Ready For Take-Off with the Top High-Flyers in the “Burgh”

<h6>Even though basketball has evolved into a perimeter game in recent years, there are some Pittsburgh Area High School players that still can score in the paint. While watching a young hooper "knock down" a long-range three-point shot can be exciting, nothing compares to a thunderous slam dunk to bring the crowd to their feet. The following student-athletes will be fun to watch this season playing "above the rim" on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Not only will they "bring down the house" with a lane penetrating slam, but look for that offensive rebound dunk to silence their opponent.</h6> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h6><strong>Angelo "Boom" Reeves</strong><br /> <em>6’7" Forward</em><br /> <em>First Love Academy</em><br /> <em>2021 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>Angelo definitely lives up to his nickname "Boom"</h6> <h6>He is a dominant scorer from the high post, low post, and on the offensive glass</h6> <h6>Some of his slams are highlight film worthy<br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="990971" first="Alex" last="Griggs"]<br /> <em>6’3" Guard</em><br /> <em>First Love Academy</em><br /> <em>2021 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>Alex is a strong finisher around the rim</h6> <h6>His high basketball IQ helps him get to the hoop for the above the rim style plays <br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="990999" first="Dakari" last="Bradford"]<br /> <em>6’5" Forward</em><br /> <em>Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School</em><br /> <em>2021 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>Dakari is a freak athlete with the sky’s the limit jumping ability</h6> <h6>He will look to "throw down" on any opponent in the lane</h6> <p>Watch for him on the fast break with a thunderous slam as well</p> <h6>[player_tooltip player_id="991034" first="Wes" last="Kropp"]<br /> <em>6’5" Forward</em><br /> <em>Penn Hills High School</em><br /> <em>2021 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>Wes is an above-average offensive rebounder</h6> <h6>He will try and finish hard each time if given the opportunity<br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991018" first="Tyler" last="Bilinsky"] <br /> <em>6"3" Guard/Forward</em><br /> <em>Norwin High School</em><br /> <em>2021 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>Tyler is a slasher who likes the baseline slam dunk </h6> <h6>He brings that toughness to finish strong any time he touches the ball near the hoop<br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991238" first="D’Saun" last="Harmon"]<br /> <em>6’6" Guard/Forward</em><br /> <em>Ambridge High School</em><br /> <em>2022 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>D’Saun is a tremendous athlete who can jump out of the gym</h6> <h6>He constantly looks to turn a layup into a one-handed tomahawk slam dunk</h6> <h6>His confidence is growing each time he has the ball in his hands near the basket<br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991201" first="Priest" last="Ryan"]<br /> <em>6’6" Forward</em><br /> <em>First Love Academy</em><br /> <em>2022 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>Priest has continued to develop a quality game at the rim</h6> <h6>He can drive from the wing or finish in the low post with two-handed jams<br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991237" first="LA" last="Pratt"]<br /> <em>6’5" Forward</em><br /> <em>Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School</em><br /> <em>2022 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>LA is a very athletic player who likes to drop-step slam on opponents</h6> <h6>Look for him out on the break trying to showcase his skills above the rim as well<br /> <br /> <strong>Joe Scott</strong><br /> <em>6’7" Forward</em><br /> <em>Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School</em><br /> <em>2022 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>Joe is a strong and skilled finisher at the rim</h6> <h6>He has developed a quality inside game that can "bring down the house"<br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991332" first="Daemar" last="Kelly"]<br /> <em>6’3" Guard/Forward</em><br /> <em>Penn Hills High School</em><br /> <em>2023 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>Daemar is an extremely athletic all-around player with a high-level vertical</h6> <h6>He can finish in the paint, from the wing, or on the break with quality slam dunks</h6> <h6>His confidence near the rim has greatly developed<br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991343" first="Khali" last="Horton"]<br /> <em>6’5" Forward</em><br /> <em>Cathedral Prep High School</em><br /> <em>2023 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>Khali has the athletic ability and vertical jumping skill to finish at the rim </h6> <h6>He will drive the lane and look to slam on his opponent or create his own inside opportunity</h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Virgil Hill</strong><br /> <em>6’8" Forward</em><br /> <em>Baldwin High School</em><br /> <em>2023 Grad Year</em></h6> <h6>Virgil Is growing into his own as a quality finisher inside the paint</h6> <p>He has developed the ability to balance his feet and finish with contact</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h6>Please make sure you have your cell phone or tablet ready to catch some of the high-flying action showcased by these boys this high school season... </h6> <p>&nbsp;</p> <pre> </pre>