Sappidi was one of the most fun players I watched this weekend. The 6-foot-2 guard has feel up the wazoo and makes smart plays left and right. He fits beautifully into any offensive system (and certainly GB Blue Devils’) because of his ability to move without the ball and knock down threes, but he also has some on-ball chops and showcases great body control, ball-handling, and strength in the pick and roll. He can hit middy pull ups, he can finish at the rim, and he makes wonderful decisions consistently off of two feet. Sappidi is going to make a college coach very happy with his willingness and ability to play the right way.

Neel is having a break out season for his Junior year ! He’s second on the team in Scoring , Rebounds, Assists and Steals. Neel is currently averaging 15pts , 6rbs , 3asts & 2stls helping lead Pingry to a 4-0 record. Sappidi has boosted his in game production immensely from his sophomore season. Not only has he been thriving offensively but defensively he’s been locking down on the perimeter which is a huge factor for his teams early success ! Neel has quick feet , does a great job getting steals in the passing lane and scoring in transition. Offensively, he is strong and has no issues scoring in the paint. He can also handle the ball which helps him create shots off the dribble and makes himself hard to guard with his quick release and consistent shot making.

Neel Sappidi Neel Sappidi 6'2" | SG Pingry | 2027 State NJ is a versatile guard who throughout the May live period, scored the basketball effectively at multiple levels while also bringing a well rounded impact on the defensive end of the floor. An excellent POA defender, Sappidi demonstrated his ability to contain drives and be disruptive against opposing ball handlers. Sappidi also rebounded the basketball well for his position and also consistently made unselfish and high level IQ plays.

A multi faceted guard with solid positional size, Neel Sappidi Neel Sappidi 6'2" | SG Pingry | 2027 State NJ will look to add two way versatility to Geo Baker’s 16U backcourt. Sappidi is a guard that can do a lot of different things on the court and contribute in multiple statistical categories— perimeter shooting off the catch, rebound well for his position, demonstrate good feel for the game and play the right way, as well as contain drives on defense. Look for Sappidi to be a pivotal, versatile piece for GB Blue Devils 16’s on the HGAL circuit.

Neel Sappidi Neel Sappidi 6'2" | SG Pingry | 2027 State NJ showcased a lot of his perimeter shooting ability throughout the course of this game, finishing with a game high 4 made threes. Showcasing his catch and shoot ability and knocking down open threes, Sappidi was able to effectively space the floor for Pingry’s offense. Sappidi was also able to attack some closeouts and get to the rim.