WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Preview
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Now that December has arrived, Prep Hoops Pennsylvania will provide an in-depth basketball preview of the six WPIAL classifications. These articles will include the high school teams in each section and the top players for this upcoming season. Also, a…
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Continue ReadingNow that December has arrived, Prep Hoops Pennsylvania will provide an in-depth basketball preview of the six WPIAL classifications. These articles will include the high school teams in each section and the top players for this upcoming season. Also, a variety of other information will be made available such as Varsity newcomers, transfers, high-level college recruits, game-changers, impact performers, role players, quality incoming freshmen, other notables, etc. Mostly known for football, Western PA has grown over the years in the basketball spectrum with many talented student-athletes making their presence felt during the winter months. As the season progresses, this will definitely develop into one of the most competitive high school hoop seasons in an extremely long time. Now just sit back and enjoy our extended coverage of talented players throughout our region as we begin with the highly regarded Class 6A – Section 1 of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League.
Class 6A – Section 1
Butler Golden Tornadoes
North Allegheny Tigers
North Hills Indians
Pine Richland Rams
Seneca Valley Raiders
Top Players:
Devin Carney Devin Carney 6'1" | CG Butler | 2022 State PA / 6’1 / senior / combo guard / Butler High School
- An overall talented player that has the ability to dominate a game from beginning to end
- He can create opportunities for himself and his teammates throughout the course of a contest
Matt McDonough / 6’1 / senior / shooting guard / North Allegheny High School
- A solid perimeter shooter with deadly range who is almost automatic coming off screens
- This high IQ performer commands and leads his team on the floor in critical moments
Joey Dudkowski / 6’3 / senior / wing forward / Pine Richland High School
- He can cause match-up problems in the half-court set with his balanced offensive arsenal
- His skill set continues to develop at a high level in a multitude of ways
Luke Shanahan / 6’4 / senior / power forward / Pine Richland High School
- A big, strong dominating post player that understands his role and helps his team
- He crashes the boards on both ends of the floor and is basically immovable in the half-court set
Alex Smith Alex Smith 6'3" | CG North Hills | 2022 State PA / 6’3 / senior / shooting guard / North Hills High School
- This talented shooter can fill up the stat sheet from the perimeter and with mid-range jumpers
- His basketball knowledge makes him like another coach on the court during crunch time
Devin Burgess Devin Burgess 6'5" | PF North Hills | 2022 State PA / 6’4 / senior / wing forward / North Hills High School
- A long, skilled wing performer who likes to penetrate the lane and knock down perimeter shots
- He is an athletic defender with quick hands which causes havoc for the offense
Luke Lawson Luke Lawson 6'3" | SF Seneca Valley | 2023 State PA / 6’3 / junior / wing forward / Seneca Valley High School
- The confidence to take the “big shot” separates this young man from many of his peers during a contest
- His free throw shooting is excellent and always wants the ball in key parts of the game
Royce Parham Royce Parham 6'8" | PF Western Reserve Academy | 2024 State #53 Nation OH / 6’7 / sophomore / power forward / North Hills High School
- He is a young man with a tremendous upside that has received some division 1 offers
- A sound post player that blocks shots and rebounds at a high level
Other Notables:
Robby Jones Robby Jones 6'3" | SG North Allegheny | 2022 State PA / 6’3 / senior / wing forward / North Allegheny High School
Varun Kaveti / 6’6 / junior / power forward / North Allegheny High School
Andy Swartout / 6’1 / senior / shooting guard / Pine Richland High School
Aiden Lyczek / 6’3 / junior / wing forward / Seneca Valley High School
High-Level College Recruits:
Devin Carney Devin Carney 6'1" | CG Butler | 2022 State PA , senior, Butler HS – Committed to Division 1 Elon University
Royce Parham Royce Parham 6'8" | PF Western Reserve Academy | 2024 State #53 Nation OH , sophomore, North Hills HS – Holds a few D1 offers
Impact Performers:
Charles Kreinbucher, senior, Butler HS
Kyrell Hutcherson, senior, North Allegheny HS
Newcomers:
Madden Clement Madden Clement 5'10" | PG Butler | 2023 State PA , junior, Butler HS
Joey Dopriak, sophomore, North Allegheny HS