PANGOS ALL EAST Frosh / Soph: Bigs Steal the Show

Posted on October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 by PREP SCENE

DAY 1 I Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

St. Joe’s Prep in the heart of North Philadelphia was the site of Dinos Trigonis’ Latest PANGOS ALL EAST FROSH/SOPH event. Past campers include: Rondae Jefferson (Arizona/Nets) Derrick Jones (UNLV/Suns) Ja’Quan Newton (Miami), as well as, Kyle Anderson and Wade Baldwin (Grizzlies) Isaiah Briscoe (Magic) Trevon Duval (Bucks) ect…Play back is available to watch @BallerTV.com

This years day one was dominated by Keiner Asprill, a 7’0 freshman from Don Bosco High School in New Jersey. He is a physically gifted athlete with a strong core and upper body. Keiner keeps a low base, establishes position early in the possession and has the ability to explode off the floor like a much smaller guard. His physical gifts, hips and explosion off the floor separated him from the other elite big men at the camp. Kid just makes it look easy. loves to duck in and roll’s out of the pick and roll with textbook precision. Potential through the roof, few kids I’ve seen make me say… thats a unicorn. Best prospect I’ve seen since Oscar Tswiebe (Kentucky) at 15/16 years old.

@PangosAACamp #BESCENE 👁️ pic.twitter.com/q44q9MXJIY
— Prep Scene (@PrepScene) October 23, 2022

The next two bigs went head to head in an evenly matched contest. The All-Star format had them on the floor together for a few minutes each half. Although their games were different, each definitely dominated when alone on the floor and held there own respectively head to head. The first, 6’7 Shareef Jackson is a sophomore at Roman Catholic. He is young bol’ thick right now, but when that man body appears underneath that youth physique Look Out! Huge upside… Shareef is the best passing big I have seen in several years regardless of class. He thrives setting up his teammates, with great recognition of doubles-possessing guard-like tendencies when distributing the rock Ala Kevin Love or Greg Monroe. He uses his body well and finishes through contact but its his passing that jumps out as ELITE!!! His opponent was The Pennington School’s 6’8 sophomore Cheikh Falls, Cheikh was raw, high energy and an absolute stud on the block. He dominated the event with sheer “bigger stronger faster” athleticism among peers, relying little on his expanding offensive game. Here at PREP SCENE we are excited to see him this season on the HS trial.

2025’s Shareef Jackson 6’7 and Cheikh Fall 6’8 of the Pennington School (NJ) competing against each other was special. Both have huge upsides. Jackson passes out of the post as well as any big I’ve seen today!!! Makes guys better out of the post #BESCENE 👁️ @PangosAACamp pic.twitter.com/RYxYD2aGVI
— Prep Scene (@PrepScene) October 22, 2022

Another sophomore big to keep an eye on this season will be 6’11 Luke Bevilacqua at the George School in Newton, PA. Luke was effective all day using his size to score easily with both hands often without much resistance around the rim. He demonstrated the ability to step away from the basket and make the long ball as well. Moreover, Luke was equally productive on the glass, playing with a high motor and consistently scoring in transition.

Depending on your style, needs and team dynamics, here are 4 bigs worth tracking and monitoring their progression as the winter nights heat up.

*Sidenote: Roman Catholics Schedule not located at time of print, but will be added when received/located.

PANGOS ALL EAST Frosh / Soph: Bigs Steal the Show

Scotland Campus 2021-2022 Schedules

Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by PREP SCENE

High School

Scotland-High-School Download

Post Grad

Scotland-Post-Grad Download

On The SCENE…

Posted on November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 by PREP SCENE

Scotland puts together a dominate opening 13 minutes against Vision Academy (NY), then cruises to victory.

SCOTLAND, PA (GAME RECAP 11.11.21)

Life is usually a little slower in Scotland, Pennsylvania. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, there is a serenity- a sense of calm and peace in Franklin County. That is of course, unless you are an opponent coming to play the national powerhouse Knights. New York City’s Vision Academy found out real quick how fast life can get in the countryside. The Knights nearly deflected every other pass their opponent attempted early on. Scotland used all ninety feet in suffocating fashion to speed up the late arriving Vision Academy. The flawless defensive clinic by Coach Chaney’s team led to a 52 point outburst, while tallying 20+ deflections and 13 steals in only 13 minutes of action. During the span, 5’11 PG Shawn Fulcher (NY) tossed in 17 points, including 4 deflections and 4 steals. While teammates 6’4 G Jaden Alexander (CA) and 6’8 F Halil Barre (NY) combined for 20 points with several aerial displays that would make the Blue Angels envious. Scotland led 63-35 at the half. The trio added only five points in limited action after the intermission to cruise to an 85-62 victory. The Knights were outscored 27-22 during the running clock second half. Vision Academy was led by Brooklyn, NY product Tyshawn Jack’s 11 points.

