WPIAL 3A Players to Watch
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We continue in our series of coverage with the 3A class of western Pennsylvania. These student/athletes will provide some interesting and exciting basketball this season. A quality group of players is listed below… Antonio Epps Antonio Epps 6'1" |…
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Continue ReadingWe continue in our series of coverage with the 3A class of western Pennsylvania. These student/athletes will provide some interesting and exciting basketball this season. A quality group of players is listed below…
Antonio Epps Antonio Epps 6'1" | CG South Allegheny | 2021 State PA , South Allegheny
Senior 6’0″ Guard
– A “big-time” facilitator and leader on the court for all his teammates
– Commands his team and knows how to close-out games in crunch time
– His defensive skill set and ability to “lock-up” opponents is a significant quality
– Looks to penetrate or take the mid-range jump shot with no conscious
– Receiving a good amount of college interest
Brandon Patterson Brandon Patterson 6'3" | CG Washington | 2022 State PA , Washington
Junior 6’3″ Guard/Forward
– Has the ability to get to the basket and is a terrific finisher around the rim
– Puts forth his best effort to provide the leadership needed for his team
– A great athlete who “flys around” on the defensive end and creates mistakes from the opponents
– Looks to expand his shooting and open-up his game to take it to another level
– Receiving some college interest
Michael Conley Michael Conley 6'3" | PF Beaver Falls | 2021 State PA , Beaver Falls
Senior, 6’4″ Forward
– A big man who can step out on the wing and make jumpers
– Has the ability to slash to the basket and finish well with consistency
– Is a quality rim protector and outstanding defender in the lane
– Can play “above the rim” through contests when in the flow of the game and motivated
– Receiving a quality amount of college interest
Bryce Epps
Bryce
Epps
6'0" | PG
South Allegheny | 2023
State
PA
, South Allegheny Sophomore 5’10″ Guard
– Despite being a young player, his demeanor on the court is advanced beyond his years
– Likes the ball in his hands to run the offense on a consistent basis
– His shooting has developed into a well-rounded level of accuracy
– Extremely quick defender and can get quality “run-outs” from steals
– Receiving some small interest from colleges
Will Wagner Will Wagner 6'1" | CG Charleroi | 2022 State PA , Charleroi
Junior 6’1″ Guard
– He is able to create his own shot while making other players around him better
– Leads by example and calms down any adversity for his team with positive leadership
– Looks to push the ball up the floor with confidence at every opportunity
– Has developed an outside shot to add to his arsenal of penetration and strong finishes
– Receiving a few college showing interests
As the season progresses look for many other players to “jump into” the spotlight on a regular basis. These boys will
be the standard of Class 3A with their overall skillsets. Each basketball player likes to compete against one another
in this section. I hope you enjoy the games.