Pittsburgh High School Fall Outdoor League: Top Performers
Pittsburgh, PA- On a cold, chilly Wednesday evening, high school teams are starting to get prepared for the upcoming season by taking the fall basketball league from inside the gym, to outside on the blacktop. Teams have already started to…
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Continue ReadingPittsburgh, PA- On a cold, chilly Wednesday evening, high school teams are starting to get prepared for the upcoming season by taking the fall basketball league from inside the gym, to outside on the blacktop. Teams have already started to form their chemistry for the upcoming year, and there have been numerous players who are already standing out amongst the rest in preparation for this season. These players were clear difference makers for their teams, and it was very obvious that they were some of the best players when they were out on the court.
Syn’cere Southern, Guard (Canon-MacMillan)– Arguably the best player from the September 30th slate of games, the senior from Cannon-Mac showed his versatility as a player on both ends of the floor. Southern possesses a great feel for the game on the offensive end, as he showed the ability to get to the hoops and also pull up from within the arc. Defensively he was just as good, showing active hands and coming away with numerous steals and deflections while also picking up a couple of blocks. With great offensive skills and textbook defense, Southern will without a doubt be a player to watch in the 2020-2021 high school season.
Jameson O’Toole, Guard (Pine-Richland)– Another standout from the outdoor league, O’Toole displayed a ton of hustle in his game both offensively and defensively. In the open court, he always had his head up and was able to find his teammates streaking down the court multiple times. His aggression really stuck out especially, when he drove the lane and was able to absorb contact and finish at the rim. O’Toole’s feel for the game and hustle on the court is going to give him the added boost for a big junior year.
Isaiah Mosley, Guard/Forward (Montour)– The junior from Montour has all of the makings of being a big-time playmaker this year. Mosley was able to control the tempo of the game for his team while also being a dominant scorer offensively. A physical driver who can also extend his game beyond the arc, Mosley is a tough guard for any opposing team. Not only is he capable of scoring at will, but he also showed the ability to penetrate the defense and kick out to shooters along the arc. Mosley’s multifaceted game is going to shine on this Montour team during his junior year.
Joey Dudkowski, Guard (Pine-Richland)– An aggressive driver with great touch around the rim, Dudkowski immediately let his presence be known inside the lane. Every time he made a move he was able to go around his defender and showed the ability to finish with contact as well. He also was able to score in the paint off the ball too, showing a high basketball IQ by utilizing multiple cuts to free himself from his defender. Dudkowski also found his teammates on the fast break many times, hitting them in stride for the fast break layups all evening long. Defenses are going to need to keep their head on a swivel this season when guarding Dudkowsi because if not he will find his way to the rim.
Tyreek Elem, Forward (Montour)– A relentless rebounder who showed great athleticism in the middle, Elem has a lot of potential and promise moving forward into this season. Elem timed a multitude of blocks perfectly, and in one instance had back to back blocks in the same possession. Offensively he is able to get to the rim but cutting hard to the basket, making it easy for his teammates to find him diving towards the rim. a tough defender with good hands and a great motor, Elem is going to be a fun player to watch for Montour.
Malachi Meredith, Guard (Canon-MacMillan)– What immediately stood out was Meredith’s smooth spin move, that he was able to score off of many times. This patent move he has developed freed him up from his defender and was to finish with a soft touch at the hoop. Meredith can score just as much if you take the ball out of his hands, as he showed a savvy ability to cut off the ball and open himself up for easy layups. He showed talent to score the ball and will continue to be a major driving force for this Canon-MacMillan team.
Andrew Alexander, Guard (Pine-Richland)– Alexander was by far the best passer on the day, displaying a great basketball IQ that allowed him to find teammates wide-open on many possessions. He constantly had his head up in transition, and if he wasn’t finding a wide-open teammate he was taking it all the way to the tin himself. One of the more cerebral players on his team, Alexander had an impact on just about every possession his team had offensively.
Braxton Eastley, Forward (Hampton)– A big-bodied post player, Eastley is a traditional back to the basket type of big. Eastley battled down low and came away with some huge put-back layups, some resulting in him getting fouled and finishing at the rim. He also had a great touch from the free-throw line, as he was a near-perfect from the line on the day. Eastley is a force to be reckoned with down low, and as a sophomore for Hampton, he is only going to get better from here.