MPA Upperclassmen: Wings to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we continue our preseason previews series in Maine with a look at <em>Wings to Watch</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five upperclassmen to keep an eye on out of the MPA this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2696676"],"_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-69266771a66a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ames, a senior wing out of <em>Camden Hills Regional High School</em>, is arguably the top prospect in Maine this winter. The 6'2" wing is an elite scorer of the basketball, capable of getting buckets in transition or in the half-court, from all three levels. He's physically strong, has above the rim athleticism, and can make plays for himself and others with the ball in his hands. He's a versatile defender and plus rebounder that impacts games on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2898404"],"_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-69266771a6734"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dougher, a senior wing out of <em>Spruce Mountain High School</em>, could be the breakout performer of the winter out of Maine. The 6'3" wing is a high level athlete that can really get out and make plays in transition. He excels when attacking the rim, using his athleticism and length as a finisher over size, but also shows a little bit of wiggle off the bounce. He guards any position on the floor, makes an impact on the defensive glass, and can really be disruptive in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2553812"],"_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-69266771a67a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fitzgerald, a senior wing out of <em>Scarborough High School</em>, should be among the state's top scorers this winter. At 6'4", he has great positional size and can really score the basketball from behind the arc. He's developed his ability to make plays off the bounce and is an above average finisher in the paint, while also proving to be a tough shot maker in the half-court. On the other end of the floor, his length leads to plenty of steals and deflections in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3043278"],"_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-69266771a680d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reed, a junior wing out of <em>Bangor Christian School</em>, is a notable prospect out of the northern part of the state. The 6'3" wing has guard skills with the ball in his hands, knows how to get by the initial defender off the bounce, and can score it in a variety of ways around the rim. His quickness in space stands out, as does his shiftiness with the ball in his hands as a creator. Defensively, he has the ability to be an on-ball stopper and is a high level rebounder in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aden Jeffers","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fort Kent","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69266771a6989"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jeffers, a junior wing out of <em>Fort Kent Community High School</em>, is one of the most impressive athletes in the state. At 6'3", he has a strong frame and the ability to really change the game with his athletic burst and ability to make plays in space. He's hard to guard when he gets downhill, can finish over and through defenders, and has continued to improve his ability to shoot from the perimeter. Defensively, he's a plus defender that has the ability to stop opposing scorers from getting into the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We wrap up our coverage from Maine tomorrow with a look at the <em>Forwards to Watch</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->