Prospective Student Athlete Spotlights

Scotland Campus

Jaden Alexander – demonstrated elite athleticism, knocked down the open look and impressed at the defensive end.

Halil Barre – world class athleticism, chest in the rim leaper, with agility, timing and knack for the ball. A few months with Coach Chaney away from a power 5 offer – get in early!!! Stock-Riser.

Shawn Fulcher – created the tone at the defensive end, speed and change of pace make him hard to guard, lived in the lane, creative finisher at the rim.

Johannes Kirsipuu – (6’1, G (Estonia)) – Solid lead guard, facilitates, tight handle and ability to get team into sets, strong leader.

Jaden Pena – (6’4, F (NY)) – absolute workhorse, played with a contagious energy, wirey and physical, makes winning play and rebounds position.

Will Young – (6’3, G (TX)) – defensive specialist, strong-long lanky basketball build w/ ability to disrupt opponents. Defense equals instant offense. Excited to see offensive package in GAC play, didn’t need it in this one.

Vision Academy

Kevin Coleman (6’7 F (PA)) – competed every play, outmanned in paint, active on the glass, rim protected, and impressed against several opponent bodies in lane, showed limited perimeter package on offense- best around the rim, slashing.

Kenyon Elliott (6’4 G (PA)) – best on the wing, played point large segments of game.

Tyshawn Jack (6’6 G (NY)) – bright spot of the day, attacked rim with a vengeance, several above the rim plays at both ends of the floor.

Highlights 101

Posted on May 15, 2020 by PREP SCENE

COLT SHOOTOUT RECAP

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 by PREP SCENE

BRACKET BREAKDOWN

You might have noticed, in an earlier tweet this week, that I mentioned how there is a direct correlation between fall and winter success. Particularly, that the Colt Shootout has been known to be an indicator of winter success for District III’s big school divisions. Central York, the 2019 Champion will look to continue the past successes of both Reading and Manheim Township in league and district play. The Panther’s would love nothing better than to be the next champion on the verge of a 20 win season. Lets take a look at how -the bracket unfolded and the Panthers were crowned King…

The Semifinalists were Cedar Cliff, who got there behind solid team play and a stellar 2 game morning for 6’3 sr. guard Joey Zvorsky to knock off Waynesboro and Dallastown. 6’5 sr wing Elijah Eberly’s 21.5 ppg fueled the Bears of Elizabethtown past Susquehanna Township and Central Dauphin to victory. Central York and Chambersburg both only had to win one game to round out the Final Four. In Central York’s 54-43 victory over Cumberland Valley, 6’3 Gabe Guidinger and teammate Evan Eisenhart combined for 35 points. Chambersburg moved past Cedar Crest, behind the long ball of sr. guard Ethan Shreffler.

Elizabethtown moved into the finals taking down Cedar Cliff 56-38 with a balanced attack. Brody Beach had 17 points, with three- 3’s, pacing a Coach Parise’ squad , that had two other players score 15 or more, in Eberly 16 and Luke Pierson 15. In the other matchup Central York prevailed 45-37 over Chambersburg. Central York’s theme in the afternoon was everyone contributes. Mitch Saxton led a balanced attack, in which 7 Panthers scored, with 10pts. Evan Eisenhart tossed in 9 and Shiloh Johnson and Gabe Guidinger added 8 apiece.

*Coach Schieler* knows momentum is good, but come winter he will need his guys fully engaged to reach their goals.

In the Championship game both teams battled back and forth in the first half. The game was deadlocked at 21-21 but Central York outscored Elizabethtown 22-12 in the final 20 minutes of the day, to take the crown. Although the Panthers won by double figures, only one player in the game scored in double figures… and he wasn’t one of them. The Panthers suffocating defense held Elijah Eberly to only 9 points and teammate Luke Pierson managed the 10. For the Champions the leading scorers were Nolan Hubbs and Mitch Saxton with 9 apiece, followed by Gabe Guidinger 8 and Tejesh Chundura’s 7.

