SEPA Scouting: New Names to Know
Alex “Googie” Seidman of Haverford HS & PSB Philly. Photo: PSB Philly. In the first two months of the 2021-22 season more than a few new names have emerged in southeastern Pennsylvania as legitimate college basketball prospects. Below is a…
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Continue ReadingIn the first two months of the 2021-22 season more than a few new names have emerged in southeastern Pennsylvania as legitimate college basketball prospects.
Below is a review of players in the region who have recently put their name on the recruiting map.
Josiah Hutson – 5’8” / Freshman / Cheltenham / Hunting Park Warriors / Point Guard: Hutson is the breakout star in southeastern Pennsylvania’s Class of 2025. He is a starter for Cheltenham and the primary ball handler. That is a great deal of responsibility for a 15-year-old, but Hutson has handled it well early on. He has already posted two 20-point games as well as 14 points; 5 assists and 5 rebounds vs. Executive Education Charter. Hutson knocks down threes (6 against Upper Moreland) and can blow by a defender with the dribble for lay-ins. As a bonus, he is a tenacious on-ball defender.
Pierce Justice – 6’0” / Senior / Radnor / East Coast Power / Shooting Guard: The only senior in Radnor’s first-five is making a name for himself with his timely 3-point shooting (52% on threes; two 3PM per), transition scoring, poise, and versatility. Justice is listed as a shooting guard, but his skill set is deep enough that he can run as an undersized wing or even play some point guard if needed. Justice (8 ppg.) recorded a season high 18 points (3 threes) against traditional northeast Philly basketball power Holy Ghost Prep.
Dave Kearney – 6’5” / Senior / Haverford School / East Coast Power / Small Forward: The long and athletic forward with a deep bag of mid-range tricks tipped off the season with a 20-points / 16 rebounds double-double (4 blocked shots as well). Since that debut the first-year starter has not taken his foot off the gas. Currently he is averaging 15.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game while shooting 49% from the field. Kearney also has been known to grab a defensive rebound, get downhill quickly and go coast-to-coast for a bucket.
Jake Kapp – 6’3” / Junior / Boyertown / Eastern PA Elite / Wing: The element of Kapp’s game that jumps out right away is the way he plays with pace and continuously attacks the rim. Once this athletic wing is in the paint, he has the physical build to finish through contact with either hand. Kapp (14.7 ppg) can hit from the mid-range and will knock down one or two threes per game. His highlights from early on this season include 22 points vs. Avon Grove; 18 points vs Pennridge; as well as 16 points and 5 steals vs Kennett.
Andrew Phillips – 6’3” / Junior / Malvern Prep / 610 City / Wing: In the last month, Phillips has exploded onto the recruiting scene. He is a physical (215 lbs.) and extremely athletic (also plays football at MP) prospect. In 2020-21 he was a reserve who averaged 8 points per game. This season it is a whole new world for Phillips. He has become a starter and No. 1 option for the Friars, averaging 16 points and 5 rebounds per game. An improved jump shot (61% on FGAs) with range out to three and an attacking mind set produced 29 points vs. a talented and well coached Pope John Paul II team, as well as games of 26, 23 and 17 points. Phillips’ recruiting stock is on the rise, and we do not anticipate it slowing down anytime soon.
Alex “Googie” Seidman – 6’3” / Junior / Haverford / PSB Philly / Shooting Guard: As a sophomore Seidman was a reserve who provided instant scoring off the bench. This season he has moved into the starting lineup and upped his presence at the defensive end as well. But make no mistake, Seidman can still fill it up. He proved as much with a 32-point outburst (4 threes; 6 rebs and 4 assists) against Upper Darby. He possesses “logo range” on his 3-ball and strokes it as consistently as anyone in the region. He is especially lethal as the trail shooter on the fast break. Plus, Seidman is an underrated athlete who can play in transition. Besides his 30-spot breakout game, this shooting guard has posted games of 24 points (6 threes) vs. Pennwood and 21 points (6 threes) vs CR South.