WPIAL Returning Leading Scorers for the 2021-2022 HS Season

<p>At Prep Hoops Pennsylvania we preview the top returning scorers for the upcoming 2021-2022 season on the hardwood. These young men "lit up" the scoreboard during the high school scene last winter and will look to duplicate their high-scoring performances this year. With all of the following players tallying over twenty points a game last season, the competition should be even more intense on Tuesday and Friday evenings moving forward as tip-off begins this month. Below are the Top 10 talented scorers from last high school season in Western Pennsylvania...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>TOP TEN SCORERS:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>1)...[player_tooltip player_id="991346" first="Vinnie" last="Cugini"] / 39.4ppg / 6’1 shooting guard / Aquinas Academy / Class of 2023</strong></p> <ul> <li>A prolific scorer that gets out on the break for transition buckets consistently throughout a game</li> <li>With two years left in his career, look for this shooting guard to challenge the WPIAL all-time scoring record held by Tom Pipkins</li> <li>Recruitment: Holds a D2 offer and has interest from schools on a variety of levels (D1, D2, D3)</li> </ul> <p><strong>2)...Jackson Juzang / 31.4ppg / 6’2 combo guard / Winchester Thurston High School / Class of 2022</strong></p> <ul> <li>He can score in bunches during a contest from multiple spots on the floor</li> <li>The creativity of this senior leads to opportunities not only for himself but his teammates as well</li> <li>Recruitment: Has a few collegiate offers and recruiters are extremely interested in his talent (D2, D3, NAIA)</li> </ul> <p><strong>3)...[player_tooltip player_id="991193" first="Devin" last="Carney"] / 30.8ppg / 6’0 combo guard / Butler High School / Class of 2022</strong></p> <ul> <li>An exciting combo guard who has the quickness to get open all over the court for his jump shot</li> <li>Look for this young man to lead his team on the hardwood to another successful season</li> <li>Recruitment: Committed to play at Division 1 Elon University </li> </ul> <p><strong>4)...[player_tooltip player_id="991219" first="Jake" last="DiMichele"] / 30.5ppg / 6’3 shooting guard / OLSH High School / Class of 2022</strong></p> <ul> <li>This long, lanky high-level scorer "fills up" the stat sheet with long-distance shooting and with drives to the basket</li> <li>He developed an all-around skill set this offseason and is watching it come to fruition every game</li> <li>Recruitment: Schools on many levels have shown interest (D1, D2, D3, NAIA)</li> </ul> <p><strong>5)...[player_tooltip player_id="991230" first="Ryan" last="Lang"] / 24.8ppg / 6’1 shooting guard / Knoch High School / Class of 2022</strong></p> <ul> <li>His quick shot release makes him extremely deadly coming off screens to knock down his jumper</li> <li>Likes to score from the perimeter, but added a penetrating component to his arsenal this summer</li> <li>Recruitment: Has a multitude of college coaches reaching out consistently from D2 and D3 campuses</li> </ul> <p><strong>6)...[player_tooltip player_id="991361" first="Matt" last="Stanley"] / 24.0ppg / 5’10 point guard / Union High School / Class of 2023</strong></p> <ul> <li>A shifty, skilled point guard that leads his team on the floor while having the ability to "put up" big numbers</li> <li>The quickness of this junior makes him a matchup problem on the perimeter</li> <li>Recruitment: He is getting attention from D2 and D3 institutions</li> </ul> <p><strong>7)...[player_tooltip player_id="991350" first="Damon" last="Astorino"] / 23.1ppg / 6’2 combo guard / Eden Christian Academy / Class of 2023</strong></p> <ul> <li>An extremely balanced player that scores in a variety of ways from the perimeter, penetration in the lane, and the free-throw line</li> <li>Not only can he get himself open for baskets, but this experienced junior creates opportunities for his teammates</li> <li>Recruitment: Holds a few D2 offers and is developing attention from a good amount of programs (D1, D2, D3, NAIA)</li> </ul> <p><strong>8)...[player_tooltip player_id="1180863" first="Brevan" last="Williams"] / 22.8ppg / 6’4 wing forward / Greensburg Central Catholic High School / Class of 2022</strong></p> <ul> <li>The athletic ability shown by this quality senior gives him the chance to score in the paint, on offensive rebounds, and with mid-range jumpers</li> <li>He becomes a difference-maker during a game for his team with his high basketball IQ</li> <li>Recruitment: Holds some offers from D3 coaches and has other opportunities at the D2, D3, and NAIA levels</li> </ul> <p><strong>9)...[player_tooltip player_id="991215" first="Eli" last="Yofan"] / 22.8ppg / 6’3 combo guard / Fox Chapel High School / Class of 2022</strong></p> <ul> <li>Look for this experienced senior to lead his team in the half-court set as well as in transition for quality baskets</li> <li>This young man always wants the ball in his hands at "crunch time"</li> <li>Recruitment: Has a few D1 offers and is gathering interest from other D1 schools as well as D2 coaches</li> </ul> <p><strong>10)...[player_tooltip player_id="991203" first="Adou" last="Thiero"] / 22.4ppg / combo guard / Quaker Valley High School / Class of 2022</strong></p> <ul> <li>A smooth, athletic floor general that scores in bunches during a game while making his team better around him</li> <li>He has the skill set to put up points in a variety of avenues with his long-distance shooting, on fast breaks, and drives in the lane</li> <li>Recruitment: Holds a good amount of D1 offers and looks to play at the highest level next season</li> </ul>