Prep Hoops PA Rankings Update: WPIAL 2023 AAU Standouts

<p>As the AAU basketball season moves forward, our Prep Hoops Rankings update for the summer continues with the players from the class of 2023 in the state of Pennsylvania. The staff here at Prep Hoops PA has diligently gathered information and worked extremely hard to develop an extraordinarily comprehensive list of 400 high school basketball student-athletes. These rising seniors have the balance of talent to be the most heavily recruited group in a long time throughout the state. Many young men have been in constant communication with college coaches, while a variety of others are starting to garner attention as well. After the completion of the high school season and with AAU in full tournament mode, these skilled performers were standouts in the rankings for our current update. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WESTERN PA 2023 AAU STANDOUTS:</strong></span></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991387" first="Sam" last="Kelly"] / 6’5 / power forward</p> <p>HS: Allderdice / AAU: PK Flash </p> <p>A strong, skilled performer with the ability to create match-up problems on both ends of the floor. He has the talent to make a big defensive play that will lead to a basket on offense for his squad. Sam is gaining more college interest from his spring AAU session.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1280237" first="Brenden" last="McCullough"] / 6’1 / shooting guard</p> <p>HS: Peters Township / AAU: Caveman Academy </p> <p>This quick, lanky player brings the overall hustle and positive attitude to the court each game. Look for this young man to continue his rise on the high school scene this upcoming winter. Brenden has the ability to play at the next level.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991345" first="Cruz" last="McMillan"] / 6’5 / power forward</p> <p>HS: Woodland Hills / AAU: FCAA Western PA Pride </p> <p>His tall, long, athletic body makes him a true defensive stopper that intimidates his opponents. While having the defensive prowess that causes problems, his always improving offensive skills are a plus for his team. Cruz continues to work hard in practice and in the offseason to make himself an above-average player.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1186484" first="Xzavier" last="Rodgers"] / 6’1 / combo guard</p> <p>HS: Obama Academy / AAU: Urban Impact </p> <p>Look for this skilled combo guard to make the right decision consistently during a game. Watch for this young man to "take over" in the half-court set with his scoring ability and leadership qualities. Xzavier brings the confidence needed to be a successful high school and AAU player that will lead to college opportunities in the future.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1186070" first="Max" last="Rottman"] / 6’0 / shooting guard</p> <p>HS: North Catholic / PK Flash </p> <p>A high basketball IQ makes this young hardwood hooper a proven asset to his teammates and coaching staff. His shooting ability and range make him a definite force in the half-court set and on pull-up mid-range jumpers in transition. Max has an excellent free-throw percentage as well.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991373" first="Drew" last="Sleva"] / 6’0 / shooting guard</p> <p>HS: Chartiers Valley / AAU: RHYTES Warriors </p> <p>This 2023 performer has a deadly shooting range consistently throughout a game. His continued confidence and developing overall skill set make him a definite high-level player on the prep scene. Drew’s stock is rising with solid games on the AAU circuit this spring.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>