Maxson has major game. The way he moves and handles the ball looks like he was meant to dribble the rock—he plays with a great rhythm and is supremely comfortable using his off-hand to shuck off defenders on his way to the paint. Once he gets to the rim, he does an amazing job using crafty footwork to find small holes within the defense to get his floaters and layup attempts off. He finishes super well with contact, and he’s tough as nails when it comes to falling on the ground but still being willing to take it into the heart of the defense again. Maxson can shoot the ball well from three, too, despite having a unique release. He’ll be a major player for Tilton this season and will probably be right on the scholarship border, but it’s too early to say.

Maxson, a guard out of the Pingree School in Massachusetts, ranks #19 among the shooting guards and checks in at #103 overall in this update. The 6’0″ guard asserted himself as one of the region’s top scorers this winter, putting the ball in the basket at a blistering rate for Pingree. He plays with creativity off the bounce, knows how to keep defenders off balance, and has the ability to elevate over the defense to get his jumper off. His ability to create offense allows him to stand out and he’s really improved as a creator for others with the ball in his hands. Maxson plays with BABC on the travel circuit and will head to the Tilton School in the fall.