MPA Underclassmen: Wings to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue our preseason watch series in Maine, with a look at some underclassmen wings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll look at five wings to keep an eye on this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2969341"],"_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-690fb04ccb452"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braithwaite, a freshman wing out of <em>Cony High School</em>, is as advanced of a first year prospect as you'll find in Maine. At 6'3", he has terrific positional size and plays with a high level of skill, allowing him to operate as an on-ball creator. He does a nice job of getting to his spots off the bounce, scores it in a variety of ways, and can really get out and make plays in transition. His length is an asset defensively and he shows a great understanding of how to play off of two feet on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2969361"],"_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-690fb04ccb4b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Muzela, a freshman wing out of <em>South Portland High School</em>, impresses with his combination of size, length, and aggressiveness. The 6'5" wing is capable of making plays with the ball in his hands, but also does a nice job off the ball of cutting and also of knocking down shots in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, he guards any spot on the floor and has the ability to generate steals or protect the rim with his length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2969354"],"_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-690fb04ccb50e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mellor, a freshman wing out of <em>Cony High School</em>, stands out with his frame, ability to make plays around the rim, and two way presence. At 6'5", hehas the size to impact games in the paint, but shows enough skill to take his game out onto the perimeter. He can knock down shots in catch and shoot situations, has the ability to finish plays with athleticism around the rim, and does a nice job of getting by the initial defender off the bounce.</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":"Enzo Mugisha","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Thornton Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-690fb04ccb5c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mugisha, a sophomore wing out of <em>Thornton Academy</em>, has the ability to change games as a creator with the ball in his hands. Even though he's 6'3", he has a fair amount of guard skills and shows a nice feel for the game as an on-ball creator in the half court. He changes speeds well, has some wiggle on drives, and knows how to both score and create inside of the paint. He's particularly effective when he gets out in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2571876"],"_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-690fb04ccb61e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamilton, a sophomore wing out of <em>Thornton Academy</em>, is one of the top underclassmen in the state. The 6'5" wing has terrific size and compliments it with above the rim athleticism. He plays with a good two-way motor, isn't afraid to make an impact on the glass, and can guard up and down a position defensively. On the other end, he can really shoot the ball, showing a quick release on his jumper and an understanding of how to attack bad closeouts off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out this week as we take a look at some underclassmen forwards to watch in the MPA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->