Pre-Season WPIAL “Fantastic Five” Series – Class 4A
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In an effort to provide the most accurate and comprehensive information possible, Prep Hoops has surveyed all 134 WPIAL Head Coaches. In addition, we have received input from Assistant Coaches, Athletic Directors, and our network of scouts. The results are…
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Continue ReadingIn an effort to provide the most accurate and comprehensive information possible, Prep Hoops has surveyed all 134 WPIAL Head Coaches. In addition, we have received input from Assistant Coaches, Athletic Directors, and our network of scouts. The results are being featured over six weeks. We continue this week with the top WPIAL players in Class 4A. Class 4A consists of 22 Teams, divided into 3 sections. Out of the nearly 250 (4A) players, here are our “Fantastic Five.”
Adou Thiero Adou Thiero 6'4" | CG Quaker Valley | 2022 State PA I 6-4 I Quaker Valley I @Adou_Thiero
- Adou played his sophomore season at 5’10 and is now 6’4″ as a Senior
- He used that size well last season averaging 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game.
- Adou posted a very impressive 90% Free Throw percentage last season
- Beyond being a sharpshooter, he now has the ability to finish at the rim.
- His breakout Junior season was rewarded with two D1 offers: Long Island University and Big West Champion UC Santa Barbara.
Devin Whitlock Devin Whitlock 6'1" | CG Belle Vernon | 2022 State PA I 5-8 I Belle Vernon I @DevinWhitlock3
- Devin is lightning quick and an elite athlete
- As a Junior last season, he paced the Leopards by scoring 21.9 points per game
- He led Belle Vernon to a 13-2 record, and the top seed in the 4A post-season tournament
- Devin was selected (Class 4A) Third Team All-State
- He was also named the (Class 4A) Player of the year, by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review
LA Pratt LA Pratt 6'5" | SF Lincoln Park | 2022 State PA I 6-4 I Lincoln Park I @lapratt4
- LA’s current body of work and immense potential are so impressive that he recently picked up an offer from Duquesne University
- As a Junior last season, he averaged 13.9 points and 5 assists per contest
- L.A. uses his length and athleticism well, as an outstanding “on-ball” defender.
- He has a nice handle and sees the court and distributes the ball very well.
- LA’s scoring numbers are expected to rise significantly during his Senior campaign
Ryan Lang Ryan Lang 6'2" | CG Knoch | 2022 State PA I 6-0 I Knoch I @Ryan22452
- Ryan had an outstanding, all-around season for Knoch as a Junior last season
- He averaged 24.9 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists
- Ryan was an All-Section selection: Class 4A, Section 1
- He is an outstanding “spot-up” shooter who also has the ability to consistently create his own shot
Markus Frank Markus Frank 6'5" | PF Quaker Valley | 2022 State PA I 6-5 I Quaker Valey
- Markus uses his size and athletic ability to attack the rim, and finishes strong through contact
- He posted an outstanding stat line, as a Junior last season: 17.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game
- His versatility was on full display during his 7 “Double-Doubles” (points/rebounds) last season
- Last season, Markus was an All-Section selection: Class 4A, Section 2
WPIAL Class 4A Pre-Season Player of the Year: Adou Thiero Adou Thiero 6'4" | CG Quaker Valley | 2022 State PA
WPIAL Class 4A Payers to watch: Vason Stevenson Vason Stevenson 6'3" | SG Montour | 2022 State PA (Montour), Quinton Martin Quinton Martin 6'3" | PF Belle Vernon | 2024 State PA (Belle Vernon), Brandin Cummings Brandin Cummings 6'3" | SG Lincoln Park | 2024 State #132 Nation PA (Lincoln Park), Isayah Mosley Isayah Mosley 6'5" | PF Montour | 2022 State PA (Montour), Gabe Carnonara (Derry Area)