Comp Edge Fall League: Week 7 Standouts

Carey Smith

October 25, 2021 @ 10:51 AM

[caption id="attachment_1315338" align="alignleft" width="191"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/10/Eric-Stout-2023.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1315338" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/10/Eric-Stout-2023-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="191" height="254" /></a> Earl Stout (C/O 2023) from Wissahickon HS.[/caption] The seventh weekend of play at the 2021 Competitive Edge High School Fall League featured another full schedule of games which means we got to watch a considerable number of prospects play at an elite level. Below is a review of five prospects who played well during the seventh Saturday of action in the Comp Edge Fall League (King of Prussia, PA). Blake Deegan – 6’5” / Junior / Archbishop Carroll / 610 City Elite / Wing: In Carroll’s much anticipated match up with Radnor, Deegan showed he owns a well-rounded skill set. Deegan possesses particularly good instincts for the game, excellent court vision / passing skills and exhibits the much sought-after team first mentality. When he was looking to score, Deegan has a jumper that is automatic from the mid-range out to behind the arc. He can also operate in pick-n-roll / pick-n-pop action. Deegan’s stop-and-pop game is a nice weapon for him too. Matt Henricksen – 6’6” / Junior / Council Rock North / Pure Sweat Academy / Power Forward: With his height, country strong frame (235 pounds) and endless energy, Henricksen has a major impact on the interior at both ends of the floor. On offense Henricksen works hard on the glass and can convert second chance opportunities through contact. When that contact produces a foul call, Henricksen goes to the line and knocks down free throws. Henricksen’s low post game has potential as well. On defense he is a physical presence on the boards and a solid rim protector. College coaches will love this kid’s energy and enthusiasm. Jared Shanken – 5’11” / Sophomore / Abington Friends School / Wing: Shanken is pure shot maker who will not hesitate to let it fly from three. He posted 25 points in Abington Friends’ win over William Tennant and made it look effortless. In addition to his perimeter scoring, Shanken brings a remarkably high basketball IQ, solid handles and of course, floor spacing to the Kangaroos lineup. As Shanken adds muscle to his frame we predict he will develop into high impact player at both ends of the floor. Earl Stout – 5’10” / Junior / Wissahickon / Keystone Blazers / Combo Guard: In 2020-21 Stout was a solid contributor for a Trojans squad that was led by superstar [player_tooltip player_id="990981" first="Matt" last="Compas"]. With Compas having graduated, Stout will need to step up and become a major contributor this winter. After watching this savvy, physical guard score 16 points and push Wiss to a win on Saturday, we believe his ready to make that jump. Stout plays an attacking style of lead guard. He frequently muscles his way into the paint for lay-ins or to drop a dime to an open teammate on the low block. Stout sprinkles in enough perimeter jumpers that defenders cannot slack off him to prevent his dribble drives. Ryan Tinney – 5’9" / Junior / Boyertown / Eastern PA Elite / Point Guard: Tinney is a shifty point guard who gets downhill quickly and pushes Boyertown’s transition game. On the break Tinney sees all the available passing options and rarely makes the wrong decision. But he can also take the rock all the way to the rim for a creative finish. Tinney is a solid passer out of pick and roll action which leads to easy lay ins for the Boyertown bigs. Tinney is one of those menacing players who applies full court pressure on the opposing point guard after every made basket. Keep an eye of Tinney this winter as he will have a significant impact for Boyertown.