The young Hawk has a good chance at starting this season. He has the length, build, and skill to fit a talented Horace group. I have watched Nolan hoop live a handful of times and he certainly passes the eye test.

“Really good decision-maker for a 15U player. Nolan is good at getting to the basket and finishing around the rim. Can really guard on the defensive end and took criticism and coaching really well.“

-Quality showing, fun to see him running with the older guys

-Long/lanky guard for a ’29

-Eye-catching reverse layup score

-Hard baseline drive, impressive floater score

-Hustled for an offensive board, assist to Livingston

-Ran hard, transition score

-Super impressive transition assist to Little Larry

-Noteworthy showing, looks to have a bright future

Gladue is a big guard, especially for a ’29 player, and he continues to show promising qualities this spring. One thing that immediately stands out is how well he takes care of the basketball. Nolan plays under control, makes smart decisions, and consistently values possessions. Offensively, he also does a nice job finishing around the rim, showing touch and composure in traffic. His size in the backcourt, steady approach, and ability to protect the ball make him an intriguing young prospect whose game should continue to trend upward with more experience and exposure.

At the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase, Gladue impressed as one of the most polished guards in the gym. With his size, skill, and floor awareness, he consistently found ways to orchestrate offense and put his stamp on the game.

Gladue’s passing ability was nothing short of eye-catching. Time after time, he delivered precise bounce passes that split defenders and set up easy scores, whether it was a backdoor dime, a post-entry feed, or a perfectly-timed dish in transition. He routinely made teammates better, showing vision and creativity that few players his age possess.

He wasn’t just a distributor, though. Gladue mixed in scoring of his own with a soft mid-range jumper, smooth touch finishes, and aggressive drives to the basket. He showcased craft with the ball in his hands, including a left-handed hesitation that froze his defender before he knifed inside for a finish. He also absorbed contact on multiple occasions, powering through for AND-1 buckets at the rim.

Defensively, his length and timing gave opponents problems. He came up with a strip steal, altered shots in the paint, and turned defense into offense by pushing the pace the other way. His ability to impact both ends of the floor was a big reason he stood out as one of PHD’s favorites from the event.

In the end, Gladue displayed the kind of all-around game coaches dream of in a lead guard: playmaking instincts, size for the position, and the skill to score inside and out. He was undeniably one of the most impressive playmakers at the showcase and a player who looks poised for big things in the future.

-Big/strong lead G, plays under control w/ his eyes up, finishes through contact

-creative slasher, refined skills, passes eye test, impressive at PH Frosh Showcase