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2010 Predictions – Breakout Prospects Including Middlesex Magic Stars Pat Ackerman and Pat Connaughton
By Adam Finklestein, Monday, Jan 4, 2010
Each and every year a new set of players manage to distinguish themselves in the eyes of evaluators and college coaches, consequently seeing their recruiting get a major bump.
Here is a look at some guys who we believe are showing signs of being breakout prospects in 2010.
Just Getting Started
These players have shown signs of being ready to breakout and we expect them to continue in that process in the coming year.
Patrick Ackerman, Worcester Academy (MA), 2011: He is on coaches’ radar screens after a breakout performance at the National Prep Showcase. He will have plenty of opportunities to further impress as coaches love to keep tabs on guys that are six-eleven with a nice touch.
Pat Connaughton, St. John’s Prep (MA), 2011: There’s often times a delay between a player taking his game to a new level and college coaches really beginning to take notice. Connaughton has done his part and we expect it won’t be long before coaches catch on in higher volume.
Michael Laplante, St. Andrew’s (RI), 2011: Laplante had a big summer two years ago but has been quiet since. He’s shown us some new tools to start his junior season and we wouldn’t be surprised if we started hearing his name more consistently this summer.
Georges Niang, Tilton School (MA), 2012: Last season he was a young, but valuable, role player for a Tilton squad that claimed a national championship. This year he has emerged as a go-to scorer for the Rams with a throwback low post arsenal.