Program Profiles - Expressions

Today, our Program Profiles series moves forward with a look at Expressions.   Based out of Massachusetts, Expressions is led by it's founder, Todd Quarles, and is New England's only representative on Nike's EYBL.   The program strives to make positive impact on it's student-athletes development with a focus on the fundamentals of basketball, sportsmanship, time management, relationship building, structure, and discipline.   Expressions typically boast multiple Division I commits each year, with a history of sending prospects to the high major level, as well as developing future pros.   Below are five prospects from Expressions that have stood out so far this spring.    Hailey, a member of the 17U EYBL squad, is a dynamic lead guard out of Worcester Academy in Massachusetts. A crafty ball-handler that has elite floor vision, he's really taken the reigns as a lead guard this spring. He's quick in the open floor, shifty in tight spaces, and can get almost anywhere he wants off the bounce. On top of that, he has a high level finishing package in the paint and has turned himself into an efficient perimeter shooter. Defensively, he moves his feet really well on the perimeter, does a nice job of walling off drivers, and shows quick hands that generate plenty of steals.     Costello, a member of the 15U E15 squad, is a versatile big guard out of the Rivers School in Massachusetts. After making his mark as a rotation piece this winter for Rivers, he's continued his high level play so far this spring. He's a versatile piece on the offensive end of the floor, capable of spending time at any of the three perimeter positions. He's a high level shooter in catch and shoot situations, makes plays with a high IQ as an off ball cutter, and is playing with added athleticism around the rim as a finisher. He can defend three spots on the floor, makes plays in passing lanes, and shows a willingness to mix it up on the defensive glass.     Christopher, a member of the 16U E16 squad, is a crafty scoring guard out of the Darrow School in New York. A long and lean 6'3" combo guard, he does a great job of creating scoring opportunities, for himself and teammates, when he has the ball in his hands. He's a shot creator off the bounce, creating seperation with hesitations and dribble moves, and elevating into his mid-range game. With his ability to hand and next level floor vision, he's capable of operating as a lead ball-handler in spurts. Defensively, his length and quickness are advantageous, as he's a capable on-ball defender that quickly turns defense into easy offense in transition.     Adamson, a member of the 16U E16 squad, is a power wing out of CATS Academy in Massachusetts. Long known as an elite athlete that was at his best getting downhill and attacking the rim, he's taken his game to another level this spring as a creator with the ball in his hands. He's more comfortable than ever on the perimeter, making plays off the bounce and getting into the paint where he can finish or find teammates for easy baskets. He's making tough contested shots in the mid-range and becoming more consistent as a shooter from behind the arc. He's still tough in the open floor, capable of making loud plays at the rim as a finisher. On top of all that, he's a terrific two-way rebounder from the guard position.     Mitrovic, a member of the 17U EYBL squad, is a heady, mobile big out of the Hoosac School in New York. At 7'0", he has great size and has shown to be a quality mover with good agility. He can step out onto the perimeter and make shots, operates as a roller or pop guy in screens, and can even put the ball on the floor as a straight line driver. He's got a frame that should allow him to add some weight, and subsequently, add strength, both of which would allow him to become an even better defender than he already is. He uses his length to keep drivers out of the paint and is a high level shot blocker, both on the ball and from the help, in the paint. To top that all off, he just announced that he'll be heading to CATS Academy in the fall, a program that has produced plenty of high major talent lately.

Today, our Program Profiles series moves forward with a look at Expressions.