PREP SCENE’S 2019 Colt Shootout Champions

OUTSTANDING PLAYER

Elijah Eberly, Elizabethtown

6’4 Senior Forward

Elijah played like a scholarship worthy player this Saturday. Offensively, he was outstanding in the role of point foward, when the teams PG tweaked his ankle. His high for the day was 28pts in a 40 min running clock game against Central Dauphin. However, the most impressive aspect of his game was his ability to set the offensive table for others. He asserted himself when needed and trusted teammates in crucial moments, showing a poise and maturity that coaches will love. He made everyone around him better on the offensive end. Defensively, he used his length and quickness in passing lanes all day long. Good anticipation on steals and blocks.

NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCES

Gabe Guidinger, Central York

Solid performances at both ends of the floor all day long. Gabe showcased his multi-talented (Dribble, Pass, Shoot, Defend) skill set relentlessly over his three games. He was an inside out juggernaut for opponents. He not only demonstrated the ability to score the ball from mid-range or at the rim, he defended all 5 positions effectively.

Joey Zvorsky, Cedar Cliff

Zvorsky was phenomenal in the morning session. He was already a very good player but the level he played at in his first two games was different than anything we had seen previously. Confident, poised, consistently on the attack, scoring efficiently, impacting the game at the defensive end. He was flat out the best player we seen in the AM. He fizzled a little late in game three but bounced back for a solid performance in the 3rd place game.

Ileri Ayo-Faleye, Cedar Crest

Ayo-Faleye was electric as always in transition. Today he demonstrated a real knock for getting the ball off the rim at the offensive end. He was quick off of his feet, often engaged in his second and third effort as opponents were landing their first. This obviously lead to multiple seond chance scoring opportunities for his team. Highlight reel dunks, with top of the block athleticism keeps him in our list even though play is inconsistent and not senior mature at times.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE DAY

Nick Peters, Cedar Cliff

The German transfer student is a Division I project. However, at 6-11 and with a stretch four skill set, he will be a hot commodity this winter. He appears to be adjusting to the physicality of the American game well; this will take some time. His passing and feel for the game are definite strengths we quickly noticed. He made an athletic play when running the floor that did show an upside that was very exciting. With 25+ high school games and an entire season of adjustment and improvement he could be the type of talent that gets a low major coach a pay bump 4 years from now.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Brody Beach, Elizabethtown – shot it lights out

Justice Easter – Central Dauphin – impacted game both ends

Jason Eberhart, Cedar Crest – solid inside and out

Evan Eisenhart, Central York – when engaged excellent

Nolan Gilbert, Cumberland Valley – consistent, effective

Jadon Green, Dallastown – scored the ball effortlessly

Kobe Green, Dallastown – performed at both ends

De’von Haggins, Central Dauphin – defense led to offense

Nate McGill, Northern – not his best but better than the rest

Luke Pierson, Elizabethtown – strong force for Bears

Cole Rhyne, Waynesboro – see McGill

Rance Russo, Central Dauphin – elevates teammates

Mitchell Saxton, Central York – put together 3 good games

Sam Sherry, Cumberland Valley – skilled big with upside

Ethan Shreffler, Chambersburg – dribble, pass, shoot- impactful

PREP SCENE STANDOUTS: Scotland Invitational 2019

Posted on February 8, 2019 by PREP SCENE

First Team

Kaal Agular – Covenant Prep (NJ)

Miguel Ayesa – NTSI (FL)

Austin Galuppo – Scotland (PA)

Jordan Jones – Scotland (PA)

Woody Newton – Mt Zion (MD)

Dereon Seabron – Massanutten (VA)

Brandon Suggs – Massanutten (VA)

SECOND TEAM

Rob Carpenter – Mt Zion (MD)

Karim Coulibaly – Scotland (PA)

Mahamadou Diawara – Massanutten (VA)

Stephon Gabriel – NTSI (FL)

Ayinde Hikim – Mt Zion (MD)

Chase Lane – Covenant Prep (NJ)

Jarren McCallister – Massanutten (VA)

HONORABLE MENTION

Akrum Ahemed – Scotland (PA)

Rich Jones – Covenant Prep (NJ)

Daquarius Nichols – Scotland (PA)

Nikola Pavic – Beckley Prep (WV)

Ahmed Price – Beckley Prep (WV)

JJ Reid – Beckley Prep (WV)

Coryon Rice – Beckley Prep (WV)

CENTRAL YORK vs. CEDAR CREST

Posted on October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 by PREP SCENE

