Playoff Preview: WPIAL Class 6A
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As the playoffs begin in Western Pennsylvania, we take an in-depth look at some of the players that will make an impact throughout the tournament. Also, we will check out the leading scorers entering the playoffs and well as some…
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Continue ReadingAs the playoffs begin in Western Pennsylvania, we take an in-depth look at some of the players that will make an impact throughout the tournament. Also, we will check out the leading scorers entering the playoffs and well as some other impact players. Every year in the Pittsburgh region the excitement from high school basketball playoffs mimic the energy of watching a Pittsburgh Steelers or Pittsburgh Penguins game, on a high school scale. This area loves their playoff basketball.
Scoring Leaders:
Devin Carney
Devin
Carney
6'1" | CG
Butler | 2022
State
PA
, Butler High School
6’0 Point Guard, Shooting Guard
- A dynamic score that will find the basket in many ways throughout the game
Cole Brooks, Seneca Valley High School
6’1 Point Guard, Shooting Guard
- He will look to light it up from the perimeter, as well as drive to the hoop
Eli Yofan
Eli
Yofan
6'3" | CG
Fox Chapel | 2022
State
PA
, Fox Chapel High School
6’2 Shooting Gaurd, Small Forward
- This kid can score from a variety of spots on the floor
Connor Lyczek, Seneca Valley High School
6’3 Shooting Guard, Small Forward
- An extremely patient and diligent scorer throughout the duration of a contest
Jake Reinke, Mt. Lebanon High School
6’2 Shooting Guard
- Is able to put up points in a quick fashion with skill and effort
Khalil Dinkins, North Allegheny High School
6’4 Power Forward, Center
- A matchup problem for defenses with his ability to score in multiple ways
Dante DePante
Dante
DePante
6'3" | PG
Central Catholic | 2023
State
PA
, Central Catholic High School
6’1 Point Guard, Shooting Guard
- He looks to score off of screens
Royce Parham, North Hills High School
6’5 Power Forward, Center
- A force in the post who will get to the rim and finish strong in the paint
Joey Dudkowski, Pine Richland High School
6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward
- His perimeter jump shot is deadly and has a quick release
Greg Habib, North Allegheny High School
6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward
- Can score on the perimeter and on penetration to the basket
Other Impact Players:
Luke Gensler
Luke
Gensler
6'3" | PF
Upper St. Clair | 2021
State
PA
, Upper St. Clair High School
6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward
- An all-around leader for his team that will do everything in his power to win the game
Matt McDonough, North Allegheny High School
6’1 Point Guard, Shooting Guard
- He looks to score on the perimeter and can make players better around him
Gavin Cote, Peters Township High School
6’2 Point Guard, Shooting Guard
- A complete player that puts forth maximum effort for his team
Mattix Clement, Butler High School
6’1 Point Guard, Shooting Guard
- The son of the head coach who is an extension of a coach on the floor
Anderson Cynkar, Central Catholic High School
6’1 Shooting Guard
- He consistently creates opportunities for his teammates during contests