Pittsburgh Area “Triple-Double” Performers

<p>Now that Christmas has passed, here at Prep Hoops Pennsylvania we take an in-depth look at the local Pittsburgh area high school basketball players who "keep on giving" into the New Year for their teammates. These young men not only put points on the scoreboard, but they also rebound well, dish out timely assists, and utilize their quick hands for a good amount of steals during a four-quarter contest. They continue to hover around "triple-double numbers" this season. With the three-point shot dominating the game of basketball on every level and the lack of quality defense, it has become a bright spot in our region that some top performers still place a high priority on showcasing an all-around performance on the hardwood. Let’s check out these hard-working student-athletes that have impressed us with a balanced attack on both ends of the court for their teams thus far this season...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>BALANCED BALLERS:</strong></span></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991203" first="Adou" last="Thiero"] / 6’5 / combo guard / senior / Quaker Valley High School</p> <ul> <li>A complete basketball player in every sense of the word who possesses the desire to win </li> <li>He will "light up" the scoreboard, but also makes creative assists in the transition to help his team</li> <li>Adou has a good amount of Division 1 interest and holds some offers as well</li> </ul> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991237" first="LA" last="Pratt"] / 6’5 / combo guard / senior / Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School</p> <ul> <li>This top player likes to create opportunities not only for himself but his teammates throughout a contest</li> <li>His balanced attack causes havoc for opponents during all four quarters</li> <li>LA has committed to take his talents to the Pittsburgh based Duquesne University</li> </ul> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991259" first="Alexander" last="Roth"] / 6’3 / point guard / senior / Ellwood City High School</p> <ul> <li>A quality all-around hooper that brings hustle and heart every Tuesday and Friday night </li> <li>He shoots very well from the perimeter and likes to distribute the ball to his teammates</li> <li>Alexander has garnered attention from small colleges for his play thus far this winter</li> </ul> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991350" first="Damon" last="Astorino"] / 6’2 / combo guard / junior / Eden Christian Academy </p> <ul> <li>He can score in a variety of ways throughout a game while rebounding well and dishing out timely assists</li> <li>An extremely high efficient performer that strives to do his best on both ends of the court</li> <li>Damon is starting to accumulate small college offers this season with his consistent performances</li> </ul> <p>Makhai Valentine / 6’3 / wing forward / junior / Steel Valley High School</p> <ul> <li>This athletic and prolific scorer exudes a tremendous amount of confidence on the hardwood</li> <li>His vertical jumping ability makes him a force on the glass as well</li> <li>Makhai will definitely play basketball at the next level if he chooses that route</li> </ul> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991349" first="Bryce" last="Epps"] / 6’0 / point guard / junior / South Allegheny High School</p> <ul> <li>His quickness and fast hands create problems for his opponents on the defensive end of the floor</li> <li>An offensively balanced performer with a high basketball IQ provides leadership in half-court sets</li> <li>Bryce is being recruited at the small college level as a junior</li> </ul> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991347" first="Jimmy" last="Kunst"] / 6’3 / combo guard / junior / Highlands High School</p> <ul> <li>He has started each year of high school and leads by example on and off the basketball court</li> <li>This talented young man distributes the ball with precision and scores from many spots </li> <li>Jimmy has developed a variety of interest from college coaches this season</li> </ul> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991407" first="Quinton" last="Martin"] / 6’4 / wing forward / sophomore / Belle Vernon High School</p> <ul> <li>An extremely strong and solid player who brings a football mentality to the gymnasium</li> <li>His ability to rebound and run the floor in transition makes him a nightmare to guard every night</li> <li>Quinton is a D1 football recruit but has the talent to play basketball at the next level</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you get a chance this winter please stop by a gymnasium throughout Western PA to definitely observe these talented individuals that are making their teammates better with unselfish play during the high school hoop season.</p>