Prep Hoops PA Rankings Update: WPIAL All-Class Teams

As the AAU basketball season moves forward, our Prep Hoops Rankings update for the summer concludes with the players from the classes of (2023-2025) 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 1,000 high school basketball student-athletes throughout the three graduating classifications. These rising seniors, juniors, and sophomores 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 top performers were categorized into five teams from their high listing in the rankings for our current update.   WESTERN PA ALL-CLASS TEAMS: FIRST TEAM: [player_tooltip player_id="991354" first="Keondre" last="DeShields"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’3 combo guard</li> <li>Laurel Highlands High School</li> <li>A strong, skilled performer that is a difference-maker on both ends of the floor</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991332" first="Daemar" last="Kelly"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’4 combo guard</li> <li>Penn Hills High School</li> <li>This young man can create scoring opportunities very easily during a contest</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991329" first="Rodney" last="Gallagher"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’0 combo guard</li> <li>Laurel Highlands High School</li> <li>An overall proven leader who can take over games with his confidence and skill level</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991350" first="Damon" last="Astorino"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’2 combo guard</li> <li>Eden Christian Academy High School</li> <li>His high basketball IQ, excellent free throw shooting, and ability to score in a variety of ways make him a match-up problem</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991365" first="Dante" last="DePante"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’2 point guard</li> <li>Central Catholic High School</li> <li>He is a smooth player with deadly shooting range from beyond the three-point line</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1395834" first="Makhai" last="Valentine"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’3 wing forward</li> <li>Steel Valley High School</li> <li>A high-flying talented hooper that always wants the ball in his hands during critical moments</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991408" first="Meleek" last="Thomas"] <ul> <li>Class of 2025, wing forward</li> <li>Lincoln Park Charter High School</li> <li>This long, athletic player is a high-level scorer who has exploded onto the recruiting scene</li> </ul>   SECOND TEAM: [player_tooltip player_id="991333" first="Isiah" last="Boice"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’1 shooting guard</li> <li>New Castle High School</li> <li>He has a terrific perimeter jumper and knocks down shots with consistency</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991346" first="Vinnie" last="Cugini"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’2 combo guard</li> <li>Aquinas Academy High School</li> <li>His scoring ability is the main strength for this young man and he scores from all over the floor</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1116023" first="Connor" last="Spratt"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’2 point guard</li> <li>Seton LaSalle High School</li> <li>An above-average ball-handler, passer, and scorer that has developed his game with hard work and dedication </li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991401" first="Brandin" last="Cummings"] <ul> <li>Class of 2024, 6’3 combo guard</li> <li>Lincoln Park Charter High School</li> <li>This athletic guard is a proven leader for his team with the ability to score in the half-court and transition offense</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1188036" first="Peter" last="Kramer"] <ul> <li>Class of 2024, 6’3 shooting guard</li> <li>Hampton High School</li> <li>A skilled shooter with the smoothness to get to the rim while finishing in creative ways</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1187942" first="Eli" last="Teslovich"] <ul> <li>Class of 2024, 6’1 combo guard</li> <li>Shady Side Academy High School</li> <li>He has developed into an extremely talented player in the western PA area with his multitude of skills shown on the court</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1173989" first="Royce" last="Parham"] <ul> <li>Class of 2024, 6’7 power forward</li> <li>North Hills High School</li> <li>His size in the post makes him a solid performer on offense while being a force on the defensive glass as well</li> </ul>   THIRD TEAM: [player_tooltip player_id="991347" first="Jimmy" last="Kunst"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’2 point guard</li> <li>Highlands High School</li> <li>He has been a leader throughout his high school career and as a senior, he will be counted on more than ever </li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991349" first="Bryce" last="Epps"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’0 point guard</li> <li>South Allegheny