Round 1 PREVIEW

9:00 AM GYM 2

Central York and Cedar Crest combined for 34 wins last season. Central York’s head skipper, Kevin Schieler will only have one of his three starters in attendance, Braden Richard, along with key contributors, Larry Hunt and TyQuez McMillian from last season’s YAIAA League runner-up and 16-win outfit. Missing will be Cade Pribula and Saa’hir Cornelius along with key reserves Gabe Guidinger, Alex Salter, Beau Pribula, and Taylor Wright-Rawls. All will still be with their respective fall sports teams but will return in time for a possible 6th straight trip to York College and return to the Giant Center. Cedar Crest, the winner of 18 games and a District III qualifier for the 6th straight year, must replace 60% of their starting lineup in 2019. Returners Logan Horn and Jason Eberhart will pair up with Brody Dunlap, Devin Shay, Ileri Ayo-Faleye, Neisso Dorvil, Jaquan Andino, and Trey Shutter to continue the winning ways Coach Thomas Smith has infused into Falcon Nation.

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PREP SCENE SUPER 7 – 17U

Posted on May 4, 2018May 17, 2018 by PREP SCENE

17U

1. WER1 – UAA

With 4 of its 8 players hailing from Pennsylvania, WER1 (DE) secures our highly coveted top spot. This group is Top 10 on the Under Armour Association circuit in PPG averging 68 a game, while shooting .480% from the field as a team (ranked 2nd in AAU) and .381% from deep (Top 5). Currently 7-1 in circuit play this group is also Top 10 in opponent ppg, points margin, rebounds and rebounding margin. Isaiah Wong [19.3 PPG (9th) – 21 assists (8th) – .509 FG% (9th)] and Eric Dixon [16.9 PPG (11th) – 7.1 RPG (11th) – .573 FG% (3rd)] have assassin’s, leading at both ends of the floor.

2. Philly Pride – UAA

Philly Pride is 6-2 after two sessions of Under Armour play with a +6.6 margin of victory (7th in UAA). Pride is getting it done at the defensive end and on the boards holding opponents to 55.4 PPG, (Top 5) will shooting just .403% from the field (Top 10) and snatching a league best 304 rebounds, 38 RPG. The bulk of the scoring is coming from the trio of Donta Scott (12.8) Chris Archidiacono (12.6 – 19-triples) and Hakim Hart (12.3 18 – triples). Scott is also averaging 6.9 RPG and is 4th in assist to turnover ratio at 2.4.

Ray Somerville | C | 6’9 | Shipley
Fahmir Ali | G | 5’10 | Mt. Pleasant (DE)
Chris Arcidiacono | G | 6’4 | Perkiomen
Jamil Riggins | F | 6’6 | Imhotep Charter
Hakim Hart | G | 6’5 | Roman Catholic
Donta Scott | F | 6’7 | Imhotep Charter
Jamir Reed | G | 6’7 | Mastery North
Tyree Corbett | F | 6’7 | Lincoln
Reggie James | G | 6’3 | Trenton (NJ)

3. ITPS Gauntlet Gold

ITPS ends the spring Live events at 6-3. Oscar Tshiebwe has taken the Adidas Gauntlet by storm. No PA player has increased their stock more significantly after two weekends then Oscar. He is Top 10 in 4 of the 5 major statistical categories. 1st in points, rebounds and blocks 20.4 PPG, 11.8 RPG, 3.8 BLK and 4th is steals with 1.8 SPG. Maceo Austin also ranks 7th in steals. This group could easily find its way at the top of the poll.

50 | Oscar Tshiebwe | F | 6’9 | Kennedy Catholic
23 | Brandon Stone | F | 6’11 | Christ School (NC)
2 | Maceo Austin | G | 6’4 | Kennedy Catholic
3 | Zyon Dobbs | G | 6’3 | Fairmont, WV
10 | Jalen Bridges | F | 6’7 | Fairmont, WV
11 | Ethan Porterfield | F | 6’8 | Sharon
15 | Khori Fusco | G | 6’3 | Clairton
13 | Andre Recchia | G | 5’10| Mars
8 | Mattia Acunzo | F | 6’8 | Kennedy Catholic
— | Jake Harper | G | 6’3
— | Andre Harris | G | 6’3

4. K-Low – Gauntlet Gold

K-Low stands at 6-3 in the Adidas Gauntlet, they have been led offensively by the likes of Christian Ray 12.5 PPG, Dahmir Bishop 12.1 and Chris Ings almost 10 a game. K-Low has demonstrated a toughness and edge with great overall team defense. Their three losses have all been three possession or less games, a bounce here or there could have K-Low sitting at much higher.

