SEPA Prospects Fill PIAA 4A All-State Teams

[caption id="attachment_1358577" align="alignleft" width="166"]<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="166" height="169" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1116063" first="Robert" last="Wright III"] (C/O 2024) from Neumann-Goretti.[/caption] <p>Below is a review of the southeastern Pennsylvania prospects selected to the 2021-22 PIAA 4A all-state teams by basketball writes from across the state.</p> <p><strong><u>4A 1^st Team</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1116063" first="Robert" last="Wright III"]</strong> <strong>– 6'0” </strong><strong>/ Sophomore </strong><strong>/ </strong><strong>Neumann-Goretti /</strong> <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Point Guard: </strong>After a stellar regular season in which he averaged 18-5-4 per game, Wright was named as a 1st Team All-Philadelphia Catholic League selection. Then while leading NG to the 4A state title, Wright stuffed the stat sheet with 21 points and 5.8 assists per game. In the 4A semis win, Wright went wild -- 30 points (6 threes), 6 boards and 4 dimes.  That amazing stretch of play is a big reason Wright was named as 2021-22 4A Player of the Year. Wright's ability to yo-yo between scoring guard and facilitating for his teammates is astonishing. Wright is especially effective in transition but can also splash threes in the half-court. As a distributor he is an excellent drive and kick as well as pick-n-roll passer.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="991425" first="Moses" last="Hipps"] </strong><strong>– 6'5” </strong><strong>/ Sophomore / Archbishop Carroll / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Como Guard:</strong> In 2021-22 Hipps posted a ridiculous sophomore campaign. Over the regular season he averaged 19 ppg., shot 40% on threes and was a 2^nd Team All-PCL selection. Then during the 4A state tourney this extremely versatile backcourt prospect elevated his game to another level. During states Hipps averaged 22 points per night and hit threes at a 47% clip. He recorded 31 points (4 threes) in a win over Berks Catholic and another 31 points (6 threes) in Carroll's defeat of Athens Area. Obviously Hipps can drain threes, but he also excels at getting to the rim in transition or the half-court.   </p> [caption id="attachment_1150171" align="alignleft" width="97"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/joyce.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1150171" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/joyce-111x300.jpg" alt="" width="97" height="262" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1200803" first="Liam" last="Joyce"] (C/O 2022) from Allentown Central Catholic.[/caption] <p><strong><u>4A 2^nd Team</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1200803" first="Liam" last="Joyce"] </strong><strong>–</strong><strong> 6'6” / Senior /</strong> <strong>Allentown Central Catholic / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] Red / Power Forward:</strong> This past season Joyce (14 ppg.) was relentless at driving the ball to the cup from the elbows or free throw line extended areas. Additionally, he possesses the size, foot work and positioning skills to dominate a game form the blocks. Once he has the ball in the post, Joyce can score over a defender with either hand. Joyce also does an extraordinary work on the glass where he frequently converts on second chance opportunities. He netted a season high 28 points vs. Central York and scored 23 points vs. West Philadelphia in the opening round of the 4A state tournament. Joyce is a 1,000-point scorer who is committed to Randolph Macon College.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="991265" first="Deyishon" last="Miller"] </strong><strong>–</strong><strong> 6'5” </strong><strong>/ </strong><strong>Senior / West Philadelphia / Philly Pride Select / Small Forward:</strong> During the regular season this 200+ pounds, rock-solid prospect registered 21 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. He led West Philly to their best season (21-6) in years as well as the 4A quarterfinals. Miller (1,000-point scorer) is a behemoth who surprises opponents with his quickness, impressive vertical, and ability to score off the dribble. As a bonus Miller owns a jump shot that is automatic all the way out to the arc. His ability to play a point-forward role makes Miller one of most unique 2022 prospects in the area. Miller's combination of size, speed and physicality enable him to defend 2 through 5.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1281811" first="Izaiah" last="Pasha"] <strong>– 6'5” / Junior / Cardinal O'Hara / Philly Pride National / Combo Guard: </strong>In his first year playing high school hoops here in southeastern Pennsylvania, Pasha made a huge impression. Thanks to a stat line of 17 points, 6.8 rebounds. 3.7 assists and 2 blocks per game Pasha was a 1^st Team Philadelphia All-Catholic League selection and was recently named as the 2021-22 Delaware County POY. Pasha's downhill, attack the rim style of point guard play applies constant pressure on opposing defenses. The up-tempo pace at which Pasha plays is breath taking. Once he is in the paint, Pasha can finish with either hand. In the half-court, Pasha is a solid 3-point shooter. He can also use the drive and kick to set up teammates.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="991316" first="Masud" last="Stewart"] </strong><strong>– 6'5” </strong><strong>/</strong> <strong>Senior / Neumann-Goretti / We R1 / Combo Guard:</strong> In 2021-22 this 2^nd Team Philadelphia All-Catholic League team averaged 11.4 points and 3 rebounds per contest while shooting 35% from deep. Stewart capped off his senior season by helping the saints win the 4A state championship. The “logo range' on his jumper is legendary. This winter Stewart posted numerous games where he splashed home 5 or more treys. The silky stroke on his deep 3PAs never appears forced. Stewart possesses good ball handling skills too, so to burn at the point guard spot. Committed to Binghamton University.</p> <p><strong><u>4A 3^rd Team</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <p><strong>Edixon Gomez</strong> <strong>– 6'1” / Senior / Bethlehem Catholic / L&amp;L Running Rebels / Combo Guard</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="991200" first="Tyson" last="Thomas"] </strong><strong>– 6'0” / Senior / Allentown Central Catholic / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] Red / Combo Guard</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="991223" first="Dinero" last="Washington"] </strong><strong>– 5'10” / Junior / Collegium Charter / 610 City / Combo Guard</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>