Pitt Panthers Offer/Show Interest in Players From Pennsylvania
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The NCAA Division 1 program of the Pittsburgh Panthers has been thoroughly recruiting a variety of Pennsylvania area talent. These high school basketball players have been informed by the University of Pittsburgh coaching staff that offers or interest has been…
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Continue ReadingThe NCAA Division 1 program of the Pittsburgh Panthers has been thoroughly recruiting a variety of Pennsylvania area talent. These high school basketball players have been informed by the University of Pittsburgh coaching staff that offers or interest has been felt by all members of the administrative group within the collegiate program. Look for a few of the young men listed below to take Pitt up on their offer and commit in the coming year/years. It has been great to see that Coach Jeff Capel and his Pitt Basketball staff have been committed to providing the city with what they desire, some local kids in the blue and yellow uniform of the Pitt Basketball Team.
Malachi Palmer Malachi Palmer 6'6" | SF Mt. Zion Prep | 2024 #53 Nation MD – Hillcrest Prep High School
6’6 wing forward, Class of 2024
- A talented performer that likes to slash from the wing and finish at the rim in the half-court set or within transition
- Look for this top player to be a difference maker on the high school hoop scene for his team
- Malachi has a good amount of offers, but will heavily consider the Pitt Panthers from what we understand
Brandin Cummings Brandin Cummings 6'3" | SG Lincoln Park | 2024 State #132 Nation PA – Lincoln Park Charter High School
6’3 combo guard, Class of 2024
- An overall balanced guard with the court vision and awareness to lead his squad on a consistent basis
- Watch for this high level junior to take a huge step this season to contribute even more for his high school team
- Brandin might follow his brother Nelly to Pitt, but only time will tell moving forward
Meleek Thomas Meleek Thomas 6'4" | CG Lincoln Park | 2025 State #5 Nation PA – Lincoln Park Charter High School
6’5 combo guard, Class of 2025
- This long, lanky player likes to run the break and finish in the lane with “big time” dunks or creative moves at the basket
- He will give you one hundred percent every time he steps on the floor and likes to have the ball in his hands often
- Meleek is truly looking to be a leader of his team this upcoming winter
Alier Maluk Alier Maluk 7'0" | PF Long Island Lutheran | 2025 State #62 Nation NY – Imani Christian Academy High School
6’9 wing forward, Class of 2025
- His improvement on the offense end of the floor is making this young man extremely difficult to defend in any contest
- He likes to protect the rim on defense with high level shot blocking ability and solid post moves
- Alier has continued to develop his game, especially of the perimeter
Royce Parham Royce Parham 6'8" | PF Western Reserve Academy | 2024 State #53 Nation OH – North Hills High School
6’7 power forward, Class of 2024
- The shot blocking skills of this North Hills product has significantly grown to another level
- In the paint he can score at will when he is focused on playingaggressive and not being passive
- Royce wants to commit to a program that will utilize his strengths and help his improve his weaknesses
Daemar Kelly Daemar Kelly 6'3" | SF Penn Hills | 2023 State PA – Penn HIlls High School
6’4 combo guard, Class of 2023
- A tall and long point guard that likes to be a vocal leader on the court
- Watch for him to “take over” games night in and night out
- Daemar has the high basketball IQ and athleticsm to be a proven leader or floor general