Playoff Preview: WPIAL Class 4A
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The 4A classification definitely seems to be the most competitive and wide-open class in the Pittsburgh region. There are a variety of teams with the potential to wrap those medals around their necks come mid-March. That being said, the main…
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Continue ReadingThe 4A classification definitely seems to be the most competitive and wide-open class in the Pittsburgh region. There are a variety of teams with the potential to wrap those medals around their necks come mid-March. That being said, the main players that lead those teams will be the shining stars, but look for some under-rated kids to step-up as the playoffs move forward this winter.
Scoring Leaders:
Ryan Lang
Ryan
Lang
6'2" | CG
Knoch | 2022
State
PA
, Knoch High School
6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward
- This kid has the shooting ability to score from anywhere on the perimeter
Damon Astorino
Damon
Astorino
6'2" | CG
Eden Christian Academy | 2023
State
PA
, Ambridge High School
6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward
- A well-balanced scorer that puts up points in a variety of ways during competition
Adou Thiero
Adou
Thiero
6'4" | CG
Quaker Valley | 2022
State
PA
, Quaker Valley High School
6’2 Point Guard, Shooting Guard
- Looks to score every time he touches the ball
Devin Whitlock
Devin
Whitlock
6'1" | CG
Belle Vernon | 2022
State
PA
, Belle Vernon High School
5’9 Point Guard
- An extremely quick and athletic guard who creates opportunities instantly during a game
Brandon Coury, Burrell High School
6’2 Shooting Guard
- Can score on the perimeter and from the mid-range area
Markus Frank
Markus
Frank
6'5" | PF
Quaker Valley | 2022
State
PA
, Quaker Valley High School
6’5 Small Forward, Power Forward
- A team player who can score quickly, but will help his teammates score as well
Enire Bowens
Enire
Bowens
6'9" | PF
Ambridge | 2021
State
PA
, Ambridge High School
6’9 Power Forward, Center
- A big man with a soft touch who has a deadly mid-range shot
Andrew Ammerman, North Catholic High School
6’7 Power Forward, Center
- He is a strong, inside post player and can score on the offensive glass as well
Vernon Settles, Elizabeth Forward
6’3 Small Forward
- This kid has the knack to get to the rim and can finish in the lane
Vason Stevenson, Montour High School
6’3 Shooting Guard, Small Forward
- Has a high IQ and will score in bunches during the game
Other Impact Players:
Connor Maddalon, North Catholic High School
6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward
- A complete player that has developed a nice game during his senior year
Dakari Bradford
Dakari
Bradford
6'3" | PF
Lincoln Park | 2021
State
PA
, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
6’5 Small Forward, Power Forward
- Plays with high energy and a definite above the rim style performer
Isayah Mosley, Montour High School
6’5 Power Forward, Center
- His rebounding and ability to score makes him a matchup problem for opponents
Brandin Cummings
Brandin
Cummings
6'3" | SG
Lincoln Park | 2024
State
#132
Nation
PA
, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
6’3 Point Guard, Shooting Guard
- Despite being only a freshman, he can create and finish in game situations for his team
Jayvin Thompson
Jayvin
Thompson
6'2" | SF
Central Valley | 2023
State
PA
, Central Valley High School
6’3 Shooting Guard, Small Forward
- An athletic wing player who can score and rebound, plus get some steals on the defensive end