Week 13 SEPA Scouting: 6 Prospects Who Impressed

[caption id="attachment_1150024" align="alignleft" width="140"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Daniel-Skillings.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1150024" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Daniel-Skillings-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="186" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="901951" first="Daniel" last="Skillings"] (C/O 2022) from Roman Catholic.[/caption] <p>In this week’s installment of <em>“Prospects Who Impressed”</em> you will notice that some highly ranked prospects in southeastern Pennsylvania continued to throw up remarkable scoring performances on the league and district playoff stages.</p> <p>Below is a review of six prospects we saw in-person or via online streams in the last week who impressed us with their extraordinary level of play. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1173982" first="Ty" last="Burton"] </strong><strong>– 5’11” / Sophomore / Lampeter-Strasburg / Philly Pride National / Combo Guard:</strong> Burton turned the District 3-5A tournament into his own statewide coming out party. This ultra-quick guard with filthy handles and an automatic jumper poured in 35 points in the District 3-5A semifinal win over Hersey. Next Burton scored 24 points (17 in 2^nd half; 4 threes) in the Pioneers’ District 3-5A title game defeat of Shippensburg. His ridiculous 4-point play with two minutes remaining in that contest was the dagger. Over his last four games Burton averaged 27.5 ppg. and helped L-S capture the Lebanon-Lancaster League ‘ship and the District 3-5A title. The Pioneers’ record now stands at 27-0.</p> <p><strong>Christian Clover </strong><strong>– 6’3” / Senior / Scotland Campus / Point Guard: </strong>Clover is a lefty with ridiculous range on his jumper. Additionally, Clover is quick and physical. So, if a defender plays him tight, he can put the ball on the floor and get into the mid-range / paint for buckets. In his last two games, Clover has put up big numbers. He scored 45 points in a loss to the Phelps School’s post graduate team and 24 points in a win over Olympus Prep (Red). The 45-point effort was a dominating performance that is sure to grab the attention of college coaches.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="991216" first="Demetrius" last="Lilley"] </strong><strong>– 6’9” / Senior / Lower Merion / Philly Pride National / Power Forward:</strong> Lilley was simply overpowering in the post and on the boards as he led Lower Merion to their second consecutive District 1-6A championship. It is amazing how ill prepared out-of-conference foes are to deal with his size and strength. In the District1-6A semifinal win over previously undefeated Cheltenham (28-1), Lilley notched a 20 and 10 double-double. Then Lilley went out racked up 24 points (1 three; several powerful dunks) in the championship win over Norristown.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="901951" first="Daniel" last="Skillings"] </strong><strong>– 6’5” / Senior / Roman Catholic / Philly Pride National / Shooting Guard:</strong> Skilling is committed to Cincinnati and the Bearcats are getting an elite bucket getting wing who is super athletic. Recently Skillings posted two noteworthy double-doubles. First, he rang up 23 points and 11 rebounds in Roman’s disappointing PCL semifinals loss to Neumann-Goretti. But this three-level scorer bounced back quickly from that heart breaker to register another double-double -- 28 points and 11 boards – while leading Roman to victory in the District 12-6A championship game.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1213553" first="Thomas" last="Sorber"] </strong><strong>– 6’8” / Sophomore / Archbishop Ryan / Team Final EYBL / Power Forward:</strong> Sorber’s ability to score from the mid-range to the rim earned him a 1^st Team All-PCL selection. Here in the post season, Sorber (16 ppg. &amp; 9.5 rpg.) shows no sign of letting up. He recorded 17 points, 6 rebounds, 7 blocks and 4 assists in PCL championship game against Neumann-Goretti. After that Sorber rang up 21 points 9 boards and 2 blocks vs. Imhotep during District 12-5A championship. Despite Sorber’s tremendous efforts, Ryan unfortunately lost both contests.</p> [caption id="attachment_1358577" align="alignleft" width="152"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/IMG_20211223_201849168_BURST000_COVER_TOP-e1643554771362.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1358577" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/IMG_20211223_201849168_BURST000_COVER_TOP-e1643554771362-295x300.jpg" alt="" width="152" height="154" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1116063" first="Robert" last="Wright III"] (C/O 2024) from Neumann-Goretti[/caption] <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1116063" first="Robert" last="Wright III"] </strong><strong>– 6’2” / Sophomore / Neumann-Goretti / Team Final EYBL / Point Guard:</strong> After a stellar regular season (18-5-4 per) Wright was named as a 1^st Team All-PCL selection. Wright’s versatility is next level. His can operate as a scoring lead guard or one that facilitates for teammates. When in scoring mode, he excels in transition and can splash threes. As a facilitator he is an excellent drive and kick as well as pick-n-roll passer. Last week Wright put 20 points and 4 steals in the scorebook during Goretti’s PCL semifinal upset of Roman Catholic. Wright then helped Neumann-Goretti bring home the PCL hardware with 22 points (4/4 on threes) and 9 rebounds in the championship game.</p>