10 | Amin Bryant | 6’4 |
0 | Christian Ings | 6’2 |
24 | Christian Ray | 6’6 |
1 | Dahmir Bishop | 6’5 |
35 | Kahlil Diarrah | 6’6 |
11 | Karam Cummings| 6’4 |
4 | Mark Bradshaw | 6’1 |
7 | Rahmir Moore | 6’5 |
15 | Seth Pinkeny | 7’0 | ’18

5. Team Final – EYBL

High School is about wins and losses, AAU is about college scholarships and in Team Final’s case, “lottery picks.” On paper this group can compete with anyone in the state, on the floor during the EYBL spring sessions wins just haven’t come. Seth Lundy leads in scoring with 14.6 PPG. Three other teammates, Mikeal Jones 14.2, AJ Hoggard 11.6 and Khalif Battle 11.2 also score in double figures. From the point, Hoggard averages 5.2 RPG and a team leading 3.4 APG.

Khalif Battle | G | 6’4 | Trenton Catholic (NJ)
Lynn Greer | G | 6’3 | Roman Catholic ’20
Lucas Monroe | G | 6’4 | Abington
Seth Lundy | F | 6’6 | Roman Catholic
AJ Hoggard | G | 6’3 | Archbishop Carroll ’20
Konrad Kiszka| F | 6’7 | LaSalle
Peter Saber | F | 6’8 | Trenton Catholic (NJ)
Jon Bol Ajak | F | 6’10| Church Farm
Mikeal Jones | F | 6’8 | Girard College ’20
Kvonn Cramer| F | 6’7 | Mt. Pleasant

6t. Jersey Shore Warriors

The Warriors finished the live periods with a 5-3 record playing in the Hoop Group Showcase League. They posted a Final Four apperance at the Pitt Jam Fest and a Sweet 16 showing at the Nook in Manheim. Led by the inside presence of Kyle Young, the Warriors are headed towards a big summer.

BLUE

6t. K-Low Blue -Gauntlet Silver

Blue stands at 7-2 in Gauntlet-Silver play. This group applies pressure on offense and defense. Quickness and physical toughness has been a staple for this groups early success. Wins include: Team Loaded CVA 70-50, Riverside Hawks 51-37, Team Richmond-Garner Road 54-43, Team BBC 71-70, Mad Thunder 75-57, Ballin’ Blazers 62-50, GamePoint Elite 58-57, Losses: Castle Athletics 70-56 & The Firm 55-42

8 | Aaron Harrison |6-0 | PG
23| Jabari Merritt | 6-4 | SF
22| Khalid Johnson | 5-8 | PG
11| Khalil Turner | 6-7 | PG
7 | Naseem Roberson | 5-11| PG
3 | Rodney Carson Jr. | 6-4 | PG
4 | Stephen Payne | 6-2 | PG
10| Tahj Campbell | 6-4 | SG
1 | Tyler Norwood | 5-10| PG ’18
32| Zion Teague | 6-9 | PF ’18

Honorable Mention:

Alphabetical Order

East Coast Power (Fisher) – HGSL

Fishers group went 4-4 in two Hoop Group sessions with respectable losses coming from the likes of Florida Eagles (Montevede Academy), DC Premier, Team Rio and Crusader Nation.

JB Hoops – HGSL

JB Hoops finshes the first two sessions of the live period at 5-2 in championship bracket play with wins over NJ Roadrunners, Alvin Gentry Elite in HGSL showcase games, York Ballers and could have easily cracked the SUPER 7.

NEBC Buffalo-Philly – Gauntlet Silver

NEBC posted a strong showing at the Indianapolis Adidas Silver qualifier going 2-1, and look to make a strong push for the SUPER 7 this summer.

18| Anthony Brown |5’11| ’18
2 | Colin Reed | 6’4 |
9 | Jahson Whyte | 6’8 |
1 | Julius Phillips | 6’5 |
17| Jus Steers | 6’8 |
7 | Justin Anderson | 6’3 | ’18
6 | Khalif Meares | 6’3 |
8 | Myles Robinson | 6’4 |
4 | Pat Robinson | 6’3 | ’18
19| Richie Thompson| 5’9 |
3 | Ryan Holmes | 6’3 | ’20
14| William Ostrowski| 6’3 |
20| William Walker | 6’8 | ’18

Philly Hurricanes – HGSL

Hurricanes go 4-2 in Adidas Silver play, this group has all the makings of a SUPER 7 ballclub. Performed well in both Washington DC & Atlanta going 2-1 in each session.

