The slashing forward thrived controlling the game out of the mid-post. He took what the defense gave him and exploited 1v1 matchups throughout the day. Fitzgerald also showed that he can be a threat to space the floor. He also found ways to be in passing lanes and gather steals. Liked the productivity he adds when he is on floor.`Fitzgerald has great timing when going up to alter a shot.

Blake Fitzgerald Blake Fitzgerald 6'7" | SF Highland School | 2028 State VA has made the move over to Highland School to play for Coach Logan Miller and he’s become an immediate contributor for the Hawks in their front-court. He’s a very capable and versatile piece that has an inside/out skillset, a great activity level, and still a ton of room to refine his game. Fitzgerald finished with 10 Points and 5 Rebounds in the close loss, including an efficient 4-7 from the floor. He can hit the mid range jumper off the catch or bounce, has some quality low post moves in his bag, and is readily available for dump offs around the rim. He’s capable of playing above the rim, showing real explosion when jumping off of two feet. He’s adjusted to his new school well, and should be a 2028 F in Virginia to watch closely.

Fitzgerald’s name started circulating around the DMV after his strong summer league showing with Flint Hill. Since then, he’s taken his talents to a strong Highland School roster and reclassed to 2028. He’ll end up being one of the better rebounders in the area if he isn’t already in that conversation and while he continues to learn his own capabilities offensively, the 6-foot-8 forward showed plenty of flashes throughout the weekend in Richmond. He knocked down three’s off kick-outs, displayed dependable hands in the dunker’s spot, and threw down one of the dunks of the event in transition where he put an opposing defender in the rim.

The potential, the skill, and the mindset are all in Fitzgerald. Head coach Logan Miller is going to make sure each of those characteristics are maximized to the fullest extent.

-Highland’s pickup of Fitzgerald this summer was one of the more unheralded moves but should be one of the most impactful transfers in the area. Fitzgerald gives the Hawks a floor spacing W/F tweener that can block shots, finish plays above the rim, and be disruptive defensively by guarding multiple positions. He did all of the above on Sunday, generating most of his own offense off the glass but also knocking down his shooting opportunities when the ball found him on the perimeter. Fitzgerald is also a willing screener, can finish with either hand rolling to the rim, and is a good connector on the wing. Believe there is a good amount of untapped upside for him as a rising junior prospect that is willing to complete whatever tasks his team needs from him to win ball games.

A skilled versatile forward and glue type player that steps up when called upon. He does a little bit of everything on the floor, not afraid to battle down in the paint, and moves well without the ball to create opportunities for himself.  Blake ability to score from all 3 levels is intriguing. Blake is a high academic prospect that Averaged 18 points on 22-38 shooting 57% also shot 3-10 from the 3pt line in 3 games.

Blake Fitzgerald Blake Fitzgerald 6'7" | SF Highland School | 2028 State VA was again amazing in all three of Flint Hill’s games this weekend. I’ve broken down Blake’s game a lot recently and his wide array of offensive skills. He has elite offensive versatility at 6’7, and his rebounding has been terrific all summer league as well. Blake averaged 25 PPG and 10.3 RPG in a 2-1 Flint Hill weekend.

This summer league has been my introduction to Blake Fitzgerald Blake Fitzgerald 6'7" | SF Highland School | 2028 State VA , and he has been one of the best wings I’ve seen at the SL. Blake is an excellent athlete, and at 6’7 he does a great job blowing by bigger defenders when he puts the ball on the floor. Blake is a fantastic jump shooter and someone you can count on to get a bucket when you need it. Blake gets after it on the glass as well. Blake had 18 points and 12 rebounds in a loss. 

Another Flint Hill player who caught my eye was Blake Fitzgerald Blake Fitzgerald 6'7" | SF Highland School | 2028 State VA . Even though Blake struggled to hit jump shots the first two games of his summer league, there was still a lot to like. Blake was stuck on automatic today, so you saw what he could do when he’s making shots. His ability to handle the ball and get to his spots in the mid-range was nice for his size. Blake is 6’7″ with a high release, so it helps him to get shots off in traffic. He has good touch at the rim and does a great job hitting deep threes. He is terrific on the glass and has all the tools to be an elite big wing for this Flint Hill team. Blake had 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. 

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-Fitzgerald struggled with his shooting percentages from the floor but fought valiantly throughout the game to give his team productive minutes despite the score. Fitzgerald has pretty good mobility as a 3/4 tweener, has a great set of hands that collected rebounds in traffic, has good touch in the paint, and has a great feel for where the ball is coming off the rim. Love his upside to be a stretch wing that can shoot, pass and handle the ball a bit for his team.