CHSL: Friday's Imposing W/F Prospects

6p 8r 1a 4b vs Pallotti   -New name that should jump into our 2027 VA Rankings with stellar play manning the paint for the Saints. Arthur's activity really popped at both ends of the floor as a mobile W/F prospect that can block shots, show well onto guards on the perimeter, and finish his opportunities around the rim. He scored all 3 of his baskets on putbacks around the rim but did a great job of kicking out to guards to run another set. Arthur has the raw tools and motor to develop into a really key piece for a Saints team that graduated its frontcourt depth this past offseason.     14p 4r 1a 2s vs Potomac School   -Loved the utility that Mack provides for his team as a wing that can guard multiple spots, hit the glass, hit shots from the perimeter, and clean up misses around the basket. Mack did a great job of taking his matchup off the bounce throughout the game to create advantage opportunities for his team and he made good decisions in space. His willingness to do the dirty work for his team really stood out at both ends of the floor.     22p 15r 1b 9/14 FG vs Bullis   -Really, really loved his activity on the glass in this one. Abass showed off better positioning and improved hands around the rim to come up with rebounds in traffic. The handle has really improved to get him to his spots much more efficiently from the perimeter and he didn't settle for jumpers throughout the contest. Playing for a Stags unit that was missing a few key pieces to AAU play this weekend, Abass' production should match this as he steps into a bigger role in his junior year.     13p 6r 1a vs DeMatha   -Billy performed well in new threads with Bullis after transferring in after the season. His two threes sandwiched around a big rebound after a missed opponent free throw made it a 2-possession game with just under a minute remaining in the contest. The marquee trait of shooting should be huge for a Bullis offense in need of the spacing as they head into the season looking to replace all 5 starters, including two All-MET performers. Love that he is understanding rotations and the importance of remaining vertical to force tough shots without drawing fouls. Want to see him move to space and time backdoor reads to give himself easier looks at the rim on the offensive end of the floor.     10p 11r 1a 2s vs DeMatha   -Probably the best energy output that I've seen from the freshman as he turned in a productive double-double performance for the Bulldogs--flying in to collect rebounds that secured defensive possessions for his team. Standing 6'5 with good length and athleticism, Williams figures to be next in a long line of productive wings for Coach Kelley that will carve out a niche for himself off the bench as an energy wing that completes the small tasks that add up to winning. Although the ball-handling has improved, when it tightens enough for him to navigate in narrow spaces, his burst and quickness off the bounce will only be accentuated in the halfcourt.