NM Clippers

We are a travel team that competes in showcase tournaments to grant exposure to our exceptional athletes.

[Jim Dabbelt @JDabbs86]

The last time I was at spooky nook somebody asked me what I look for when I evaluate players? I figured now is a good time as any, so you have something to work on this fall!

What I care about:

1. I understand we are in a positionless game today, but how well do they play their position? Do they handle the ball well enough at the point guard spot? Are they tough enough at the post position? How well do they move without the ball? Do they do something else for their team when their shooting is off?

2. I watch actions and reactions to coaching, officials calls and their teammates. Are they a good teammate? Or are they all about themselves?

3. Do you take plays off? If you do, how can I count on you in a close game? Are you tough 100% of the time?

4. When you do shoot the ball, is it a good quality shot for your team, or is it a forced shot for your stats?

What I don’t care about:

1. How many points you score. There’s not one college coach, or one scout sitting in the stands with a scorebook.

2. North-South turnovers don’t bother me nearly as much as east-west turnovers. Turnovers are part of the game, how well do you recover from them?

Fellow scouts…. Feel free to add what you look for, or what you don’t worry about.

[Alyssa Morales @Alyssa_Morales4]

Always working to get better. Check out my highlights from Ohio Session II & III.
@NMClippers @eb_ericb @Jermain59507214 @SelectEventsBB

Highlight link 🔗
https://t.co/sAbUFYB2IQ

[Sarai @SaraiDuncan27]

Excited to be back at Nationals.
Last run, BEST ONE!!! Phil4:13
#AllGloryToGod ☝️🙌🛡⚔️✝️
#GODGOALSGRINDGROWTHGRATITUDE @stduncan04 @Andress_Bball @EagleAndress @AHSGoldenEagles @NMClippers @Topsiswear

[Eric Benedick | MS, MA @eb_ericb]

🚨 WBB Coaches, my @NMClippers 17U S40 squad is in 📍 Louisville, KY for @SelectEventsBB P24/S40 Finals & Summer Championships.
@alyssa_morales4 @djack1331 @kaydentsosie_40

[Alyssa Morales @Alyssa_Morales4]

Last one… | July 24–27 📍Louisville, Kentucky
@eb_ericb @NMClippers @JrAllStarBB @Jermain59507214

[Coach Jess Mannetti @jmnetter33]

Key takeaways from days 2 & 3:
1. PLEASE stop picking up your dribble in the short corner. The ball dies there.
2. If you need MORE than 3 dribbles to get by someone, pass & cut.
3. FLOOR SPACING MATTERS. 
4. Good passers make GREAT shooters
5. Make rebounding efforts EVERY TIME!

[Kacelynn Muniez @KMuniez33]

I will be in Hamilton Oh this weekend.
@NMClippers

[Eric Benedick | MS, MA @eb_ericb]

🚨 WBB Coaches, my @NMClippers 17U S40 squad is in📍 Hamilton, OH this week for @SelectEventsBB Live Period showcases. 👀 to have on these ones ⬇️
@alyssa_morales4 @djack1331 @kaydentsosie_40

[Alyssa Morales @Alyssa_Morales4]

Spring Showcase work. 🔋

Come watch my highlights from the Spring Showcase Tournament in Phoenix AZ!
@NMClippers @Jermain59507214 @SelectEventsBB @BurgesGBB @JrAllStarBB

Highlight link 🔗
https://t.co/0dhZDtCSZW

[NM Clippers @NMClippers]

Congrats!
@PGHTexas @PGHNewMexico @fleeezeee

[Alyssa Morales @Alyssa_Morales4]

Blessed and excited to announce that after a great conversation with Coach Larson, I have received an official offer to play at Eastern Wyoming College!

Thank you to the coaching staff at EWC for believing in me and giving me this opportunity.🖤💛
@TimLarsenEWC @EasternWyoming @BurgesGBB

[Coach Jasmine @CoachJStohr]

Recruits: Do not wait for a coach to reach out to you! If you're interested in a University and program, reach out and express your interest to the coach! Coaches want student-athletes who show equal interest and investment!

[Marsha Frese @CoachFrese]

Too many kids training against cones & not going game speed. Defenders & decision-making.

[NM Clippers @NMClippers]

@Brit_Aik3ns

[Eric Benedick | MS, MA @eb_ericb]

🚨 WBB College Coaches, my @NMClippers 17U S40 squad is in 📍 Mesa, AZ for this weekends @SelectEventsBB Spring Showcase. Come 👀 us ‼️ @PGHNewMexico @djack1331 @allyTsosie2028

[Shane Laflin @ShaneLaflin]

Everybody says they want to play fast. Playing fast means getting out on the break and running without the ball. Getting out and running without the ball means: spacing.

SPACING MEANS PASS IT TO THE OPEN PLAYER!!!

(Clearly there are other elements, but that’s how it starts after you get the DEFENSIVE STOP.)

[Allyson Tsosie @allyTsosie2028]

Clash of Clubs Houston, TX
NMBA Clippers 2027 Schedule 🏀

[Chloe E Brown @chloee_Brown3]

God blesses me with a healthy body, family who supports me and the ability to play basketball! I dedicated my life to the game and trusted in the process. I’m beyond grateful to finally announce I am officially a bulldog at Mcpherson College! @MacBulldogsWBB #AGTG

[Big Time Hoops 🏀 @bigtimehoops]

Congratulations to Los Lunas Sophomore guard, Jalexa Ornelas on finishing 3rd in scoring at the Showcase. Jalexa averaged 10.7 ppg on the weekend. Great job Jalexa! 📸: @chip_flicks

[Shane Laflin @ShaneLaflin]

Off-season things to address:

No. 1:

Players using their off hand to finish. There is too much absolute refusal to do so and it’s leading to so many missed layups.

[Alyssa Morales @Alyssa_Morales4]

Come watch my Highlights from my Junior season!! Had a great season, time to prepare for the next! 💜💛
@fleeezeee @Jermain59507214
@paristhetrainer @BurgesGBB @Fchavezeptimes