Freshman, sophomores and Juniors on the rise in Eastern Mass
Justin Feinberg
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<p style="text-align: left;">Underclassmen often have to work their way up through the program before reaching varsity. Here we take a look at five underclassmen on varsity in eastern Mass already making an impact. <br />
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1106065" first="Jake" last="Lemelman"] Newton south, position PG/SG, HT 6-0, Class Freshman</strong></p>
<p>Jake is a freshman on the varsity team at Newton south. Jake re classed and played for Dexter Southfield last year. Jake is a shooter and a scorer. He can spot up in the corner and attack off the dribble on closeouts. Jake is player that you could see teams could play a box and 1 against. Teams have already made the mistake playing zone against Jake and he took advantage. Being a freshman hasn’t mattered for him, as he is not afraid to be a leader on the floor and take big shots. He has had 21 points, and he also hit 6 threes in one game. <br />
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<strong>Ryan Mela, Natick, position F, Ht 6-5, Class sophomore</strong><br />
At 6-5 Ryan is a very versatile and dominant player. Ryan was huge in Naticks big win against a strong Newton North team with 30 points and 17 rebounds. Ryan has so much potential with his size and skills. Ryan can handle the ball well, but also has a great touch around the rim. Ryan can score in many different ways. Ryan is proving to be a high impact player for Natick.</p>
<p><strong>Jose Padilla, Newton North, HT 5-11, Position PG/SG Class sophomore</strong> <br />
Jose is a fundamentally sound guard with good handles and playmaking ability. Jose can finish well at the rim and plays tough on ball defense.</p>
<p><strong>Nick Peternio, Needham, 6-4, Position PG/SG class sophomore </strong></p>
<p>At 6-4 Nick is a bigger guard. He has a very smooth shot and is a knockdown shooter. Nick moves the ball and makes the extra pass. Nick is a strong finisher at the rim. Nick is great on defense in Needham’s 1-3-1 trap. <br />
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<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1081850" first="Brendan" last="McNamara"] Nobles, Ht 6-0 position PG/SG Class sophomore </strong></p>
<p>Brendan is a true point guard, and makes his teammates better. He is a floor general and an elite scorer. He has scored 28 points in a game this year. Brendan is quick and can change speeds well. He is a hustler and will always dive on the floor.</p>
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