High School</li> <li>His slick ball skills and precision passing has made him a nightmare to guard for opponents</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991336" first="Brandon" last="Davis"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’1 shooting guard</li> <li>Laurel Highlands High School</li> <li>This young man can score in many ways throughout a contest in high school and AAU season</li> </ul> Traverese Rowe <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 6’4 wing forward</li> <li>McKeesport High School</li> <li>An always developing wing player who likes to get out on the break and finish with slam dunks</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991361" first="Matt" last="Stanley"] <ul> <li>Class of 2023, 5’11 point guard</li> <li>Union High School</li> <li>A leader with a high basketball IQ that has proven to be a true floor general for Union High School</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1188605" first="Shamar" last="Simpson"] <ul> <li>Class of 2025, 6’0 combo guard</li> <li>The Neighborhood Academy High School</li> <li>Despite his age this youngster has led by example each time he steps on the court with his growing skill set</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1188604" first="Dame" last="Givner"] <ul> <li>Class of 2025, 5’11 point guard</li> <li>Obama Academy High School</li> <li>He is a fast, skilled guard that creates opportunities for not only himself but his team </li> </ul>   FOURTH TEAM: [player_tooltip player_id="991403" first="Vernon" last="Settles"] <ul> <li>Class of 2024, 6’3 wing forward</li> <li>Central Catholic High School</li> <li>A vertically gifted player that can block shots on defense and dunk on opponents on offense</li> </ul> Joey Dopriak <ul> <li>Class of 2024, 6’5 power forward</li> <li>North Allegheny High School</li> <li>His high basketball IQ and sound jumper make him a matchup problem every time he steps onto the floor</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1403792" first="Courtney" last="Wallace"] <ul> <li>Class of 2025, 6’0 shooting guard</li> <li>The Neighborhood Academy High School</li> <li>An active defender with the ability to get steals that lead to fast break opportunities for his team</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1188607" first="Jayden" last="Davis"] <ul> <li>Class of 2025, 5’11 combo guard</li> <li>Chartiers Valley High School</li> <li>An older rising senior with the maturity to show his worth throughout a game</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1406045" first="Zion" last="Moore"] <ul> <li>Class of 2025, 6’0 shooting guard</li> <li>Ringgold High School</li> <li>He can score from a variety of spots with penetration and jump shots</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1188606" first="Alier" last="Maluk"] <ul> <li>Class of 2025, 6’9 power forward</li> <li>Imani Christian High School</li> <li>This extremely tall and lanky performer has developed a deadly perimeter shot to compliment his solid post game</li> </ul> Notorius Groom <ul> <li>Class of 2025, 6’1 shooting guard</li> <li>Uniontown High School</li> <li>A sound leader that will continue to impress on both the offensive and defensive ends of the hardwood</li> </ul>   FIFTH TEAM: [player_tooltip player_id="1187940" first="Cam" last="Rowell"] <ul> <li>Class of 2024, 6’5 wing forward</li> <li>Franklin Regional High School</li> <li>He has worked hard on not just having inside scoring ability but now he scores from the perimeter as well</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1188019" first="Terek" last="Crosby"] <ul> <li>Class of 2024, 6’2 wing forward</li> <li>Yough High School</li> <li>A slasher that puts up points in a hurry and plays solid defense for his squad</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991407" first="Quinton" last="Martin"] <ul> <li>Class of 2024, 6’4 wing forward</li> <li>Belle Vernon High School</li> <li>He brings the football toughness and mentality to the hoop court and can intimidate opponents</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1187966" first="Joseph" last="Roth"] <ul> <li>Class of 2024, 6’5 power forward</li> <li>Ellwood City High School</li> <li>Not only a terrific swimmer but his basketball talent is always on the rise with his hard work</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1406091" first="Cameron" last="Epps"] <ul> <li>Class of 2025, 5’7 point guard</li> <li>South Allegheny High School</li> <li>Despite his small size, his heart, and high motor make up for it while being a young difference-maker </li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1403793" first="Amari" last="Evans"] <ul> <li>Class of 2025, 6’4 wing forward</li> <li>Bishop Canevin High School</li> <li>A high riser that has developed a perimeter jump shot to add to his growing arsenal</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1188638" first="Brady" last="Mayo"] <ul> <li>Class of 2025, 6’0 shooting guard</li> <li>Beaver High School</li> <li>This young man has been a deadly marksman early in his career, look for more to come from him this season</li> </ul>