WPIAL Top Front Court Players (Class of 2022)
The WPIAL featured several very talented post players this season. Most were equally dangerous in the paint and attacking the rim from the wing. Many were also able to stretch defenses, consistently hitting shots from the perimeter. This article will…
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Continue ReadingThe WPIAL featured several very talented post players this season. Most were equally dangerous in the paint and attacking the rim from the wing. Many were also able to stretch defenses, consistently hitting shots from the perimeter. This article will highlight the standout front court players (Class of 2022).
Jake DiMichele Jake DiMichele 6'3" | CG OLSH | 2022 State PA / 6-3 / Forward / OLSH / @DiMicheleJake
A prolific scorer who has accumulated 1800 points in only three seasons. Jake averaged 30 points, while connecting on 38% (3pt) and an amazing 63% from the field. He also shot 82% from the line and pulled in 9 rebounds per contest. Jake is drawing D1 interest from the Ivy and Patriot leagues, along with the PSAC. He is playing for the Pittsburgh Tar Heels this Spring.
Dolan Waldo / 6-6 / Forward / Bethel Park / @Waldo31Dolan
One of the elite post players in the WPIAL. An absolute force in the paint. Nice footwork on the low post. Dolan has good timing and is an excellent rim protector. He put in 17 per game for the Hawks. Dolan is playing with the PK Flash this Spring.
Jaden Gales / 6-6 / Forward / Bishop Canevin / @j_Ballin13_11
One of the premiere power players in the WPIAL. Jaden is a very physical and athletic player who imposes his will on opponents. He is an outstanding finisher, who runs the court well, and has a nice touch in the paint. If he has an open lane, it is a guaranteed bucket. Jaden poured in 18 points and collected 8 boards per game. He is playing with Team Wildcat this Spring.
L.A. Pratt / 6-3 / Guard-Forward / Lincoln Park / @lapratt4
Another outstanding player from the Lincoln Park basketball factory! L.A. uses his length and athleticism well, as outstanding “on ball” defender. He has a nice handle and sees the court well. He scored 16 per game this season. L.A. is playing for West Penn Athletics this Spring.
Will Kromka / 6-4 / Forward / Gateway / @wkromka23
Will can score reliably in the paint and shot a very impressive 48% beyond the arc. He averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds per game. Will has an offer to Pitt-Johnstown and has interest from Nova, Southeastern, Penn State Behrend and Carnegie Mellon. He is playing for Team Wildcat this spring.
Logan Bernesser / 6-7 / Forward-Center / Shaler / @bernesser26
At 6’7″ 290 lbs, Logan is one of the most physically imposing players in the WPIAL. He is very mobile for his size. He is also an outstanding offensive tackle for Shaler, which translates into his physical play on the hardcourt. Logan had a very impressive stat line this season: 15 points, 9 rebounds an 2 blocks per game. Logan is playing with the Caveman Academy this spring.