Final last night at the KOB showcase.

 

Newport blew a late lead.

 

Snapp finished with 27 to lead Newport.

Newport blew a late lead, but Fairdale was mostly in control the whole game. Newport made a pretty big run to take that lead as they came from behind when Snapp got on fire towards the end of the game. Not sure, but I bet he got close to 15 of those 27 points on a run where he was spectacular. I was able to see Snapp for the first time and came away impressed with his shooting touch and ability to get separation. Up to the point he triggered that comeback I had a few doubts on his ability to score with really good athletic defense being applied to him in the man to man match-up as he struggled a bit for a good part of the game.

 

But he impressed me with his scoring outburst when he took control of the game. Offensively he is spectacular at the high school level, but I am not convinced he can guard elite players. However, they have to guard him and it takes a lot to focus on stopping him. With the right system I can see him playing D1 somewhere. He will be bigger and stronger in time. He reminds me a bit of Stephan Curry coming into college with his quick release and thin frame.

You failed to mention Fairdale got that big lead because Newport was missing some players in the first half due to their bus breaking down. When they had their entire team second half, it was a different game