Class 1A WPIAL Section 3 – Fab 15 Standouts
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As we conclude with the selection of all-section teams in the 1A classification, the teams and players did not disappoint us this season. A competitive group of student-athletes showcased their skills in gymnasiums across Western PA. Let’s take a look…
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Continue ReadingAs we conclude with the selection of all-section teams in the 1A classification, the teams and players did not disappoint us this season. A competitive group of student-athletes showcased their skills in gymnasiums across Western PA. Let’s take a look at our Fab 15 of the WPIAL Class 1A – Section 3, which is an extremely talented group of young men. These high school basketball players were selected by the Prep Hoops Pennsylvania staff and are more than worthy of their selections to the Fab 15 of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League.
CLASS 1A – SECTION 3
FAB 15:
Alier Maluk Alier Maluk 7'0" | PF Long Island Lutheran | 2025 State #62 Nation NY (Imani Christian Academy)
6’11, freshman, wing forward
An extremely tall, lanky, young man with an improving perimeter game to compliment his imposing defensive shot-blocking ability in the paint.
Amari Wesley (Imani Christian Academy)
5’10, senior, point guard
This quick, shifty guard likes to lead his team on the fast break with precision passes and creative dribble moves in transition.
Virgil Hall (Imani Christian Academy)
6’10, sophomore, center
An intimidating big man who has developed a quality low post game while owning the boards on both ends of the court.
Bez Abdul Bez Abdul 6'0" | CG Imani Christian Academy | 2024 State PA (Imani Christian Academy)
6’0, sophomore, combo guard
He has a high basketball IQ and is a proven leader for his teammates on a consistent basis.
Avery Wesley Avery Wesley 6'0" | CG Imani Christian | 2024 State PA (Imani Christian Academy)
5’11, sophomore, point guard
His ball handling and leadership qualities are definite strengths despite the age of this young performer.
Courtney Wallace Courtney Wallace 6'2" | CG The Neighborhood Academy | 2025 State PA (The Neighborhood Academy)
6’1, freshman, combo guard
A high level scorer with the talent and skillset to fill up the stat sheet in bunches through four quarters of a contest.
Shamar Simpson Shamar Simpson 6'1" | SF The Neighborhood Academy | 2025 State PA (The Neighborhood Academy)
6’0, freshman, combo guard
He brings physical play to both ends of the floor and creates opportunities to score in a variety of ways.
Nate Hargrove (The Neighborhood Academy)
6’1, junior, point guard
A strong floor general that is extremely unselfish and makes sure he puts his teammates in correct positions to be successful.
Braylan Lovelace (Leechburg High School)
6’3, junior, wing forward
His athleticism helps him on penetration from the wing to the basket while having the vertical ability to rebound at a high level on both sides of the court.
Eli Rich (Leechburg High School)
6’5 senior, power forward
This big, strong forward has excellent footwork and likes to be physical in the low block finishing against his opponents.
Marcus Cleveland Marcus Cleveland 6'0" | PG Leechburg | 2023 State PA (Leechburg High School)
6’0, junior, shooting guard
He pushes the ball in transition and also enjoys the movement in the half court offensive set as well.
Owen McDermott (Leechburg High School)
5’11, junior, point guard
His perimeter shooting ability is a strong suit for this young man while having the defensive skills to snag steals and deflections throughout a game.
Vinnie Cugini Vinnie Cugini 6'2" | PG Aquinas Academy | 2023 State PA (Aquinas Academy)
6’2, junior, combo guard
A skilled combo guard that lights up the scoreboard with consistency from many positions on the hardwood while being a leader for his team.
Jonathan Moore (Propel Andrew Street)
5’10, senior, shooting guard
A talented shooter that can handle the ball and has a solid assist/turnover ratio.
Jimmy Giannetta Jimmy Giannetta 6'0" | SG St. Joseph's | 2023 State PA (St. Joseph’s High School)
6’0, junior, combo guard)
His shooting skill from the perimeter is above-average and has a high basketball IQ which makes him a proven leader.