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Team Nssa and Cushing SG Ryan Ward is an elite shooter. Competing at a high level in the NEBL prep league Ryan shows why he is a great pick up for any High academic school as he carries a 4.3 in all AP a classes !
@RyanWard_0
@CushingBBball
@NERRHoops
@PHNewEngland
Ryan Ward, Cushing Academy: Long combo guard that was a problem on both ends at NEPSAC last weekend … shot over 50 percent from 3 and played great on ball Defense. Lots of D1 interest.
Team Nssa Guard Ej Pemberton jr is a high flying guard who plays on both ends of the floor. Ej knocks Down open shots and usually covers the teams best player positions 1-3. Ej is would be a great addition to high level JUCO or PG year
@EarlPembertonJr
Nick Teller, Is a a knockdown shooter. Coming off a good campaign for Middlesex School making all ISL he’s had himself a great AAU season. Nick moves off the ball well and has a very quick release. Nick is also very high academic as well !
@NickTeller4
2025’s Nick Teller (
@NickTeller4
) a high academic prospect. Per
@NEPrepBB
“elite shooter, extremely quick release, has ability this take over game with his shooting ability”. Coming off a very successful Summer
@NSSABASKETBALL
Octavius Wheeler is having a big season for Putnam Science Elite. The Team NSSA guard had a big two springs for our club and has tremendous upside with his speed and quickness!
🚨BREAKING 📰 🚨 Combo Guard Ryan Ward committed and reclassified to
@CushingHoops
. Ryan has been with us since 4th grade and will go into next year for the class of 2025!
Congratulations Team NSSA and Methuen guard Earl Pemberton Jr. on his commitment to play D2 JUCO on scholarship at Central Maine. Ej was the Motor to our 2024 class and was 1st team at almost every major tournament we played!
Congratulations To Eva Boudreau Team NSSA and Wilmington High guard on her offer. Eva is a key piece for us and led our squad to a d2 Nationals and Gold Run 4 the roses chip. So proud and well deserved for and her family.
#HardWorkPaysOff
#EarnedNotGiven
#NSSAFam
Chris Daniels : NSSA and NMH wing has an extremely gifted skill set. Shoots the ball from deep and attacks the basket well for his 6’8 frame . Chris also can cover multiple positions and high academic as well and will be well know soon.
Interest high academic d3
🚨🚨 Major announcement! 🚨🚨
Team NSSA has joined the New Balance Prelude League! This exclusive sneaker circuit only has 32 teams across the US!
The NB Prelude sneaker League is only in year three and has multiple NBA affiliated teams (Maxey, Garland, Nesmith etc). We are
Ryan Ward : NSSA and Cushing CG is a true leader on and off the court. Has a 4.3 Gpa and school president
Standing 6’4 who can really shoot and he plays above the rim makes him an intriguing prospect.
Interest : ivy , low D1 and D2 high academic 3
@RyanWard_0
@CushingBBball
Ian - Holderness , D1 looks and high academic
Chris - NMH , High academic D3 looks
Isiah - Methuen, getting looks D3
Chris and Ian had big NEPSAC events as well and will be at Avon
Isaiah good Columbia camp showing
All had strong showings at NERR !
Congratulations Team NSSA and Turkish/Tilton WG Ali Oralkan on his commitment to D1 JUCO Three Rivers College (MO). Ali is a big time athlete that defends at a high level. With his 6’7 frame and his strength he can guard 1-5 !
Ryan -Cushing - has been unbelievable at NERR and NEPSAC . School president and 4.3 gpa 6’4 plays the 1 and two and has good range
Andre - Holderness - has had a great showing at NEPSAC only a 2026 and 6’5 can guard 1-4 easily and has added big leaping to his shooting
Ian -
2026 Holderness guard Andre Langley was in the gym for tryouts. He was known as a 3 and D player but adding on 20 pounds of muscle over the summer has increased his strength and his vert. He looks to have a big School season for Holderness and will be at NERR/Hoop Group. He is a
Isaiah Andino : NSSA and Methuen CG has a lot of upside his biggest strength is his change of speed. Isaiah is able to get to the basket at will and has good athleticism for 6’1
Interest : D3
Live in Indy
Ian Plankey: NSSA and Holderness Forward is coming off Hoop Group standout weekend. The 6’9 Forward can play inside and out and dunks and rebounds everything !
Interest: D1 mid to low and High academic D3
Live in Indy this weekend !
@IanPlankey27
@NERRHoops
@PHNewEngland
Congrats to Team Nssa Forward Ian Planky on being named top 15 2025 in New Hampshire. With a lot of D1 interest and having a big season for Holderness Ian is looking to gain some national attention!
