Michael McNamara, Thayer Academy

Michael McNamara

Class: 2027
Position: SF
Height: 6'8"
School: Thayer Academy
Club Team: BABC

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Player Bio

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Big Wing with size and length- feel my versatility and skill helps me both offensively and defensively. Offensively: strengths fluid with the ball and movement off ball allows me to navigate the court. Scoring threat at all 3 levels and my shooting range at my position provides me an huge advantage- catch and shoot and off the dribble mid range as well as behind the three-point line.

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

Personality- I feel I don't get rattled and on the court concentrate on being a good team mate and the mental toughness to always think next play... Try to impact the game in multiple ways make winning plays both sides of the ball.

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

I am an active volunteer/ambassador for A Shot For Life.

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

I feel my transition to the Independent School League/NEPSAC has helped me to become a team leader at a young age on my current prep school team at Thayer Academy. I have embraced the role of being a leader and try to lead by example put the team first and play the right way. The rest will take care of it's self regarding your personal goals!

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

During my freshman year in high school at Catholic Memorial. I decided to apply to Prep school during the season for 10th grade ( 2024/25 ). I was a 9th grader playing varsity at Catholic Memorial at the time of the prep school application process. Soon as Catholic Memorial's varsity basketball coaching staff discovered that I was applying out. They benched me DNP rest of the season.