MIAA Underclassmen: Wings to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we continue our state association previewds with a look at underclassmen <em>Wings to Watch</em> out of the MIAA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five prospects, from the classes of 2028 and 2029, that have a chance to stand out on the hardwood this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2969377"],"_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-690a462028bbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cunningham, a freshman wing out of <em>Newton North</em>, has good positional size and impressive length. Already a solid athlete, he intrigues with his physical tools and ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He does a nice job of running the floor in transition, can defend up and down a position, and is a capable two-way rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2929891"],"_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-690a462028c63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newton, a freshman wing out of <em>Longmeadow</em>, has playmaking ability both with and without the basketball. He's an instinctive cutter, knows how to move without the ball to get open, and can really knock down shots in catch and shoot situations. With the ball in his hands, he has the ability to get to the rim off the bounce, but also sees the floor well as a passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2717348"],"_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-690a462028cf7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Magloire, a sophomore wing out of <em>St. John's Prep</em>, is in line for a breakout season. A well-built prospect, he does a nice job of playing through contact in the paint, scores it at multiple levels both on and off the ball, and has the ability to get to his spots off the bounce. He is hard to guard in transition and does a nice job of playing at different speeds with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2964852"],"_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-690a462028e18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Conner, a sophomore wing out of <em>Mansfield</em>, continues to add elements to his game on the offensive end of the floor. He plays hard on both ends of the floor, has a nose for the ball on the glass, and can really get out and run in transition. He does a nice job of using his strength as a scorer at the rim, plays through physicality, and can knock down catch and shoot shots in the mid-range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2832785"],"_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-690ac23c2eca9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamilton, a sophomore wing out of <em>Lexington</em>, pops as a perimeter shooter that has some playmaking juice off the bounce. He does a nice job of moving off the ball, is consistently shot ready on the catch, and has a quick release on his jumper. With the ball in his hands, he does a nice job of playing off one or two bounces and is capable of getting to his spots in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out as our previews continue all month, with <em>Underclassmen Forwards to Watch</em> out of the MIAA up next!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->