Program Profiles – NSSA

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we continue our <em>Program Profiles</em> series with a look at <em>North Shore Sports Academy</em>, better known as <em>NSSA</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Based out of the north shore of Massachusetts, NSSA is led by its founder, [player_tooltip player_id='2341360' first='Andre' last='Langley'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The program is a comprehensive sports organization that aims to set student-athletes up for success with personalized support in their athletic and academic development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NSSA is a proud member of the New Balance sponsored P32 League and has quickly become one of the top producers of Division III talent in northern New England, with top prospects from last year's team headed to <em>Wesleyan</em> and <em>WPI</em> in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five prospects from NSSA that have stood out so far this spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2696641"],"_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-6839096b810fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryan, a member of the 17U P32 squad, is a power guard out of <em>Proctor Academy</em> in New Hampshire. At 6'3" with a thick frame, he has the ability to play through contact off the bounce, gets to his spots in the half-court, and is an athletic finisher in the paint. He has a good feel for the game coming out of ball screens, shows a natural feel for playing with his back to the basket in the paint, and is able to score from the perimeter off the bounce. His playmaking, positional size, and scoring ability all combined to make him a versatile offensive performer. Defensively, he's strong enough to check forwards in the paint and agile enough to guard any perimeter spot, while also proving to be a high level rebounder at the guard spot.</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":"Cole Manning","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Swampscott","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"NSSA","_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-6839096b811a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manning, a member of the 15U P32 squad, is a high IQ forward out of <em>Swampscott</em> in Massachusetts. At 6'6", he's a big young forward with a budding skillset and the ability to operate as the hub of an offense out of the high post. He can hit shots in the mid-range, finishes with soft touch when turning over either shoulder, and is an impressive passer from the low block, elbows, and high post. He's a fluid mover, sets solid screens, and has a nose for the ball on the offensive glass. Defensively, he doesn't shy away from physicality, is a strong presence on the glass, and does a nice job of walling up without fouling in the paint.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2876358' first='Aidan' last='Knight']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"Winchendon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"NSSA","_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-6839096b81237"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knight, a member of the 16U P32 squad, is a crafty scoring guard out of the <em>Winchendon School</em> in Massachusetts. A true breakout performer this spring, the long and lean combo guard has gotten it done as a scorer every time he's taken the floor. He has a quick first step, shows impressive burst when attacking the rim off the bounce, and uses his length to his advantage finishing around the rim. He uses dribble moves to keep defenders off balance, can stop on a dime to elevate into his jumper, and has shown the ability to knock down shots in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, his size on the perimeter allows him to guard either back-court spot, while he uses his length and athleticism to be disruptive in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1253132"],"_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-6839096b81282"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hutchison, a member of the 17U P32 squad, is a versatile wing out of <em>Brewster Academy</em> in New Hampshire. A physically imposing wing, he does a nice job of scoring at two levels (behind the arc and at the rim) and is continuing to improve in the mid-range. He uses his size to get his shot off over defenders and plays with nice athletic pop as a finisher at the rim. He's a tough isolation finisher, gets it done through contact in the paint, and has really improved his consistency in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, he impresses with his ability to guard bigger forwards in the paint and can really get after it on the defensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341360"],"_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-6839096b812c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Langley, a member of the 17U P32 squad, is a multi-level scoring guard out of the <em>Holderness School</em> in New Hampshire. A versatile scorer, the big 6'5" guard uses all his physical traits to his advantage, including plus positional size, impressive athleticism, and nice short space burst. He scores in catch and shoot situations and as an isolation creator, impressing in both situations with his ability to get his jumper off over the defense. He does a nice job of getting downhill off the bounce and is an elite finisher at the rim, both over defenders and through them. Defensively, he can guard on the perimeter and in the paint, showing good lateral quickness as well as the strength needed to guard forwards. He plays with a high motor on that end of the floor, showing the ability to make plays on the glass and in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->