Bashir Mason Has Early D-1 Interest
Bashir Mason, a 6-0, 175 pound point guard from St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, N.J., has been the barometer this season for the Gray Bees.
Mason racked up several assists at the Lehigh Valley Hoop Festival, leading St. Benedict's to a 66-55 victory over Germantown Academy as the Gray Bees improved to 14-6 on the season.
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"We play a very difficult schedule, and in 20 games, Bashir has played well in 14 but not in six," St. Benedict's Head Coach Danny Hurley said. "We go as he goes."
Mason is a very effective passer in transition, and against Germantown on Saturday, he penetrated the Patriots' defense at will, drew defenders and dished off to teammates for easy buckets.
Mason reads defenses well and finds cutters to the hoop in half court sets, although he has a bad tendency to attempt difficult contested shots on drives to the basket.
Coach Hurley said that Delaware, Ohio University and several other mid-majors have expressed an early interest in Mason.
Mason will play this spring and summer with Jimmy Salmon's T5T Playaz program, so he should continue to get a lot of exposure in the coming months.
The Insiders Report/Rivalshoops.com will keep you posted on Mason, so stay tuned.