculously hot shooting, but Harvey's defensive response was too much for Hamden Hall to deal with. Harvey takes the NEPSAC Class C large championship, 72-69.   Here are my standouts from the game.    Kass runs the show for Harvey from the point guard position. He's a wiry and lanky 6-foot-1 guard who can do a lot of different things offensively. He's able to shoot it well from the outside and with good range – even though he started off slow against Hamden Hall – but he's also a solid driver to the hoop. He used his quick first-step to glide past his initial defender and get into the lane, and then he hit some solid off-balance shots that showcased his touch and body control. He also has good passing instincts and vision when it comes to finding the dunker-spot hangers and slashers in transition. Not sure what his college recruitment looks like, but I could imagine D3 hoops.     Bussey is a fantastic athlete. He had about 5 blocks in the championship game and also dunked a few times in transition and the half court. He's only 6-foot-1 and relatively skinny, but he has a quick first step and absolutely catapults off the ground for finishes. His body control is good, though some added strength would allow him to convert even better with contact. Regardless, Bussey still elevates well at the rim and can finish in most situations. He's also a capable shooter. Defensively, he provides amazing rim protection for his size and slides his feet really well while using his active hands. Think he could play D3 hoops as well.     Saccomanno does the little things for Harvey. He's a 6-foot-3 wing who's playing out of position at the forward spot, but he fights his butt off for rebounds and put backs. He was so active on the offensive glass, constantly finding ways around box outs and carving out space in the lane. He also cleaned up everything on the defensive glass. Based on his social media, it looks like Saccomanno is a pretty talented lacrosse player, which makes tons of sense given his athletic ability, toughness and strength.     Miller started out the championship game on an ABSOLUTE HEATER. The senior guard was stroking it from way downtown, and he was getting most of his shots off by using his step-back and side-step moves. He's a really talented off-the-dribble shooter who can get hot quickly. Once the defense started overplaying his shot, Miller was able to drive into the lane and finish on numerous occasions, even though he isn't a high-flyer; he's crafty and uses really good hesitation moves to keep the defenders off balance. My guess would be that he finds a really nice D3 fit somewhere and has an awesome career.     I was very impressed with Toure, especially because he's only an eighth grader who played in an incredibly high level championship game and rose to the occasion. The 6-foot-1 guard is lanky and still looks like he has lots of room to grow, but he handles the ball well and moves fluidly for his age and size. He also has a nice-looking three-point shot that should only improve with time, and he has good handles in transition. Will be so curious to see whether Toure continues to grow physically in the coming years and if so, what his development looks like. Sky's the limit for him.

Hamden Hall got off to an early lead behind Ben Miller Ben Miller 6'0" | CG Hamden Hall | 2025 State New E 's ridiculously hot shooting, but Harvey's defensive response was too much for Hamden Hall to deal with. Harvey takes the NEPSAC Class C large championship, 72-69.