Spring Stock Risers – The Wings I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue our look at <em>Spring Stock Risers</em> in New England by checking in on some wings that have made noise in recent weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These prospects have made their mark with their offensive versatility, multi-level scoring ability, and two-way impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five <em>wings</em> that have taken their games to another level this spring, and thus, seen their profiles rise in New England.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2818496"],"_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-6824c6b7a36d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freeman, a standout at the <em>Middlesex School</em>, has been on a tear shooting the basketball this spring for <em>BCRI</em>. At 6'5" with a physical frame, he has the ability to impact a game in a variety of ways. He makes good decisions with the basketball, shows an understanding of how to create space off the bounce, and can finish through contact at the rim. He does a nice job of running off screens and is really good at doing his work before the catch in shooting situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2696640"],"_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-6824c6b7a372c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson, a smooth shooting wing out of the <em>MacDuffie School</em>, has impressed early on while running with the <em>Mass Huskies</em>. The 6'4" lefty can really shoot the basketball and has impressed with his ability to make contested shots in the mid-range. He uses his length as a scorer around the rim, makes quick decisions with the ball in his hands, and does a nice job of cutting off the ball. He's garnered wide-ranging interest at the Division III level in recent weeks and is quickly becoming a priority recruit for that level in the northeast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2594613"],"_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-6824c6b7a3772"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Swartz, a stat sheet stuffer at <em>Portsmouth</em> this winter, has continued to make a name for himself with his play this spring for the <em>Mass Rivals</em>. The ultra versatile wing has a frame you normally see on an upperclassmen, and already uses his strength and athleticism to his advantage. He is a terrific positional rebounder, both in space and in traffic, can guard up and down a position, and does a little bit of everything on the offensive end of the floor. Already one of the top prospects in his class, he'll be a prospect to watch for the next couple of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470887"],"_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-6824c6b7a37b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Erickson, an athletic and powerful wing out of <em>Cushing Academy</em>, has made the most of his opportunities this spring while playing for the <em>Middlesex Magic</em>. At 6'6", he has the size needed to play in the paint and the agility needed to step out onto the perimeter. He's an above the rim finisher that has a quick first step and the bounce needed to rise up in traffic and finish with authority. He has the versatility needed to impact games with his physical gifts, skill level, or motor. An offer from <em><strong>Boston University</strong></em> earlier this spring could be just the tip of the iceberg in his recruitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568524"],"_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-6824c6b7a37f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Plalum, a versatile two-way wing out of <em>Cheverus</em>, has had multiple standout performances this spring while playing with <em>XLP</em>. The 6'4" wing has good positional size, impressive length, and appears to have added size and strength to his frame. He can guard up and down a lineup, utilizing his physical traits and lateral mobility to his advantage. Offensively, he has some wiggle off the bounce, the ability to finish with length at the rim, and continues to improve as a shooter, showing the ability to knock them down consistently in catch and shoot situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->