Semaj Mills | 6’1 | G | Math Civics & Science
Taalib Holloman | 6’4 | G | Abington Friends
Khalif Washington | 5’9 | G | Overbrook
Aaron Moore | 6’7 | F | Northeast
Ja’Quill Stone |5’10| G | Archbishop Ryan
Yazid Powell | 6’4 | G | Robinson School
Chaz Owens | 6’6 | F | Shipley
Jihad Watson | 6’2 | G | Math Civic & Sciences
Cyrie Coates | 6’6 | G | Overbrook
Richelieu Dorleh | 6’5 | F | Motivation HS
Jiair Ballard-West | 6’4 | F | Sankofa

York Ballers – HGSL

The Ballers had it rolling in Pittsburgh making it to the Final Four. Had they kept that momentum there is no doubt they would be in the SUPER 7. Overal 5-4 is deceptional this team can play with anyone when clicking

PREP SCENE SUPER 7 – 16U

Posted on May 2, 2018May 5, 2018 by PREP SCENE

16U

1. Philly Pride – UAA

2021 Jordan Longino burst onto the SCENE at the UAA this spring, he is amoungst the naton’s leaders in ppg, averaging just under 14 points. He (21) and Allen Powell (15) have combined for 36 triples. Philly Pride is on a 6 game win streak, and the workhorse performances of David Robinson (6.3), Kamrohn Roundtree (5.5), Dahmire Fowlkess (5.0), & James Jones (5.0) on the glass has a lot to do with it.

2. ITPS – Gauntlet Gold

Led by the double figure scoring of David Early, Donovan Johnson, Isaiah Warfield, & Ike Herster the Wildcats have posted a respectable record in their first season of Gauntlet Gold play. At 4-4, with wins over Team Rose 65-41, Iowa Barnstormers 73-58, Pump N Run 58-39, & YGC36 63-60 this team takes a lot of energy and excitement into May & June.

10| Chris Peccon | G | 6-0
23| David Early | G | 6-4
5 | Donovan Johnson | G | 6-6
3 | Ike Herster | F | 6-5
0 | Isaiah Smith | G | 6-1
6 | Isaiah Warfield | G | 6-4
20| Jonathan Crise | F | 6-7
11| Louis Bleechmore | F | 6-6
2 | Obinna Anochili | F | 6-9

3. Team Final – EYBL

Put the names in a hat, and draw 2-4, you could make an arguement for any of them for the #2 spot. Team Final 16’s finds its way into the top 3 because of the front court play of Noah Collier, Elijah Taylor, & Nnanna Njoku-even tho they have not found much success in the EYBL in the spring. Our assumption is April Showers will bring May flowers for this group. TF’s only win is over winless Team Melo 73-68, while losing to two of the nations best 16U teams in Team Takeover & Bradley Beal Elite along with losses to Albany City Rocks, Expressions Elite & NY Lightning.

4. K-Low Elite – Gauntlet Gold

K-Low Elite went 2-2 in Atlanta after going winless in DC during session I. Although the wins have been hard to come by, this group is as solid as they come. 3 of the 4 games in DC were all one possession ball games when the buzzer sounded. 6 of their 8 games overall have been 2 possession or less games, including a game with nationally ranked Garner Road & Atlanta Celtics. Wins: OSAG 75-35, Basketball University 70-58. Losses: Team Wall 60-62, Team Knight 50-53, Garner Road 51-56, DC Thunder 68-70, Texas Pro 49-52, Atlanta Celtics 63-69. We expect a big May & June from the likes of Zahree Harrison, Andrew King, Keshaun Hammonds and company.

33| Andrew King | 6-6
10| Cameron Young | 6-5
1 | Derrius Ward | 6-4
3 | DJ Woodbury | 6-3
2 | Keshaun Hammonds| 6-2
21| Naadhir Wood | 6-6
11| Sami Wylie | 5-10
0 | Zahree Harrison | 5-10

5. Central PA Elite

The only Pennsylvania 16U team to make it to the Sweet 16 at both the Hoop Groups Pitt Jam Fest and Spring Jam Fest. Losing in Championship bracket play to Boo Williams handedly 35-65 and Middlesex Magic Crotty in a tough one 46-52. They will miss the services of sharp shooting Nate Wilson (wrist) for a few weekends but the steady guard play of Jacob Perry, Ethan Shreffler, Ryan Parise & Joey Zvorsky will keep the ship sailing.