We want to take the time to congratulate Coach Aaron on his next journey. Coach Aaron led our 17U Elite to a successful season, then landed the ENC Head Coaching position to now getting on Division 1 Stonehill staff. He is one of the hardest grinders we know, so this comes to no
Meet our NEW college recruitment team. This team consists of former college coaches, prep players, current high school and prep coaches along with 3 program current and former AAU owners. This team will connect our student athletes with colleges that they’re interested in and
Team NSSA welcomes back Holderness guard Andre Langley. Andre is performing at a high level with deep range coming off getting written up by NERR, Andre holds some D1 interest !
@andrelangleyy
Check out Cade who will be attending Exeter in the fall. Cade is a sharp shooter who can also play at a high end on the defensive side. Coming off back to back MVP seasons at Manchester Essex Cade continues to prove why he should play for a higher level academic program
🔥 Ian Plankey hits a 3 to propel NSSA to the quarterfinals of the New England Jam Fest
The 6’8 class of 2025 big man plays at Holderness School (NH).
Good hands. 3+ dunks in the game.
Recruitment from Quinnipiac, Holy Cross, Stonehill and Tufts
@IanPlankey27
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‘25
@RyanWard_0
is entering his third and final year at Cushing playing his best basketball. He can play on the ball using point guard skills+ feel, and off the ball with his strong shooting and ability to get to the paint as a play-maker. No end in sight…
#BetterEveryday
Dave McMahon : NSSA and Tilton is coming off two huge weekends. Playing tremendous D and knocking down the open shots. His energy is the reason for some key wins. Dave is a perfect NESCAC kid as he has good grades with good skill !
Interest : academic D3
Live in Indy !
Also making his debut at the
@NEPSAC
showcase with
@HoldernessToday
is class of 2025
@IanPlankey27
. This agile big man with a great touch will be something to watch 👀!
‘25 G
@RyanWard_0
snuck under too many radars this weekend. He was a poised floor general, a knockdown shooter, and a disruptive pest defensively!
By the way, he has a 4.3 GPA and will be study body president this year…
@NERRHoops
@NEPrepBB
@SuperPreps
@ScoutNSuit
🚨MAJOR NEWS 🚨
We are excited to announce our new additions just in time for the Fall season!
Let’s give Freddie, Ash and Larry a warm welcome!!
These additions are going to bring your kids and our program to the next Level🏀🔥🥶
Class of ‘25
@RyanWard_0
has had a big summer for
@CushingBBball
&
@NSSABASKETBALL
. He is a great example of using prep & aau to get the best results on & off the court. If you want to learn how to get the most from your prep & aau team follow me for more tips!
I think lots of players could stand to learn from
@RyanWard_0
from
@CushingBBball
&
@NSSABASKETBALL
. High Academic student athlete that has gotten the most from his prep school experience. Read my article on him here!
‘25
@RyanWard_0
is the kind of young man you go to war with. Works hard, high IQ, low maintenance, makes his teammates better, produces every single day. His trajectory has been a rocket ship to space since arriving to campus 2 years ago and isn’t slowing down.
@DavidMcMahon_
David is a high energy kid that loves to defend and make all the hustle plays. He’s been working on his pg skills so he can be a complete combo guard. Dave knocks down the open shot and will finish his High school career at Tilton.
It’s almost that time!! 2️⃣ weeks from today we welcome college coaches to our campus! Mark your calendars! 🗓️ We hope to see you there 🏀
#BetterEveryday
Team NSSA welcomes back Cushing starting guard Ryan Ward. Ryan is a big combo guard with good range. He already has high academic D1 interest with high academic D3 offers. Ryan Carries a 4.4gpa !
@RyanWard_0
Hoop Group Atlantic City Jam Fest Thursday Standouts:
Oliver Almonte
Ryan Tolliver
Kuba Malecki
Justin Cohen
Bryce Phillips
Nasir Ralls (📸)
Quinn Gibson
Bryce Dawson
RJ Mickleberry
Ryan Ward (📸)
Rowan Carmichael
Robby Fiore
Trey Bonhart
Will Wertz
Ryan Moesch
Nolan
Our guy
@RyanWard_0
class of 25’ on stage this weekend with
@CushingAcademy
‘s white team. Ryan is a large pg at 6’3 with a high IQ and a knockdown shooter 👀🏀
Dave - Tilton - combo guard really learning to play the point as well is a pesky defender that knocks down shots averaged 12 at Babson NEPSAC
Cade - Exeter - great two way player with a good build. Played well with the Exeter crew and will be at Avon this weekend. Cade left