This 4-star prospect recently committed to Harvard which means the Crimson have landed one of the most feared offensive threats in New Jersey’s Class of 2027. The first item that pops about Thurber is his ability to play with either hand. Next on the list is Thurber’s speed and refined footwork. That trifecta makes Thurber impossible to defend in 1v1 situations. Once Thurber has blown past the initial defender, he can score or distribute on the run. When Thurber is on the move and is looking to score, his deep bag of finishing moves eliminates any chance the opposing goalie has of making a save. Additionally, Thurber is smooth off-ball operator who smartly cuts into open space for quick catch and shoots. Last season Thurber tallied 52 points for the Hermits.      

Thurber was hands down the most dominant offensive player I watched on Sunday. He does not look or play like a first-semester sophomore and could easily have been confused for an upperclassman bound for an ACC program. Thurber was particularly outstanding while putting up a hat trick in an 8-6 win over the Crabs, kicking things off with a textbook question mark. A highlight reel play occurred when he won a gritty 3-on-1 groundball in a scrum with a trio of Crab defenders, emerged from the madness, then nailed a jumper to fire the sideline up. An absolute bear when turning the corner or working at 5×5, he’s got two hands, a big outside shot, and poise beyond his years.