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NPS Knockdown Shooters

NPS Knockdown Shooters
Tom Keller
Tom Keller November 24, 2025 @ 04:17 PM
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Luka Ioannisci
Luka Ioannisci 6'6" | SF | 2027
OH
Jalen Taggart
Jalen Taggart 6'4" | SG | 2027
New E
Bentley Shelton
Bentley Shelton 6'4" | CG | 2027
New E
Musa Kasanga
Musa Kasanga 6'3" | CG | 2026
New E
DJ Hawkins
DJ Hawkins 6'6" | SG/CG | 2027
New E
Mu’aadh (Mo) Muhammad
Mu’aadh (Mo) Muhammad 6'3" | PG | 2028
MD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These were some of the best floor spacers I saw throughout my two days at the National Prep Showcase at AMC in New Haven, Connecticut. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2915911"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3103530,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6923d37062d46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taggart is a jumbo guard who thrives launching up shots from behind the arc. He has a quick trigger on his shot. He had multiple games of making four three pointers. He shows flashes as a facilitator getting others involved. Taggart also used his long branchlike limbs to shag rebounds like an outfielder. He is a prospect who should see a ton of attention from the mid major level over the next several months. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341434"],"_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-6923d37062d9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The rangy 2 guard had his fingerprints all over the action for St. Thomas Moore. He had a game winning three before time expired against Western Reserve to win 85-82 on Friday. His long reach allow him to alter shots on defense. His ability to make plays for others was seen a handful of times during their second game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2472274"],"_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-6923d37062deb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shelton impressed with his ability to hit timely shots from behind the arc. He has nice positional size at the two guard spot. He shoots a very clean ball and it looks like it is going in every time he hoists it up. He connected on five three pointers in the loss to Link Prep. Shelton showed flashes as a ball mover and didn't let the ball stick to his hands by finding his teammates. Low major division ones in need of a shot maker need to look no further than Shelton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417590"],"_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-6923d37062e33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kasanga lit it up from three converting on five threes in his teams win over Massanutten. He finished with 15 points, two rebounds and a steal. If his feet are set from behind the arc, there is a high chance he is connecting. He has nice size and good length. He is a prospect who should see traction at the small college level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194786"],"_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-6924956f0f2e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Muhammad showed off his complete game throughout the weekend. He was very efficient with his shot selection and took whatever the defense gave him. He makes his foul shots at a high clip. He has good shear size at the lead guard spot and uses it to his advantage. Muhammad also has a great pulse on the game and collected a ton of assists. He is a prospect who should see a ton of traction from college programs throughout his career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2963351"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3103525,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6924956f0f364"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ioannicsci has been one of the best shooters I have evaluated so far this season. He has great positional size that is very imposing on the perimeter. He has a great release and it looks like it is going in every time he touches it. He takes smart shots and showed that he has an in-between game he can use if left open. Ioannicsci spent a lot of time at the charity stripe. I think he is a prospect who should be getting his doors knocked down by low major programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These were some of the best floor spacers I saw throughout my two days at the National Prep Showcase at AMC in New Haven, Connecticut.

Jalen Taggart

Jalen Taggart

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SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Jalen
Taggart SG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Putnam Science
|
New E
NPS Knockdown Shooters
Taggart is a jumbo guard who thrives launching up shots from behind the arc. He has a quick...
Written by Tom Keller
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Jalen Taggart

State: New England
School: Putnam Science
Club: City Rocks EYBL
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DJ Hawkins

DJ Hawkins

New E
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2027
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DJ
Hawkins SG/CG
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
St. Thomas More
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NPS Knockdown Shooters
The rangy 2 guard had his fingerprints all over the action for St. Thomas Moore. He had a...
Written by Tom Keller
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DJ Hawkins

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State: New England
School: St. Thomas More
Club: Expressions Elite
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Bentley Shelton

Bentley Shelton

New E
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Bentley
Shelton CG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
St. Thomas More
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New E
NPS Knockdown Shooters
Shelton impressed with his ability to hit timely shots from behind the arc. He has nice positional size...
Written by Tom Keller
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Bentley Shelton

State: New England
School: St. Thomas More
Club: City Rocks EYBL
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Musa Kasanga

Musa Kasanga

New E
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Musa
Kasanga CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Vermont Academy
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New E
NPS Knockdown Shooters
Kasanga lit it up from three converting on five threes in his teams win over Massanutten. He finished...
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Musa Kasanga

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State: New England
School: Vermont Academy
Club: Blueprint Basketball
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Mu’aadh (Mo) Muhammad

Mu’aadh (Mo) Muhammad

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PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Mu’aadh
(Mo) Muhammad PG
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Mt. Zion
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NPS Knockdown Shooters
Muhammad showed off his complete game throughout the weekend. He was very efficient with his shot selection and...
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Mu’aadh (Mo) Muhammad

State: Maryland
School: Mt. Zion
Club: Team Takeover
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Luka Ioannisci

Luka Ioannisci

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Luka
Ioannisci SF
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Western Reserve-Berlin Center
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OH
NPS Knockdown Shooters
Ioannicsci has been one of the best shooters I have evaluated so far this season. He has great...
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Luka Ioannisci

State: Ohio
School: Western Reserve-Berlin Center
Club: City Rocks EYBL
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