SEPA 2023s & 2024s Dominate 5A All-State Teams
[player_tooltip player_id="991341" first="Justin" last="Edwards"] (C/O 2023) from Imhotep Charter is the PIAA 5A Player of the Year. Below is a review of the southeastern Pennsylvania prospects selected by basketball writes from across the state to the 2021-22 PIAA 5A All-State…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of the southeastern Pennsylvania prospects selected by basketball writes from across the state to the 2021-22 PIAA 5A All-State teams.
Headlining this year’s 5A selections is Imhotep superstar Justin Edwards Justin Edwards 6'6" | PF Imhotep Charter | 2023 State #3 Nation PA , who posted an unprecedented junior season.
1st Team
Justin Edwards Justin Edwards 6'6" | PF Imhotep Charter | 2023 State #3 Nation PA – 6’7” / Junior / Imhotep Charter / Team Final EYBL / Combo Guard: In 2021-22 this electric prospect used his next level skill set to become a PIAA 5A state champion, the No. 1 ranked 2023 player in Pennsylvania and the first underclassmen in history to be named Play of the Year in the Public League, city of Philadelphia overall and at the state level (5A POY) in the same year. During his historic junior season Edwards averaged 18 points and 8 rebounds per game. He scored at all 3-levels, was a beast on the glass and played suffocating defense. He is a demon in transition who loves finishing with authority. His unique point-forward style of play has made Edwards one of the most captivating prospects in the country. Edwards holds offers from a slew of major Division I programs.
Rahmir Barno Rahmir Barno 5'10" | CG Imhotep Charter | 2023 State #223 Nation PA – 6’0” / Junior / Imhotep Charter / Team Final EYBL / Combo Guard: The maestro behind Imhotep’s 5A state championship run is currently the No. 2 ranked Class of 2023 prospect in Pennsylvania. Barno’s ability to direct ‘Tep’s offense and get his teammates involved is priceless. His end-to-end court speed and ability to navigate tight spaces with the dribble is among the best in the country. In 2021-22 this instinctive floor general averaged 11.2 points, 5.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game. Barno holds offers from Temple, Virginia Tech, George Washington, VCU and others.
Ty Burton Ty Burton 5'10" | PG Moravian Prep | 2024 State NC – 5’10” / Sophomore / Lampeter-Strasburg / Philly Pride National UAA / Combo Guard: Burton is an attacking, downhill style of guard who can score off the dribble and splash threes (63 3PM this past season). In 2021-22 Burton posted 21.2 ppg. while racking up four 30+ point games. He led L&S to an undefeated regular season, the Lebanon-Lancaster League tournament trophy, the District 3-5A title and an appearance in the PIAA state tournament. After his tremendous season, Burton was the unanimous choice for L-L League-Section 3 Player of the Year. He holds an offer from Manhattan.
Thomas Sorber Thomas Sorber 6'9" | C Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State #58 Nation PA – 6’9” / Sophomore / Archbishop Ryan / Team Final EYBL / Center: In 2021-22 Sorber’s footwork, quick low post moves and ability to convert offensive rebounds into points established him as one of the dominant interior prospects in the region. His jump shot from either elbow as well as the foul line extended areas became a legitimate weapon this winter. That allowed Sorber to operate in the mid-range as well. His 3-point shooting is developing at a rapid pace too. This season Sorber (1st Team All-PCL selection) averaged 16 points and 9.5 rebounds per game while shooting 57% from the field. At the other end of the court, Sorber is an intimidating rim protector who averaged 3.7 blocks per game. Sorber now holds numerous DI offers –Georgetown, Richmond, and Saint Joseph’s — among the most recent.
2nd Team
Jackson Hicke Jackson Hicke 6'5" | SF Radnor | 2023 State PA – 6’4” / Junior / Radnor / Prim3Tim3-PA / Shooting Guard
Ahmad Nowell Ahmad Nowell 6'0" | PG Imhotep Charter | 2024 State #36 Nation PA – 6’1” / Sophomore / Imhotep Charter / Team Final EYBL / Combo Guard
3rd Team
Luke Boyd Luke Boyd CG Archbishop Ryan | 2022 State PA – 6’1” / Senior / Archbishop Ryan / Team Final Black / Shooting Guard
Larenzo Jerkins Larenzo Jerkins 6'5" | PF Neumann-Goretti | 2024 State PA – 6’4” / Sophomore / Chester / SK Elite 17 / Small Forward
Darren Williams Darren Williams 6'4" | SG Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State PA – 6’4” / Sophomore / Archbishop Ryan / K-Low Elite / Combo Guard