6. Jersey Shore Warriors

The Warriors run to the Houp Group Spring Jam Fest Elite 8 before eventually losing to Middlesex Magic Crotty was fueled in part by their stellar play of the PA ensamble of Trevor Wall, Alex Javier, John Friberg, Caelin Peters and Chris Arizin. This is a solid group of PA, Jersey & Delaware kids. Wins over PYO 51-37, Pure Basketball 38-31, & Rising Stars 59-47

7. Philly Hurricanes – Gauntlet Silver

The Hurricanes are another group that will welcome May. Tough Gauntlet Silver losses to The Firm, Flint’s Finest, Riverside Hawks and Dream Chasers have them battle tested and poised to move up in the rankings once they regroup. The length of Gomez, Gaffney, & Brools will bother most.

Donovan Rodriguez| 6’2 | G | Bonner
Nasir Gaffney | 6’5 | F | Overbrook
Zahir Rawls | 6’2 | G | West Catholic
Mustapha Abdullah| 5’6 | G | Future
Joel Gomez | 6’7 | G | West Catholic
Shaquil Bender | 6’3 | G | Northeast
Khalil Camara | 6’3 | G | Northeast
Dallas Wilder | 6’1 | G | Archbisop Wood
Glenn Smith | 6’1 | G | Archbishop Ryan
Nymier Brools | 6’7 | F | Simon Gratz
Mahir Sharif | 6’2 | G | Bonner

Honorable Mention:

College Basketball Prospects of America, East Coast Power, L L Running Rebels, PK Flash, York Ballers

PREP SCENE SUPER 7 – 15U

Posted on May 1, 2018May 2, 2018 by PREP SCENE

The PREP SCENE SUPER 7 rankings will be dirived from all of Pennsylvania’s grassroots organizations and will include neighboring state programs when atleast 70% of their roster is PA kids. PREP SCENE is about PA kids first and foremost. Pennsylvania currently has 4 fully sponsored top circuit teams in each of the three age groups and thousands of other programs looking to crack the top 7. Today is PREP SCENE’s initial poll, starting with 15U. Let the debates begin, compare resumes, State your claims! Stay Positive…

15U

1. Team Final – EYBL

Led by 6’1 rising Sophomore Rahsool Diggins and rising Freshman sensation Jalen Duren this group has Defeated City Rocks (NY) 76-66, Houston Hoops Premier (TX) 72-54, Expressions Elite 72-69 Houston Hoops (TX) 66-58, NJ Playaz Club 56-47 and dropped only one game to Cal Supreme Elite (CA) 76-79. Looking forward to their growth until July!

2. ITPS Adidas Gauntlet Gold

The dynamic duo of Darrius Davis and Devon Lee have impressed early and often in Indy & Atlanta, the Pittsburgh outfit has defeated Iowa Barnstormers 59-36, Compton Magic 69-58, West Coast Elite 33-27, Ohio Basketball Club 67-49, and Team Carroll Premier 76-57. Losses against Louisville Magic 69-73, 60-61 YIIS Toronto, Team Lillard 41-52 in gold play.

33 | Aime Ciza | F | 6’7 |
23 | Bryce Cunningham | G | 6’1 | ’22
1 | Dante Spadafora | G | 5’11 |
24 | Davon Lee | G | 6’1 |
32 | Johannes Kirsipuu | G | 6’1 |
15 | Kenyon Elliot | G | 6’1 |
5 | Kevin Coleman | F | 6’6 |
0 | Michael Moore | F | 6’8 |2022
22 | Praise Chukwudozie-Fisher | F | 6’6 |

3. Team Final Red

Stevie Mitchell (Wilson West Lawn) is a circuit guard, no wonder this group edges out two Sneaker teams, K-Low Elite and Philly Pride for the number 3 spot. TF Red defeated K-LowElite in early April at the TF scrimmages, tuning up for the Live Periods. They also hold a win over Under Armour sponsored DC Premier 15U in the Elevate Spring Showdown.

13 | Denim Adams | F | 6’5 | Reading
20 | Blake Masker | F | 6’3 | Meyers
3 | Stevie Mitchell | G | 6’3 | Wilson West Lawn
5 | Emmanuel Ozuna | G | 6’0 | William Allen
24 | Javon Adams | G | 6’5 | Wildlake (MD)
7 | Anthony Wise | G | 6’1 | Exeter
10 | Cole Walker | G | 6’3 | Meyers
28 | Jordan Diggs | G | 6’5 | Holy Reedemer
26 | Moro Osumanu | F | 6’5 | Reading
9 | Markel Home | F | 6’3 | Central Dauphin East
1 | Leroy Johnson | G | 6’1 | Dieruff

4. Philly Pride

Philly Pride reaches both Elevate’s DMV Hoop Fest & Hoop Groups Spring Jam Fest Finals, only to suffer tough loss to DC Premier and New Heights (NY) 38-56 in the championships. Wins include victories over All City Elite (MD) 76-45, Mid-Atlantic Select 47-46, DC Premier 2022 60-43, Hoops Booth VA 70-35, Maryland Movement 66-33, Team Stat 66-62, Team Loaded 756 74-47, Jersey Shore Warriors Gold 62-49.

