Austin is one of those guys we want to put on a marketing billboard for our @TheChurchSelect program. Consistent progress over 2 years and it has translated into results in the late spring / summer. The scary thing is, we know he’s just starting to scratch the surface. Excited to see him this year with Brunswick and where he ends up at the collegiate level. Keep working Austin!

Man what a finish to July for both our @TheChurchSelect 17s teams. Both teams finish 4-1 for a combined 8-2 record in Pittsburgh. Our @HoopGroupAL squad won some TOUGH games, with the only loss coming in the Sweet 16 to the eventual champion, @JSPredators .. In our first year in the @HGSL_HoopGroup we made an epic run all the way to Final 4! What a great blend of players and families that get it. We got consistently better throughout the season, got after in practice every day, and truly enjoyed being around each other. I am so grateful to know all of these guys and excited to see what’s next for all of them! More to come here. College coaches give me a call! @HoopGroupEamonn @AWitt__ @RiversideHawks

The kid @maxsheth123 is such a winner. I’m closed mouth about what happens at practice but man if you saw what he does at practice… Leader (holds people accountable) shot maker (at all levels), dog (will find a way to win). One of the more creative players I’ve seen. Takes care of the basketball. Lookout for a huge July from him and our HGAL squad. See you in AC! @TheHoopGroup @HoopGroupAL @TheChurchSelect @RiversideHawks @HoopGroupEamonn @KellerNationNRR @AWitt__

Alex Nuzum, 6’0 PG from Hackley School has been showing his value all spring long. Absolute DOG on the ball makes life difficult for every opponent trying to bring the ball up. Creates offense with pace, ability to attack the paint, and his VOICE to organize his team. Here is a small sample of one game vs Mass Rivals where you see how he impacts the game in every way… on the ball, in gaps, rebounding, finding cutters. (he didn’t play a lot of 2nd half because of big lead) Nuzum played the most minutes for us this spring because he was irreplaceable in his role. This is a guy who will make your program culture better the day he steps on campus. His ELITE Academic credentials make him recruitable by any school in the country. @NuzumAlex25252 @HoopGroupEamonn @AWitt__ @HGSL_HoopGroup @HoopGroupAL

Tough one to finish, overcoming an early 13-0 deficit in a 2 point loss to a strong @DistrictBC squad. 7-2 overall for our 17s this weekend is solid. Our guys know how to win. 3-1 for our HGSL and 4-1 for our HGAL made a lot of coaches take notice. A few guys who really stood out this weekend: HGSL Alex Nuzum- @NuzumAlex25252 6’0 PG - Hackley School Alex controlled the tempo every game, harassing the ball 94 feet generating shots for his teammates and knocking down open looks. Jack Moynahan - 6’7” Wing/ F, Newman School Jack continues to improve his versatility, scoring the ball at all 3 levels and attacking the rim with aggression. Defensively his aggression and ability to stay in front of the ball continues to improve. Nick Ferdinand- 6’7 F - St Peter’s Prep Another 3 level scorer who punishes people in the paint and is a physical defender. Noah Khalid - @NoahKhalid1 6’1 G - Newman School Single-handedly won us our 2nd game with his ability to score in every way imaginable Antonio Tristani- @AntonioTristani 6’2 G - Don Bosco Savvy player who always makes the right play. Knocking down shots when they came to him, but never forcing the issue, impacting the game with his defensive IQ Derek Gomez- 6’6 G/Wing St Peter’s Prep Our most explosive player showed many instances why he’s a scholarship level player. HGAL Max Sheth- @maxsheth123 5’11 G - Kingston Slippery PG who commands the team. Change of speed with dribble is elite. Shot maker. Consistently makes winning plays. Austin McLaren - @austin1mclaren 6’3 G - Brunswick School Maybe the biggest stock riser. Guarded with physicality. Made the right reads all day and got into the paint at will. Shaan Daly 6’0 G - Fieldston School Unconscious from 3 most of the weekend. Tough finishes at the basket and midrange pull-ups. Disruptive defensively. Big reason team was 4-1. Both rosters filled with college players!! Is it July yet?! @TheChurchSelect @HoopGroupAL @HGSL_HoopGroup @HoopGroupEamonn @AWitt__