SEPA Spring Grassroots: 16U (2024) Top 10 Teams – Week 5
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Continue ReadingLast weekend a number of the top 16U grassroots teams from southeastern PA either were in action at The Summit tournament (Maheim, PA) against fierce regional competition. Those teams that did not play at The Summit event, took off to prepare for the big event of Memorial Day weekend, the Hoop Group Jersey Shore Jam Fest.
Below are the southeastern PA grassroots 16U team rankings for Week #5.
Spoiler Alert: a new squad has cracked the Top 10!!
- Team Final EYBL: Top rated combo-guard Robert Wright III Robert Wright III 6'0" | PG Montverde Academy (FL) | 2024 State #35 Nation FL (Gym Rats Live tournament MVP), interior force Thomas Sorber Thomas Sorber 6'9" | C Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State #58 Nation PA , elite perimeter shooter Jalil Bethea Jalil Bethea 6'4" | SG Archbishop Wood | 2024 State #5 Nation PA and the rest of Team Final had a “bye” last weekend. Over the Memorial Day weekend Team Final 16s will play at Nike EYBL Session 3 (Louisville, KY).
- Philly Revolution: This past weekend the Revolution “played up” in the 17s age group at The Summit (Maheim, PA) and posted a 2-1 record. Josh Reed (Big Shots- Philly Pride age group MVP), Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy 6'4" | SG Episcopal Academy | 2024 State PA , Rocco Morabito and Alex Best all played at an extraordinary level at Spooky Nook. Highly rated prospect Jaden Murray Jaden Murray 6'7" | PF Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State PA did not make his expected return from injury. When he makes his 2022 grassroots circuit debut, this squad will go to the next level.
- Philly Pride National UAA: After a weekend off Philly Pride ‘s top 2024 team is ready to hit the floor at the Hoop Group Jersey Shore Jam Fest (5/27-5/29). Standout combo guard Ryan Williams Ryan Williams 6'3" | SG Malvern Prep | 2024 State PA and fast rising forward prospect Nelson Lamizana Nelson Lamizana 6'9" | PF West Chester Henderson | 2024 State PA were impressive two weekends ago at the KYDA Invitational (PA). Along with Williams this backcourt also features all-state guard Ty Burton Ty Burton 5'10" | PG Moravian Prep | 2024 State NC and rising Philly Catholic Leagues star Toby Ojukwu. Keep an eye on three-point sniper Greg Guidinger Greg Guidinger 6'6" | SF Central York | 2024 State PA . He is a prospect who is receiving a good deal of attention this spring.
- K-Low Elite 3SSB: K-Low’s top 16U group had last weekend off so they could prepare for the elite competition coming their way at the Hoop Group Jersey Shore Jam Fest (5/27-5/29). We expect three level scoring machine Darren Williams Darren Williams 6'4" | SG Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State PA , 3-point ace Reid Belcher Reid Belcher 5'11" | PG Friends Central | 2024 State PA , 6’8” wing shooter Pearse McGuinn Pearse McGuinn 6'8" | PF Cardinal O'Hara | 2024 State PA and point guard Matt Lange to play outstanding ball over Memorial Day weekend.
- East Coast Power-Danzig: The ECP-Danzig squad laced ‘em up for The Summit tournament at Spooky Nook (PA) and was impressive all last weekend (3-1). Their only setback came in a four-point loss to eventual age group champion HST ZXL (MA). ECP-Danzig received outstanding scoring contributions from Matt McCarthy (20 ppg.) and Ryan Pegg Ryan Pegg 6'0" | SG Malvern Prep | 2024 State PA (15 ppg.). Point guard Billy Rayer Billy Rayer 5'10" | PG Haverford Boys | 2024 State PA and 6’7” forward Calvin Szoradi Calvin Szoradi 6'7" | C Episcopal Academy | 2024 State PA were solid as well.
- Philly Pride Select
- Gibbs Elite
- Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs**
- Team Final Red HGSL
- BW Elite
**New to Top 10
Others receiving consideration: PA Royals; Prim3Tim3 HGSL