PF Max Lorca-LLoyd

[UConnStats]

First time we've been connected to MLL since Hurley took over. He's the most raw out of any bigs Hurley is on, but he's a great athlete. Really high defensive potential, more of a rim runner on the offensive end.

Composite: 159

Via NERR: Woodstock's Tre Mitchell and NMH's Maxwell Lorca-Lloyd, a pair of big men with very different styles but very similar trajectories, round out the top five. Mitchell is a skilled big man who can pass, score with both hands around the rim, and stretch the floor. He's made great strides with his conditioning but isn't a natural high riser. Lorca-Lloyd doesn't have anywhere near the same skill level but his explosiveness and consequent impact in front of both rims is what differentiates him. Ultimately, they've both proven themselves high-major prospects and there value is going to be in the eye of the beholder and, in large part, based on the type of style they'll best fit into at the next level.

 

[Matrim55]

Cauley-Stein-type kid.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

Looks like he has a slew of Ivy offers as well as high major offers. Always a good sign.

Tall, explosive, smart.

 

[UConnStats]

 

[upstater]

Big frame

 

[the Q]

Big frame

I was gonna say, for a skinny guy he's got some seriously wide shoulders.

 

[JMick]

I was gonna say, for a skinny guy he's got some seriously wide shoulders.

I expect most of the bigs we recruit going forward to have much larger frames than what we've had recently. You can only do so much with a kid that's thin and has a narrow build. Thin with big shoulders and bigger legs you can work with

 

[Fishy]

Lorca-Lloyd is underrated.

He has the physical tools to be a future pro, but he’s got some ground to make up - he’s only been playing basketball for four or five years.

 

[Jaybo]

No thank you

 

[WrenchFan69]

No thank you

This is a bad take

 

[Jaybo]

This is a bad take

To many 6'8" f/c

 

[WrenchFan69]

To many 6'8" f/c

We absolutely should be visiting a high upside player ranked by some in the top 100 and others top 150 that plays for a top prep program and is two hours away.

 

[Fishy]

To many 6'8" f/c

Post less.

 

[fatlucy]

Post less.

Or not at all

 

[Jaybo]

Or not at all

Post less.

Think you can ignore or block if your feelings hurt easy.

 

[Stainmaster]

Jaybo

 

[RipCity]

To many 6'8" f/c

There’s a list of 50 6’8 post players from this year alone that would have been the best player on our team.

 

[Fishy]

Think you can ignore or block if your feelings hurt easy.

I can do more than that.

 

[scotty0330]

The kid is raw for sure after Having seen him play a few times. He plays for a very good program in NMH and has the physical tools to be a future pro. Crazy leaping ability and plays hard. Very intriguing prospect in 2019.

 

[Jaybo]

I can do more than that.

I hate you

 

[kris1]

First time we've been connected to MLL since Hurley took over. He's the most raw out of any bigs Hurley is on, but he's a great athlete. Really high defensive potential, more of a rim runner on the offensive end.

Composite: 159

Via NERR: Woodstock's Tre Mitchell and NMH's Maxwell Lorca-Lloyd, a pair of big men with very different styles but very similar trajectories, round out the top five. Mitchell is a skilled big man who can pass, score with both hands around the rim, and stretch the floor. He's made great strides with his conditioning but isn't a natural high riser. Lorca-Lloyd doesn't have anywhere near the same skill level but his explosiveness and consequent impact in front of both rims is what differentiates him. Ultimately, they've both proven themselves high-major prospects and there value is going to be in the eye of the beholder and, in large part, based on the type of style they'll best fit into at the next level.

BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Maxwell Lorca-Lloyd enjoying junior year - and getting looks

I’ve seen MLL play many times this past season. My best friend’s son also plays at NMH. Lorca is still very raw but the potential is there. The kid is an excellent shot blocker and rebounds very well on both ends of the floor. He’s drawn a ton of Ivy League interests, but the big boys are starting to notice his potential. I also think he’s been overshadowed a bit, having other really good players around him at NMH. I think KO overlooked the NMH program. There is a lot of talent there. Another 2019 NMH prospect that’s worth a look is Ryan Greer (6’2, PG). Hopefully Coach Hurley can open that recruiting pipeline. This year NMH had all eight of their 2018 kids commit to play college basketball next year:

Simon Chamberlain, 6’6 SG - Carleton (Canada)
Zach Light 6’5 SG - Colgate
Kai Toews 6’2 PG - UNC-Wilmington
Davis Franks 6’7 SF - Brown
Noah Kirkwood 6’8 Combo G - Harvard
Calvin Whipple 6’4 SG - Fairfield
Chuck Hannah 6’7 PF - Elon
Nate Laszewski 6’10 SF - Notre Dame

 

[6xChamps]

Offered

 

[kris1]

 

[6xChamps]

Also not sure if this has been mentioned, but Max plays for PSA Cardinals which both Vital and Larrier played for. That can’t hurt.

 

[WrenchFan69]

BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Maxwell Lorca-Lloyd enjoying junior year - and getting looks

I’ve seen MLL play many times this past season. My best friend’s son also plays at NMH. Lorca is still very raw but the potential is there. The kid is an excellent shot blocker and rebounds very well on both ends of the floor. He’s drawn a ton of Ivy League interests, but the big boys are starting to notice his potential. I also think he’s been overshadowed a bit, having other really good players around him at NMH. I think KO overlooked the NMH program. There is a lot of talent there. Another 2019 NMH prospect that’s worth a look is Ryan Greer (6’2, PG). Hopefully Coach Hurley can open that recruiting pipeline. This year NMH had all eight of their 2018 kids commit to play college basketball next year:

Simon Chamberlain, 6’6 SG - Carleton (Canada)
Zach Light 6’5 SG - Colgate
Kai Toews 6’2 PG - UNC-Wilmington
Davis Franks 6’7 SF - Brown
Noah Kirkwood 6’8 Combo G - Harvard
Calvin Whipple 6’4 SG - Fairfield
Chuck Hannah 6’7 PF - Elon
Nate Laszewski 6’10 SF - Notre Dame

The Donahue brothers from Stonington, CT ended up going there for later HS/post-grad years. Older brother was a PWO to BC and got some playing time against us back in probably ~2013ish and the younger is a senior at Penn. It's a great program and we'd be well-served to foster a relationship with them