Avi Adler-Cohen, 2011, G, Newton North

Player:  Avi Adler-Cohen 

Class:  2011

School:  Newton North H.S.

Height:  5’11”

Position: Guard

Overview:

Avi is a player that every coach wants on their team.  He works, listens, and will do whatever is asked of him for the team to win.  A guard with a pass first mentality, Avi excels at getting to the basket drawing defenses to find open players for shots.  He will finish at the basket when teammates are not open and he seems to have a sixth sense on knowing when to pass or shoot.  Defensively, he is great on the ball and will dive for any loose ball.  He will need to improve his outside shot and get better at his mid-range game, but he is a winner and the glue to a successful Newton North program.

Ratings (players are ranked on a scale of five, with five being the highest score, and are ranked in accordance to their graduating class)

Offense

Ball handling:3                          

Passing: 4                                        

Outside shooting:  3

Shots in the paint:  3

Transition: 4

Rebounding:  3

Defense

Hands:  4

Footwork: 4

On the ball: 4

Off the ball: 4

Rebounding:  4

Intensity: 5

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Ladon Adair, 2012, G, Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Player:  Ladon Adair

Class:  2012                                                                          

School:  Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Height:  5’10”

Position: Point Guard

Playing level potential: DII, DIII

Overview:                 

5/27:  Ladon has improved greatly since the season ended.  He can flat out score and is great in transition.  He is a shifty player who can find seams in the defense and finish at the basket.  The jumper needs to find some consistency and I would like to see him be more vocal at the point position.  He will be on a ranked team next season so it will be important for him to learn how to bring it every time he is on the court.  He is a solid point guard prospect in the 2012 class.

7/31:  He did a better job from the perimeter and has improved his leadership skills.  Big question will be his ability to bring all the talent on the floor together to play as a cohesive unit during the season.

Ratings (players are ranked on a scale of five, with five being the highest score, and are ranked in accordance to their graduating class)

Offense

Ball handling: 4  

Passing: 3                                   

Outside shooting:  3
Shots in the paint:  4

Transition: 5

Rebounding:  2

Defense

Hands:  4

Footwork: 4

On the ball: 3

Off the ball: 3

Rebounding:  3

Intensity: 4

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