Elite Camp Evals: Harvard I

Will Armishaw August 16, 2025 @ 10:55 AM

The next stop on our Elite Camp Evals tour took us to Harvard, where we checked in on the Amaker Basketball Academy.   A two-day elite camp, this event featured high-academic talent from all over the country, with the courts lined with coaches from some of the most prestigious D3 schools in the nation.   This is Part I of a two-part article that will cover standouts from the event.   Below are the first five, of ten, prospects that caught our eye at Harvard.   [player_tooltip player_id='2875594' first='Malcolm' last='Maboula']   Maboula, a 6'7" forward out of the Portsmouth Abbey School, showed off some impressive versatility and a high motor. The 2026 prospect did a nice job of running the floor in transition, was capable of finishing at the rim with either hand, and even had the ability to attack the rim as a straight line driver from the perimeter. His length was an asset both defensively on the perimeter and on the glass, and, because he played so hard, he was able to impact the game in a variety of ways.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568495' first='Devin' last='White']   White, a 5'10" guard out of Wilbraham & Monson Academy, was among the most fun players to watch on the day. The 2028 prospect approached the game with a great attitude and a willingness to operate as a connector. He showed some wiggle off the bounce and a creative scoring package in the paint, but really shined with his understanding of how to find his teammates in positions where they could score. He has good vision, delivers passes on time and on target, and, defensively, knows how to play angles to create steals.   [player_tooltip player_id='2568437' first='Aidan' last='Petion']   Petion, a 6'0" guard out of the Pomfret School, impressed with his ability to make shots from the perimeter. The 2027 prospect got on a heater in the 2nd game set, making four threes in a row in catch and shoot situations. He has a quick release on his shot and deep range, and once he sees the ball go through the net once, isn't bashful about letting it fly again. On top of that, his shooting opens up his driving game, where he proved to have a quick first step and an understanding of how to use his length to his advantage as a finisher.   [player_tooltip player_id='2553714' first='Casey' last='Bazzano']   Bazzano, a 5'11" guard out of St. George's School, continued his impressive summer by making high IQ plays on both ends of the floor at this event. The 2026 prospect is a high level shooter that does a great job of moving without the basketball. He gets his feet set quickly and does a nice job of squaring up to the rim during his shot. He can get downhill off the bounce, does a nice job of creating for others, and plays with toughness through contact as a driver. Defensively, he does a great job at the point of attack and is terrific with his second and third efforts in rotation.   Nolan Weathers   Weathers, a 6'2" guard out of the Riverdale Country School, had one of the deepest bags as a scorer on this day. The 2026 prospect has good positional size, a college ready frame, and some real creativity with the ball in his hands. He does a nice job of playing off his pivot foot, has soft touch on his jumper in the mid-range, and is willing to play with his back to the basket in the post against smaller guards. He's really tough to stop in transition, knocks down catch and shoot threes at a high clip, and showed a willingness to sit in a stance and work on the defensive end of the floor.   Keep an eye out tomorrow for Part II!

The next stop on our Elite Camp Evals tour took us to Harvard, where we checked in on the Amaker Basketball Academy.