WPIAL 3A Players to Watch

<p>We continue in our series of coverage with the 3A class of western Pennsylvania.  These student/athletes will provide some interesting and exciting basketball this season.  A quality group of players is listed below...</p> <h6> </h6> <h6>[player_tooltip player_id="991030" first="Antonio" last="Epps"], South Allegheny</h6> <h6>Senior 6’0" Guard</h6> <h6><br /> - A "big-time" facilitator and leader on the court for all his teammates<br /> - Commands his team and knows how to close-out games in crunch time<br /> - His defensive skill set and ability to "lock-up" opponents is a significant quality<br /> - Looks to penetrate or take the mid-range jump shot with no conscious<br /> - Receiving a good amount of college interest</h6> <h6> </h6> <h6>[player_tooltip player_id="991248" first="Brandon" last="Patterson"], Washington</h6> <h6>Junior 6’3" Guard/Forward</h6> <h6><br /> - Has the ability to get to the basket and is a terrific finisher around the rim<br /> - Puts forth his best effort to provide the leadership needed for his team<br /> - A great athlete who "flys around" on the defensive end and creates mistakes from the opponents<br /> - Looks to expand his shooting and open-up his game to take it to another level<br /> - Receiving some college interest</h6> <h6> </h6> <h6>[player_tooltip player_id="991086" first="Michael" last="Conley"], Beaver Falls</h6> <h6>Senior, 6’4" Forward</h6> <h6><br /> - A big man who can step out on the wing and make jumpers<br /> - Has the ability to slash to the basket and finish well with consistency<br /> - Is a quality rim protector and outstanding defender in the lane<br /> - Can play "above the rim" through contests when in the flow of the game and motivated<br /> - Receiving a quality amount of college interest</h6> <h6> </h6> <h6>[player_tooltip player_id="991349" first="Bryce" last="Epps"], South Allegheny Sophomore 5’10" Guard<br /> - Despite being a young player, his demeanor on the court is advanced beyond his years<br /> - Likes the ball in his hands to run the offense on a consistent basis<br /> - His shooting has developed into a well-rounded level of accuracy<br /> - Extremely quick defender and can get quality "run-outs" from steals<br /> - Receiving some small interest from colleges</h6> <h6> </h6> <h6>[player_tooltip player_id="991254" first="Will" last="Wagner"], Charleroi</h6> <h6>Junior 6’1" Guard<br /> - He is able to create his own shot while making other players around him better<br /> - Leads by example and calms down any adversity for his team with positive leadership<br /> - Looks to push the ball up the floor with confidence at every opportunity<br /> - Has developed an outside shot to add to his arsenal of penetration and strong finishes<br /> - Receiving a few college showing interests</h6> <h6><br /> <br /> As the season progresses look for many other players to "jump into" the spotlight on a regular basis. These boys will<br /> be the standard of Class 3A with their overall skillsets. Each basketball player likes to compete against one another<br /> in this section. I hope you enjoy the games.</h6>