SEPA ’24s Primed for a Monster Season
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Below is a review of six southeastern Pennsylvania prospects from the Class of 2024 who we suspect, for one reason or another, are primed to have a monster junior season this winter. Naeem Colston Naeem Colston 6'5" | PF Samuel…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a review of six southeastern Pennsylvania prospects from the Class of 2024 who we suspect, for one reason or another, are primed to have a monster junior season this winter.
Naeem Colston Naeem Colston 6'5" | PF Samuel Fels | 2024 State PA – 6’5″ / Abraham Lincoln / Mt. Pleasant Bulldogs / Small Forward: Lincoln lost a significant amount of talent to graduation and transfers which will thrust Colston into a primary scoring role. This athletic wing with speed, hops, and a log wingspan is ready for the challenge. He excels in transition where he can fill a wing or go coast to coast for a bucket. In the half court, Colston is a mid-range threat.
Micah Hill-Benitez Micah Hill-Benitez 6'4" | SF Downingtown East | 2024 State PA – 6’3″ / Downingtown East / East Coast Power -Richards / Small Forward: With opponents double teaming D-East standout Connor Shanahan Connor Shanahan 5'11" | SG Downingtown East | 2023 State PA , Hill should get plenty of good looks this season. We believe he will capitalize on those opportunities. Hill is an athlete with speed, length and an impressive vertical. In the half-court, Hill can blow past his man with his dribble drive. Plus, he frequently beats his man down the court, gliding in for uncontested lay-ins or flushes.
Justin Houser Justin Houser 7'0" | C Phelps School | 2025 State PA – 6’11” / Phelps School / NJ Scholars Elite / Center: Houser is coming off a July circuit where he proved to be more than just a tremendous shot blocker and rebounder. His offensive skills have developed significantly. Thus, he is now a threat on the interior and the perimeter. Houser will even drain threes. As a bonus, he runs the floor well, finishing fast breaks with authority.
Jaden Murray Jaden Murray 6'7" | PF Archbishop Ryan | 2024 State PA – 6’5″ / Archbishop Ryan / Philly Revolution / Small Forward: After missing the 2022 grassroots circuits because of injury, Murray has looked remarkable this fall. So, in 2022-23 we expect this athletic wing will step into Ryan’s starting five and grab everyone’s attention. Murray is an efficient shooter from any spot on the court. Additionally, he can absorb contact in the lane and score. Still, it is his ability to turn tenacious defense into easy buckets that really stands out.
Julian Sadler Julian Sadler 6'1" | CG Perkiomen Valley | 2024 State PA – 6’2″ / Perkiomen Valley / Prim3 Tim3 / Combo Guard: Sadler’s scoring and elusive handles made him one of this past summer’s biggest 2024 stock risers. He plays an up-temp game, getting into the paint for buckets or assists. His jump shot if effective off dribble pull-ups and from far beyond the arc. In addition to the development of his game, Sadler will benefit from transfer of elite shooter Jakob Harken Jakob Harken 6'1" | CG Perkiomen Valley | 2025 State PA to PV. Harken’s presence will prevent opponents from double teaming Sadler.
Jeremiah White Jeremiah White 6'6" | PF Imhotep Charter | 2024 State PA – 6’6″ / Imhotep Charter / Philly Pride National UAA / Small Forward: After missing the majority of last season and then the spring circuit with a lower leg injury, this high energy and athletic wing is back and ready to have a key role for ‘Tep. White (pic above) is a force on the glass who converts on second chance opportunities. White also owns the quickness and hands to slash to rim for a catch in traffic and then a flush. The upside on this 2024 prospect is tremendous.