Phillips Exeter vs. Milton Academy: Players Who Impressed

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Wednesday, December 17th, Milton Academy travelled to Phillips Exeter Academy for an ISL vs. NEPSAC clash. A competitive rock fight was held, and Phillips Exeter walked away with a 62-55 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some players who impressed from the matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2829417"],"_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-69449cf3109eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McClure has the ultimate green light for Phillips Exeter, and you can see why. Even though he didn't shoot the ball incredibly well against Milton, he has a beautiful looking shot and is on balance from both the mid range and perimeter at all times. He's a super tough shot maker who can get to all his spots on the floor with his excellent handle and first step. He's just a super fundamental player who has budding athleticism and a skillset well beyond his years. Scholarship potential for the sophomore guard.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2874986' first='Shawn' last='O'Neil']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Phillips Exeter","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"NE Storm","_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-69449cf310b27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Neil is undersized for the point guard position at 5-foot-9 and won't wow you with ridiculous athleticism or quickness. But the senior floor general always makes the right play for himself or his teammates and is as under control as it gets; he's always on two feet and is a great spray out passer to three point shooters. He also defends his position well and never gets too high or too low mentally. Definite D3 player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2874978"],"_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-69449cf310bb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ford is an unbelievably sturdy combo guard who does all the little things for Phillips Exeter. He rebounds the ball at an incredibly high clip on both ends, and he's a loose ball machine. Defensively, he slides his feet super well and can guard anyone because of his 6-foot-4 frame, long arms and great strength. Offensively, the lefty makes the simple play and is a nice facilitator and driver. Definite D3 player who will make any coach happy with his effort and mentality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2710984"],"_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-69449cf310c2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was my first time seeing Hamblet play, and I was quite impressed with his ability to play with talented Milton big [player_tooltip player_id='2341348' first='Spencer' last='Booth'] for the entire game. The 6-foot-8 forward is tall and lanky but he's strong and tough defensively and has good timing in terms of contesting shots. Offensively, he has better athleticism than you'd think and has some really surprising touch with his right hand near the hoop. The junior comes from San Francisco and will be a big part of Phillips Exeter's squad this year and next. He probably slots in as a high D3 player right now, but that can change.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2874989"],"_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-69449cf310ca7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Belcher is a DOG. He slides his feet like a madman defensively and can guard up multiple positions because of his strength and toughness. He's an excellent rebounder for his size and knows his role, though some improved long range shooting would really improve his offensive game. Regardless, he handles it well and is super quick down the floor. Belcher is committed to Bowdoin next season and will be a nice little things guy for them with the chance to develop into more as he grows into his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2875569"],"_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-69449cf310d13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Attaway is a great athlete who was around the ball whenever he was in the game for Phillips Exeter last night. The 6-foot-1 guard slides his feet incredibly well laterally and has great hands, so he came up with multiple key steals in PE's win. He's also has a nice looking three-point shot and can finish at the rim with athleticism and control. Attaway is an awesome role player who makes winning plays, and the senior is apparently garnering scholarship football interest at the QB position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2818469"],"_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-69449cf310d85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams was pretty easily Milton's best player last night against Phillips Exeter. The 6-foot-2 guard excels in transition by getting out on the break and making great decisions for himself or his teammates once he touches the paint. He's a super unselfish kick ahead passer but also does an excellent job finishing with contact and at full speed. Defensively, he guards for the entire game and slides his feet very well. He's a higher level kid D3 player or perhaps a scholarship guy at the D2 level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341357"],"_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-69449cf310dfb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reddicks didn't have his best shooting game I've seen, but his shot looks more compact and fluid than it used to, so I could see his shooting continue to develop. Regardless, the senior wing was the best athlete on the floor for both teams and totally dominated in the paint on a couple of occasions. He needs to slow down and improve his handle and feel in the paint, but he has insane potential once he puts that together with his physical tools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->