NEPSAC Game Recap: Phillips Exeter vs. Tabor

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Phillips Exeter Academy</em>, the #2 seed in the NEPSAC A tournament, took on <em>Tabor Academy</em>, the #7 seed, this afternoon in Exeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Tabor</em> was game early, jumping out to an 11-2 lead, before <em>Exeter </em>answered with a big run that saw them head into the half with a 40-33 lead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second half saw <em>Exeter </em>extend there lead, eventually closing out the game by a final score of 82-67.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the win <em>Exeter</em> moves on to play in the NEPSAC A championship game, while <em>Tabor's</em> season comes to an end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five standouts from this afternoon's game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1239437"],"_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-67cb9c338cdcb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most talked about prospects in New England this season, Frost was as good as advertised in the win. He's unquestionably one of the top shooters in the nation, showing the ability to make standstill and movement threes. Even when everyone in the gym knew he was going to shoot it, he still found a way to create space and get his jumper off. His ability to make good reads as a passer, finish through contact at the rim, and rebound in traffic shouldn't go unnoticed. He can defend in space or in the paint and is ultra competitive. When Exeter got off to a slow start, it was his shot making and energy that turned the tide of the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1489390"],"_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-67cb9c338ce28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Soden is a really intriguing prospect that has had to step up and take on more responsibilities in the absence of [player_tooltip player_id='1106093' first='Tyler' last='Bike'], who was lost for the season to a shoulder injury. He's developed as a ball-handler and now profiles as a combo guard that can handle against pressure, get an offense organized in the half-court, and make good passes in the flow of an offense. He's an above the rim athlete that scores in transition, has a solid mid-range game, and can really knock down shots in catch and shoot situations. On top of all that, he's a winner that makes his teammates better.</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":"Cade Furse","_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":"6'2u0022","_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":"Phillips Exeter Academy","_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-67cce84fc8156"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If one prospect impressed the most today, it was Furse. A strong, well-built guard that will continue his career next season at <strong><em>Union</em></strong>, Furse did a little bit of everything for Exeter today. He is a strong perimeter defender that not only plays physically, but also moves his feet well laterally. He does a good job of rebounding in space, gets up the floor quickly in transition, and is hard to guard when he gets downhill off the bounce. He is a solid decision maker with the ball in his hands and does all the little things that coaches know translates to winning basketball games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1489428"],"_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-67cb9c338ce6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top scoring guards in New England, Quinn showed flashes of what makes him such a highly regarded prospect in today's game. He's a good athlete that has a solid frame, both of which allow him to absorb contact and still finish plays in the paint. Exeter spent the majority of the game throwing different defenders at him, but he was still able to get to his spots as a scorer. He has a clean jumper that he gets into quickly, allowing him to get his shot off at any time. Defensively, he does a great job of rebounding in traffic, guarding at the point of attack, and using his quickness to create steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341366"],"_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-67cce84fc81e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While Tabor lacked a true interior presence, Baptiste impressed with his willingness to play in the paint on both ends of the floor. He's got good size, a strong frame, and moves well both up and down the floor and laterally as a defender. He sets solid screens, has the ability to finish through contact in the paint, and catches everything thrown his way. His commitment on the defensive end was noticeable as he willingly guarded above his size, walled up without fouling, and cleared space as a rebounder with his box outs. He's primed for a big spring and summer on the travel circuit and is a definite prospect to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->