Scored a career high 21 points against St. Seb’s who has a couple D1 prospects. Riley is committed to Colby College. I taught Riley in 6th grade and he continues to make leaps every year I watch him play. He continues to improve his offensive skillset knocking down NBA 3’s, smooth top of key transition 3 and adding a baby hook to his game. I loved watching him in the 2 man game as well lifting from the post to wing to knock down a catch 3. It is so tough to knock him off the spots he wants to get to off the bounce or playing off the ball. He made some terrific close out’s on the ball, made good entry passes to low post as a big and had good strategies to get offensive rebounds off jumpers/free throws.

Clarke, a forward out of the Brooks School, stood out with his ability to consistently make the right play. The future Colby Mule has great positional size and a frame that allows him to assert himself physically. I was impressed with his ability to operate on the perimeter, showing good decision making and the ability to initiate DHO actions from the top of the key. He plays with patience in the post, can score in a variety of ways around the rim, and does a nice job of being a vocal presence on the back line of defense.

I had never seen Clarke play before this game, but he impressed me with his combination of shooting and size. The 6-foot-6 forward is strong in the paint and can get rebounds as a result, but he’s also able to step out on the perimeter and knock down the three ball with some range. He also plays hard and with lots of intensity on both ends. His other offensive skills are definitely still coming along and he needs to get more comfortable in his body, but Clarke could be a D3 guy after next year if he figures some of those things out.