Five MPA Wings to Watch this Winter

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After covering some notable guards in <em>Maine</em> earlier this week, it's now time to take a look at the wings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's an impressive group of seniors and juniors in the <em>MPA</em> this year on the wing; a group that is noted for it's athleticism across the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we'll take a look at five wings that are on our radar heading into the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2546901' first='Diing' last='Maiwen']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maiwen, one of the best athletes in the state, should play a starring role for <em>Edward Little</em> this winter. A two-way wing, he has athletic gifts that allow him to be a dynamic finisher at one end and a lock down defender at the other. He can really get out and run in transition, might be the state's best help side shot blocker, and is a highlight waiting to happen when he gets an open runway to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2547128' first='Tom' last='Maloji']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and athletic lefty, Maloji is one of the top wing defenders in Maine. The <em>South Portland</em> product is a crafty paint finisher, utilizing a nice floater game to finish over length, and has developed as a spot up shooter this year as well. He shines defensively where he's proven capable of guarding any spot on the floor, rebounding at a high rate, and turning defense into easy offense at the other end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2811657' first='Davis' last='Mann']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mann, a two-way star at <em>Falmouth</em>, is one of the most dynamic offensive talents in the <em>MPA</em>. He's physically mature, has good burst, and shows impressive vertical pop. He can get downhill with the ball in his hands, shows a high IQ as a cutter, and does a good job of finishing through contact at the rim. He knocks down threes at a high rate in catch and shoot situations and does a good job as a decision maker in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2818596' first='AJ' last='Moody']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and skilled wing at <em>Windham</em>, the defending AA state chamions, Moody should cement himself as one of the state's top performers after beaking out as a sophomore last winter. A good athlete, he makes high IQ plays on both ends of the floor, shows good feel as a passer off the bounce, and is a high level shooter in catch and shoot situations. He takes pride on the defensive end and does a good job of intitiating the break off his defensive rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2325882' first='Theo' last='Pow']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pow, a dynamic athlete at <em>Kennebunk</em>, should be in the conversation for all-state honors at the end of the season. He's done a great job of developing his skill over the last year and now combines that aspect of his game with a high IQ and elite athleticism to be one of the top players in <em>Maine</em>. He finishes with authority on the break, does a nice job of operating as a playmaker in the half-court, and is a rebounding presence in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->