Westtown (PA) Open Gym Notable Prospects

<p class="p2"><span class="s2">C [player_tooltip player_id="991185" first="Dereck" last="Lively II"] 7’0 ‘22</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Lively is two-way 7 footer who rim runs the floor and protects the rim effectively and frequently . In a moments notice he can make a play above the rim on either end. Lively has gotten more comfortable with his face up game over the off-season. Dereck doesn’t mind making hustle plays when needed to. His length allows him to collect passes and rebounds like a wide receiver in football, just throw it up to him and he’ll shag it. Lively thrives playing out of pick &amp; roll sets and has great chemistry and feel of where his guards will be. </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">CG [player_tooltip player_id="990928" first="Jalen" last="Warley"] 6’5 ‘21 (Florida State)</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Warley is a smooth combo-guard who isn’t fazed by the moment. Warley sees plays into fruition from all over the floor. He plays explosive off two feet when attacking the lane or out in transition. Jalen has the ability to score buckets in bunches when he walks onto the floor. Warley’s lengthy frame and high basketball IQ should position him well to have an impact from day one, when he steps onto FSU’s campus come next summer. </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">W Alpha Bangura Jr. 6’8 ‘21</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Bangura who has the characteristics in his game of being a 3-D<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>wing. He brings athleticism to the table which helps him guard the rim and get deflections on Defensive end. His long frame allows him to cover large areas of space effectively. He is comfortable putting the ball on the deck offensively. He moves well without the ball and can position himself well on the offensive end to be in the right place at the right time to score efficient shots inside. He should causes mismatches on teams offensively if a big is tasked to guard him or a guard. </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">G [player_tooltip player_id="990942" first="Ny’Mire" last="Little"] 6’4 ‘21</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Little who is a utility guard does whatever is needed to help win ball games. He is very vocal on the defensive and leads by example. Ny’Mire is effective scoring off the bounce from mid-range. He does a solid job of changing gears and attacking downward towards the rim.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Ny’Mire has a high IQ of the game and sets his teammates up for success quite often. Little is explosive off two feet. </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">PG<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Quin Berger 6’1<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>‘22</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Quin is an aggressive defender. He is a constant pest and can make you uncomfortable applying great ball pressure. He can turn defense into offense easily. Berger does a good job coming off screens and pin downs. He gets separation from his jumper to get his shot off and can score it in bunches from all over the floor. He doesn’t mind scoring through contact. Should definitely see an increased roll in Westtown’s offense this year. </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Other prospects to watch</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">G Wade Chiddick 6’4 ‘22</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Chiddick is stocky wide-body guard. Wade uses his size as an advantage and seeks out contact when going downhill. He has the ability to be a threat offensively with the way he can score quickly and quietly. Do not let him open out on the perimeter he is very comfortable from the three point line. Chiddick is engaged on the defensive end and communicates regularly and hedges ball screens well. Wade’s overlong wingspan allow him to get into passing lanes quickly and cover<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>lots of ground. </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">W Matt Mayock 6’6 ‘23</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Is a long slasher who is at his best from behind the arc. Mayock has a great feel for the game and finds his teammates in great spots to succeed. Matt is comfortable with putting the ball on the deck. He does a nice job of selling fakes. Mayock gets into great help position on defense and actively communicates on defense. </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">PG Trey O’Neil 5’9 ‘23 </span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Trey has a smooth stroke from three with an expanded range. He can make plays in pick &amp; roll actions. On the defensive end Trey fly’s around and comes up with steals. </span></p>