Prep Hoops PA Rankings Update: WPIAL All-Class Teams
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As the AAU basketball season moves forward, our Prep Hoops Rankings update for the summer concludes with the players from the classes of (2023-2025) in the state of Pennsylvania. The staff here at Prep Hoops PA has diligently gathered information…
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Continue ReadingAs the AAU basketball season moves forward, our Prep Hoops Rankings update for the summer concludes with the players from the classes of (2023-2025) in the state of Pennsylvania. The staff here at Prep Hoops PA has diligently gathered information and worked extremely hard to develop an extraordinarily comprehensive list of 1,000 high school basketball student-athletes throughout the three graduating classifications. These rising seniors, juniors, and sophomores have the balance of talent to be the most heavily recruited group in a long time throughout the state. Many young men have been in constant communication with college coaches, while a variety of others are starting to garner attention as well. After the completion of the high school season and with AAU in full tournament mode, these top performers were categorized into five teams from their high listing in the rankings for our current update.
WESTERN PA ALL-CLASS TEAMS:
FIRST TEAM:
Keondre DeShields Keondre DeShields 6'3" | CG Laurel Highlands | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’3 combo guard
- Laurel Highlands High School
- A strong, skilled performer that is a difference-maker on both ends of the floor
Daemar Kelly Daemar Kelly 6'3" | SF Penn Hills | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’4 combo guard
- Penn Hills High School
- This young man can create scoring opportunities very easily during a contest
Rodney Gallagher Rodney Gallagher 6'0" | CG Laurel Highlands | 2023 State #176 Nation PA
- Class of 2023, 6’0 combo guard
- Laurel Highlands High School
- An overall proven leader who can take over games with his confidence and skill level
Damon Astorino Damon Astorino 6'2" | CG Eden Christian Academy | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’2 combo guard
- Eden Christian Academy High School
- His high basketball IQ, excellent free throw shooting, and ability to score in a variety of ways make him a match-up problem
Dante DePante Dante DePante 6'3" | PG Central Catholic | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’2 point guard
- Central Catholic High School
- He is a smooth player with deadly shooting range from beyond the three-point line
Makhai Valentine Makhai Valentine 6'3" | SG Steel Valley | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’3 wing forward
- Steel Valley High School
- A high-flying talented hooper that always wants the ball in his hands during critical moments
Meleek Thomas Meleek Thomas 6'4" | CG Lincoln Park | 2025 State #5 Nation PA
- Class of 2025, wing forward
- Lincoln Park Charter High School
- This long, athletic player is a high-level scorer who has exploded onto the recruiting scene
SECOND TEAM:
Isiah Boice Isiah Boice 6'0" | SG New Castle | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’1 shooting guard
- New Castle High School
- He has a terrific perimeter jumper and knocks down shots with consistency
Vinnie Cugini Vinnie Cugini 6'2" | PG Aquinas Academy | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’2 combo guard
- Aquinas Academy High School
- His scoring ability is the main strength for this young man and he scores from all over the floor
Connor Spratt Connor Spratt 6'3" | PG Seton LaSalle | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’2 point guard
- Seton LaSalle High School
- An above-average ball-handler, passer, and scorer that has developed his game with hard work and dedication
Brandin Cummings Brandin Cummings 6'3" | SG Lincoln Park | 2024 State #132 Nation PA
- Class of 2024, 6’3 combo guard
- Lincoln Park Charter High School
- This athletic guard is a proven leader for his team with the ability to score in the half-court and transition offense
Peter Kramer Peter Kramer 6'4" | SG Hampton | 2024 State PA
- Class of 2024, 6’3 shooting guard
- Hampton High School
- A skilled shooter with the smoothness to get to the rim while finishing in creative ways
Eli Teslovich Eli Teslovich 6'1" | CG Shady Side Academy | 2024 State PA
- Class of 2024, 6’1 combo guard
- Shady Side Academy High School
- He has developed into an extremely talented player in the western PA area with his multitude of skills shown on the court
Royce Parham Royce Parham 6'8" | PF Western Reserve Academy | 2024 State #53 Nation OH
- Class of 2024, 6’7 power forward
- North Hills High School
