"The complete package at point guard and cause for celebration if Providence can land him. With so much talent on this roster his box scores won't wow you, but this site now has a number 1 target and will follow his recruitment closely."
It's time to celebrate in Providence. For the second year in a row Keno Davis and his staff identified a top 60 talent and landed him, winning what looked like an uphill battle early in the process. For the second year in a row this staff has landed the player I wanted more than any. This is a huge day in Friartown.
Friarbasketball.net will write more throughout the weekend on this signing, breaking down Naadir's game, and what landing a top 60 player for the second year in a row means for the future of Providence basketball.
You'll read about Tharpe's shot needing work, but that scouting report is dated. His shot has come a long way and he's a dangerous shooter now.
You can expect A LOT more on Naadir in the coming days, but for the time being, here are a few articles from throughout the season.
Brewster coach Jason Smith on Naadir - Jason talks about his strengths, why he's underrated, and the possibility of Tharpe and Gerard Coleman teaming up
Live from the Brewster Invitational: Day 2 - first impressions of Tharpe
Brewster vs. Tilton Highlights - featuring a ridiculous spin and over the shoulder dish and bounce pass from half court.
A comparison to Shabazz Napier - classic scoring point guard versus pass first point guard debate
MVP effort in New Hampton - Tharpe's hot shooting leads Brewster to Invitational title
NEPSAC semis - Naadir put up a solid effort
Brewster Wins NEPSAC - Tharpe sets the pace in a thrilling win
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Adam Finkelstein, my favorite recruiting source in New England, does a great job breaking down the recruitment in both the NERR and Cox's blog. The NERR article features a conversation with Naadir in which he talks of looking forward to playing with Coleman and Ron Giplaye. Let the New England branches continue to grow.
