2022 Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest: Steeltown 17U
Our coverage of the 2023 class in the Pittsburgh area focuses attention on the AAU programs that participated in the 2022 Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest. The second article touches on the 17U Steeltown program. These guys made their debut…
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Continue ReadingOur coverage of the 2023 class in the Pittsburgh area focuses attention on the AAU programs that participated in the 2022 Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest. The second article touches on the 17U Steeltown program. These guys made their debut at the Pitt Jam Fest to improve the skills needed for their upcoming tournaments on the schedule moving forward this AAU season. After talking with high school coaches, AAU coaches, college coaches, scouts, officials, and media members we here at Prep Hoops Pennsylvania have created a database of players and their AAU teams to provide information for any subscribers to our site. We do our best to promote the student-athletes that work hard on the court to achieve their goal of playing college basketball.
STEELTOWN 17U:
Matt Gaither / class of 2023 / Upper St. Clair High School / 6’1 / wing forward / He brings the heart and hustle every time his feet touch the hardwood. His improved jumper makes him a matchup problem for the opponent. Matt works hard in the off-season to improve his game and it has shown thus far in the spring.
Nick Sukernek / class of 2023 / Upper St. Clair High School / 5’9 / point guard / A quick, fundamentally skilled point guard who is a true floor general for his squad. He plays extremely unselfishly on the court and looks to make his teammates better around him. Nick has great ball-handling skills and passes well.
James Wesling James Wesling 6'0" | SG Baldwin | 2023 State PA / class of 2023 / Baldwin High School / 6’0 / shooting guard / This young man can light up the scoreboard in a hurry with a consistent long-range jump shot. His ability to score in a variety of ways makes him a serious problem for his opponents. James leads by example on and off the court for his team.
Joseph Carr / class of 2023 / Baldwin High School / 6’2 / shooting guard / His quick release on his perimeter jumper makes him a tough player to guard against beyond the arc. He likes to come off screens and spot up in the corner to knock down the three-ball. Joseph is a dedicated and committed top performer for both his high school and AAU teams.
Lucas Garofoli / class of 2023 / Mt. Lebanon High School / 5’9 / point guard / Despite his size he plays much bigger on the court. Always looks to push the ball in transition with slick passes for quality finishes from his squad. Lucas is a confident performer and trusts his instincts on the court.
Ryan Lawry / class of 2023 / Thomas Jefferson High School / 5’10 / combo guard / An above-average free throw shooter. His skill set is very balanced and makes him a standout throughout a contest. Ryan puts in a complete game with his hard work.
Cody Marn / class of 2023 / Upper St. Clair High School / 6’3 / power forward / A strong, tough big man who has excellent footwork in the low block. He has developed a quality high post-game as well. Cody rebounds in a dominating fashion on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.
John Walters / class of 2023 / Mt. Lebanon High School / 6’0 / shooting guard / He continues to grow more confident in his three-point shot. His movement away from the ball makes him difficult to defend for opposing teams. John likes to play with an edge and is motivated to lead his group throughout four quarters of a game.
Marco Carone / class of 2024 / Upper St. Clair High School / 6’3 / power forward / This solid defensive performer blocks and alters shots in the paint. His ability to score from fifteen feet closer to the basket is a major strength of his game. Marco hustles all over the floor.