Brandon Margolin
Brandon Margolin
About Brandon
Expert Analysis
Frank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Honarable mention. This player is well deserving of a regular team spot. Battling against some of the best in the state game after game. Tough physical rebounder and defender. Gets to the rim off of 2-3 dribbles. Great footwork and the ability to score in the paint. Defends the post and perimeter.
Access all of Prep Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
D2 Amherst is getting a very effective skilled player on both ends. Without the transfer portal he is a Patriot ,Ivy, NEC type player. Rebounds well on either glass. Defends the post with toughness uses his lower body. Also defends moving his feet and hands really well on the perimeter. Protects the ball with his body and base to get to the rim. Very effective with his shot from the 15-17 foot range. Strong finisher through contact.
Access all of Prep Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
An excellent post defender uses his strength and lower body really well. Can also guard the perimeter which makes him a valuable piece with his size. Offensively can hit the mid range jumper. Very good getting to the basket off of 2-3 dribbles. Strong finisher inside of 12 feet in many different ways. A do it all player with great basketball instincts and skill set.
Access all of Prep Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
A hard worker that does a lot of good things on the court. Strong defender . Outstanding tenacious rebounder. Really good skill level. Can take his defender off the dribble with 2-3 dribbles. Strong tough finisher with determination and strength. Can score inside punishing smaller defenders and take the bigger players off the bounce. Can stretch the floor as well hitting open threes off the catch.
Access all of Prep Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
We saw from Brandin at the team camp what we have come to expect from him . A relentless hard working post player with great footwork who scores in the paint with an assortment of ways to get off his shot. A beast on the boards on either end. He was able to get to the rim off of 2-3 dribbles and score with 2 defenders on his back. Through hard work Brandin is hitting the perimeters jumpers now as well. Adding another element to his game.
Access all of Prep Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAasim Sullivan | Prep Hoops Scout
Margolin exhibits remarkable versatility on the court, seamlessly transitioning between scoring inside and outside. His proficiency in both areas keeps defenders off balance and amplifies his scoring threat. Utilizing his size advantage, Margolin adeptly finishes plays over opposing defenders, showcasing his ability to dominate in the paint.
Access all of Prep Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Tough hard nosed physical player and extremely talented. Battles for everything. Does not take a play off. Night after night in the chsaa a lot of times he is asked to defend bigger players he does it and wins a lot of those matchups. Uses his body to score in the paint or off of 2-3 dribbles. Really good at positioning himself to snag rebounds. Defends the paint or the perimeter really well. Most night his stat sheet looks like 13 points 9 rebounds 3 assists 2 steals 1 block.
Access all of Prep Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
A workhorse type player. Does everything at 100%. Does not take plays off on either end. Some games this season he is undersized but still manages to defend at a high level in the paint and at the rim. Great hands catching the ball in traffic. His able to use his footwork and strength to score in different ways in the paint. Can step out and hit the open three off the catch. Physical tough rebounder. Creates space and he posts really well,
Access all of Prep Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationAasim Sullivan | Prep Hoops Scout
Margolin is a dynamic wing player known for his ability to catch fire from beyond the arc, often igniting scoring runs for his team. His versatility allows him to contribute across multiple facets of the game, from scoring to defense. With a polished skill set, Margolin demonstrates finesse and proficiency in various offensive and defensive situations. Moreover, his smooth and controlled pace on the court ensures he remains composed and impactful in high-pressure scenarios.
Access all of Prep Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
A workhorse who doesn’t take a play off. Using strength and high work ethic he can score inside different ways. Real nice footwork. Can play with his back to the basket. Sets up in the paint warding off his defender. Understands how to seal his defender to score the ball. Capable shooter from the perimeter. Tough physical rebounder and defender in the paint. Quick and strong enough to get to the rim off of 2-3 dribbles.
Access all of Prep Hoops
Subscribe to read about this player
Read EvaluationPlayer Claimed