Team Preview: Tabor Academy

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's NEPSAC preview season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I got a chance to watch Cushing Academy both this summer and at open gyms this fall, as well as seeing tons of their individual players during the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are some guys who should make an impact this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3348955"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae6254d06b00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Neill transferred in from Swampscott High School and is going to be a great addition to Tabor Academy. The 6-foot-2 point-guard has great strength on the ball and is able to effortlessly hold his line to the rim on drives and rim attacks. When the defense collapses, he's able to kick out to shooters and makes really nice reads; but when the defense doesn't bring help, he has a knack for finishing and has a deep bag of tricks. Most impressive is O'Neill's processing speed and ability to make decisions, and that's something that'll translate quite well to the NEPSAC level.</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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae6254d06b37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saas has big time size and is going to man the paint for Tabor Academy this season. The 6-foot-10 center is in great condition, so he's able to consistently run the floor on both ends—he sprints hard to the rim for dunks on the offensive end and can also block shots on the defensive end with his length and discipline. Saas knows his role and will set crushing screens, roll to the rim, and finish easy plays; he won't try to play outside of himself and will always make the simple, easy pass if it's open. Saas should be a great D3 player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2878881"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae6254d06b59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stewart will form a nice twin-towers front-court with Saas. Like his counterpart, the 6-foot-8 forward runs the floor hard and can finish at the rim. He also has really nice footwork in the paint and can score on post touches or in the short-roll. Most impressive is his ability to find shooters on the perimeter and cutters in the lane once the defense collapses on his post-touches. Defensively, Stewart slides his feet very well for his size and can switch onto smaller players on the perimeter if needed. Another really solid D3 prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2716988"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae6254d06b78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lofstrom strikes me as a guy who will come into the NEPSAC and be able to handle the pressure and athleticism at that level. The 6-foot-3 guard is a really good athlete who keeps his line well on drives and takes contact well at the rim. He also shoots the three-ball extremely well, both off the dribble and off the catch. Defensively, he's able to guard multiple positions because of his size and physicality and he has the toughness to play against older players. For a sophomore, Lofstrom is ready to play at this level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2625312"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae6254d06b95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taku is extremely intriguing as a prospect and could help Tabor right away this season. The 6-foot-6 Malden Catholic transfer is extremely versatile on both ends of the floor because of his size, strength, and fluidity. He's able to play on the perimeter and attack closeouts, but he can also bully smaller guards under the rim and finish with power and touch. For a sophomore, Taku has pretty special physical tools and is going to walk into the NEPSAC as a good athlete. He'll be one of many underclassmen to make an impact at Tabor this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2571869"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae6254d06bb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Greaney is an exciting point-guard who plays with great speed and quickness. He gets downhill extremely quickly and is quite difficult to stay in front of on fastbreaks. Once he touches the paint, he does a great job reading the defense and makes on-time, on-target passes to teammates. He won't play outside of himself, either, so you can confidently count on him to run the offense. Greaney will be the backup point guard if I had to guess.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->