'22 sniper Noah Batchelor names a top two and talks visits

Noah Batchelor carved out his reputation this season on the NIBL as one of the top spot-shooters in the country. The 6-foot-7 senior started for Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy this season.

“I’m a pure shooter,” Batchelor told On3. “I can shoot off the one dribble, two dribble pull-up. I’m a three and D type of prospect. I watch a lot of Duncan Robinson, Step Curry, and Tyler Herro. I look at how they move off the ball, come off curls and screens to get their shot off.”

Batchelor de-committed from Memphis in early February, where he had been committed since July of 2021. On3 caught up with Noah Batchelor at the recent Geico Nationals to talk about his de-commitment and which schools are currently prioritizing him.

“They didn’t come to any of my games this season,” Batchelor said. “It was just time to part ways, and I am happy with the decision.

“The new staff at Maryland, LSU, and Georgia have all reached out since I de-committed. They want me, Virginia Tech, and Pittsburgh, too. A bunch of others reached out. I have four official visits left, and I will definitely visit Maryland and LSU this month. They are my top two right now.”

Batchelor talks top two

LSU: “Their coaching staff is big for me. They just hired Murray State’s old coach, Matt Mcmahon, who was Ja Morant’s coach. He is really chill; I talk to him all the time. He hired Cody Toppert from Memphis, and I got a good relationship with him. Their coaching staff is really good, and they have a really good school and program.”

Maryland: “Their coaching staff is amazing. I talk with all of them, and they are in constant contact with me. It is an excellent school; growing up around there, I have been to Maryland a lot. It will be nice to visit and see what they have going on over there.”

Batchelor’s take

“I will look closely at their playing style and the role the coaches have for me in their program,” Batchelor said. “They’re both new staffs, so the way they see me coming in and being an impact as a freshman. I want to get up and down the floor, and I want to go to a place that will develop me into the best player I can be.”

On3’s take

Noah Batchelor carved out his niche and has become a catch-and-shoot threat this season for IMG. Last year he came to Bradenton as a lengthy and explosive wing. He worked to develop the jump shot, and as the season wore on, he became more and more comfortable putting the ball on the floor for one and two dribbles in the half-court. He will have to continue developing the handle in tight spaces and find consistency in getting to his spots off the ball, not just when the play is called for him. Staying active and engaged will be critical, but there is a lot to like here, especially for a coach and/or a program that will use him correctly.