Top Players: Tri-State Area (PA, OH, WV)
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With Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia located so close to one another, rivalries have developed throughout these states on the hardwood. During high school/prep seasons and AAU competitions, many of these guys cross paths on multiple occasions. This leads to…
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Continue ReadingWith Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia located so close to one another, rivalries have developed throughout these states on the hardwood. During high school/prep seasons and AAU competitions, many of these guys cross paths on multiple occasions. This leads to mutual respect when playing against each other or utilizing teamwork when participating on the same teams throughout the spring/summer. If you get an opportunity this winter to attend a contest headlined by any of these young men, sit back and enjoy the experience. Every single player listed below has garnered division 1 offers from college coaches.
PENNSYLVANIA:
Class of 2023 – Justin Edwards Justin Edwards 6'6" | PF Imhotep Charter | 2023 State #3 Nation PA / 6’6 Wing Forward / Imhotep Charter High School
- An extremely talented division 1 recruit with a high basketball IQ that has a large number of offers to play college basketball
Class of 2023 – Horace Simmons Jr Horace Simmons Jr 6'6" | PF La Salle College HS | 2023 State #221 Nation PA / 6’6 Power Forward / LaSalle College High School
- He can dominate games on both ends of the court and continues to garner a wide range of offers for the next level
Class of 2024 – Robert Wright III Robert Wright III 6'0" | PG Montverde Academy (FL) | 2024 State #35 Nation FL / 6’1 Point Guard / Neumann-Goretti High School
- This all-around performer puts the necessary effort in to be an outstanding leader at the next level with the many offers on his table
Class of 2024 – Ahmad Nowell Ahmad Nowell 6'0" | PG Imhotep Charter | 2024 State #36 Nation PA / 6’2 Combo Guard / Imhotep Charter High School
- His length and athletic ability make him a matchup problem during any contest and look for this young man to sort through his offer sheet all season
Class of 2025 – Shareef Jackson Shareef Jackson 6'9" | C Roman Catholic | 2025 State #249 Nation PA / 6’7 Power Forward / Roman Catholic High School
- The development of this top performer will build a foundation for a multitude of collegiate offers
Class of 2025 – Jaron McKie Jaron McKie 6'2" | SG St. Joseph's Prep | 2025 State #74 Nation PA / 6’1 Combo Guard / St. Joseph’s Prep High School
- An exceptionally talented combo guard that creates opportunities for his teammates and continues to hold a variety of college offers
OHIO:
Class of 2023 – Devin Royal / 6’6 Power Forward / Pickerington Central High School
- A high-level division 1 recruit with a bright future
Class of 2023 – Dailyn Swain / 6’7 Wing Forward / Africentric High School
- An overall balanced division 1 talent ready for the next level
Class of 2024 – Raleigh Burgess / 6’11 Center / Sycamore High School
- This young man is a division 1 recruit with a solid skill set
Class of 2024 – Jonathan Powell / 6’5 Shooting Guard / Centerville High School
- Watch for this division 1 performer to work hard for a scholarship
Class of 2025 – Darryn Peterson / 6’5 Combo Guard / CVCA High School
- He is a complete player with division 1 offers from all over the country
Class of 2025 – Dorian Jones / 6’4 Shooting Guard / Richmond Heights High School
- A skilled division 1 recruit with high-level talent
WEST VIRGINIA:
Class of 2023 – Maki Johnson / 6’4 Shooting Guard / Huntington Prep High School
- This is a fundamentally sound division 1 future leader on and off the court
Class of 2023 – Dominic Schmidt / 6’1 Point Guard / Cabell Midland High School
- An above-average division 1 player shortly