<p><em>With the 2024 Prep Hoops, Pennsylvania Rankings Update now LIVE, we take an in-depth look at the game-changing players from the WPIAL this past season. These young men will continue to dominate on the court and have the ability to become future stars not only in the Western PA region but in the entire state. Here is the extremely talented group of student-athletes...</em></p>
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<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WPIAL FUTURE STARS OF 2024:</strong></span></em></p>
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<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>#10) [player_tooltip player_id="991401" first="Brandin" last="Cummings"] / Lincoln Park Charter School</strong></span></em></p>
<p><em>6’3 combo guard</em></p>
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<li><em>A skilled guard with the ability to score in a variety of ways from the outside, on penetration, and from the free-throw line</em></li>
<li><em>His athleticism helps him get out in transition and on the defensive end of the floor</em></li>
<li><em>Brandin displays leadership and a high basketball IQ that makes him stand out</em></li>
<li><em>Recruitment: Division 1 offers are continuing to roll in...</em></li>
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<p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#15) [player_tooltip player_id="1187942" first="Eli" last="Teslovich"] / Shady Side Academy</span></strong></em></p>
<p><em>6’1 combo guard</em></p>
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<li><em>This elusive and fundamentally sound player has all the tools to continue his successful career</em></li>
<li><em>He can create opportunities not only for himself but for his teammates during a contest</em></li>
<li><em>Eli is a floor general with precision passing skills and a deadly mid-range game</em></li>
<li><em>Recruitment: Division 3 schools are interested, with some Division 2 on the horizon...</em></li>
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<p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#17) [player_tooltip player_id="1173989" first="Royce" last="Parham"] / North Hills High School</span></strong></em></p>
<p><em>6’7 power forward</em></p>
<ul>
<li><em>A tall, developed big man with the ability to dominate the inside on offense and defense</em></li>
<li><em>His shot-blocking skills are intimidating to most high school players</em></li>
<li><em>Royce is gaining confidence with his mid-range and high postgame</em></li>
<li><em>Recruitment: Division 1 offers will are currently on the rise...</em></li>
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<p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#18) [player_tooltip player_id="991403" first="Vernon" last="Settles"] / Central Catholic High School</span></strong></em></p>
<p><em>6’1 combo guard</em></p>
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<li><em>An energetic guard that causes havoc on the defensive end of the floor with steals and deflections</em></li>
<li><em>He creates mismatches on the offensive side of the court due to his ability to score from the wing, perimeter, and short corner</em></li>
<li><em>Vernon has the skillset to grow into a high-level performer in the next few seasons of his career</em></li>
<li><em>Recruitment: Division 3 schools are very interested...</em></li>
</ul>
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<p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#21) Joey Dopriak / North Allegheny High School</span></strong></em></p>
<p><em>6’5 power forward</em></p>
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<li><em>The advanced arsenal for this young man is extremely impressive while having tremendous basketball knowledge</em></li>
<li><em>Look for him to score in both the low and high post, from mid-range, and on occasion from the three-point line</em></li>
<li><em>Joey rebounds very well on the offensive and defensive glass, with quality put-backs on offense</em></li>
<li><em>Recruitment: Division 3 schools are inquiring at the present time...</em></li>
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<p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#24) [player_tooltip player_id="1187966" first="Joseph" last="Roth"] / Ellwood City High School</span></strong></em></p>
<p><em>6’4 power forward</em></p>
<ul>
<li><em>A tall, lanky player that scores well inside and can drive the baseline for strong finishes at the rim</em></li>
<li><em>His ability to run the floor and fill the lane on the fast break is another strength for this power forward</em></li>
<li><em>Joseph broke on the scene last season and this year continued to impress throughout the winter months</em></li>
<li><em>Recruitment: Division 3 and Division 2 coaches are following his career...</em></li>
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<p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#27) [player_tooltip player_id="1187940" first="Cam" last="Rowell"] / Franklin Regional High School</span></strong></em></p>
<p><em>6’5 wing forward</em></p>
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<li><em>He has improved his shooting and mid-range scoring ability this high school season while becoming a go-to-guy</em></li>
<li><em>An above-average player that rebounds at a high level on the offensive glass to finish with and-1 opportunities</em></li>
<li><em>Cam is unselfish and always looks for his teammates during a game with top-level passing skills</em></li>
<li><em>Recruitment: Division 3 colleges are getting on board...</em></li>
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