Zero Gravity Finals: Impressive Underclassmen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weekend, I attended the Zero Gravity Finals at Dana Barros Basketball Club in Stoughton, MA. Teams from the entire Northeast (and even Canada!) were in the building, and I saw tons of talent on display.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, it's impossible to watch every game and every player. With that being said, I consumed 20 hours of basketball at Dana Barros this weekend, so there's that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/zero-gravity-finals-saturdays-top-shooters/">Zero Gravity Finals: Saturday's Top Shooters</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/zero-gravity-finals-championship-sundays-stars/">Zero Gravity Finals: Championship Sunday's Stars</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/zero-gravity-finals-under-the-radar-gems/">Zero Gravity Finals: Under-The-Radar Gems</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/zero-gravity-finals-guys-who-are-better-than-i-thought/">Zero Gravity Finals: Guys Who Are Better Than I Thought</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/zero-gravity-finals-new-names-on-my-radar/" id="https://prephoops.com/2026/06/zero-gravity-finals-new-names-on-my-radar/">Zero Gravity Finals: New Names On My Radar</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are some impressive underclassmen who caught my attention. That will conclude my coverage from this event! Now onto the NEPSAC showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2568460"],"_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-6a2aeff56fdcd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">White is truly as solid as it gets. The 6-foot point guard is one of the premier underclassmen table setters in the entire region and does a phenomenal job making decisions once he touches the paint. The lefty has really solid quickness and is stronger than he looks, so he's effective on drives to the rim and then is able to showcase his advanced passing vision and feel once he gets there. White also hits shots from three-point range and is a way better defender than people realize. His size will probably limit his recruitment at some point, but he continues to prove he can play against a high level of competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-6a2aeff56fe34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McClure is a special scorer who can do it from all three levels. He's an excellent shooter from three, he has an amazing first step and can hit shots from the mid-range, and he has great finishing instincts and touch at the rim. But what impressed me most this weekend was the Phillips Exeter star's ability to defend. He did a great job sliding his feet against premier offensive playmakers and was even effective as a shot blocker with his size and length. McClure is going to get so much better in this next couple years, and I think high major programs should be interested. I'm EXTREMELY high on McClure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2883038"],"_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-6a2aeff56fe73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earle was extremely impressive this weekend. After a stern talking to on Saturday from Coach Crotty, the 6-foot-3 (although he might be slightly taller now?) guard responded quite well—he played with more aggressiveness, toughness, and competitive spirit on Sunday and was dominant at times throughout Middlesex Magic's final run. He has elite level strength for his size and completely shucks off defenders on his way to the hoop, and then he showcases some really excellent finishing instincts, body control, and touch with both hands at the rim. The Wilbraham and Monson sophomore can also hit shots from three and has the mechanics to be a big time flamethrower if he can get a bit more consistent. Earle is a future division one player and has as much upside as anyone on this Magic 16u UAA squad in my opinion. To say I'm high on him would be an understatement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3415237"],"_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-6a2aeff56feac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katznelson continues to improve and looked really good this weekend when I caught a bit of him. The 6-foot-5 forward is only a freshman (and he hasn't reclassed yet), but he has significantly better feel and skill level compared to the average player his size and age. He can handle it on the perimeter, he can make shots from three, and he can finish in the paint with both finesse and strength. Arguably the most impressive part of Katznelson's game is his ability to play as a perimeter hub and make plays for his teammates who are cutting to the hoop. He'll probably become a 2030 at some point and will be an even more intriguing prospect once he does.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2969393"],"_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-6a2aeff56fee2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Erickson is extremely intriguing as a long-term prospect. The 6-foot-7 true freshman has size, length, above-the-rim athleticism, and a really nice-looking three-point shot. He moves like an athlete and has good coordination for his size and age, so I anticipate he'll continue to get more comfortable with the ball in his hands and will eventually develop into a full-blown wing. Erickson still has a reclass available and will be a big time recruit in New England in a few years if I had to guess. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->