25 | Korey Bridges | C | 6’7 | Constitution ’20
0 | Luke Edwards | G | 6’0 | Strath Haven
21 | Houston Emory | C | 6’6 | Conestoga
2 | Rahdir Hicks | G | 6’0 | Malvern Prep
10 | Michael McClain | G | 6’2 | Cheltenham
12 | Jaden Pryce | G | 6’0 | Plymouth-Whitemarsh ’20
4 | Isaac White | G | 6’1 | Malvern Prep

5. K-Low Adidas Gauntlet Gold

K-Low’s performances over the past two weekends in DC & Atlanta would place them in the top 3, if not for the head to head loss to Team Final Red. With impressive wins over New York Jayhawks 53-50, Team Loaded 60-49, Urban DFW 44-36, Team BBC Smith 54-33, Kansas Pray & Play 60-57, they look like they want to make a push for the top spot in PA. Only losses to Team Loaded VA 54-64, New World 41-42 in Adidas Gold play.

14 | Anquan Hill | 6’6 | Archbishop Carroll ’20
45 | Christian Clover | 6’2 | Haverford
12 | Denzel Atkinson-Boyer | 6’5 | Penncrest’20
5 | Malik Edwards | 6’1 | Cardinal O’Hara
34 | Rasheen Caulk, Jr. | 6’1 | Archbishop Carroll?
27 | Regjon Knight | 5’11| ————————–
8 | Richard Thomas | 5’8 | ————————–
15 | Robert Jackson | 6’6 | Archbishop Wood ’22
11 | Steven Martin | 6’0 | ————————–
3 | Tahriq Marrero | 5’11 | Academy Park
13 | Themere Simmons | 5’6 | Imhotep Charter

6. Jersey Shore Warriors Gold

After a tough draw in Pittsburg, in which the Warriors went 1-2 with losses to Team Thrill 42-55 & Boo Williams-Pettaway 54-58, they managed to put together a Final Four run in Manheim. They eventually fell at the Nook to #4 Philly Pride but looked sharp. Victories include NY Lightning Select 54-41. Virginia Elite 53-48, Philly Supreme 58-48, Team Takeover Grant 68-59, & Team Takeover Orange 43-49.

2 | Griffin Barrouk | G | 5-10| West Chester Bayard
3 | Dominic Pellecchia | G | 5-9 | St. Joe’s Prep
6 | Andrew Hertz | G | 6-2 | Kennett
11| Will Fredrick   | G | 6-3 | Great Valley
12|  Lucas Dunn | G | 6-2 | Camden Catholic
13| Jake Koretz   | G | 6-0 | Wyoming Seminary Prep
15| Neel Beniwal   | G | 6-3 | Garnet Valley
20| Shareef Jones    | G | 5-10| Lower Merion
22| Ryan Cremen    | G | 6-2 | Christian Brothers
23| Colin Farrell | G | 6-0 | Christian Brothers

7. We-R1 Mackey

Although We-R1 is another high powered program from a neighboring state, their Mackey 15U group is actually based out of Philadelphia. Led by Mike Anderson III (Roman Catholic) and TyQuan Woodley (Neumann-Goretti) they have defeated #6 Jersey Shore Warriors & eventually the Firm at the beginning of March, in the championship of the Spring Showdown at HG Headquarters. Since then they have suffered a 5 point loss to Team Melo at Pitt Jam Fest before advanced to Sweet 16 in Manheim at Spring Jam Fest. Eventually falling to Team Takeover Grant.

1 | Michael Anderson | G | 5’10| Roman Catholic
2 | Hanif Bennett | G | 5’8 | Audrnreid
20| Hadir Boswell | C | 6’3 | St. Francis Cabrini ’22
5 | Hysier Miller | G | 6’0 | Martin Luther King
10| Kaleem Moultrie | G | 6’2 | Universal Institute Charter
11| Taleeq Robbins | F | 6’4 | Archbishop Ryan
12| Naseem Starks | G | 5’7 | Mastery Charter
13| Blaise Vespe | G | 6’5 | St. Augustine Prep
14| TyQuan Woodley | F | 6’7 | Neumann Goretti
3 | Ludwig Isaac Brito Vasquez | G | 6’4 | West Catholic