- His size in the post makes him a solid performer on offense while being a force on the defensive glass as well
THIRD TEAM:
Jimmy Kunst Jimmy Kunst 6'2" | CG Highlands | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’2 point guard
- Highlands High School
- He has been a leader throughout his high school career and as a senior, he will be counted on more than ever
Bryce Epps Bryce Epps 6'0" | PG South Allegheny | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’0 point guard
- South Allegheny High School
- His slick ball skills and precision passing has made him a nightmare to guard for opponents
Brandon Davis Brandon Davis 6'0" | CG Keystone Athletic Academy | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 6’1 shooting guard
- Laurel Highlands High School
- This young man can score in many ways throughout a contest in high school and AAU season
Traverese Rowe
- Class of 2023, 6’4 wing forward
- McKeesport High School
- An always developing wing player who likes to get out on the break and finish with slam dunks
Matt Stanley Matt Stanley 6'0" | PG Union Area | 2023 State PA
- Class of 2023, 5’11 point guard
- Union High School
- A leader with a high basketball IQ that has proven to be a true floor general for Union High School
Shamar Simpson Shamar Simpson 6'1" | SF The Neighborhood Academy | 2025 State PA
- Class of 2025, 6’0 combo guard
- The Neighborhood Academy High School
- Despite his age this youngster has led by example each time he steps on the court with his growing skill set
Dame Givner Dame Givner 6'1" | PG Imani Christian Academy | 2025 State PA
- Class of 2025, 5’11 point guard
- Obama Academy High School
- He is a fast, skilled guard that creates opportunities for not only himself but his team
FOURTH TEAM:
Vernon Settles Vernon Settles 6'0" | CG Central Catholic | 2024 State PA
- Class of 2024, 6’3 wing forward
- Central Catholic High School
- A vertically gifted player that can block shots on defense and dunk on opponents on offense
Joey Dopriak
- Class of 2024, 6’5 power forward
- North Allegheny High School
- His high basketball IQ and sound jumper make him a matchup problem every time he steps onto the floor
Courtney Wallace Courtney Wallace 6'2" | CG The Neighborhood Academy | 2025 State PA
- Class of 2025, 6’0 shooting guard
- The Neighborhood Academy High School
- An active defender with the ability to get steals that lead to fast break opportunities for his team
Jayden Davis Jayden Davis 5'10" | CG Chartiers Valley | 2025 State PA
- Class of 2025, 5’11 combo guard
- Chartiers Valley High School
- An older rising senior with the maturity to show his worth throughout a game
Zion Moore Zion Moore 6'2" | SF Bellevernon | 2025 State PA
- Class of 2025, 6’0 shooting guard
- Ringgold High School
- He can score from a variety of spots with penetration and jump shots
Alier Maluk Alier Maluk 7'0" | PF Long Island Lutheran | 2025 State #62 Nation NY
- Class of 2025, 6’9 power forward
- Imani Christian High School
- This extremely tall and lanky performer has developed a deadly perimeter shot to compliment his solid post game
Notorius Groom
- Class of 2025, 6’1 shooting guard
- Uniontown High School
- A sound leader that will continue to impress on both the offensive and defensive ends of the hardwood
FIFTH TEAM:
Cam Rowell Cam Rowell 6'5" | PF Franklin Regional | 2024 State PA
- Class of 2024, 6’5 wing forward
- Franklin Regional High School
- He has worked hard on not just having inside scoring ability but now he scores from the perimeter as well
Terek Crosby Terek Crosby 6'2" | SG Yough | 2024 State PA
- Class of 2024, 6’2 wing forward
- Yough High School
- A slasher that puts up points in a hurry and plays solid defense for his squad
Quinton Martin Quinton Martin 6'3" | PF Belle Vernon | 2024 State PA
- Class of 2024, 6’4 wing forward
- Belle Vernon High School
- He brings the football toughness and mentality to the hoop court and can intimidate opponents
Joseph Roth Joseph Roth 6'4" | PF Ellwood City | 2024 State PA
- Class of 2024, 6’5 power forward
- Ellwood City High School
- Not only a terrific swimmer but his basketball talent is always on the rise with his hard work
Cameron Epps Cameron Epps 5'6" | PG South Allegheny | 2025 State PA
- Class of 2025, 5’7 point guard
- South Allegheny High School
- Despite his small size, his heart, and high motor make up for it while being a young difference-maker
Amari Evans
- Class of 2025, 6’4 wing forward
- Bishop Canevin High School
- A high riser that has developed a perimeter jump shot to add to his growing arsenal
Brady Mayo Brady Mayo 6'0" | CG Beaver | 2025 State PA
- Class of 2025, 6’0 shooting guard
- Beaver High School
- This young man has been a deadly marksman early in his career, look for more to come from him this season