High School Juniors Fall Update: Second Team All-Western PA
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Here at Prep Hoops PA, the updates continue for the Fall League season with the second-team selections. This team includes players from two specific classes (2022, 2023). We have designated these teams in a creative and fun platform to simulate…
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Continue ReadingHere at Prep Hoops PA, the updates continue for the Fall League season with the second-team selections. This team includes players from two specific classes (2022, 2023). We have designated these teams in a creative and fun platform to simulate participation in “real” game situations. Each class will touch on the starters, the sixth man, and bench players. So with two months before the official start date of the high school season, we take an in-depth look at some of the top performers on the hardwood this Fall. Let’s finish our series with the Junior Class Second Team Selections…
Starters:
Isiah Boice Isiah Boice 6'0" | SG New Castle | 2023 State PA / 6’2 shooting guard / New Castle High School
- A deadly long-range shooter with a quick release that puts pressure on perimeter defenses
- He comes from a successful program that gives him the chance to play with confidence
- Last Season: Isiah averaged 14 points per game and shot 45% from the three-point line
Damon Astorino Damon Astorino 6'2" | CG Eden Christian Academy | 2023 State PA / 6’2 combo guard / Eden Christian Academy
- A fundamental basketball player that uses his strength to finish at the basket and get and-1 opportunities on a regular basis
- He has the ability to score consistently from many spots while rebounding at a high level
- Last Season: Damon averaged 23 points per game and shot 90% from the free-throw line
Dante DePante Dante DePante 6'3" | PG Central Catholic | 2023 State PA / 6’2 combo guard / Central Catholic High School
- This shifty and smooth young man controls the tempo of the game with his court vision
- A consistently accurate shooter from the perimeter has added solid penetration to his arsenal
- Last Season: Dante averaged 18 points per game and 4 assists per game
Adam Bilinsky Adam Bilinsky 6'3" | SF Norwin | 2023 State PA / 6’3 wing forward / Norwin High School
- An above-average player who likes to score driving the baseline with strong slam dunks
- Looks to help his teammates with all the little things during a game such as screens, ball control, etc.
- Last Season: Adam averaged 12 points per game and 7 rebounds per game
Keondre DeShields Keondre DeShields 6'3" | CG Laurel Highlands | 2023 State PA / 6’3 wing forward / Laurel Highlands High School
- He has the athletic ability that translates to the court with pressure defense and rebounding on both ends of the floor
- A skilled offensive performer who creates opportunities for himself as well as his teammates
- Last Season: Keondre averaged 12 points per game and shot 45% from the field
6th Man: Bryce Epps Bryce Epps 6'0" | PG South Allegheny | 2023 State PA / 6’0 point guard / Southmoreland High School
- His quickness causes problems for the opponent on defense and creates baskets on offense for his team
- A creative ball-handler who likes to run the offense and show his leadership skills
- Last Season: Bryce averaged 16 points per game and 5 steals per game
Bench:
Vinnie Cugini Vinnie Cugini 6'2" | PG Aquinas Academy | 2023 State PA / 6’1 shooting guard / Aquinas Academy
- A high profile scorer that has greatly improved his game on the AAU circuit this summer
- He can fill up the basket from the perimeter and in transition during a contest
- Last Season: Vinnie averaged 39 points per game and 3 steals per game
Jimmy Kunst Jimmy Kunst 6'2" | CG Highlands | 2023 State PA / 6’2 combo guard / Highlands High School
- A fundamentally sound player with a high basketball IQ which makes him a leader on the floor
- Looks to score on penetration as well as on the perimeter with mid-range or three-point shots
- Last Season: Jimmy averaged 17 points per game and 7 rebounds per game
Jayvin Thompson Jayvin Thompson 6'2" | SF Central Valley | 2023 State PA / 6’3 wing forward / Central Valley High School
- An extremely athletic performer that creates opportunities in transition or during half-court offense
- He has great length and causes problems for the defense with his pressure and quick hands
- Last Season: Jayvin averaged 13 points per game and 4 steals per game
Deandre Moye Deandre Moye 6'1" | CG Lincoln Park | 2023 State PA / 6’2 comb guard / Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
- He can play many positions on the floor and his leadership skills are a strong point for this young man
- A talented combo guard who “lights up” the scoreboard on penetration, mid-range, and from long distance
- Last Season: Deandre averaged 15 points per game and 5 assists per game