Beaver County Hoop Standouts Shine in Football

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the summer moves toward the end of July, more players tend to focus on the upcoming football season, but these young men enjoy participating in both sports (basketball and football) all school year long. With their athleticism and talent they bring the confidence to dominate the field/court each and every night in the fall and winter months. Let’s take an in-depth look at the football stars from Beaver County (near Pittsburgh, PA) that also play hoops at an extremely high level for their high school teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>player_tooltip player_id=’991386’ first=’DJ’ last=’Walker’] / Aliquippa High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6’1 / Shooting Guard / Senior / A proven leader on the basketball court that can take over games in crunch time. His smooth ball handling and passing ability makes him extremely difficult to defend throughout four quarters. DJ is a Division 1 football recruit, but he definitely could play college basketball as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cam Lindsey / Aliquippa High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6’2 / Power Forward / Junior / This strong, tough power forward dominates the glass on both ends of the floor all game long. He plays very physical and always looks to guard the other teams top performers. Cam is a Division 1 football recruit who would have basketball opportunites if he pursued that avenue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id=’991353’ first=’Jayvin’ last=’Thompson’] / Central Valley High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6’2 / Wing Forward / Senior / He is a long, athletic wing that has the talent to score in a variety of ways from the perimeter or on pentration to the basket. His high basketball IQ separates him from many of the opposing players by proving his leadership abilities. Jayvin is a Division 1 football recruit that would be a Divison 2 or 3 hooper at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id=’991419’ first=’Brandon’ last=’Banks’] / Aliquippa High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6’0 / Combo Guard / Junior / A quick, skilled guard with the court awareness and precsion passing to create many opportunities for his teammates during a game. When open he is almost automatic from long distance and can "heat up" quickly. Brandon is a Division 1 football recruit who would have a solid chance to play hoops in college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jerome Mullins / Rochester High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6’1 / Wing Forward / Senior / An above average athlete that brings his "A" game every night ready for battle. He has the ability to put up points in a multitude of ways to help his team be successful. Jerome is a college football recruit with plenty of chances to pursue basketball at the collegiate level if he decides that route.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Almashy / South Side High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5’11 / Combo Guard / Junior / An overall skilled offensive and defensive performer that exemplifies a coach on the floor. His shooting ability is above average and looks to create opportunities for not only himself but his teammates. Brody is talented in both sports and will have a difficlut decsion to make once letter of intent day arrives at South Side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id=’1186039’ first=’Josiah’ last=’Santiago’] / Beaver High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6’0 / Shooting Guard / Senior / He is a quick defender with active hands that causes havoc for his opponents. A high level hustler with the defensive mindset who leads by example on defense who can still "light it up" in the half court set. Josiah is a football recruit, but with time can garner some college basketball interest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Levi Gray / Western Beaver High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6’1 / Shooting Guard / Senior / The shooting ability from the three point line makes him a tough player to defend coming off screens for open looks at the rim. He does like to get out in transition and runs the floor exceptionally well. Levi will most likely choose to participate in football at the collegiate leve, but he definitely can hoop at a consistent level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->