NEPSAC Showcase: Productive Forwards/Centers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weekend, I attended the NEPSAC Showcase at Worcester Academy in Worcester, MA. Teams from all NEPSAC divisions competed in 20-minute running half games. TONS of college coaches at all levels were in the building.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, it's difficult to watch all three courts at once and see everything that's going on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/the-7-best-players-i-saw-on-day-1-of-the-nepsac-showcase/">The 7 Best Players I Saw On Day 1 of the NEPSAC Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/6-new-faces-ready-to-thrive-in-the-nepsac/">6 New Faces Who Impressed In Their First NEPSAC Showcase</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/nepsac-showcase-impressive-guards/">NEPSAC Showcase: Impressive Guards</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/nepsac-showcase-big-guards-wings-who-shined/" id="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/nepsac-showcase-big-guards-wings-who-shined/">NEPSAC Showcase: Big Guards/Wings Who Shined</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are 6 impressive forwards/centers from the NEPSAC Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3672760"],"_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","fullHeight":true,"anchor":"acf-block-6a34144b081e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Putnam Science played with 6 guys this weekend, so Adebayo was forced to play virtually the entire game in every contest they had. What impressed me most about the 6-foot-10 center is his motor and conditioning level; he busted his behind on the boards and defensively all weekend and was banging with opposing bigs consistently in the paint. Adebayo has an advanced skillset for his size—he can handle the ball in small spaces and has some budding touch around the rim—but he also has power and force in the paint against opposing bigs. He's a definite D1 big and should play an important role on Putnam's OTE squad this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2960045"],"_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-6a34144b08231"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Odutayo is one of the most intriguing long-term front-court prospects in the region, even though he's already a rising senior. The 6-foot-9 forward has ridiculously long arms and uses them to protect the rim quite effectively; he has awesome athleticism, timing, and instincts when it comes to rotating defensively, and he covers a TON of ground. Offensively, the Pomfret rising senior runs the floor like a deer and then elevates high above the rim for ferocious dunks over whoever stands in his way. The skillset is still coming along on that end, but he shows flashes of three-point shooting and impressive touch around the hoop. Odutayo plays extremely hard, does the little things, and is getting better every time I watch him play. D1 schools should be interested.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3428017"],"_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-6a34144b0825b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ambrozich was extremely productive this weekend for a Vermont Academy team that's going to need to find some scoring and offensive firepower without Kamari Whyte in the mix. The 6-foot-8 forward showcased an impressive shooting stroke this weekend from both the mid-range and three; he made spot-up opportunities from three while showing off some Dirk fadeaways in the mid-range over smaller defenders. He can rebound, he plays hard on both ends, and he has a very advanced offensive skillset for his size and position. Ambrozich will be a key player for Vermont Academy this season and should pick up scholarship offers accordingly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2470937"],"_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-6a34144b08280"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vasic might've been Hotchkiss School's most productive player this weekend. The 6-foot-8 forward looks more comfortable and coordinated in his movements than I've seen him before. He shot the ball well from three—and showcased a quick, repeatable release—but he also made a bunch of really nice moves to the rim and finished quite effectively at the cup despite not having big time above-the-rim athleticism. He has a great feel in terms of discernment in the paint, and he doesn't have a glaring weakness offensively, especially considering his size and length. Vasic seems like he should get some scholarship interest, and he'll be an important part of Hotchkiss trying to repeat this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2875591"],"_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-6a34144b082a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bailey Morrow might've been St. Andrew's School's best player this weekend. The 6-foot-7 wing/forward has a never-ending motor and plays SO hard. When you combine that with his physical tools—really good strength and length—he becomes a super intriguing prospect in the long term. He has a knack for finishing with touch and strength around the rim, but he also handles the ball way better than you'd think for a guy of his build. He rebounds the ball, he defends, and he has a budding offensive skillset. Bailey Morrow picked up an offer from Manhattan after this weekend, and more will come for the rising junior who should be a massive part of St. Andrew's attack this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2818618"],"_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-6a34144b082c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saas was awesome for Tabor Academy this weekend. The 6-foot-10 center has big-time length and tree trunks for legs, so he's difficult to keep off the offensive and defensive glass and was a rebounding machine against both Loomis and Phillips Andover. Offensively, he has solid touch around the rim and great strength, so he can get off looks whenever he wants. I was also impressed with his hands—he caught multiple tough passes from guards, and that'll be an important part of his improvement moving forward. Finally, Saas showed off his floor spacing ability by knocking down at least 3 threes when I watched him. Wow. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->